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The McCarthys

2014 – 2015Show1 season15 episodesTV-PG

Comedy
59
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Metacritic536.9Rotten Tomatoes58%60%
59
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Metacritic536.9Rotten Tomatoes58%60%

Summary

A multi-camera comedy about a close-knit, sports-crazed Boston family whose somewhat athletically challenged son, Ronny, is chosen by his father to be his assistant high school basketball coach, much to the surprise of his more qualified siblings.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Where to watch

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Not for scares, brutality or big ideas.

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The McCarthys episodes

1 season · 15 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Pilot, 6.8
  2. S1 E2 Love, McCarthys Style, 7.9
  3. S1 E3 The Good Coach, 7.4
  4. S1 E4 Supporting Jackie, 7.1
  5. S1 E5 Thanks a Lot, Ronny, 7.7
  6. S1 E6 Why Guys Shouldn't Date Their Sister's Ex, 7.6
  7. S1 E7 Arthur and Marjorie's Night Apart, 7.8
  8. S1 E8 Red Sox Swap, 7.8
  9. S1 E9 Sister Act, 7.9
  10. S1 E10 Hall of Fame, 7.9
  11. S1 E11 The Ref, 7.8
  12. S1 E12 Gerard's Engagement Party, 7.9
  13. S1 E13 Cutting the Cord, 7.7
  14. S1 E14 Family Therapy, 8.0
  15. S1 E15 End Games, 7.8

Cast

24 of 25 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Andy Ackerman, Phill Lewis, Pamela Fryman
Written by
Brian Gallivan, Mike Sikowitz

Everyone

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

Facts

October 30, 2014 · July 11, 2015 · Ended

First aired
October 30, 2014
Last aired
July 11, 2015
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 15 episodes
Age rating
TV-PG
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
2 countries

Tropes

No-Sell, Mundane Utility, Malaproper +9

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The McCarthys?"

Questions about The McCarthys

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The McCarthys?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The McCarthys from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home.

Is The McCarthys worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59 (IMDb 6.4, Rotten Tomatoes 58%, and Metacritic 53).

Is The McCarthys okay for kids?

TV-PG

Yes: it's rated TV-PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch The McCarthys?

8 h

About 8 hours: 15 episodes in 1 season of about 30 minutes each, aired from 2014 to 2015.

Will The McCarthys make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (9 of 10) and sharp wit (7 of 10).

Can I half-watch The McCarthys?

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.

What tropes does The McCarthys use?

No-SellMundane UtilityMalaproperPolar Opposite TwinsBerserk ButtonTwin BanterThe Un-FavoriteThree CamerasFantastic RacismReality Is UnrealisticHappily MarriedPerpetual Frownerand 26 more

TV Tropes lists 38 tropes for it, including No-Sell, Mundane Utility, and Malaproper.