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Drunk History

2013 – 2019Show6 seasons70 episodesTV-14

ComedyTalk
64
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.8Metacritic576.3Rotten Tomatoes–75%

A quirky comedy series about history and a real life story.

Good for friends night · party vibe · binge-friendly

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Not for scares, suspense or brutality.

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Episodes

6 seasons · 70 episodes · best: S4E10 "Hamilton" 9.2

Episodes

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8.0
8.0
7.9

Story

Historical reenactments from A-list talent as told by inebriated storytellers. A unique take on the familiar and less familiar people and events from America's great past as great moments in history are retold with unforgettable results.

Feels like

  • Inebriated Storytelling
  • Historical Comedy
  • Celebrity Narration
  • Educational Entertainment
  • Improvisational Humor
  • Period Piece Parody
  • Casual Viewing
  • Social Watch Party
  • Conversational Narrative

Cast

24 of 208 · most episodes first

Crew

Produced by
Melissa Wylie, Zachary Halley

Everyone

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

Facts

July 9, 2013 · August 6, 2019 · Ended

First aired
July 9, 2013
Last aired
August 6, 2019
Status
Ended
Length
6 seasons · 70 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Strong Language, Drug Use
Genres
Comedy, Talk
Original language
English
Made in
Mexico, United States
Available in
13 countries

Tropes

Vox Pops, The Fourth Wall Will Not Protect You, Bathos +9

  • Vox Pops
  • The Fourth Wall Will Not Protect You
  • Bathos
  • Single Tear
  • Vocal Dissonance
  • Similar to the Show
  • Vomit Indiscretion Shot
  • Fun with Subtitles
  • Digging Yourself Deeper
  • Antagonist in Mourning
  • In Case You Forgot Who Wrote It
  • Vitriolic Best Buds

12 of 55 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Drunk History?"

Questions about Drunk History

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Drunk History?

Paramount+

In the United States, Drunk History streams on Paramount+. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 10 other countries.

Is Drunk History worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64 (IMDb 7.8 and Metacritic 57). Audiences rate it higher (72 out of 100) than critics (57).

Is Drunk History okay for kids?

TV-14Strong languageDrug use

Better for older viewers: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for strong language and drug use, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

How long does it take to watch Drunk History?

26 h

About 26 hours: 70 episodes in 6 seasons of about 22 minutes each, aired from 2013 to 2019.

Will Drunk History make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and slapstick (7 of 10).

Can I half-watch Drunk History?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with meta narrative at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

What tropes does Drunk History use?

Vox PopsThe Fourth Wall Will Not Protect YouBathosSingle TearVocal DissonanceSimilar to the ShowVomit Indiscretion ShotFun with SubtitlesDigging Yourself DeeperAntagonist in MourningIn Case You Forgot Who Wrote ItVitriolic Best Budsand 43 more

TV Tropes lists 55 tropes for it, including Vox Pops, The Fourth Wall Will Not Protect You, and Bathos.