You Can't Do That on Television

If you are after a comedy that actually makes you laugh out loud, You Can't Do That on Television is available in the US on Paramount Plus Premium right now. 11 seasons is a serious commitment, but one that pays off episode after episode. 24 people have weighed in on TMDB, and the verdict leans heavily positive. Christine McGlade sets the tone, and the rest of the cast matches it scene for scene. Put it on tonight on Paramount Plus Premium and see for yourself.

You Can't Do That on Television arrived without much fanfare and built its audience the hard way — through word of mouth. The jokes in You Can't Do That on Television land because the characters underneath them are worth caring about. You Can't Do That on Television is a Canadian television program that first aired locally in 1979 before airing internationally in 1981. It featured pre-teen and teenaged actors in a sketch comedy format. Each episode had a theme. The chemistry Christine McGlade and Les Lye bring to it does a lot of the heavy lifting. 11 seasons (1979–2004) gave the story room most shows never get. The timing in You Can't Do That on Television is precise enough that even the throwaway lines land on a second watch. It knows exactly what it is, and does not try to be anything else.

For viewers who want something light without wanting something stupid, You Can't Do That on Television respects your intelligence. Viewers who responded to Jackass will find a lot to like here too. At 11 seasons, this is a genuine commitment — one that pays off. Christine McGlade anchors an ensemble with real chemistry. Genuinely funny, consistently, across the whole run.

You Can't Do That on Television wrapped up in 2004, created by Roger Damon Price — and 11 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.