Lassie

If you are after a comedy that actually makes you laugh out loud, Lassie is available in the US on Amazon Prime Video right now. 19 seasons in, and the quality has not slipped. With 71 viewer ratings on TMDB, this is not a title flying under the radar. Watch it for Hugh Reilly — stay for everyone else around them. Available now on Amazon Prime Video — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

Lassie is not trying to be everything to everyone, and that focus is exactly what makes it work. The jokes in Lassie land because the characters underneath them are worth caring about. Lassie is the pet of Jeff Miller, an 11-year-old farm boy. The two become best friends and enjoy family adventures in the American countryside, teaching each other about love, nature and commitment. Hugh Reilly and Josh Albee lead a cast with the timing to make it work. 19 seasons (1954–1973) gave the story room most shows never get. Lassie earns its laughs from character rather than situation, which is why it does not wear thin the way pure farce tends to. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

For viewers who want something light without wanting something stupid, Lassie respects your intelligence. The tonal similarities to Chip 'n' Dale Rescue Rangers are real, though Lassie carves out its own identity quickly. 19 seasons is a lot, but the quality holds all the way through. Hugh Reilly's comic timing carries it through its weaker moments. The kind of comedy you recommend to someone who claims they do not watch much.

Lassie wrapped up in 1973, created by Robert Maxwell — and 19 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.