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Yes Minister

1980 – 1982Show3 seasons21 episodesTV-PG

ComedyWar & Politics
89
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.6Metacritic–9.4Rotten Tomatoes–94%

A nostalgic, intriguing comedy series about politics and society, with standout performances and dialogue.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares, brutality or adrenaline.

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Episodes

3 seasons · 21 episodes · best: S3E8 "Party Games" 9.2

Episodes

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Story

Satirical sitcom set in the office of a UK Cabinet minister, Jim Hacker MP, who struggles with Civil Service bureaucracy and political machinations as he tries to get on with government business.

Feels like

  • Political Satire
  • Witty Dialogue
  • Bureaucratic Absurdity
  • Classic British Comedy
  • Power Dynamics
  • Intellectual Humor
  • Civil Service Critique
  • Timeless Relevance
  • Character-Driven
  • Verbal Chess Match

Cast

24 of 37 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Peter Whitmore, Sydney Lotterby, Stuart Allen
Written by
Jonathan Lynn, Antony Jay
Produced by
Peter Whitmore, Sydney Lotterby

Everyone

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Facts

February 25, 1980 · December 23, 1982 · Ended

First aired
February 25, 1980
Last aired
December 23, 1982
Status
Ended
Length
3 seasons · 21 episodes
Age rating
TV-PG
Genres
Comedy, War & Politics
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
15 countries

Tropes

Vice President Who?, Westminster Chimes, Wrong Genre Savvy +9

  • Vice President Who?
  • Westminster Chimes
  • Wrong Genre Savvy
  • Fictional Counterpart
  • Slippery Slope Fallacy
  • British Brevity
  • Cryptic Background Reference
  • Ad Hominem
  • Is This Thing Still On?
  • Bittersweet Ending
  • Reassigned to Antarctica
  • Facepalm

12 of 258 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Yes Minister?"

Questions about Yes Minister

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Yes Minister?

BritboxBritBoxTubi TV

In the United States, Yes Minister streams on Britbox and BritBox, and it is free with ads on Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 11 other countries.

Is Yes Minister worth watching?

89
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 89 (IMDb 8.6).

Is Yes Minister okay for kids?

TV-PG

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

How long does it take to watch Yes Minister?

11 h

About 11 hours: 21 episodes in 3 seasons of about 30 minutes each, aired from 1980 to 1982.

Will Yes Minister make me laugh?

Very funny

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

Is Yes Minister plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (10 of 10) and character depth (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does Yes Minister use?

Vice President Who?Westminster ChimesWrong Genre SavvyFictional CounterpartSlippery Slope FallacyBritish BrevityCryptic Background ReferenceAd HominemIs This Thing Still On?Bittersweet EndingReassigned to AntarcticaFacepalmand 246 more

TV Tropes lists 258 tropes for it, including Vice President Who?, Westminster Chimes, and Wrong Genre Savvy.