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Leave It to Beaver

1957 – 1963Show6 seasons234 episodesTV-G

ComedyFamily
78
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7Metacritic–9.0

A heartwarming, nostalgic comedy series about family and growing up.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not for scares, brutality or adrenaline.

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Episodes

6 seasons · 234 episodes · best: S4E32 "In the Soup" 8.9

Episodes

7.8
7.9
8.0
7.8
7.8
7.8

Story

Gee, Wally!

An inquisitive and often naïve boy, Theodore 'The Beaver' Cleaver, has adventures at home, in school, and around his suburban neighborhood. The show also starred Barbara Billingsley and Hugh Beaumont as Beaver's parents, June and Ward Cleaver, and Tony Dow as Beaver's brother Wally. The show has attained an iconic status in the US, with the Cleavers exemplifying the idealized suburban family of the mid-20th century.

Feels like

  • Classic Sitcom
  • Idyllic Suburbia
  • Family Values
  • Nostalgic Americana
  • Gentle Humor
  • Moral Lessons
  • Wholesome Entertainment
  • Timeless Appeal
  • Sibling Rivalry
  • Parental Wisdom

Cast

24 of 133 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Norman Tokar, David Butler, Norman Abbott
Written by
Bob Mosher, Joe Connelly, Dale Eunson
Produced by
Bob Mosher, Joe Connelly

Everyone

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

Facts

October 4, 1957 · June 20, 1963 · Ended

First aired
October 4, 1957
Last aired
June 20, 1963
Status
Ended
Length
6 seasons · 234 episodes
Age rating
TV-G
Genres
Comedy, Family
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
4 countries

Tropes

Dumb Jock, Curse Cut Short, Early-Installment Weirdness +9

  • Dumb Jock
  • Curse Cut Short
  • Early-Installment Weirdness
  • Parent ex Machina
  • Crying Wolf
  • Serious Business
  • Intergenerational Friendship
  • Balloonacy
  • Precocious Crush
  • Hidden Depths
  • Description Cut
  • Monochrome Casting

12 of 102 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Leave It to Beaver?"

Questions about Leave It to Beaver

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Leave It to Beaver?

PrimePeacockPhiloThe RokuPeacock Premium+

In the United States, Leave It to Beaver streams on Prime, Peacock, and Philo, and it is free with ads on The Roku. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home.

Is Leave It to Beaver worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78 (IMDb 7.7).

Is Leave It to Beaver okay for kids?

TV-G

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

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

98 h

About 98 hours: 234 episodes in 6 seasons of about 25 minutes each, aired from 1957 to 1963.

Will Leave It to Beaver make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and sharp wit (5 of 10).

Can I half-watch Leave It to Beaver?

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 Leave It to Beaver use?

Dumb JockCurse Cut ShortEarly-Installment WeirdnessParent ex MachinaCrying WolfSerious BusinessIntergenerational FriendshipBalloonacyPrecocious CrushHidden DepthsDescription CutMonochrome Castingand 90 more

TV Tropes lists 102 tropes for it, including Dumb Jock, Curse Cut Short, and Early-Installment Weirdness.