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Clarissa Explains It All

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1991 | 5 seasons | Comedy, Kids, Family

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Solid across the board without standing out anywhere. 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 anyone who wants a laugh and families. If you loved Malcolm in the Middle, start here.
The mood
Provocative satire that goes after everyone.
The pace
5 seasons, but most episodes stand on their own, so you can dip in anywhere.
What might put you off
Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.

Clarissa Darling is a teen girl dealing with typical pre-adolescent concerns such as school, boys, pimples, wearing her first training bra and an annoying little brother Ferguson.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.9 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted

  • Reach & staying powerSolid

    Ran for 5 seasons and reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 130K 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.

  1. Friday Night Flick
    Season 11991 · 13 episodes · 10.0 out of 10
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  2. Season 21992 · 13 episodes
    Not rated yet
  3. Season 31992 · 13 episodes
    Not rated yet
  4. Season 41993 · 13 episodes
    Not rated yet
  5. Season 51993 · 13 episodes
    Not rated yet

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Cast & crew

Created by Mitchell Kriegman

  • Melissa Joan HartClarissa Darling
  • Jason ZimblerFerguson Darling
  • Elizabeth HessJanet Darling
  • Joe O'ConnorMarshall Darling
  • Sean O'NealSam Anders