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Dr. Pimple Popper

2018 – nowShow9 seasons86 episodesTV-14

69
GoodGoodWatch score

A grotesque, hopeful reality series about everyday modern life.

Good for background watch · drop-in friendly · adults

Skip it if graphic violence bothers you

Where to watch

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Not for romance, laughs or big ideas.

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Episodes

9 seasons · 86 episodes · best: S3E6 "This Is Zit" 8.5

Episodes

7.8
7.8
7.9
7.8
7.9
7.7
7.6
7.3
7.9

Story

Dermatologist Sandra Lee, aka Dr. Pimple Popper, helps patients with unique skin conditions reclaim a life free of disguise and embarrassment.

Feels like

  • Medical Reality Show
  • Graphic Procedures
  • Dermatological Cases
  • Empathetic Doctor
  • Body Horror
  • Patient Stories
  • Gross-Out Entertainment
  • Transformative Journeys
  • Niche Appeal

Cast

1 of 1 · most episodes first

Facts

July 11, 2018 · August 23, 2023 · Still running

First aired
July 11, 2018
Latest episode
August 23, 2023
Status
Still running
Length
9 seasons · 86 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Reality
Original language
English
Made in
United States, United Kingdom
Available in
87 countries

Tropes

Pop-Up Trivia, Commercial Break Cliffhanger, Content Warnings +9

  • Pop-Up Trivia
  • Commercial Break Cliffhanger
  • Content Warnings
  • Gross-Out Show
  • Artifact Title
  • Appearance Angst
  • "Where Are They Now?" Epilogue
  • Spin-Off
  • Don't Look At Me
  • Fan Community Nicknames
  • Gross-Up Close-Up
  • A Day in the Limelight

12 of 13 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Dr. Pimple Popper?"

Questions about Dr. Pimple Popper

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Dr. Pimple Popper?

In the United States, Dr. Pimple Popper streams on Disney+, Hulu, Philo, Discovery+, and YouTube TV, and it is free with ads on Spectrum On Demand, Plex, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 86 other countries.

Is Dr. Pimple Popper worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69 (IMDb 6.7).

Which season of Dr. Pimple Popper is best?

Seasons 3, 5, and 9, with an IMDb average of 7.9. Season 8 is the weakest at 7.3. The highest-rated episode is This Is Zit (season 3, episode 6) at 8.5, and the lowest is Mötley Cÿst (season 8, episode 5) at 6.7.

Is Dr. Pimple Popper okay for kids?

TV-14Disturbing imagery

Better for older viewers: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

How long does it take to watch Dr. Pimple Popper?

60 h

About 60 hours: 86 episodes in 9 seasons of about 42 minutes each since 2018, and it's still in production.

Can I half-watch Dr. Pimple Popper?

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.

Will I feel good after watching Dr. Pimple Popper?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 5 for wholesome.