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Alpha House

2013 – 2014Show2 seasons21 episodesTV-MA

ComedyDrama
73
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5Metacritic687.1Rotten Tomatoes79%79%

A quirky comedy series about politics and everyday modern life, with standout performances.

Good for friends night · party vibe · binge-friendly

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Not for scares, brutality or romance.

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Episodes

2 seasons · 21 episodes · best: S1E7 "Prayer Brunch" 7.7

Episodes

7.2
7.4

Story

Four Republican senators share the same D.C. house rental, and face re-election battles, looming indictments, and parties -- all with a sense of humor.

Feels like

  • Political Satire
  • Bipartisan Humor
  • Kevin Spacey Performance
  • Washington D.C. Insider View
  • Cynical Comedy
  • Election Cycle Drama
  • Witty Dialogue
  • Adult Sitcom

Cast

24 of 168 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Bob Balaban, Michael Mayer, Adam Bernstein
Written by
Garry Trudeau

Everyone

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

Facts

April 19, 2013 · October 24, 2014 · Ended

First aired
April 19, 2013
Last aired
October 24, 2014
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 21 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Strong Language, Sexual Content, Drug Use
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
9 countries

Tropes

Gosh Dang It to Heck!, Self-Deprecating Humor, Casting Gag +9

  • Gosh Dang It to Heck!
  • Self-Deprecating Humor
  • Casting Gag
  • Raised by Wolves
  • Scandal Gate
  • Nerves of Steel
  • Red Herring
  • Only Sane Man
  • The Voice
  • Meaningful Name
  • No Party Given
  • Love Epiphany

12 of 59 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Alpha House?"

Questions about Alpha House

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Alpha House worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73 (IMDb 7.5, Rotten Tomatoes 79%, and Metacritic 68).

How long does it take to watch Alpha House?

11 h

About 11 hours: 21 episodes in 2 seasons of about 30 minutes each, aired from 2013 to 2014.

Will Alpha House make me laugh?

Very funny

Yes, a lot: the humor is mostly situational comedy (9 of 10) and satire (9 of 10).

Can I half-watch Alpha House?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

What tropes does Alpha House use?

Gosh Dang It to Heck!Self-Deprecating HumorCasting GagRaised by WolvesScandal GateNerves of SteelRed HerringOnly Sane ManThe VoiceMeaningful NameNo Party GivenLove Epiphanyand 47 more

TV Tropes lists 59 tropes for it, including Gosh Dang It to Heck!, Self-Deprecating Humor, and Casting Gag.