Men Behaving Badly

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  • TV-14
  • 1992
  • 7 Seasons
  • 7.7  (8,610)

Men Behaving Badly was a British sitcom that first aired on BBC One in February 1992. The show was created and written by Simon Nye, and ran for six series and nearly 50 episodes, until its final episode in December 1998. The show followed the lives of two flatmates, Gary Strang (played by Martin Clunes) and Tony Smart (played by Neil Morrissey), who lived in a flat in London. Gary was an unemployed adult with not much concern for anything, who enjoyed drinking beer and wasting his days away. On the other hand, Tony was an office worker who had a more active social life, and would often bring women back to the flat.

The show also featured the lives of their neighbors, Dorothy (played by Caroline Quentin) and Deborah (played by Leslie Ash), as well as their respective partners. The upstairs neighbor, Anthea (played by Valerie Minifie), also made some appearances in a few episodes.

Men Behaving Badly was hailed for being among the most successful UK sitcoms of the 90s. The show had a cult following among young adults and was similar to other successful comedy shows such as Absolutely Fabulous.

The acting was hilarious and authentic, and Martin Clunes and Neil Morrissey portrayed their characters with precision, delivering consistent comedic performances throughout the show's run. The chemistry between the characters was also an excellent source of amusement, with the four leading characters bouncing off each other and creating hilarious moments.

The show especially gained a following because it often dealt with topics that were considered taboo at the time. For instance, it explored candidly the dating routine and sexual problems that youngsters faced. The show went one step further and made fun of these issues. It was also lauded for exploring male bonding, relationships, and gender roles.

Furthermore, Men Behaving Badly consistently performed well in the ratings, and it helped boost the careers of its main cast members. Martin Clunes, in particular, became a household name in the UK due to his performance as Gary Strang.

Even though the show ended in 1998, it was brought up for a short revival in 2014, 16 years after its final season. In this revival, the show followed the characters' lives, who are now in their 40s but were still as inept and immature as before.

In conclusion, Men Behaving Badly was a popular comedy show that provided a refreshing take on the genre. The hilarious acting and the absurd yet hilarious storylines captivated viewers and set the tone for other comedy shows to come. It remains a timeless classic enjoyed by many in the UK and overseas.

Men Behaving Badly is a series that is currently running and has 7 seasons (65 episodes). The series first aired on February 18, 1992.

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Delivery
3. Delivery
December 28, 1998
Tony got a job and is finally taking life seriously when Deborah realizes she preferred him when he was carefree and stupid. Gary's office is closing, not that he can bring himself to tell his staff. Dorothy is very pregnant and already worried.
Gary in Love
2. Gary in Love
December 26, 1998
Deborah, Tony and Dorothy join Gary for a weekend in Worthing. Tony and Gary get drunk and smuggle a municipal landmark back to their hotel. Dorothy thinks she is pregnant, and Gary thinks he is falling in love with Wendy.
Performance
1. Performance
December 25, 1998
Sex is beautiful and natural, until Gary and Dorothy decide they want to make a baby. Tony is about to move in with Deborah when she goes into hospital with a bad leg. Tony faces up to the dilemma: Could he live with a one-legged woman?
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Men Behaving Badly is available for streaming on the BBC One website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Men Behaving Badly on demand at Netflix.
  • Premiere Date
    February 18, 1992
  • IMDB Rating
    7.7  (8,610)