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Shining Time Station

1989 – 1995Show3 seasons75 episodes

Family
79
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.2
79
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.2

Summary

Shining Time Station is an American children's television series co-created by Britt Allcroft and Rick Siggelkow.

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 streaming in any country yet.

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Not for brutality, scares or big ideas.

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Shining Time Station episodes

3 seasons · 75 episodes

  1. S1 E1 A Place Unlike Any Other, 9.5
  2. S1 E2 Does It Bite?, 9.4
  3. S1 E3 And the Band Played Off, 9.3
  4. S1 E4 Pitching in and Helping Out, 9.2
  5. S1 E5 Show and Yell, 9.4
  6. S1 E6 Faith, Hope and Anxiety, 9.0
  7. S1 E7 Agree to Disagree, 9.6
  8. S1 E8 Whistle While You Work, 9.6
  9. S1 E9 Two Old Hands, 9.6
  10. S1 E11 Ring in the Old, 8.7
  11. S1 E12 Impractical Jokes, 9.8
  12. S1 E13 Finders Keepers, 9.8
  13. S1 E20 Is This the End?, 8.5
  1. S2 E1 Scare Dares, 9.0
  1. S3 E3 Bully for Mr. Conductor, 9.0

Cast

7 of 7 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Matthew Diamond
Written by
Sean Kelly

Everyone

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Facts

January 29, 1989 · December 18, 1995 · Ended

First aired
January 29, 1989
Last aired
December 18, 1995
Status
Ended
Length
3 seasons · 75 episodes
Genres
Family
Original language
English

Tropes

Mistakes Are Not the End of the World, Politically Incorrect Villain, Secret-Keeper +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Is Shining Time Station worth watching?"

Questions about Shining Time Station

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Shining Time Station worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79 (IMDb 8.2).

Is Shining Time Station okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Shining Time Station?

38 h

About 38 hours: 75 episodes in 3 seasons of about 30 minutes each, aired from 1989 to 1995.

Can I half-watch Shining Time Station?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching Shining Time Station?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for wholesome and 8 for hopefulness.

What tropes does Shining Time Station use?

Mistakes Are Not the End of the WorldPolitically Incorrect VillainSecret-KeeperNo Celebrities Were HarmedReset ButtonLethal ChefThat Syncing FeelingFaux HorrificFriendship MomentWipe That Smile Off Your FaceSnake Oil SalesmanPaper-Thin Disguiseand 117 more

TV Tropes lists 129 tropes for it, including Mistakes Are Not the End of the World, Politically Incorrect Villain, and Secret-Keeper.