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The Inbetweeners

2008 – 2010Show3 seasons18 episodesTV-14

Comedy
78
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.4Metacritic716.8Rotten Tomatoes83%93%

A nostalgic, campy comedy series about growing up and everyday modern life.

Good for friends night · party vibe · teens

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Not for scares, brutality or big ideas.

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Episodes

3 seasons · 18 episodes · best: S2E1 "The Field Trip" 8.7

Episodes

8.1
8.3
8.4

Story

American Pie mixed with Peep Show

Suburban teenage friends Will, Simon, Jay and Neil, students at Rudge Park Comprehensive, attempt to navigate the social scene, attract members of the gentler sex, and saunter amongst the cool crowd. However, despite their best efforts, the four hapless lads usually end up on the side of the nerds.

Feels like

  • Cringe Comedy Classic
  • British Teen Satire
  • Social Awkwardness
  • Friendship Dynamics
  • Pub Culture & Nights Out
  • Nostalgic Early 2000s
  • Character-Driven Humor
  • Uncomfortable Realism
  • Binge-Worthy Sitcom

Cast

24 of 55 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Ben Palmer, Gordon Anderson, Iain Morris
Written by
Iain Morris, Damon Beesley
Produced by
Christopher Young

Everyone

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

Facts

May 1, 2008 · October 18, 2010 · Ended

First aired
May 1, 2008
Last aired
October 18, 2010
Status
Ended
Length
3 seasons · 18 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Strong Language, Sexual Content
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
12 countries

Tropes

Bland-Name Product, Carload of Cool Kids, Embarrassing Middle Name +9

  • Bland-Name Product
  • Carload of Cool Kids
  • Embarrassing Middle Name
  • Ascended Meme
  • Chewing the Scenery
  • Caught with Your Pants Down
  • That Came Out Wrong
  • Dude, Not Funny!
  • Marijuana Is LSD
  • My Eyes Are Up Here
  • Fat Idiot
  • Allegedly Dateless

12 of 242 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Inbetweeners?"

Questions about The Inbetweeners

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Inbetweeners worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78 (IMDb 8.4, Rotten Tomatoes 83%, and Metacritic 71).

Is The Inbetweeners okay for kids?

TV-14Strong languageSexual content

Not for young kids: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for strong language and sexual content, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

How long does it take to watch The Inbetweeners?

8 h

About 8 hours: 18 episodes in 3 seasons of about 25 minutes each, aired from 2008 to 2010.

Will The Inbetweeners make me laugh?

Very funny

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

Can I half-watch The Inbetweeners?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 2 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

What tropes does The Inbetweeners use?

Bland-Name ProductCarload of Cool KidsEmbarrassing Middle NameAscended MemeChewing the SceneryCaught with Your Pants DownThat Came Out WrongDude, Not Funny!Marijuana Is LSDMy Eyes Are Up HereFat IdiotAllegedly Datelessand 230 more

TV Tropes lists 242 tropes for it, including Bland-Name Product, Carload of Cool Kids, and Embarrassing Middle Name.