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Get a Life

1990–19922 seasonsChris Elliott
IMDb 8.1 · Rotten Tomatoes 60%

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Surreal, twisted and hilariously funny, Get a Life is the ultimate anti-sitcom. Chris Peterson is a 30-year-old paperboy who still lives with his parents and who seems to have an ever decreasing grip on reality.

Sci-Fi & FantasyComedy

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What is Get a Life (1990) about?

Surreal, twisted and hilariously funny, Get a Life is the ultimate anti-sitcom. Chris Peterson is a 30-year-old paperboy who still lives with his parents and who seems to have an ever decreasing grip on reality.

Who stars in Get a Life?

Get a Life stars Chris Elliott (Chris Peterson), Brian Doyle-Murray (Gus Borden), Elinor Donahue (Gradys Peterson), Taylor Fry (Amy Potter), Sam Robards (Larry Potter). The series was created by Chris Elliott.

How many seasons does Get a Life have?

Get a Life has 2 seasons. There are 35 episodes in total.

Is Get a Life worth watching?

Get a Life holds an IMDb rating of 8.1/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 60. Fans of Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Comedy are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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