Parker Lewis Can't Lose

Right now you can watch Parker Lewis Can't Lose on streaming — and it is funnier than its reputation suggests. The 3-season run is exactly the right length for what it is doing. A 7/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Corin Nemec leads a cast with real comic timing. Available now — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, Parker Lewis Can't Lose earns its spot. Sharp writing and a well-matched ensemble are what separate Parker Lewis Can't Lose from the crowd. Parker Lewis is a teenager who apparently can't lose. He's cool, cute, popular, hip – and seems to get away with anything. That's not to say he's got no problems. Corin Nemec and Billy Jayne lead a cast with the timing to make it work. Across 3 seasons (1990–1993), it never lost the thread that made it worth starting. The real test of any comedy is whether it is still funny once you know all the jokes, and Parker Lewis Can't Lose holds up on rewatch in a way that separates it from one-off curiosities. It knows exactly what it is, and does not try to be anything else.

Comedy fans looking for a reliably funny watch will find it in Parker Lewis Can't Lose. Saved by the Bell is the obvious comparison, but Parker Lewis Can't Lose earns its own place alongside it. A contained run means every episode is doing real work. Corin Nemec's comic timing carries it through its weaker moments. The kind of comedy you recommend to someone who claims they do not watch much.

Parker Lewis Can't Lose wrapped up in 1993, created by Lon Diamond and Clyde Phillips — and 3 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.