Lassie

1954 – 1973Show19 seasons591 episodesTV-G

64
DecentGoodWatch score

A heartwarming, nostalgic drama series about family and growing up, with standout world-building.

Good for family movie night · friends night · kids

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not for scares, brutality or big ideas.

Shows with

Episodes

19 seasons · 591 episodes · best: S11E22 "The Old Man in the Forest" 8.6

Episodes

7.5
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6.6
6.7
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7.1
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7.5
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6.9
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6.6
7.1

Story

Lassie is the pet of Jeff Miller, an 11-year-old farm boy. The two become best friends and enjoy family adventures in the American countryside, teaching each other about love, nature and commitment.

Feels like

  • Classic Family Adventure
  • Heartwarming Animal Bond
  • Mid-Century Americana
  • Moral Lessons for Youth
  • Gentle Rural Drama
  • Nostalgic Comfort Watch
  • Inter-generational Appeal
  • Wholesome Storytelling

Cast

Crew

Everyone

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

Facts

September 12, 1954 · March 24, 1973 · Ended

First aired
September 12, 1954
Last aired
March 24, 1973
Status
Ended
Length
19 seasons · 591 episodes
Age rating
TV-G
Genres
Action & Adventure, Drama, Family, Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
6 countries

Tropes

Troubled Child, Pet Baby Wild Animal, And Starring +9

  • Troubled Child
  • Pet Baby Wild Animal
  • And Starring
  • Cranky Neighbor
  • Syndication Title
  • Disappeared Dad
  • Casting Gag
  • Shoot the Dog
  • A Boy and His X
  • Quicksand Sucks
  • Not Dead, Just Asleep
  • Compilation Movie

12 of 44 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Lassie?"

Questions about Lassie

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Lassie?

In the United States, Lassie streams on Prime, and it is free with ads on The Roku. It also streams in 4 other countries.

Is Lassie worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64 (IMDb 6.6).

Which season of Lassie is best?

Seasons 1 and 11, with an IMDb average of 7.5. Seasons 4 and 18 are the weakest at 6.6. The highest-rated episode is The Old Man in the Forest (season 11, episode 22) at 8.6, and the lowest is The Bike (season 4, episode 15) at 4.6.

Is Lassie 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 Lassie?

236 h

About 236 hours: 591 episodes in 19 seasons of about 24 minutes each, aired from 1954 to 1973.

Will Lassie make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Can I half-watch Lassie?

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.