Off the Record
- Status
- Returning Series
- Format
- 5 seasons · 261 eps
- Total Runtime
- ~121.8 hours (28 min/ep)
- Created By
- Tim Skubick
- Network
- PBS
What is Off the Record?
Off the Record is a television series. Catalogued under News.
- Type
- TV series
- Status
- Returning Series
- Episodes
- 261
- Runtime
- 28 minutes
- Networks
- PBS
- Genres
- News
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 4.5/10
- Format
- 5 seasons · 261 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~28 minutes
- Status
- Returning Series
- Network
- PBS
How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 261 episodes and an average 28-minute runtime.
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Off the Record is a television series. Catalogued under News. Produced and broadcast by PBS. Current status: Returning Series. Spans 5 seasons and 261 tracked episodes.
Should you watch it?
“Michigan’s political pulse meets seasoned reporter Tim Skubick in a weekly round‑table.”
- In‑depth coverage of Michigan state politics
- Panel discussion brings multiple reporter perspectives
- Roundtable interviews with key policymakers
- Focuses exclusively on Michigan, limiting broader national relevance
- Format may feel formal for viewers seeking entertainment
Watch it if you want clear, weekly insight into Michigan’s government and political landscape.
The show’s serious political analysis makes it best suited for viewers comfortable with news‑heavy content.
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What is the format of Off the Record?
It opens with a 15‑minute panel of reporters discussing recent news, followed by a roundtable interview with a politician or newsmaker.
Who hosts Off the Record?
The program is hosted by Tim Skubick, WKAR‑TV’s senior capitol correspondent.
Where is Off the Record produced and broadcast?
It is produced by WKAR‑TV in East Lansing, Michigan, and airs statewide on PBS member stations.
What topics does the show cover?
It covers the governor, legislature, political campaigns, and other aspects of Michigan state government.
How often does new content air?
New episodes are released weekly.
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