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Son of the Beach

2000 – 2002Show3 seasons42 episodesTV-14

Comedy
57
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Metacritic71–

A gloriously campy, quirky comedy series about pop culture.

Good for friends night · party vibe · background watch

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Not for scares, brutality or suspense.

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Episodes

3 seasons · 42 episodes · best: S1E13 "Mario Putzo's 'The Last Dong'" 7.6

Episodes

7.3
7.0
6.7

Story

A parody of "Baywatch" featuring Malibu Adjacent's Notch Johnson, the world's greatest lifeguard (hardly), and his unit SPF-30.

Feels like

  • Absurd Parody
  • Raunchy Comedy
  • Campy Satire
  • Lifeguard Mockery
  • Low-Stakes Slapstick
  • Nostalgic Late-Nineties Vibe
  • B-Movie Aesthetic
  • Self-Aware Humor

Cast

24 of 110 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Scott McAboy, Tim Andrew, John Putch
Written by
Timothy Stack, James R. Stein, Joe Port
Produced by
Timothy Stack, James R. Stein

Everyone

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

Facts

March 14, 2000 · October 1, 2002 · Ended

First aired
March 14, 2000
Last aired
October 1, 2002
Status
Ended
Length
3 seasons · 42 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Sexual Content, Strong Language, Nudity
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English

Tropes

Character Catchphrase, Genius Cripple, Abhorrent Admirer +9

  • Character Catchphrase
  • Genius Cripple
  • Abhorrent Admirer
  • Unresolved Sexual Tension
  • Bring My Brown Pants
  • Bestiality Is Depraved
  • "Everybody Dies" Ending
  • Only Sane Woman
  • Raging Stiffie
  • "Angry Black Man" Stereotype
  • Bait-and-Switch Comment
  • Chuck Cunningham Syndrome

12 of 29 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Is Son of the Beach worth watching?"

Questions about Son of the Beach

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Son of the Beach worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57 (IMDb 6.9 and Metacritic 71).

Which season of Son of the Beach is best?

Season 1, with an IMDb average of 7.3. Season 3 is the weakest at 6.7. The highest-rated episode is Mario Putzo's 'The Last Dong' (season 1, episode 13) at 7.6, and the lowest is The Gay Team (season 3, episode 6) at 6.1.

Is Son of the Beach okay for kids?

TV-14Sexual contentStrong languageNudity

Better for older viewers: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for sexual content, strong language, and nudity, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

How long does it take to watch Son of the Beach?

21 h

About 21 hours: 42 episodes in 3 seasons of about 30 minutes each, aired from 2000 to 2002.

Will Son of the Beach make me laugh?

Very funny

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

Can I half-watch Son of the Beach?

Easy watchDemanding

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

What tropes does Son of the Beach use?

Character CatchphraseGenius CrippleAbhorrent AdmirerUnresolved Sexual TensionBring My Brown PantsBestiality Is Depraved"Everybody Dies" EndingOnly Sane WomanRaging Stiffie"Angry Black Man" StereotypeBait-and-Switch CommentChuck Cunningham Syndromeand 17 more

TV Tropes lists 29 tropes for it, including Character Catchphrase, Genius Cripple, and Abhorrent Admirer.