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Sit Down Shut Up

2009Show1 season13 episodesTV-14

AnimationComedy
46
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.9Metacritic416.5Rotten Tomatoes24%–
46
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.9Metacritic416.5Rotten Tomatoes24%–

Summary

Sit Down, Shut Up is an American animated television series created by Mitchell Hurwitz for the Fox network. The series focuses on a group of high school teachers in a small town in Florida "who don't care about teaching".

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Binge-friendly
  • Pure escapism

Where to watch

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Not for scares, warmth or big ideas.

Shows with

Sit Down Shut Up episodes

1 season · 13 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Pilot, 4.9
  2. S1 E2 Miracle's Are Real, 6.3
  3. S1 E3 World's Greatest Teacher, 6.4
  4. S1 E4 Back in Time, 6.7
  5. S1 E5 High School Confidential, 7.0
  6. S1 E6 Taming of the Dude, 7.4
  7. S1 E7 Hurricane Willard, 7.1
  8. S1 E8 Mr. Hofftard Goes to Washington, 7.1
  9. S1 E9 Tackin', 6.6
  10. S1 E10 Helen and Sue's High School Reunion, 6.5
  11. S1 E11 Math Lab, 7.4
  12. S1 E12 SpEd, 7.0
  13. S1 E13 High School Musical Musical, 7.2

Cast

10 of 10 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Dwayne Carey-Hill, Frank Marino, Peter Avanzino
Written by
Alex Herschlag, Aaron Ehasz, Richard Day
Produced by
Claudia Katz, Mitchell Hurwitz, Bill Oakley

Everyone

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

Facts

April 19, 2009 · November 21, 2009 · Ended

First aired
April 19, 2009
Last aired
November 21, 2009
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 13 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Strong Language, Sexual Content
Genres
Animation, Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States, United Kingdom
Available in
1 country

Tropes

Monster Clown, Noodle Incident, Snap Back +9

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Sit Down Shut Up?"

Questions about Sit Down Shut Up

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Sit Down Shut Up?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Sit Down Shut Up from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home.

Is Sit Down Shut Up worth watching?

46
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 46 (IMDb 5.9, Rotten Tomatoes 24%, and Metacritic 41). Audiences rate it higher (62 out of 100) than critics (33).

Is Sit Down Shut Up okay for kids?

TV-14Strong languageSexual content

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

How long does it take to watch Sit Down Shut Up?

5 h

About 5 hours: 13 episodes in 1 season of about 22 minutes each, aired from 2009 to 2009.

Will Sit Down Shut Up make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and cringe comedy (8 of 10).

Is Sit Down Shut Up plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (8 of 10) and character depth (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does Sit Down Shut Up use?

Monster ClownNoodle IncidentSnap BackClip ShowUltimate Job SecurityThe Long ListAnimated AdaptationLimited WardrobeCatholic School Girls RuleUnusual EuphemismBarefoot LoonLeaning on the Fourth Walland 36 more

TV Tropes lists 48 tropes for it, including Monster Clown, Noodle Incident, and Snap Back.