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The Days and Nights of Molly Dodd

1987 – 1991Show5 seasons65 episodes

ComedyDrama
49
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb8.1

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

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares, brutality or adrenaline.

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Episodes

5 seasons · 65 episodes · best: S5E10 "Here's How to Put an Egg in Your Shoe and Beat It" 9.8

Episodes

8.7
8.9
8.6
8.7
9.1

Story

It’s a little comedy. It’a little drama. It’s more than both… it’s a lot like life!

Molly Dodd, a divorced woman in her mid-thirties living in New York, navigates the ups and downs of a rapidly changing career, the challenges of apartment life, and the complexities of love and its consequences.

Feels like

  • Sharp Sitcom Writing
  • Jewish-American Identity
  • Family Dynamics
  • Witty Dialogue
  • NYC Urban Life
  • Character-Driven Comedy
  • Realistic Relationships
  • Cultural Satire
  • Comfort Viewing
  • Ensemble Cast

Cast

24 of 116 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Don Scardino, Arlene Sanford, Mark Cullingham
Written by
Elaine Arata, Bob Brush, Jay Tarses
Produced by
Bernie Brillstein

Everyone

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

Facts

May 21, 1987 · April 13, 1991 · Ended

First aired
May 21, 1987
Last aired
April 13, 1991
Status
Ended
Length
5 seasons · 65 episodes
Genres
Drama, Comedy
Original language
English

Tropes

Amicable Exes, Idiosyncratic Episode Naming, Big Applesauce +1

  • Amicable Exes
  • Idiosyncratic Episode Naming
  • Big Applesauce
  • Almighty Janitor

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Q&A

6 questions, like "Is The Days and Nights of Molly Dodd worth watching?"

Questions about The Days and Nights of Molly Dodd

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Days and Nights of Molly Dodd worth watching?

49
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 49 (IMDb 8.1).

Which season of The Days and Nights of Molly Dodd is best?

Season 5, with an IMDb average of 9.1. Season 3 is the weakest at 8.6. The highest-rated episode is Here's How to Put an Egg in Your Shoe and Beat It (season 5, episode 10) at 9.8, and the lowest is Here's Why Henry David Thoreau Chose the Pond (season 1, episode 11) at 7.7.

Is The Days and Nights of Molly Dodd okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch The Days and Nights of Molly Dodd?

52 h

About 52 hours: 65 episodes in 5 seasons of about 48 minutes each, aired from 1987 to 1991.

Will The Days and Nights of Molly Dodd make me laugh?

Funny

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

Is The Days and Nights of Molly Dodd plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (10 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.