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Boston Public 2000

★ 7.6/10 · 50 votes TV-PG Drama 4 seasons · 81 eps Ended
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What is Boston Public?

Boston Public is an American drama television series created by David E. Kelley and broadcast on Fox.

Type
TV series
Year
2000
Status
Ended
Episodes
81
Runtime
44 minutes
First aired
Oct 23, 2000
Last aired
Mar 2, 2005
Original language
EN
Origin
US
Networks
FOX
Genres
Drama
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🧠 Narrative Depth9.1/10
🔄 Rewatch Potential7.7/10
🎬 Production Scale8.2/10
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Boston Public is an American drama television series created by David E. Kelley and broadcast on Fox. The series is set in Boston and centers on Winslow High School, a fictional public high school in the city. The show explores the lives of faculty members at the high school as they navigate their personal and professional lives. Principal Steven Harper runs the school while dealing with the demands of the faculty, students, and their parents. The series features a cast of characters, including Loretta Devine, Anthony Heald, Fyvush Finkel, and Chi McBride. Boston Public premiered on Fox and consists of 81 episodes, spanning four seasons. The show was broadcast from 2000 to 2005 and was created by David E. Kelley, who is credited as the sole creator of the series.

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“Principal Steven Harper manages the daily challenges of faculty, students, and parents at a Boston high school.”

Reasons to watch
  • focuses on faculty perspectives
  • explores school administration challenges
Keep in mind
  • features complex interpersonal conflicts

Watch it if you enjoy ensemble dramas centered on the professional and personal lives of educators.

The series depicts the challenges and conflicts inherent in a public high school environment.

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Season 1 · 22 episodes Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →
Season 2 · 22 episodes Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →
Season 3 · 22 episodes Open the complete Season 3 guide & lore primer →
Season 4 · 15 episodes Open the complete Season 4 guide & lore primer →
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Who created Boston Public?

The series was created by David E. Kelley.

Where is the show set?

The series is set at the fictional Winslow High School in Boston.

How many episodes were produced?

The series consists of 81 episodes across four seasons.

When did the show premiere?

The series first premiered on October 23, 2000.

What is the premise of the show?

The show follows the lives of faculty members as they balance student issues with their personal lives.

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