Dave's World 1993
What is Dave's World?
Dave's World is an American sitcom that aired on CBS from 1993 to 1997. The series is based on the writing of Miami Herald columnist Dave Barry.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1993
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 98
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 20, 1993
- Last aired
- Jun 27, 1997
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- CBS
- Genres
- Comedy
- Updated
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Estimate the schedule using 98 episodes and an average 30-minute runtime.
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Dave's World is an American sitcom that aired on CBS from 1993 to 1997. The series is based on the writing of Miami Herald columnist Dave Barry. The show adapts Barry's humorous observations about everyday life into television format, bringing his satirical perspective on modern American culture to a prime-time audience. As a sitcom, it follows the conventional structure of situation comedy while incorporating the columnist's distinctive voice and viewpoint. The program ran for multiple seasons on the CBS network, occupying a place in the mid-1990s television landscape. The series translates Barry's newspaper column style into visual storytelling, presenting comedic scenarios that reflect his commentary on contemporary society. Dave's World represents one example of how print journalism humor was adapted for television during this period, offering viewers a sitcom interpretation of Barry's observational comedy approach. The show maintained its place on CBS for several years, indicating a consistent audience for its particular brand of humor.
Should you watch it?
“A sitcom based on Dave Barry's humorous take on everyday life.”
- Based on acclaimed humorist Dave Barry's writing
- Features a talented ensemble cast
- Captures everyday absurdities with humor
- May feel dated to modern audiences
- Humor might not appeal to all viewers
You enjoy character-driven sitcoms with a touch of satire.
Suitable for general audiences with mild, family-friendly humor.
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Season 1 · 23 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Pilot Mytharc Sep 20, 1993
- E2 The Insecurity System Core Sep 27, 1993
- E3 Martian Death Flu Core Oct 4, 1993
- E4 The Anniversary Schmaltz Core Oct 11, 1993
- E5 The Great Mandala of Life Core Oct 18, 1993
- E6 I Sort of Saw What You Did Core Oct 22, 1993
- E7 It's a Small Van After All Core Oct 25, 1993
- E8 Heatwave Core Nov 1, 1993
- E9 Writer's Block Core Nov 8, 1993
- E10 Educating Rita Core Nov 15, 1993
- E11 Death and Mom Take a Holiday Core Nov 22, 1993
- E12 Exorcising with Dave Barry Core Nov 29, 1993
- E13 I Saw Mommy Kicking Santa Claus (1) Core Dec 13, 1993
- E14 I Saw Mommy Kicking Santa Claus (2) Core Dec 20, 1993
- E15 Just Kidding Core Jan 3, 1994
- E16 The Road Taken Core Jan 10, 1994
- E17 Shel in Love Core Jan 24, 1994
- E18 Four Characters in Search of a Ring Core Jan 31, 1994
- E19 Lost Weekend Core Feb 28, 1994
- E20 Rat Story Core Mar 7, 1994
- E21 Six Years Old and All Washed Up Core Mar 14, 1994
- E22 The Funeral (a.k.a.) Funeral Episodes Mytharc Mar 28, 1994
- E23 Saved By Estelle Mytharc May 2, 1994
Season 2 · 25 episodes
- E1 I Lost It at the Movies Mytharc Sep 12, 1994
- E2 The Last Auction Hero Core Sep 19, 1994
- E3 A Room With a View Core Sep 26, 1994
- E4 Please Won't You Be My Neighbor Core Oct 3, 1994
- E5 You Can't Always Get What You Want Core Oct 10, 1994
- E6 Gone with the Wind (1) Core Oct 17, 1994
