The Baby-Sitters Club
Seen it?2020 | 2 seasons | Kids, Drama
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a short run with a modest audience and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for families. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Feel-good.
- The pace
- 2 seasons: a few weeks of evenings.
- What might put you off
- It was cancelled, so the story may not get a proper ending.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
In this contemporary take on the beloved book series, five best friends launch a baby-sitting business that's big on fun and adventure.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
100% on Rotten Tomatoes, 87 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.9 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Won 1 Emmy: Daytime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Costume Design/Styling. Also nominated for 4 more Emmys. Plus 4 other awards.
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Ran for 2 seasons and reached a modest audience; interest faded quickly after launch
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 99K people sought it out in the past year
Season by season
The show overall is a Sunday Safe Bet. Here's how each season stacks up; Season 1 is the high point.
Season 12020 · 10 episodes · 8.5 out of 10Friday
Season 22021 · 8 episodes · 7.7 out of 10Saturday
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Cast & crew
Created by Rachel Shukert
- Sophie GraceKristy Thomas
- Momona TamadaClaudia Kishi
- Shay RudolphStacey McGill
- Malia BakerMary Anne Spier