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Thea

1993·Show
19Episodes in1Season
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Rotten Tomatoes55%–
Episodes
IMDb7.1Rotten Tomatoes55%–
Episodes

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Thea fingerprint

Funny, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension2
  • Spectacle2

Heart

Hopeful and wholesome

Much of it is about family.

  • Hopefulness8
  • Family Dynamics8
  • Wholesome7

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and sharp wit

  • Situational Comedy9
  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Physical Comedy5

World

Everyday modern life and family

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7
  • Dialogue Quality7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

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Episode ratings

IMDb rating of every episode, one row per season
SeasonEpisode 1Episode 2Episode 3Episode 4Episode 5Episode 6Episode 7Episode 8Episode 9Episode 10Episode 11Episode 12Episode 13Episode 14Episode 15
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IMDb rating of every episode, one column per season
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Episode 5Episode 5 not rated
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Episode 10Episode 10 not rated
Episode 11Episode 11 not rated
Episode 12Episode 12 not rated
Episode 13Episode 13 not rated
Episode 14Episode 14 not rated
Episode 15

About

Thea is an American sitcom that premiered September 3, 1993 on ABC, and last aired on February 14, 1994, for a total of 19 episodes. Starring comedienne Thea Vidale, the series marked the first time an African American female comedienne was the star of a series named after her.
90s SitcomFamily ComedyLighthearted HumorFeel-GoodEveryday LifeCharacter-DrivenClassic American TVNostalgicWholesome

Crew

Directed by:
Jay Sandrich, Chuck Vinson, Linda Day
Written by:
Elias Davis, David Pollock

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Thea

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Where can I stream Thea legally?

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Is Thea worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66/100 (IMDb 7.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 55%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How many seasons does Thea have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 19 episodes of about 30 minutes each.

Do critics and audiences agree on Thea?

Critics55
Audiences71

Not quite. Audiences rate Thea higher (71) than critics (55). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

When did Thea air?

It ran from 1993 to 1994 and has ended.

What language is Thea in?

English

It was made in English.

What tropes does Thea use?

Borrowed CatchphraseFoolish Sibling, Responsible SiblingBig Brother InstinctOdd Name OutSit ComicShort-RunnersDom ComCatch PhraseSassy Black WomanTheme NamingGood ParentsCheerful Childand 3 more

TV Tropes lists 15 storytelling tropes for Thea, including Borrowed Catchphrase, Foolish Sibling, Responsible Sibling, Big Brother Instinct.