
Cybill
Seen it?1995 | 4 seasons | 30 min | Comedy
Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It won 3 Emmys. 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.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- 4 seasons, but most episodes stand on their own, so you can dip in anywhere (about 30 minutes each).
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
Cybill is an American television sitcom created by Chuck Lorre, which aired on CBS from January 2, 1995, to July 13, 1998. Starring, Cybill Shepherd, the show revolves around the life of Cybill Sheridan, a twice-divorced single mother of two and struggling actress in her 40s, who has never gotten her big show business break.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsVery strong
Won 3 Emmys: Primetime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series, Primetime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Individual Achievement in Art Direction for a Series, Primetime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Costume Design for a Series. Won 2 Golden Globes: Golden Globe Awards: Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy, Golden Globe Awards: Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy. Won 1 SAG Award: Screen Actors Guild Awards: Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series. Also nominated for 3 more Emmys, 1 more Golden Globe and 2 more SAG Awards. Plus 2 other awards.
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Ran for 4 seasons and reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 129K 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 3 is the high point.
- Season 11995 · 13 episodesNot rated yet
- Season 21995 · 24 episodesNot rated yet
- Season 31996 · 26 episodes · 7.0 out of 10Sunday
- Season 41997 · 24 episodesNot rated yet
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Cast & crew
Created by Chuck Lorre
- Cybill ShepherdCybill Sheridan
- Christine BaranskiMaryann Thorpe
- Alicia WittZoey Woodbine
- Alan RosenbergIra Woodbine