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The Job

2001 – 2002Show2 seasons19 episodesTV-14

ComedyDrama
87
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.2Rotten Tomatoes100%–
87
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.2Rotten Tomatoes100%–

Summary

Mike McNeil is a decorated New York City detective whose toughest assignment is himself.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Binge-friendly
  • Thought-provoking

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The Job episodes

2 seasons · 19 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Pilot, 8.2
  2. S1 E2 Elizabeth, 6.3
  3. S1 E3 Bathroom, 8.5
  4. S1 E4 Foot, 8.4
  5. S1 E5 Massage, 8.1
  6. S1 E6 Anger, 8.4
  1. S2 E1 Sacrilege, 8.5
  2. S2 E2 Soup, 8.2
  3. S2 E3 Telescope, 8.3
  4. S2 E4 Gina, 8.2
  5. S2 E5 Boss, 8.3
  6. S2 E6 Quitter, 8.3
  7. S2 E7 Parents, 8.2
  8. S2 E8 Barbecue, 8.8
  9. S2 E9 Betrayal, 8.5
  10. S2 E10 Neighbor, 8.1
  11. S2 E11 Gay, 8.7
  12. S2 E12 Vacation, 8.6
  13. S2 E13 Dad, 8.6

Cast

24 of 49 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Tucker Gates, Adam Bernstein, Peter Tolan
Written by
Denis Leary, Peter Tolan, Mike Martineau
Produced by
Kerry Orent, Tucker Gates, Mike Martineau

Everyone

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

Facts

March 14, 2001 · April 24, 2002 · Ended

First aired
March 14, 2001
Last aired
April 24, 2002
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 19 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Strong Language, Violence, Drug Use
Genres
Drama, Comedy
Original language
English
Also spoken
Hungarian
Made in
United States

Tropes

Da Chief, Jerkass, Butt-Monkey +9

Q&A

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

Questions about The Job

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Job worth watching?

87
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 87 (IMDb 8.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (82).

Is The Job okay for kids?

TV-14Strong languageViolenceDrug use

Better for older viewers: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for strong language, violence, and drug use, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

How long does it take to watch The Job?

10 h

About 10 hours: 19 episodes in 2 seasons of about 30 minutes each, aired from 2001 to 2002.

Will The Job make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly sharp wit (7 of 10) and dark humor (7 of 10).

Is The Job plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (9 of 10) more than on its plot.