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Bob Hearts Abishola

2019 – 2024Show5 seasons95 episodesTV-PG

Comedy
60
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Metacritic575.7Rotten Tomatoes–52%

A heartwarming, hopeful comedy series about family and everyday modern life.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, brutality or adrenaline.

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Episodes

5 seasons · 95 episodes · best: S5E13 "Find Your Bench" 8.5

Episodes

7.7
7.9
7.7
7.7
7.7

Story

A love story made in America.

A love story about a middle-aged compression sock businessman from Detroit who unexpectedly falls for his cardiac nurse, a Nigerian immigrant, while recovering from a heart attack and sets his sights on winning her over.

Feels like

  • Wholesome Sitcom
  • Intergenerational Family Dynamics
  • Comfort Viewing
  • Light Romantic Comedy
  • Cultural Clash Humor
  • Nigerian-American Experience
  • Feel-Good Drama
  • Ensemble Cast Chemistry
  • Low-Stakes Conflict
  • Positive Representation

Cast

24 of 81 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Beth McCarthy-Miller, Kristy Cecil, Bayo Akinfemi
Written by
Gina Yashere, Matt Ross, Chuck Lorre
Produced by
Robinson Green, Gina Yashere, Kristy Cecil
Music by
Sola Akingbola

Everyone

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

Facts

September 23, 2019 · May 6, 2024 · Ended

First aired
September 23, 2019
Last aired
May 6, 2024
Status
Ended
Length
5 seasons · 95 episodes
Age rating
TV-PG
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
27 countries

Tropes

Parents as People, Education Mama, The Cuckoolander Was Right +9

  • Parents as People
  • Education Mama
  • The Cuckoolander Was Right
  • Aroused by Their Voice
  • Hopeless with Tech
  • Title Drop
  • Smart People Play Chess
  • Beware the Nice Ones
  • Hidden Depths
  • Foil
  • Overly Long Name
  • The Bore

12 of 104 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Bob Hearts Abishola?"

Questions about Bob Hearts Abishola

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Bob Hearts Abishola?

HBO MaxYouTube TV

In the United States, Bob Hearts Abishola streams on HBO Max and YouTube TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 23 other countries.

Is Bob Hearts Abishola worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60 (IMDb 7.1 and Metacritic 57).

Is Bob Hearts Abishola okay for kids?

TV-PG

Yes: it's rated TV-PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Bob Hearts Abishola?

35 h

About 35 hours: 95 episodes in 5 seasons of about 22 minutes each, aired from 2019 to 2024.

Will Bob Hearts Abishola make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and sharp wit (7 of 10).

Can I half-watch Bob Hearts Abishola?

Easy watchDemanding

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

What tropes does Bob Hearts Abishola use?

Parents as PeopleEducation MamaThe Cuckoolander Was RightAroused by Their VoiceHopeless with TechTitle DropSmart People Play ChessBeware the Nice OnesHidden DepthsFoilOverly Long NameThe Boreand 92 more

TV Tropes lists 104 tropes for it, including Parents as People, Education Mama, and The Cuckoolander Was Right.