The Mary Tyler Moore Show

Right now you can watch The Mary Tyler Moore Show on streaming — and it is funnier than its reputation suggests. 7 seasons of it means there is plenty to get through without ever feeling padded. With 85 viewer ratings on TMDB, this is not a title flying under the radar. Mary Tyler Moore's performance alone is worth the time investment. Start it whenever you need something guaranteed to land.

The Mary Tyler Moore Show arrived without much fanfare and built its audience the hard way — through word of mouth. The Mary Tyler Moore Show does what great comedies rarely manage — it is actually funny, consistently, across the whole run. 30-year-old single Mary Richards moves to Minneapolis to start a new life after a romantic break-up. There she reacquaints with Phyllis who rents her a room, and meets her upstairs neighbor and new best friend Rhoda. Mary unexpectedly lands a job as associate producer at the TV station WJM, where she works alongside her bristly boss, Lou; the comical newswriter, Murray; and the newscast's often-incompetent anchor, Ted. Between them, Mary Tyler Moore and Ed Asner carry the comedy without ever forcing it. Across 7 seasons (1970–1977), it never lost the thread that made it worth starting. The timing in The Mary Tyler Moore Show 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.

If you need a comedy that actually makes you laugh, The Mary Tyler Moore Show is a strong candidate. Viewers who responded to 30 Rock will find a lot to like here too. The 7-season run rewards the patience it asks of you. Mary Tyler Moore sets the tone, but the supporting cast is where a lot of the best moments come from. A reliable pick for any night you want quality comedy without the homework.

The Mary Tyler Moore Show wrapped up in 1977, created by Allan Burns and James L. Brooks — and 7 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.