- E7 Gone with the Wind (2) Core Oct 24, 1994
- E8 Lobster Envy Core Oct 31, 1994
- E9 Family Membership Core Nov 7, 1994
- E10 One Mump or Two? Core Nov 14, 1994
- E11 The Donor Party Core Nov 21, 1994
- E12 How Long Has This Been Going On? Core Nov 28, 1994
- E13 Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word Core Dec 5, 1994
- E14 Dis Who's Coming to Dinner? Core Jan 2, 1995
- E15 A Pool's Paradise Core Jan 16, 1995
- E16 Bear With Me Core Jan 23, 1995
- E17 A Cut Above the Rest Core Feb 6, 1995
- E18 The Country Girl Core Feb 13, 1995
- E19 The Accidental Tourists Core Feb 20, 1995
- E20 The Joint Venture Core Feb 27, 1995
- E21 Those Wedding Shel Blues Core Mar 13, 1995
- E22 Nightmare on Maple Street Core Apr 10, 1995
- E23 The Mommies Core May 8, 1995
- E24 Piano, No Strings Mytharc May 15, 1995
- E25 Tommy Doesn't Live Here Anymore Mytharc May 22, 1995
Season 3 · 26 episodes
- E1 Cleanliness is Next to Nakedness Mytharc Sep 13, 1995
- E2 It's Not About That . . . Core Sep 20, 1995
- E3 You Must(ang) Remember This Core Sep 27, 1995
- E4 What the Early Bird Gets Core Oct 11, 1995
- E5 Do the Write Thing Core Oct 18, 1995
- E6 Death of a Saleswoman Core Oct 25, 1995
- E7 Writing Wrongs Core Nov 1, 1995
- E8 Catch of the Day Core Nov 8, 1995
- E9 Health Hath No Fury Core Nov 15, 1995
- E10 Leave a Mystery at the Beep Core Nov 22, 1995
- E11 The Green-Eyed Monster Core Nov 29, 1995
- E12 Working Stiffs Core Dec 20, 1995
- E13 Pardon My Nuptuals Core Jan 3, 1996
- E14 Gator Bait Core Jan 10, 1996
- E15 Those Who Do Be Do Be Do Core Jan 31, 1996
- E16 Fame Core Feb 7, 1996
- E17 Loves Me Like a Rock Core Feb 14, 1996
- E18 Nuts and Bolts Mytharc Feb 21, 1996
- E19 My Girl Core Mar 6, 1996
- E20 Stayin' Alive Core Mar 13, 1996
- E21 Do You Want to Know a Secret? Core Apr 3, 1996
- E22 Double Fault Core Apr 10, 1996
- E23 Don't Blame Me Core Apr 29, 1996
- E24 The Good Doctor Core May 6, 1996
- E25 L.A. Times Mytharc May 13, 1996
- E26 It's Not About That, Either Mytharc May 20, 1996
Season 4 · 24 episodes
- E1 Based on a True Story Mytharc Sep 13, 1996
- E2 Solitaire Core Sep 20, 1996
- E3 Missed Manners Core Sep 27, 1996
- E4 Crime and Coconuts Core Oct 4, 1996
- E5 Miami Beached Core Oct 11, 1996
- E6 Daveberry, RFD Core Oct 18, 1996
- E7 A Very Barry Pumpkin Show Core Nov 1, 1996
- E8 Falling Core Nov 8, 1996
- E9 Stress Core Nov 22, 1996
- E10 Starr Tours Core Dec 13, 1996
- E11 The Importance of Missing Earnest Core Dec 20, 1996
- E12 Does the Whale Have to Be White? Core Jan 3, 1997
- E13 Playdate With a Playmate Core Jan 10, 1997
- E14 Spontaneous Combustion Core Jan 17, 1997
- E15 Dave Barry, Call Your Agent Core Jan 31, 1997
- E16 Touched By an Agent Core Feb 7, 1997
- E17 Bad News Barry's Core Feb 21, 1997
- E18 Liar's Poker Mytharc Feb 28, 1997
- E19 Testing . . . Testing . . . Core Apr 30, 1997
- E20 Tropical Depression Core May 7, 1997
- E21 Oh Dad, Poor Dad Core Jun 6, 1997
- E22 A Woman of Independent Seams Core Jun 13, 1997
- E23 Let Simmer, Then Grill Mytharc Jun 20, 1997
- E24 The Creeping Peril Mytharc Jun 27, 1997
Frequently asked questions
Is the show based on real events?
No, it is based on the fictional stories and humor of columnist Dave Barry.
Who created the show?
The show was created by Fred Barron.
Where did the show air?
It aired on CBS from 1993 to 1997.
How many seasons are there?
The show ran for four seasons.
Who are some of the main cast members?
The main cast includes Harry Anderson, Patrick Warburton, and Bea Arthur, among others.
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