Men Behaving Badly

Men Behaving Badly

Sex, Violence and Chess

Created by Simon Nye

On BBC One

1992–19987 seasons41 episodes30 min7.2 / 10

A high-energy British sitcom built on the irreverent antics and domestic chaos of two flatmates, sustained by strong character chemistry and a consistent comedic register across its run.

Sitcom following the misadventures of laddish flatmates Gary and Tony

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Questions people ask

  • Is Men Behaving Badly sad? Barely. Less sad than 88% of series.

  • Is Men Behaving Badly easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 79% of series.

  • Is Men Behaving Badly scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of series.

  • Is Men Behaving Badly violent? Barely. Less violent than 75% of series.

  • Does Men Behaving Badly leave you hopeful? Not especially. Less hopeful than 63% of series.

These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

62/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity73

How unlike any other series this one feels

Surprise70

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love46

How much audiences actually like it

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Like Men Behaving Badly

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Men Behaving Badly

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Men Behaving Badly, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Men Behaving Badly, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Men Behaving Badly, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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