TV series
Chico and the Man
1974–1978, English, on NBC. Created by James Komack.
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Chico and the Man is an American sitcom which ran on NBC for four seasons, from September 13, 1974, to July 21, 1978. It stars Jack Albertson as Ed Brown, the cantankerous owner of a run down garage in an East Los Angeles barrio, and Freddie Prinze as Chico Rodriguez, an upbeat, optimistic Chicano young man who comes in looking for a job. It was the first U.S. television series set in a Mexican-American neighborhood.
- Seasons
- 4
- Episodes
- 88
- Episode length
- 30 min
- Status
- Ended in 1978
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Chico and the Man isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can buy it online.
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Latest episode
S4 E22: The Hot Rock
Aired 21 July 1978
Seasons 4
Cast & crew
- James KomackCreator
- Freddie PrinzeChico Rodriguez · 88 ep
- Della ReeseDella Rogers · 88 ep
- Jack AlbertsonEd Brown · 88 ep
- Scatman CrothersLouie · 88 ep
- CharoAunt Charo · 88 ep
- Ronny GrahamCast · 6 ep
- Diana CanovaCast · 2 ep
- Paul LichtmanCast · 2 ep
- Avery SchreiberCast · 2 ep
- Carl GottliebCast · 2 ep
- Roger C. CarmelCast · 2 ep
- Jonathan DalyMr. Sheldon / Daniel Hanratty · 2 ep
Details
- First aired
- 13 September 1974
- Last aired
- 21 July 1978
- Network
- NBC
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Scripted
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Chico and the Man: quick answers
Is Chico and the Man worth watching?
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How many seasons of Chico and the Man are there?
Chico and the Man has 4 seasons and 88 episodes, about 30 minutes each.
Is Chico and the Man finished?
Yes. Chico and the Man ended in 1978, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Chico and the Man on?
Chico and the Man isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
Chico and the Man parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Chico and the Man yet.
What shows are like Chico and the Man?
If you liked Chico and the Man, try Sanford and Son, What's Happening!!, George Lopez.
Who created Chico and the Man?
Chico and the Man was created by James Komack and stars Freddie Prinze, Della Reese, Jack Albertson.