The Cleveland Show

The Cleveland Show

Created by Richard Appel, Seth MacFarlane, Mike Henry

On FOX

2009–20134 seasons88 episodes22 min5.9 / 10

A high-energy adult animated sitcom built on absurdist family comedy and the comfort of episodic reset, with warmth underlying its irreverent humor.

The bizarre adventures of Cleveland Brown and his family.

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Questions people ask

  • Is The Cleveland Show scary? No. Less frightening than 92% of series.

  • Is The Cleveland Show sad? Barely. Less sad than 88% of series.

  • Is The Cleveland Show easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 86% of series.

  • Is The Cleveland Show violent? Not especially. Less violent than 70% of series.

  • Does The Cleveland Show leave you hopeful? Somewhat. More hopeful than 69% 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.

29/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

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Rarity31

How unlike any other series this one feels

Surprise35

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love22

How much audiences actually like it

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Like The Cleveland Show

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as The Cleveland Show

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like The Cleveland Show, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like The Cleveland Show, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like The Cleveland Show, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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