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The Osbournes

2002 – 2005Show4 seasons52 episodesTV-MA

ComedyReality
62
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1Rotten Tomatoes84%–

An eccentric, nostalgic reality series about family and pop culture.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

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Not for big ideas, brutality or scares.

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Episodes

4 seasons · 52 episodes · best: S2E19 "Angler Management" 7.8

Episodes

7.3
6.9
6.9
7.0

Story

The Osbournes is an American reality television program featuring the domestic life of heavy metal singer Ozzy Osbourne and his family. The series premiered on MTV on March 5, 2002, and in its first season, was cited as the most-viewed series ever on MTV. The final episode of the series aired March 21, 2005.

Feels like

  • Reality TV Pioneer
  • Celebrity Family Sitcom
  • Early 2000s Nostalgia
  • MTV Pop Culture Icon
  • Domestic Chaos Comedy
  • Heavy Metal Household
  • Lighthearted Drama
  • Cringe Humor
  • Foundational Reality Format

Cast

24 of 35 · most episodes first

Crew

Produced by
Sharon Osbourne, Sue Kolinsky, Melanie Graham

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

March 5, 2002 · March 21, 2005 · Ended

First aired
March 5, 2002
Last aired
March 21, 2005
Status
Ended
Length
4 seasons · 52 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Strong Language, Drug Use
Genres
Reality, Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
28 countries

Tropes

Lousy Lovers Are Losers, And Starring, Bumbling Dad +9

  • Lousy Lovers Are Losers
  • And Starring
  • Bumbling Dad
  • Manipulative Editing
  • Loud of War
  • Cluster F-Bomb
  • Jaded Washout
  • Vomit Indiscretion Shot
  • Grumpy Old Man
  • The Grinch
  • The Pig-Pen
  • Kayfabe

12 of 34 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Osbournes?"

Questions about The Osbournes

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Osbournes worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62 (IMDb 6.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 84%). Critics rate it higher (84 out of 100) than audiences (61).

Is The Osbournes okay for kids?

TV-MAStrong languageDrug use

Yes: it's rated TV-MA in the United States for strong language and drug use, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch The Osbournes?

26 h

About 26 hours: 52 episodes in 4 seasons of about 30 minutes each, aired from 2002 to 2005.

Will The Osbournes make me laugh?

Funny

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

Can I half-watch The Osbournes?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does The Osbournes use?

Lousy Lovers Are LosersAnd StarringBumbling DadManipulative EditingLoud of WarCluster F-BombJaded WashoutVomit Indiscretion ShotGrumpy Old ManThe GrinchThe Pig-PenKayfabeand 22 more

TV Tropes lists 34 tropes for it, including Lousy Lovers Are Losers, And Starring, and Bumbling Dad.