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The Russell Howard Hour

2017 – 2022Show6 seasons86 episodes

ComedyTalk
79
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.9

A wholesome, fast-paced comedy series about politics and society.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares, brutality or romance.

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Episodes

6 seasons · 86 episodes · best: S3E7 "The Russell Howard Christmas Hour" 8.0

Episodes

6.7
7.2
7.3
6.0
7.3

Story

Russell Howard offers his unique take on the week's news and current affairs, picking through the biggest UK and international stories, and offering a wise and worldly view on the globe's news. Along the way, he'll welcome celebrity guests and leading experts, as well as hear from fledgling global correspondents. Plus, there will be stand-up, too, as Russell showcases some of the comedy scene's finest and most exciting stars.

Feels like

  • News Satire
  • Political Commentary
  • Stand-Up Comedy
  • Witty Monologues
  • Celebrity Interviews
  • Current Affairs
  • Light-hearted Debate
  • UK Culture Focus
  • Comfort Viewing
  • Social Critique

Cast

24 of 120 · most episodes first

Crew

Written by
Russell Howard

Everyone

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

Facts

September 21, 2017 · December 15, 2022 · Ended

First aired
September 21, 2017
Last aired
December 15, 2022
Status
Ended
Length
6 seasons · 86 episodes
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Comedy, Talk
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
3 countries

Tropes

Friend to All Children, Take That!, Gag Penis +9

  • Friend to All Children
  • Take That!
  • Gag Penis
  • Berserk Button
  • Once Done, Never Forgotten
  • Sad Clown
  • Mythology Gag
  • Bait-and-Switch
  • Wholesome Crossdresser
  • Mushroom Samba
  • Patriotic Fervor
  • Why Did It Have to Be Snakes?

12 of 50 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Russell Howard Hour?"

Questions about The Russell Howard Hour

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Russell Howard Hour?

It streams in 3 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Russell Howard Hour worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79 (IMDb 7.9).

Which season of The Russell Howard Hour is best?

Seasons 3 and 5, with an IMDb average of 7.3. Season 4 is the weakest at 6.0. The highest-rated episode is The Russell Howard Christmas Hour (season 3, episode 7) at 8.0, and the lowest is Episode #4.1 (season 4, episode 1) at 6.0.

Is The Russell Howard Hour okay for kids?

Strong language

Yes: its content advisories are strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch The Russell Howard Hour?

65 h

About 65 hours: 86 episodes in 6 seasons of about 45 minutes each, aired from 2017 to 2022.

Will The Russell Howard Hour make me laugh?

Very funny

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

Can I half-watch The Russell Howard Hour?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with meta narrative at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.