I Dream of Jeannie is currently streaming in Australia on BINGE and Foxtel Now, and it delivers exactly the kind of comedy that earns a loyal following. Every one of its 5 seasons holds up. An 8/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Barbara Eden sets the tone, and the rest of the cast matches it scene for scene. There is no real reason to keep putting it off — it is right there on BINGE.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, I Dream of Jeannie is worth clearing space for. I Dream of Jeannie gets the fundamentals right first, then finds room to get weird with it. While on a mission, American astronaut Captain Tony Nelson is forced to make an emergency landing that will forever change his life. On a deserted South Pacific island, Captain Nelson happens upon a bottle containing a beautiful two-thousand-year-old female genie named Jeannie. Rescuing her from the bottle nets Tony the requisite three wishes, and then some, when Jeannie pledges total devotion to her new "master". Barbara Eden and Larry Hagman lead a cast that never overplays a joke. It ran for 5 seasons (1965–1970), and the writing holds up across every one of them. The timing in I Dream of Jeannie is precise enough that even the throwaway lines land on a second watch. The consistency throughout is what elevates it — not every moment is the best, but none of them are a reason to stop watching.

For viewers who want something light without wanting something stupid, I Dream of Jeannie respects your intelligence. If you have already watched Weird Science, I Dream of Jeannie is a natural next step. Best experienced as a single, sustained watch if your schedule allows. Barbara Eden is funny in a way that holds up on rewatch. Put it on when you need something guaranteed to land.

I Dream of Jeannie wrapped up in 1970, created by Sidney Sheldon — and 5 seasons are available to watch from start to finish. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.