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Big Shot

2021 – 2022Show2 seasons20 episodesTV-PG

DramaFamily
75
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Metacritic657.8Rotten Tomatoes78%86%

A hopeful, wholesome family series about sports and everyday modern life.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares, brutality or big ideas.

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Episodes

2 seasons · 20 episodes · best: S2E10 "Moving On" 8.6

Episodes

7.9
7.9

Story

The real drama happens off the court.

After getting ousted from his job in the NCAA for throwing a chair at a referee, a hothead men’s basketball coach Marvyn Korn must take a job at Westbrook School for Girls, a private all-girls high school, in an effort to redeem what's left of his career and reputation.

Feels like

  • Fish-out-of-water Sports Comedy
  • Heartwarming Team Building
  • Disney+ Original Series
  • Second Chance Narrative
  • Witty Character Dynamics
  • High School Drama
  • Uplifting & Wholesome
  • Basketball Focus
  • Light Social Commentary
  • Comfort TV

Cast

24 of 72 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Bill D'Elia, Ron Underwood, Barbara Brown
Written by
Leslie Schapira, Dean Lorey, David E. Kelley
Produced by
Chris Marrs, Michael Petok, Jacquie Walters
Music by
Fil Eisler, Alexis Grapsas

Everyone

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

Facts

April 16, 2021 · October 12, 2022 · Ended

First aired
April 16, 2021
Last aired
October 12, 2022
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 20 episodes
Age rating
TV-PG
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Family, Drama, Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States

Tropes

“Well Done, Daughter!" Girl, Inside Job, Nepotism +9

  • “Well Done, Daughter!" Girl
  • Inside Job
  • Nepotism
  • Chuck Cunningham Syndrome
  • Only Known by Their Nickname
  • Killed Offscreen
  • Jerkass Has a Point
  • Last-Name Basis
  • Prestige Peril
  • Parental Neglect
  • Fish out of Water
  • Casting Gag

12 of 44 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is Big Shot worth watching?"

Questions about Big Shot

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Big Shot worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75 (IMDb 7.4, Rotten Tomatoes 78%, and Metacritic 65).

Is Big Shot okay for kids?

TV-PGStrong language

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

Will Big Shot make me laugh?

Funny

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

Can I half-watch Big Shot?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does Big Shot use?

“Well Done, Daughter!" GirlInside JobNepotismChuck Cunningham SyndromeOnly Known by Their NicknameKilled OffscreenJerkass Has a PointLast-Name BasisPrestige PerilParental NeglectFish out of WaterCasting Gagand 32 more

TV Tropes lists 44 tropes for it, including “Well Done, Daughter!" Girl, Inside Job, and Nepotism.