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Back to the Future

1991 – 1992Show2 seasons27 episodesTV-Y

AnimationSci-Fi & Fantasy
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Metacritic–6.0Rotten Tomatoes–79%
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Metacritic–6.0Rotten Tomatoes–79%

Summary

An animated series for television based on the Back to the Future trilogy of feature films.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

Skip it if

  • You want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not for brutality, tears or scares.

Shows with

Back to the Future episodes

2 seasons · 27 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Brothers, 6.2
  2. S1 E2 A Family Vacation, 6.3
  3. S1 E3 Forward to the Past, 6.9
  4. S1 E4 Witchcraft, 7.2
  5. S1 E5 Roman Holiday, 7.0
  6. S1 E6 Go Fly a Kite, 6.8
  7. S1 E7 Time Waits for No Frog/Einstein's Adventure, 6.5
  8. S1 E8 Batter Up, 6.6
  9. S1 E9 Solar Sailors, 6.2
  10. S1 E10 Dickens of a Christmas, 6.8
  11. S1 E11 Gone Fishin', 6.4
  12. S1 E12 Retired, 6.1
  13. S1 E13 Clara's Folks, 6.1
  1. S2 E1 Mac the Black, 5.9
  2. S2 E2 Put on Your Thinking Caps, Kids! It's Time for Mr. Wisdom!, 6.6
  3. S2 E3 A Friend in Deed, 6.5
  4. S2 E4 Marty McFly PFC, 6.6
  5. S2 E5 Verne's New Friend, 6.1
  6. S2 E6 Bravelord and the Demon Monstrux, 5.9
  7. S2 E7 The Money Tree, 6.0
  8. S2 E8 A Verne by Any Other Name, 6.5
  9. S2 E9 Hill Valley Brown-Out, 6.5
  10. S2 E10 My Pop's an Alien, 6.5
  11. S2 E11 Super Doc, 6.3
  12. S2 E12 St. Louis Blues, 6.5
  13. S2 E13 Verne Hatches a Egg, 6.5

Cast

7 of 7 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
John Hays, Phil Robinson
Written by
John Ludin, John Loy, Wayne Kaatz
Produced by
Bob Gale

Everyone

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Facts

September 14, 1991 · December 26, 1992 · Ended

First aired
September 14, 1991
Last aired
December 26, 1992
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 27 episodes
Age rating
TV-Y
Genres
Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
5 countries

Tropes

Like a Duck Takes to Water, Celebrity Impersonator, Kid from the Future +9

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Back to the Future?"

Questions about Back to the Future

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Back to the Future?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Back to the Future from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 3 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Back to the Future worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66 (IMDb 6.4).

Is Back to the Future okay for kids?

TV-Y

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

How long does it take to watch Back to the Future?

10 h

About 10 hours: 27 episodes in 2 seasons of about 23 minutes each, aired from 1991 to 1992.

Will I feel good after watching Back to the Future?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for wholesome and 8 for hopefulness.

Can I half-watch Back to the Future?

Easy watchDemanding

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

What tropes does Back to the Future use?

Like a Duck Takes to WaterCelebrity ImpersonatorKid from the FutureCool CarIdentical GrandsonTime TravelSigning-Off CatchphraseShown Their WorkExplain, Explain... Oh, Crap!Propeller Hat of WhimsyIconic OutfitChild Soldierand 93 more

TV Tropes lists 105 tropes for it, including Like a Duck Takes to Water, Celebrity Impersonator, and Kid from the Future.