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Mad About You

1992 – 1999Show7 seasons164 episodesTV-PG

Comedy
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Metacritic718.1

A nostalgic, romantic comedy series about family and everyday modern life, with standout performances and dialogue.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Where to watch

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Not for scares, brutality or adrenaline.

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Episodes

7 seasons · 164 episodes · best: S3E8 "Giblets for Murray" 8.3

Episodes

7.3
7.5
7.5
7.4
7.3
7.0
7.0
7.4

Story

Never marry anyone more neurotic than yourself.

Young, urban newlyweds Paul and Jamie Buchman try to sustain their marital bliss while sidestepping the hurdles of love in the '90s.

Feels like

  • Classic Sitcom
  • Marriage Dynamics
  • Sharp Dialogue
  • Nostalgic 90s Vibes
  • Chemistry-Driven Comedy
  • Relatable Domestic Humor
  • Feel-Good Entertainment
  • Ensemble Cast Performance

Cast

24 of 451 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
David Steinberg, Gordon Hunt, Michael Lembeck
Written by
Victor Levin, Danny Jacobson, Larry Charles
Produced by
Jeffrey Klarik, Jenji Kohan, Andy Gordon

Everyone

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Facts

September 23, 1992 · May 24, 1999 · Ended

First aired
September 23, 1992
Last aired
May 24, 1999
Status
Ended
Length
7 seasons · 164 episodes
Age rating
TV-PG
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
17 countries

Tropes

One-Hour Work Week, You Are Already Checked In, Description Cut +9

  • One-Hour Work Week
  • You Are Already Checked In
  • Description Cut
  • Meaningful Echo
  • Villain of Another Story
  • Kavorka Man
  • Rummage Fail
  • Successful Sibling Syndrome
  • Contraception Deception
  • Local Hangout
  • Retcon
  • Happily Married

12 of 95 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Mad About You?"

Questions about Mad About You

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Mad About You?

HuluThe RokuTubi TV

In the United States, Mad About You streams on Hulu, and it is free with ads on The Roku and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. It also streams in 16 other countries.

Is Mad About You worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71 (IMDb 6.8 and Metacritic 71).

Which season of Mad About You is best?

Seasons 2 and 3, with an IMDb average of 7.5. Seasons 6 and 7 are the weakest at 7.0. The highest-rated episode is Giblets for Murray (season 3, episode 8) at 8.3, and the lowest is Clip Show (season 5, episode 4) at 5.9.

Is Mad About You okay for kids?

TV-PG

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

How long does it take to watch Mad About You?

63 h

About 63 hours: 164 episodes in 7 seasons of about 23 minutes each, aired from 1992 to 1999.

Will Mad About You make me laugh?

Funny

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

Can I half-watch Mad About You?

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.