WKRP in Cincinnati

If you are after a comedy that actually makes you laugh out loud, WKRP in Cincinnati is available on streaming right now. 4 seasons in, and the quality has not slipped. An 8/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Gary Sandy sets the tone, and the rest of the cast matches it scene for scene. There is no real reason to keep putting it off.

WKRP in Cincinnati is not trying to be everything to everyone, and that focus is exactly what makes it work. The jokes in WKRP in Cincinnati land because the characters underneath them are worth caring about. When a Cincinnati radio station switches from sedate music to top-40 rock 'n' roll, its staff of oddball characters is forced to switch gears quickly. New programming director Andy Travis brings in a new DJ named Venus Flytrap to work with the station's burned-out veteran, Dr. Johnny Fever. Between them, Gary Sandy and Howard Hesseman carry the comedy without ever forcing it. It ran for 4 seasons (1978–1982), and the writing holds up across every one of them. What keeps WKRP in Cincinnati from feeling disposable is a cast that clearly understands the material better than the format usually demands. The consistency throughout is what elevates it — not every moment is the best, but none of them are a reason to stop watching.

WKRP in Cincinnati is the kind of thing you put on in the background and end up fully watching. NewsRadio is the obvious comparison, but WKRP in Cincinnati earns its own place alongside it. It is a manageable watch, easy to fit into a single week. Gary Sandy 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.

WKRP in Cincinnati wrapped up in 1982, created by Hugh Wilson — and 4 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.