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The Mighty Boosh

2004 – 2007Show3 seasons20 episodes

ComedySci-Fi & Fantasy
92
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.3Metacritic–9.0Rotten Tomatoes100%92%

An eccentric, dreamlike comedy series about fantasy and pop culture, with standout score and dialogue.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

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Not for scares, brutality or tears.

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Episodes

3 seasons · 20 episodes · best: S2E5 "The Legend of Old Gregg" 9.2

Episodes

8.0
8.6
8.3

Story

Come with us now on a journey through time and space

A British comic fantasy containing humour and pop-culture references. Episodes often featured elaborate musical numbers in different genres, such as electro, heavy metal, funk, and rap. The show has been known for popularising a style called "crimping"; short acappella songs which are present throughout all three series.

Feels like

  • Absurdist British Comedy
  • Musical Fantasy Skits
  • Stoner Surrealism
  • Crimping Culture
  • Quirky Duo Dynamics
  • Pop-Culture Parody
  • Whimsical & Weird
  • High Rewatchability
  • Nostalgic Indie TV

Cast

24 of 31 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Paul King, Steve Bendelack
Written by
Noel Fielding, Julian Barratt, Richard Ayoade
Produced by
Steve Coogan, Henry Normal, Spencer Millman
Music by
Julian Barratt

Everyone

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Facts

May 18, 2004 · December 20, 2007 · Ended

First aired
May 18, 2004
Last aired
December 20, 2007
Status
Ended
Length
3 seasons · 20 episodes
Genres
Comedy, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Original language
English
Available in
10 countries

Tropes

The Smurfette Principle, Stargazing Scene, Hermaphrodite +9

  • The Smurfette Principle
  • Stargazing Scene
  • Hermaphrodite
  • Berserk Button
  • Swallow the Key
  • Biting-the-Hand Humor
  • Nobody Poops
  • Childhood Friends
  • The Man in the Moon
  • Ambiguously Gay
  • Fountain of Youth
  • Ass Shove

12 of 191 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Mighty Boosh?"

Questions about The Mighty Boosh

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Mighty Boosh?

Hulu

In the United States, The Mighty Boosh streams on Hulu. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 6 other countries.

Is The Mighty Boosh worth watching?

92
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 92 (IMDb 8.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (88).

Does The Mighty Boosh get better after season 1?

Yes: season 1 has an IMDb average of 8.0, and season 2 peaks at 8.6. The highest-rated episode is The Legend of Old Gregg (season 2, episode 5) at 9.2, and the lowest is Mutants (season 1, episode 2) at 7.5.

How long does it take to watch The Mighty Boosh?

10 h

About 10 hours: 20 episodes in 3 seasons of about 30 minutes each, aired from 2004 to 2007.

Will The Mighty Boosh make me laugh?

Very funny

Yes, a lot: the humor is mostly absurd humor (10 of 10) and sharp wit (9 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching The Mighty Boosh?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for hopefulness and 6 for wholesome.

What tropes does The Mighty Boosh use?

The Smurfette PrincipleStargazing SceneHermaphroditeBerserk ButtonSwallow the KeyBiting-the-Hand HumorNobody PoopsChildhood FriendsThe Man in the MoonAmbiguously GayFountain of YouthAss Shoveand 179 more

TV Tropes lists 191 tropes for it, including The Smurfette Principle, Stargazing Scene, and Hermaphrodite.