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Boston Common

1996 – 1997Show2 seasons32 episodes

Comedy
39
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Rotten Tomatoes33%–

A nostalgic, hopeful comedy series about everyday modern life.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares, tears or brutality.

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Episodes

2 seasons · 32 episodes · best: S1E5 "Boyd Gets Shrunk" 8.9

Episodes

8.4
8.2

Story

After moving to Boston from Virginia, to spy on his sister who just started college, Boyd finds himself working for the student union where he raises hell more often than he should.

Feels like

  • 90s Sitcom
  • College Life Comedy
  • Sibling Dynamics
  • Lighthearted Humor
  • Episodic Storytelling
  • Comfort Watch
  • Nostalgic Charm
  • Relatable Characters
  • Friendship Focus
  • Fish-Out-of-Water Story

Cast

24 of 86 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
James Widdoes, James Hampton, Philip Charles MacKenzie
Written by
David Kohan, Max Mutchnick, Bill Canterbury
Produced by
David Kohan, Max Mutchnick

Everyone

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

Facts

March 21, 1996 · April 27, 1997 · Ended

First aired
March 21, 1996
Last aired
April 27, 1997
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 32 episodes
Content
Strong Language, Sexual Content
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States

Tropes

Mocking Music, Thanksgiving Episode, Opening Credits Cast Party +9

  • Mocking Music
  • Thanksgiving Episode
  • Opening Credits Cast Party
  • Sassy Black Woman
  • Trademark Favorite Food
  • Line-of-Sight Alias
  • The Stoner
  • Homage Shot
  • Creator Cameo
  • Credit Card Plot
  • California University
  • Rags to Riches

12 of 66 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Is Boston Common worth watching?"

Questions about Boston Common

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Boston Common worth watching?

39
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 39 (IMDb 7 and Rotten Tomatoes 33%). Audiences rate it higher (70 out of 100) than critics (33).

Is Boston Common okay for kids?

Strong languageSexual content

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

How long does it take to watch Boston Common?

16 h

About 16 hours: 32 episodes in 2 seasons of about 30 minutes each, aired from 1996 to 1997.

Will Boston Common make me laugh?

Funny

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

Can I half-watch Boston Common?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does Boston Common use?

Mocking MusicThanksgiving EpisodeOpening Credits Cast PartySassy Black WomanTrademark Favorite FoodLine-of-Sight AliasThe StonerHomage ShotCreator CameoCredit Card PlotCalifornia UniversityRags to Richesand 54 more

TV Tropes lists 66 tropes for it, including Mocking Music, Thanksgiving Episode, and Opening Credits Cast Party.