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Alice

1976·Show
202Episodes in9Seasons·NR

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Funny, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace4
  • Tension2
  • Adrenaline1

Heart

Nostalgic and wholesome

Much of it is about family.

  • Nostalgia9
  • Wholesome8
  • Hopefulness8

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and sharp wit

  • Situational Comedy9
  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Physical Comedy4

World

Everyday modern life and family

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality7
  • Character Depth6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing5
  • Music Composition4
  • Cinematography3

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

Kiss my grits!

Alice is an American sitcom television series that ran from August 31, 1976 to March 19, 1985 on CBS. The series is based on the 1974 film Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore. The show stars Linda Lavin in the title role, a widow who moves with her young son to start her life over again, and finds a job working at a roadside diner on the outskirts of Phoenix, Arizona. Most of the episodes revolve around events at Mel's Diner.
Classic Network SitcomWorking-Class CharmFound Family DynamicsNostalgic Comfort ViewingFemale Resilience NarrativeDiner Setting Slice-of-LifeLight Hearted ComedyEnsemble Cast ChemistryLate 70s/Early 80s Aesthetic

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Alice

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Where can I stream Alice legally?

You can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Alice worth watching?

46
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 46/100 (IMDb 6.9). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Alice rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How many seasons does Alice have?

9 seasons

It has 9 seasons with 202 episodes of about 30 minutes each.

When did Alice air?

It ran from 1976 to 1985 and has ended.

What language is Alice in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States, Italy.

In how many countries can I watch Alice?

5AUCAGBGGUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Alice in 5 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Alice use?

Lighter and SofterDisappeared DadGreasy SpoonThe One GuyMarshmallow DreamHear Me the MoneyActor AllusionReally Gets AroundSpin-OffEnormous Engagement RingTime Marches OnFailure Is the Only Optionand 36 more

TV Tropes lists 48 storytelling tropes for Alice, including Lighter and Softer, Disappeared Dad, Greasy Spoon.