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Some Assembly Required

2014·Show
58Episodes in3Seasons·TV-G
IMDb4.8
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Some Assembly Required fingerprint

Very funny.

Energy

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace8
  • Spectacle5
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Heartwarming and uplifting

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Wholesome9
  • Hopefulness9
  • Coming of Age8

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and slapstick

  • Situational Comedy10
  • Physical Comedy8
  • Absurdist Humor7

World

Growing up, everyday modern life, and family

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Dialogue Quality7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

Family Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

When fourteen-year-old Jarvis Raines gets a chemistry set from his Aunt Marlene for Christmas, he assumes it's just another boring gift. Boy is he wrong! The contents create a chemical reaction that destroys his houseso much for a Merry Christmas! After getting not even an apology from the manufacturer, Knickknack Toys, Jarvis takes them to court, wins, and ends up owning the company!
Teen SitcomFamily-Friendly ComedyQuirky CharactersInvention-Based HumorLighthearted FunWholesome AdventuresEntrepreneurial SpiritSituational GagsYouthful Energy

Crew

Directed by:
Adam Weissman, Ken Friss

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Some Assembly Required

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Some Assembly Required legally?

NetflixPrimeThe RokuNetflix KidsTubi TV

Some Assembly Required is included with a subscription to Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Netflix Kids, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Some Assembly Required worth watching?

52
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 52/100 (IMDb 4.8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Some Assembly Required rated?

TV-G

It's rated TV-G in the United States.

How many seasons does Some Assembly Required have?

3 seasons

It has 3 seasons with 58 episodes.

When did Some Assembly Required air?

It ran from 2014 to 2016 and has ended.

What language is Some Assembly Required in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Canada.

In how many countries can I watch Some Assembly Required?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Some Assembly Required in 22 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Some Assembly Required use?

Hypocritical HumorBilingual BonusAnimated Credits OpeningToken MinorityRunning GagDisguised in DragMutual PiningActor AllusionTiny SchoolboyMy Friends... and ZoidbergMajor Injury UnderreactionRich Bitchand 19 more

TV Tropes lists 31 storytelling tropes for Some Assembly Required, including Hypocritical Humor, Bilingual Bonus, Animated Credits Opening.