Teachers (2016)
The Katydids' sharp, self-deprecating comedy series about six gloriously unqualified elementary school teachers stumbling through their professional and personal lives.
Teachers - Series Information
- Original Title: Teachers
- First Air Year: 2016
- Last Air Year: 2019
- Created by: The Katydids
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Comedy
- Content Rating (US): TV-14
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode: 30 minutes
- Number of Seasons: 3
- Number of Episodes: 50
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- First Air Date: January 13, 2016 (United States - TV-14), January 13, 2016 (France - NR), January 13, 2016 (Brazil - 14), January 13, 2016 (Mexico - B-15), January 13, 2016 (Spain - 16)
- Networks: TV Land
- Production Companies: Raskal Productions
- Production Countries: United States of America
Teachers - Plot
Written by and starring acclaimed comedy troupe The Katydids, Teachers shows their hilariously warped perspective as six elementary school teachers trying to mold young minds, even though their own lives aren't really together.
Teachers - Trailer
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Teachers - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- The Katydids
Main Cast
- Caitlin Barlow
- Katy Colloton
- Cate Freedman
- Katie O'Brien
- Kathryn Renée Thomas
- Kate Lambert
- Tim Bagley
- Ryan Caltagirone
- Patricia Belcher
- Jay Martel
Writers
- Katie O'Brien
- Katy Colloton
- Alyssa Forleiter
- Kate Lambert
- Kathryn Renée Thomas
Executive Producers
- PJ Fishwick
- Matt Miller
Teachers - FAQs
Who are the main actors in Teachers?
Teachers stars the six members of comedy troupe The Katydids: Caitlin Barlow, Katy Colloton, Cate Freedman, Katie O'Brien, Kathryn Renée Thomas, and Kate Lambert. Supporting cast includes Tim Bagley, Ryan Caltagirone, Patricia Belcher, and Jay Martel.
Where can you stream Teachers online?
Teachers is available to stream on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, and through Paramount+ channels on Apple TV, Amazon, and Roku. It can also be purchased on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home.
Who created the Teachers TV series?
Teachers was created by The Katydids, an all-female Chicago-based comedy troupe. The group wrote, produced, and starred in the series, drawing on their own comedic sensibilities to craft the show's irreverent humor and ensemble dynamic.
Is Teachers based on a true story?
Teachers is not based on a specific true story, but it originated from a web series The Katydids created before TV Land picked it up. The comedy troupe drew on exaggerated real-life observations about school culture and adult dysfunction to fuel the show's humor.
How many seasons does Teachers have?
Teachers ran for three seasons on TV Land. Season 1 comprised 10 episodes, while Seasons 2 and 3 each expanded to 20 episodes, bringing the total episode count to 50. The series concluded in 2019.
Why was Teachers cancelled after Season 3?
TV Land cancelled Teachers after its third season in 2019 as part of a broader programming shift away from scripted comedies toward unscripted and reality content. The network had already cancelled several other scripted series around the same period as it repositioned its brand.
What is the content rating for Teachers?
Teachers carries a TV-14 content rating in the United States, indicating the series contains material that may be unsuitable for children under 14. The show features adult humor, crude jokes, and situations reflecting the chaotic personal lives of its six teacher protagonists.
What shows are similar to Teachers?
Fans of Teachers may enjoy Those Who Can't, another irreverent comedy set in a school environment, as well as Head of the Class and Mind Your Language for classic classroom humor. For ensemble workplace comedies with a similarly chaotic tone, Impastor and Young & Hungry are worth exploring.
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