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Bella and the Bulldogs

2015 – 2016Show2 seasons40 episodesTV-G

ComedyFamily
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb5.4

A heartwarming, uplifting family series about sports and everyday modern life.

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 for scares, brutality or big ideas.

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Episodes

2 seasons · 40 episodes · best: S2E20 "Biggest. Game. Ever." 8.7

Episodes

7.1
7.6

Story

A head cheerleader's life takes an unexpected twist when her rifle-like throwing arm takes her from the sidelines to becoming her middle school’s starting quarterback. Bella Dawson is a confident, caring and talented teenager, who suddenly finds herself fulfilling a lifelong dream but also having to navigate the world of her teammates Troy, Sawyer and Newt, without losing her two best friends, Pepper and Sophie from the cheer squad.

Feels like

  • Teen Sitcom
  • Girls in Sports
  • Middle School Life
  • Friendship & Teamwork
  • Gender Stereotypes
  • Lighthearted Comedy
  • Family-Friendly
  • Inspirational Story
  • Episodic Fun
  • Overcoming Adversity

Cast

20 of 20 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Eric Dean Seaton, Trevor Kirschner, Shannon Flynn
Written by
Gabriel Garza, Jenna McGrath, Sasha Stroman

Everyone

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Facts

January 17, 2015 · October 5, 2016 · Ended

First aired
January 17, 2015
Last aired
October 5, 2016
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 40 episodes
Age rating
TV-G
Genres
Family, Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
51 countries

Tropes

Idiosyncratic Episode Naming, Jerkass, Two-Timer Date +9

  • Idiosyncratic Episode Naming
  • Jerkass
  • Two-Timer Date
  • Shout-Out
  • Instant Birth: Just Add Labor!
  • Kids Shouldn't Watch Horror Films
  • The Maiden Name Debate
  • Motor Mouth
  • The Thing That Would Not Leave
  • Boyfriend in Canada
  • Dead Pet Sketch
  • Promotion to Opening Titles

12 of 89 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Bella and the Bulldogs?"

Questions about Bella and the Bulldogs

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Bella and the Bulldogs?

NetflixHooplaTubi TV

In the United States, Bella and the Bulldogs streams on Netflix, and it is free with ads on Hoopla and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 47 other countries.

Is Bella and the Bulldogs worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65 (IMDb 5.4).

Is Bella and the Bulldogs okay for kids?

TV-G

Yes: it's rated TV-G in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Bella and the Bulldogs?

20 h

About 20 hours: 40 episodes in 2 seasons of about 30 minutes each, aired from 2015 to 2016.

Will Bella and the Bulldogs make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (9 of 10) and slapstick (6 of 10).

Can I half-watch Bella and the Bulldogs?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 2 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does Bella and the Bulldogs use?

Idiosyncratic Episode NamingJerkassTwo-Timer DateShout-OutInstant Birth: Just Add Labor!Kids Shouldn't Watch Horror FilmsThe Maiden Name DebateMotor MouthThe Thing That Would Not LeaveBoyfriend in CanadaDead Pet SketchPromotion to Opening Titlesand 77 more

TV Tropes lists 89 tropes for it, including Idiosyncratic Episode Naming, Jerkass, and Two-Timer Date.