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The New Leave It to Beaver

1984 – 1989Show4 seasons100 episodes

Comedy
60
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.9

A nostalgic, heartwarming comedy series about family and everyday modern life.

Good for family movie night · friends night · kids

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, brutality or big ideas.

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Episodes

4 seasons · 100 episodes · best: S2E23 "Murder in Mayfield" 7.4

Episodes

6.7
6.6
6.5
6.4

Story

The New Leave It to Beaver is an American sitcom sequel to the 1950s and '60s series, Leave It to Beaver. The New Leave It to Beaver began with the 1983 CBS TV movie Still the Beaver, and was picked up in 1984 as a Disney Channel series with the same name; however, it only lasted one season. It was then picked up by TBS in 1986 and renamed The New Leave It to Beaver. The series, also syndicated in the late 1980s, lasted until June 1989. It is one of the rare examples of a television series revival sequel that revolves around the characters from the original series. Other examples of this would be The New WKRP in Cincinnati, The Brady Brides, What's Happening Now!! and the 2012 version of Dallas. The New Leave It to Beaver is the second longest running of any series revival in television history.

Feels like

  • Nostalgic Sitcom Revival
  • Heartwarming Family Dynamics
  • Safe for All Ages
  • Low-Stakes Domestic Comedy
  • Comfort Viewing
  • Intergenerational Appeal
  • Mild Social Awkwardness
  • Traditional Moral Storytelling

Cast

19 of 19 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Jerry Mathers, Nick Abdo
Written by
Brian Levant, Richard Gurman

Everyone

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Facts

November 8, 1984 · June 4, 1989 · Ended

First aired
November 8, 1984
Last aired
June 4, 1989
Status
Ended
Length
4 seasons · 100 episodes
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is The New Leave It to Beaver worth watching?"

Questions about The New Leave It to Beaver

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The New Leave It to Beaver worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60 (IMDb 5.9).

Is The New Leave It to Beaver okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch The New Leave It to Beaver?

50 h

About 50 hours: 100 episodes in 4 seasons of about 30 minutes each, aired from 1984 to 1989.

Will The New Leave It to Beaver make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and cringe comedy (6 of 10).

Can I half-watch The New Leave It to Beaver?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 2 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.