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Late Night with Conan O'Brien

1993 – 2009Show16 seasons2724 episodesTV-14

ComedyTalk
79
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.2Metacritic–8.4

A nostalgic, fast-paced comedy series about show business and pop culture.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

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Not for scares, brutality or suspense.

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Episodes

16 seasons · 2724 episodes · best: S4E112 "Norm Macdonald/Courtney Thorne-Smith/Collective Soul" 9.4

Episodes

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8.3
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4.0
3.7
5.8
6.4
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7.7

Story

Stepping into the late-late slot vacated by David Letterman, Conan O'Brien stars in a show that far outdoes its competition in sheer strangeness. Along with the celebrity interviews and musical numbers typical of late-night talk shows, this program make frequent use of odd walk-on characters and frequent "visits" from celebrity guests.

Feels like

  • Late-Night Talk Show
  • Pop Culture Satire
  • Celebrity Interviews
  • Absurd Comedy Sketches
  • Political Commentary
  • High-Energy Monologues
  • Nostalgic Entertainment
  • Meta-Humor
  • Musical Performances
  • Audience Interaction

Cast

24 of 1,273 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Allan Kartun
Written by
Andy Richter, Jonathan Groff, Louis C.K.
Produced by
Tracy King, Frank Smiley, Daniel Ferguson

Everyone

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Facts

September 13, 1993 · February 20, 2009 · Ended

First aired
September 13, 1993
Last aired
February 20, 2009
Status
Ended
Length
16 seasons · 2724 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Strong Language, Sexual Content
Genres
Comedy, Talk
Original language
English
Made in
United States

Tropes

Older Than They Look, Big Blackout, Overly Long Gag +9

  • Older Than They Look
  • Big Blackout
  • Overly Long Gag
  • Obfuscating Stupidity
  • Bad "Bad Acting"
  • Telethon
  • Alternative Character Interpretation
  • Innocent Innuendo
  • Product Placement
  • Fee Fi Faux Pas
  • Skipping School
  • Long List

12 of 214 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Is Late Night with Conan O'Brien worth watching?"

Questions about Late Night with Conan O'Brien

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Late Night with Conan O'Brien worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79 (IMDb 8.2). Season 12 is the weak spot, with an IMDb average of 3.7 against 8.4 for the best season.

Which season of Late Night with Conan O'Brien is best?

Season 3, with an IMDb average of 8.4. Season 12 is the weakest at 3.7. The highest-rated episode is Norm Macdonald/Courtney Thorne-Smith/Collective Soul (season 4, episode 112) at 9.4, and the lowest is Episode #11.158 (season 11, episode 158) at 1.1.

Is Late Night with Conan O'Brien okay for kids?

TV-14Strong languageSexual content

Not for young kids: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for strong language and sexual content, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will Late Night with Conan O'Brien make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (9 of 10) and sharp wit (8 of 10).

Can I half-watch Late Night with Conan O'Brien?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with meta narrative at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does Late Night with Conan O'Brien use?

Older Than They LookBig BlackoutOverly Long GagObfuscating StupidityBad "Bad Acting"TelethonAlternative Character InterpretationInnocent InnuendoProduct PlacementFee Fi Faux PasSkipping SchoolLong Listand 202 more

TV Tropes lists 214 tropes for it, including Older Than They Look, Big Blackout, and Overly Long Gag.