5.7
Is Star Search worth watching?
62
DecentGoodWatch scoreOpinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62 (IMDb 5.7).
62
DecentGoodWatch scoreSummary
Star Search is a television show that was produced from 1983–95, hosted by Ed McMahon, and created by Alfred Masini. A relaunch was produced in 2003–04. The show was originally filmed at the old Earl Carroll Theatre, at 6230 Sunset Blvd. in Hollywood and later at the Disney Hollywood Studios in Orlando, Florida.
Good for
- Family movie night
- Friends night
- Party vibe
Where to watch
Not streaming in any country yet.
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Not for brutality, scares or big ideas.
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Star Search episodes
4 seasons · 31 episodes
Episodes
- S2 E18 Episode #2.18, 6.3
Cast
16 of 16 · most episodes first
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Facts
May 20, 1995 · March 13, 2004 · Still running
- First aired
- May 20, 1995
- Latest episode
- March 13, 2004
- Status
- Still running
- Length
- 4 seasons · 31 episodes
- Original language
- English
Tropes
Alliterative Title, Talent Show, The Runner-Up Takes It All +1
Q&A
5 questions, like "Is Star Search worth watching?"
Questions about Star Search
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Is Star Search okay for kids?
Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.
How long does it take to watch Star Search?
31 h
About 31 hours: 31 episodes in 4 seasons of about 60 minutes each since 1995, and it's still in production.
Can I half-watch Star Search?
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.
Will I feel good after watching Star Search?
BleakHopeful
Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 7 for wholesome.