Scare Tactics Season 5

Right now you can watch Scare Tactics Season 5 on and — and it is funnier than its reputation suggests. The 1-season run is exactly the right length for what it is doing. 11 people have weighed in on TMDB, and the verdict leans heavily positive. Tracy Morgan leads a cast with real comic timing. Put it on tonight and see for yourself.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, Scare Tactics Season 5 is worth clearing space for. The jokes in Scare Tactics Season 5 land because the characters underneath them are worth caring about. The horror high jinks continue this season with Brooke Hogan masquerading as a hungry zombie to trick the season's first victims. Tracy Morgan and Brad Goddard lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was aired in 2012. What keeps Scare Tactics Season 5 from feeling disposable is a cast that clearly understands the material better than the format usually demands. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

If you need a comedy that actually makes you laugh, Scare Tactics Season 5 is a strong candidate. It does not lean on comparisons to make its case. Short enough to finish in a weekend, substantial enough to feel satisfying. Tracy Morgan's comic timing carries it through its weaker moments. The kind of comedy you recommend to someone who claims they do not watch much.