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The Drew Carey Show 1995

★ 6.5/10 · 183 votes TV-PG Comedy 9 seasons · 233 eps Ended
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What is The Drew Carey Show?

The Drew Carey Show is an American television sitcom that aired on the ABC network from September 13, 1995, until September 8, 2004. Created by Drew Carey and Bruce Helford, the series is set in Cleveland, Ohio.

Type
TV series
Year
1995
Status
Ended
Episodes
233
Runtime
22 minutes
First aired
Sep 13, 1995
Last aired
Sep 8, 2004
Original language
EN
Origin
US
Networks
ABC
Genres
Comedy
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🧠 Narrative Depth7.4/10
🔄 Rewatch Potential8.9/10
🎬 Production Scale8.2/10
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The Drew Carey Show is an American television sitcom that aired on the ABC network from September 13, 1995, until September 8, 2004. Created by Drew Carey and Bruce Helford, the series is set in Cleveland, Ohio. The program follows the life of a fictionalized version of comedian Drew Carey, who is portrayed as an everyman. Professionally, Drew works as an assistant director of personnel at a local department store, a position he has held for ten years. Much of his workplace conflict involves his co-worker, Mimi. Outside of his job, Drew spends his time with his friends and pursues hobbies such as drinking beer. To earn additional money, he operates a micro-brewery out of his garage. The series focuses on the balance between Drew's personal and professional life and his ongoing difficulties in securing dates. The cast of the sitcom includes Drew Carey, Diedrich Bader, Kathy Kinney, and Ryan Stiles. The show explores the daily experiences of its main character within his home and office environments.

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Should you watch it?

“A relatable everyman navigates the frustrations of his retail job and personal life in Cleveland.”

Reasons to watch
  • relatable everyman protagonist
  • dynamic workplace interactions
Keep in mind
  • features long-running professional stagnation

Watch it if you enjoy sitcoms centered on the everyday struggles of working-class life.

The series is a standard workplace sitcom featuring interpersonal conflicts and comedic situations.

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Season 1 · 22 episodes Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →
Season 2 · 24 episodes
Season 3 · 28 episodes
Season 4 · 27 episodes
Season 5 · 26 episodes
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What is the setting of the show?

The series is set in Cleveland, Ohio.

Who is the main character?

The show centers on a fictionalized version of comedian Drew Carey.

What is Drew's job?

Drew works as an assistant director of personnel at a department store.

Does Drew have any hobbies?

He enjoys drinking beer and brewing his own beer in his garage with his friends.

Who created the show?

The series was created by Drew Carey and Bruce Helford.

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