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Monty Python's Flying Circus

1969 – 1974Show4 seasons45 episodesTV-14

Comedy
92
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.8Rotten Tomatoes100%85%

An eccentric, dreamlike comedy series about pop culture and society, with standout performances and dialogue.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

Where to watch

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Not for scares, tears or brutality.

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Episodes

4 seasons · 45 episodes · best: S2E2 "The Spanish Inquisition" 8.9

Episodes

8.0
8.1
7.9
7.4

Story

And now for something completely different...

A British sketch comedy series with the shows being composed of surreality, risqué or innuendo-laden humour, sight gags and observational sketches without punchlines.

Feels like

  • Absurdist Sketch Comedy
  • British Satire
  • Surreal Humor
  • Meta-Comedy
  • Iconic Pop Culture
  • Intellectual Wit
  • Subversive Storytelling
  • Cult Classic
  • Anarchic Spirit
  • Historical Parody

Cast

21 of 21 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Ian MacNaughton, John Howard Davies
Written by
Michael Palin, Terry Jones, Eric Idle
Produced by
Ian MacNaughton

Everyone

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

Facts

October 5, 1969 · December 5, 1974 · Ended

First aired
October 5, 1969
Last aired
December 5, 1974
Status
Ended
Length
4 seasons · 45 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Available in
11 countries

Tropes

Strangely Specific Horoscope, Hyper-Competent Sidekick, Scaling the Summit +9

  • Strangely Specific Horoscope
  • Hyper-Competent Sidekick
  • Scaling the Summit
  • Artistic License – History
  • Shout-Out
  • Election Day Episode
  • Game Show
  • Side-by-Side Demonstration
  • Hair-Trigger Sound Effect
  • Small Reference Pools
  • Audience Participation
  • Hypocritical Humor

12 of 312 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Monty Python's Flying Circus?"

Questions about Monty Python's Flying Circus

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Monty Python's Flying Circus?

PrimefuboTVPeacockThe RokuThe CWPluto TVShout! Factory TVPlex

In the United States, Monty Python's Flying Circus streams on Prime, fuboTV, Peacock, and Shout! Factory, and it is free with ads on The Roku, The CW, Pluto TV, Shout! Factory TV, and Plex. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It also streams in 5 other countries.

Is Monty Python's Flying Circus worth watching?

92
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 92 (IMDb 8.8 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (87).

Which season of Monty Python's Flying Circus is best?

Season 2, with an IMDb average of 8.1. Season 4 is the weakest at 7.4. The highest-rated episode is The Spanish Inquisition (season 2, episode 2) at 8.9, and the lowest is The Golden Age of Ballooning (season 4, episode 1) at 7.2.

Is Monty Python's Flying Circus okay for kids?

TV-14ViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

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

How long does it take to watch Monty Python's Flying Circus?

23 h

About 23 hours: 45 episodes in 4 seasons of about 30 minutes each, aired from 1969 to 1974.

Will Monty Python's Flying Circus make me laugh?

Very funny

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

Is Monty Python's Flying Circus plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (9 of 10) and character depth (5 of 10) more than on its plot.