Right now you can watch The Electric Company on streaming — and it is funnier than its reputation suggests. Every one of its 6 seasons holds up. 26 viewers have already rated it on TMDB — the kind of consensus that does not happen by accident. Watch it for Morgan Freeman — stay for everyone else around them. Available now — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, The Electric Company earns its spot. Sharp writing and a well-matched ensemble are what separate The Electric Company from the crowd. The Electric Company is an educational American children's television series that was produced by the Children's Television Workshop for PBS in the United States. PBS broadcast 780 episodes over the course of its six seasons from October 25, 1971 to April 15, 1977. After it ceased production that year, the program continued in reruns from 1977 to 1985, the result of a decision made in 1975 to produce two final seasons for perpetual use. The chemistry Morgan Freeman and Rita Moreno bring to it does a lot of the heavy lifting. 6 seasons (1971–1977) gave the story room most shows never get. What keeps The Electric Company 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, The Electric Company is a strong candidate. Fans of The Carol Burnett Show will recognise the sensibility here immediately. 6 seasons in, there is no shortage of material once you get started. Morgan Freeman is funny in a way that holds up on rewatch. Put it on when you need something guaranteed to land.

The Electric Company wrapped up in 1977 — 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.