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WKRP in Cincinnati

1978 – 1982Show4 seasons90 episodesTV-PG

52
MediocreGoodWatch score

A nostalgic, eccentric comedy series about show business and everyday modern life, with standout performances.

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

4 seasons · 90 episodes · best: S1E7 "Turkeys Away" 9.6

Episodes

8.2
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8.1

Story

So just sit right down, relax, open your ears real wide and say, "Give it to me straight, Doctor. I can take it!"

When a Cincinnati radio station switches from sedate music to top-40 rock 'n' roll, its staff of oddball characters is forced to switch gears quickly. New programming director Andy Travis brings in a new DJ named Venus Flytrap to work with the station's burned-out veteran, Dr. Johnny Fever. Neurotic newsman Les Nessman, eager beaver Bailey Quarters, sleazy salesman Herb Tarlek, blonde bombshell Jennifer Marlowe, who serves as the station's ultra-capable receptionist, and station manager Arthur Carlson, whose domineering mother owns WKRP, round out the eccentric bunch.

Feels like

  • Classic Workplace Sitcom
  • Radio Station Satire
  • Eccentric Ensemble Cast
  • 70s Nostalgia
  • Character-Driven Comedy
  • Awkward Humor
  • Behind-the-Scenes Media
  • Heartwarming Oddballs

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Crew

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Facts

September 18, 1978 · April 21, 1982 · Ended

First aired
September 18, 1978
Last aired
April 21, 1982
Status
Ended
Length
4 seasons · 90 episodes
Age rating
TV-PG
Content
Strong Language, Sexual Content
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
5 countries

Tropes

Hyper-Competent Sidekick, Pretty Fly for a White Guy, Sexy Secretary +9

  • Hyper-Competent Sidekick
  • Pretty Fly for a White Guy
  • Sexy Secretary
  • Dead Air
  • Very Loosely Based on a True Story
  • The Alcoholic
  • Unsettling Gender-Reveal
  • Those Two Guys
  • Fanservice
  • Screw This, I'm Outta Here!
  • I Never Said It Was Poison
  • Rogue Juror

12 of 215 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream WKRP in Cincinnati?"

Questions about WKRP in Cincinnati

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Where can I stream WKRP in Cincinnati?

In the United States, you can rent or buy WKRP in Cincinnati from Apple TV Store. It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is WKRP in Cincinnati worth watching?

52
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 52 (IMDb 8).

Is WKRP in Cincinnati okay for kids?

TV-PGStrong languageSexual content

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

How long does it take to watch WKRP in Cincinnati?

38 h

About 38 hours: 90 episodes in 4 seasons of about 25 minutes each, aired from 1978 to 1982.

Will WKRP in Cincinnati make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (9 of 10) and cringe comedy (8 of 10).

Is WKRP in Cincinnati plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does WKRP in Cincinnati use?

Hyper-Competent SidekickPretty Fly for a White GuySexy SecretaryDead AirVery Loosely Based on a True StoryThe AlcoholicUnsettling Gender-RevealThose Two GuysFanserviceScrew This, I'm Outta Here!I Never Said It Was PoisonRogue Jurorand 203 more

TV Tropes lists 215 tropes for it, including Hyper-Competent Sidekick, Pretty Fly for a White Guy, and Sexy Secretary.