Get a Life
8.1
/10
71/100
36Ratings
1990 - 1992
ComedyGet a Life is a television sitcom that was broadcast in the United States on the Fox Network from September 23, 1990, to March 8, 1992. The show stars Chris Elliott as a 30-year-old paperboy named Chris Peterson. Peterson lived in an apartment above his parents' garage. The opening credits depict Chris Peterson delivering newspapers on his bike to the show's theme song, "Stand" by R.E.M. The show was a creation of Elliott, Adam Resnick and writer/director David Mirkin. Mirkin was executive producer/showrunner of the series and also directed most of the episodes. Notable writers of the series included Charlie Kaufman, screenwriter of Being John Malkovich; and Bob Odenkirk, co-creator of Mr. Show with Bob and David and Tenacious D.The show was unconventional for a prime time sitcom, and many times the storylines of the episodes were surreal. For example, Elliott's character actually dies in twelve episodes. The causes of death included being crushed by a giant boulder, old age, tonsillitis, stab wounds, gunshot wounds, falling from an airplane, strangulation, getting run over by cars, choking on cereal, and simply exploding. For this reason, it was a struggle for Elliott and Mirkin to get the show on the air. Many of the executives at the Fox Network hated the show and thought it was too disturbing and that Elliott's character was too insane.Get a Life featuring Chris Elliott and Brian Doyle-Murray is not currently available to stream, rent, or buy but you can track it for updates. It's a comedy and fantasy show with 35 episodes over 2 seasons. Get a Life is no longer running and has no plans to air new episodes or seasons. It has a high IMDb audience rating of 8.1 (3,061 votes) and was well received by critics.
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Get a Life is a television sitcom that was broadcast in the United States on the Fox Network from September 23, 1990, to March 8, 1992. The show stars Chris Elliott as a 30-year-old paperboy named Chris Peterson. Peterson lived in an apartment above his parents' garage. The opening credits depict Chris Peterson delivering newspapers on his bike to the show's theme song, "Stand" by R.E.M. The show was a creation of Elliott, Adam Resnick and writer/director David Mirkin. Mirkin was executive producer/showrunner of the series and also directed most of the episodes. Notable writers of the series included Charlie Kaufman, screenwriter of Being John Malkovich; and Bob Odenkirk, co-creator of Mr. Show with Bob and David and Tenacious D.The show was unconventional for a prime time sitcom, and many times the storylines of the episodes were surreal. For example, Elliott's character actually dies in twelve episodes. The causes of death included being crushed by a giant boulder, old age, tonsillitis, stab wounds, gunshot wounds, falling from an airplane, strangulation, getting run over by cars, choking on cereal, and simply exploding. For this reason, it was a struggle for Elliott and Mirkin to get the show on the air. Many of the executives at the Fox Network hated the show and thought it was too disturbing and that Elliott's character was too insane.Get a Life featuring Chris Elliott and Brian Doyle-Murray is not currently available to stream, rent, or buy but you can track it for updates. It's a comedy and fantasy show with 35 episodes over 2 seasons. Get a Life is no longer running and has no plans to air new episodes or seasons. It has a high IMDb audience rating of 8.1 (3,061 votes) and was well received by critics.
2 Seasons
USGus Borden
Brian Doyle-MurrayGradys Peterson
Elinor DonahueAmy Potter
Taylor FryLarry Potter
Sam RobardsSharon Potter
Robin RikerFred Peterson
Bob ElliottProducer
David MirkinCreator
Adam ResnickRatings & Reviews
Dislike
14%
Like
22%
Love
64%
71
/ 100
36 Ratings
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Get a Life Season 2 Overview
Nov 9, 1991 - Mar 8, 1992
Season 2 of Get a Life has 13 episodes that are not available to stream or rent on any services. Track the series to get notified when an episode becomes available on your services.
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Mar 8, 1992
While on his first jet airplane flight, Chris falls out, and is disappointed when his life flashes before his eyes...S02 E13 of Get a Life is not available to stream or rent on any services. Track the series to get notified when it becomes available on your services.
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Mar 1, 1992
Chris time travels to save Gus' career as a law enforcement officer. However he soon discovers the trouble with messing...S02 E12 of Get a Life is not available to stream or rent on any services. Track the series to get notified when it becomes available on your services.
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Feb 9, 1992
When an alien crashes in Gus' front yard, Chris tries to keep it from the government, but this alien is...S02 E11 of Get a Life is not available to stream or rent on any services. Track the series to get notified when it becomes available on your services.
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