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Welcome Back, Kotter

1975 – 1979Show4 seasons95 episodesTV-14

ComedyFamily
47
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1

A nostalgic, wholesome comedy series about growing up and pop culture.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not for scares, brutality or big ideas.

Shows with

Episodes

4 seasons · 95 episodes · best: S1E3 "Welcome Back (Pilot)" 7.7

Episodes

7.4
7.1
6.8
6.4

Story

Up your nose with a rubber hose!

Welcome Back, Kotter is an American television sitcom starring Gabe Kaplan and featuring a young John Travolta. Videotaped in front of a live studio audience, it originally aired on the ABC network from September 9, 1975, to June 8, 1979.

Feels like

  • Classic Sitcom
  • 70s Nostalgia
  • Classroom Comedy
  • Found Family Dynamics
  • Coming-of-Age
  • Wholesome Humor
  • Iconic Characters
  • Catchphrase-Heavy
  • Comfort Watch

Cast

24 of 31 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Norman Abbott, James Komack, Robert Hegyes
Written by
Eric Cohen, Peter Meyerson, Liz Sage
Produced by
Eric Cohen, Alan Sacks, George Yanok

Everyone

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

Facts

September 9, 1975 · June 8, 1979 · Ended

First aired
September 9, 1975
Last aired
June 8, 1979
Status
Ended
Length
4 seasons · 95 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Genres
Comedy, Family
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
3 countries

Tropes

Possession Presumes Guilt, Name That Unfolds Like Lotus Blossom, Christmas Episode +9

  • Possession Presumes Guilt
  • Name That Unfolds Like Lotus Blossom
  • Christmas Episode
  • Give the Baby a Father
  • Very Special Episode
  • Save Our Students
  • Oh Wait, This Is My Grocery List
  • G-Rated Drug
  • Can't Get in Trouble for Nuthin'
  • Dustbin School
  • Your Mom
  • Drop-In Character

12 of 114 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Welcome Back, Kotter?"

Questions about Welcome Back, Kotter

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Welcome Back, Kotter?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Welcome Back, Kotter from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home.

Is Welcome Back, Kotter worth watching?

47
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 47 (IMDb 7.1).

Which season of Welcome Back, Kotter is best?

Season 1, with an IMDb average of 7.4. Season 4 is the weakest at 6.4. The highest-rated episode is Welcome Back (Pilot) (season 1, episode 3) at 7.7, and the lowest is Beau's Jest (season 4, episode 6) at 5.7.

Is Welcome Back, Kotter okay for kids?

TV-14

Yes: it's rated TV-14 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Welcome Back, Kotter?

48 h

About 48 hours: 95 episodes in 4 seasons of about 30 minutes each, aired from 1975 to 1979.

Will Welcome Back, Kotter make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (9 of 10) and sharp wit (6 of 10).

Can I half-watch Welcome Back, Kotter?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 2 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.