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United States of Tara

2009 – 2011Show3 seasons36 episodesTV-MA

ComedyDrama
78
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.0Metacritic727.8Rotten Tomatoes85%86%

A moving, quirky comedy series about family and everyday modern life, with standout performances and characters.

Good for friends night · teens · binge-friendly

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Not for adrenaline or scares.

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Episodes

3 seasons · 36 episodes · best: S2E12 "From This Day Forward" 8.6

Episodes

7.8
8.0
7.9

Story

Just your average mother, teenager, biker dude, housewife

Tara's multiple personalities include "T" the wild-child teenager, "Buck" the rough and tumble biker dude, and "Alice" the type-A homemaker. But with a family that loves her just the way she is, Tara never gives up hope that someday she can just be herself.

Feels like

  • Dramedy about Dissociative Identity Disorder
  • Toni Collette's Tour de Force Performance
  • Uncomfortable yet Heartwarming Family Dynamics
  • Dark Humor meets Psychological Drama
  • Suburban Realism with Eccentric Twists
  • Exploration of Identity and Acceptance
  • Cringe Comedy Elements
  • Emotionally Complex Character Study

Cast

23 of 23 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Craig Zisk, Craig Gillespie, Jamie Babbit
Written by
Dave Finkel, Diablo Cody, Brett Baer
Produced by
Diablo Cody, Darryl Frank, Craig Zisk

Everyone

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Facts

January 18, 2009 · June 20, 2011 · Ended

First aired
January 18, 2009
Last aired
June 20, 2011
Status
Ended
Length
3 seasons · 36 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Strong Language, Sexual Content, Disturbing Imagery, Violence
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
13 countries

Tropes

There Are No Therapists, "Friends" Rent Control, Nutritional Nightmare +9

  • There Are No Therapists
  • "Friends" Rent Control
  • Nutritional Nightmare
  • Title Drop
  • Effeminate Misogynistic Guy
  • Failure Is the Only Option
  • Second Episode Introduction
  • You Have GOT to Be Kidding Me!
  • Mood Whiplash
  • Confession Cam
  • Club Kid
  • Slasher Smile

12 of 87 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream United States of Tara?"

Questions about United States of Tara

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream United States of Tara?

fuboTVParamount+

In the United States, United States of Tara streams on fuboTV and Paramount+. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 11 other countries.

Is United States of Tara worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78 (IMDb 8, Rotten Tomatoes 85%, and Metacritic 72).

How long does it take to watch United States of Tara?

18 h

About 18 hours: 36 episodes in 3 seasons of about 30 minutes each, aired from 2009 to 2011.

Will United States of Tara make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly cringe comedy (9 of 10) and situational comedy (8 of 10).

Is United States of Tara plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does United States of Tara use?

There Are No Therapists"Friends" Rent ControlNutritional NightmareTitle DropEffeminate Misogynistic GuyFailure Is the Only OptionSecond Episode IntroductionYou Have GOT to Be Kidding Me!Mood WhiplashConfession CamClub KidSlasher Smileand 75 more

TV Tropes lists 87 tropes for it, including There Are No Therapists, "Friends" Rent Control, and Nutritional Nightmare.