Right now you can watch Kate & Allie in the US on Amazon Prime Video — and it is funnier than its reputation suggests. 6 seasons in, and the quality has not slipped. A 6/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Susan Saint James's performance alone is worth the time investment. Available now on Amazon Prime Video — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

There is a reason Kate & Allie keeps coming up in conversation. The jokes in Kate & Allie land because the characters underneath them are worth caring about. Kate & Allie is an American television situation comedy which ran from March 19, 1984, to May 22, 1989. Kate & Allie first aired on CBS as a midseason replacement series and only six episodes were initially commissioned, but the favorable response from critics and viewers alike easily convinced CBS to commit to a full season in the fall of 1984. The series was created by Sherry Coben. Susan Saint James and Jane Curtin lead a cast that never overplays a joke. The series ran for 6 seasons (1984–1989), building a story that gave its audience time to invest properly. The real test of any comedy is whether it is still funny once you know all the jokes, and Kate & Allie holds up on rewatch in a way that separates it from one-off curiosities. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

For viewers who want something light without wanting something stupid, Kate & Allie respects your intelligence. The Jeffersons is the obvious comparison, but Kate & Allie earns its own place alongside it. 6 seasons gives the story real room to develop. Susan Saint James anchors an ensemble with real chemistry. Genuinely funny, consistently, across the whole run.

Kate & Allie wrapped up in 1989, created by Sherry Coben — and 6 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.