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The City

1995 – 1997Show3 seasons289 episodes

Soap
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7

Summary

The City is an American television soap opera that aired on ABC from November 13, 1995 to March 28, 1997.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

Where to watch

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Not streaming in any country yet.

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Not for laughs, scares or big ideas.

Shows with

Cast

20 of 20 · most episodes first

Crew

Produced by
Jean Dadario Burke

Everyone

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

Facts

November 13, 1995 · March 28, 1997 · Ended

First aired
November 13, 1995
Last aired
March 28, 1997
Status
Ended
Length
3 seasons · 289 episodes
Content
Violence, Sexual Content, Strong Language
Genres
Soap
Original language
English

Tropes

Crossover, Forced Out of the Closet, Spin-Off +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is The City worth watching?"

Questions about The City

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The City worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67 (IMDb 7.7).

How long does it take to watch The City?

145 h

About 145 hours: 289 episodes in 3 seasons of about 30 minutes each, aired from 1995 to 1997.

Is The City good for date night?

and 2 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Can I half-watch The City?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 6 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does The City use?

CrossoverForced Out of the ClosetSpin-OffSTD ImmunityGet Back in the ClosetBig ApplesauceBack for the DeadUnsettling Gender-RevealBolivian Army EndingPhoney CallCross-Cast RoleHello, Attorney!and 16 more

TV Tropes lists 28 tropes for it, including Crossover, Forced Out of the Closet, and Spin-Off.