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The Incredible Dr. Pol

2011 – 2024Show24 seasons271 episodesNR

DocumentaryReality
84
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.6

A heartwarming, hopeful reality series about everyday modern life and family.

Good for family movie night · kids · teens

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not for scares, brutality or big ideas.

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Episodes

24 seasons · 271 episodes · best: S24E7 "It's Charles, He's Hurt!" 9.5

Episodes

7.8
8.3
8.4
8.5
8.4
8.3
8.3
8.5
8.4
8.4
8.5
8.5
8.6
8.4
8.4
7.9
8.4
8.4
8.6
8.3
8.8
8.7
8.7
8.9

Story

Set in Central Michigan's farm country, this reality series follows the work done at Pol Veterinary Services. Specializing in large farm animals, Dr. Pol treats horses, pigs, cows, sheep, alpacas, goats, chickens and even an occasional reindeer. The program also features Dr. Brenda Grettenberger, who has worked with Dr. Pol since 1992.

Feels like

  • Heartwarming Reality TV
  • Rural Veterinary Medicine
  • Wholesome Family Dynamics
  • Educational Animal Care
  • Comfortable Background Viewing
  • Authentic Farm Life
  • Low-Stakes Drama
  • Charming Personalities
  • Intergenerational Appeal

Cast

1 of 1 · most episodes first

Facts

October 29, 2011 · March 9, 2024 · Ended

First aired
October 29, 2011
Last aired
March 9, 2024
Status
Ended
Length
24 seasons · 271 episodes
Age rating
NR
Genres
Reality, Documentary
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
74 countries

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Incredible Dr. Pol?"

Questions about The Incredible Dr. Pol

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Incredible Dr. Pol?

Disney+HulufuboTVYouTube TVNational Geographic

In the United States, The Incredible Dr. Pol streams on Disney+, Hulu, fuboTV, and YouTube TV, and it is free with ads on National Geographic. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 73 other countries.

Is The Incredible Dr. Pol worth watching?

84
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84 (IMDb 8.6).

Does The Incredible Dr. Pol get better after season 1?

Yes: season 1 has an IMDb average of 7.8, and season 24 peaks at 8.9. The highest-rated episode is It's Charles, He's Hurt! (season 24, episode 7) at 9.5, and the lowest is Barking Bad (season 5, episode 6) at 7.0.

Is The Incredible Dr. Pol okay for kids?

NR

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

How long does it take to watch The Incredible Dr. Pol?

199 h

About 199 hours: 271 episodes in 24 seasons of about 44 minutes each, aired from 2011 to 2024.

Can I half-watch The Incredible Dr. Pol?

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.

Will I feel good after watching The Incredible Dr. Pol?

BleakHopeful

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