The Honeymooners

1955 – 1956Show1 season39 episodesTV-PG

91
ExcellentGoodWatch score
91
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Summary

A bus driver and his sewer worker friend struggle to strike it rich while their wives look on with weary patience. One of the most influential situation comedy television series in American history.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

Where to watch

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The Honeymooners episodes

1 season · 39 episodes

  1. S1 E1 TV or Not TV, 8.6
  2. S1 E2 Funny Money, 8.4
  3. S1 E3 The Golfer, 8.8
  4. S1 E4 A Woman's Work Is Never Done, 8.5
  5. S1 E5 A Matter of Life and Death, 8.6
  6. S1 E6 The Sleepwalker, 8.5
  7. S1 E7 Better Living Through TV, 8.9
  8. S1 E8 Pal O' Mine, 8.4
  9. S1 E9 Brother Ralph, 8.6
  10. S1 E10 Hello Mom, 8.2
  11. S1 E11 The Deciding Vote, 8.3
  12. S1 E12 Something Fishy, 8.2
  13. S1 E13 'Twas the Night Before Christmas, 9.1
  14. S1 E14 The Man from Space, 8.9
  15. S1 E15 A Matter of Record, 8.5
  16. S1 E16 Oh, My Aching Back, 8.4
  17. S1 E17 The Babysitter, 8.3
  18. S1 E18 The $99,000 Answer, 9.1
  19. S1 E19 Ralph Kramden, Inc., 8.2
  20. S1 E20 Young at Heart, 8.5
  21. S1 E21 A Dog's Life, 8.7
  22. S1 E22 Here Comes the Bride, 8.1
  23. S1 E23 Mama Loves Mambo, 8.6
  24. S1 E24 Please Leave the Premises, 8.2
  25. S1 E25 Pardon My Glove, 8.3
  26. S1 E26 Young Man with a Horn, 8.2
  27. S1 E27 Head of the House, 8.6
  28. S1 E28 The Worry Wart, 8.3
  29. S1 E29 Trapped, 8.7
  30. S1 E30 The Loudspeaker, 8.0
  31. S1 E31 On Stage, 8.3
  32. S1 E32 Opportunity Knocks But, 8.3
  33. S1 E33 Unconventional Behavior, 8.6
  34. S1 E34 The Safety Award, 8.2
  35. S1 E35 Mind Your Own Business, 8.3
  36. S1 E36 Alice and the Blonde, 8.7
  37. S1 E37 The Bensonhurst Bomber, 8.8
  38. S1 E38 Dial J for Janitor, 8.6
  39. S1 E39 A Man's Pride, 8.6

Cast

Crew

Music by
Sammy Spear

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Facts

October 1, 1955 · September 22, 1956 · Ended

First aired
October 1, 1955
Last aired
September 22, 1956
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 39 episodes
Age rating
TV-PG
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Comedy, Family
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
4 countries

Tropes

It Will Never Catch On, Aw, Look! They Really Do Love Each Other, Leaning on the Fourth Wall +9

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Honeymooners?"

Questions about The Honeymooners

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Honeymooners?

In the United States, The Honeymooners is free with ads on Hoopla, Pluto TV, and Tubi TV. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is The Honeymooners worth watching?

91
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 91 (IMDb 8.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (88).

Is The Honeymooners okay for kids?

TV-PGStrong language

Yes: it's rated TV-PG in the United States for strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch The Honeymooners?

20 h

About 20 hours: 39 episodes in 1 season of about 30 minutes each, aired from 1955 to 1956.

Will The Honeymooners make me laugh?

Very funny

Yes, a lot: the humor is mostly situational comedy (10 of 10) and sharp wit (8 of 10).

Is The Honeymooners plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (10 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does The Honeymooners use?

It Will Never Catch OnAw, Look! They Really Do Love Each OtherLeaning on the Fourth WallSpoilerThree CamerasStrongly Worded LetterCall-ForwardSnap Back20 Minutes into the FutureDepartment of Redundancy DepartmentIncessant Music MadnessJob Songand 46 more

TV Tropes lists 58 tropes for it, including It Will Never Catch On, Aw, Look! They Really Do Love Each Other, and Leaning on the Fourth Wall.