TV series
The Optimist
1983–, English.
Meet The Optimist. A guy who has big dreams in life yet creates problems and confusion wherever he goes. He means well, but in this dialogue-free comedy series he manages to leave a trail of chaos across Hollywood and London.
- Seasons
- 2
- Episodes
- 13
- Episode length
- Varies
- Status
- Still running
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Where to watch The Optimist
The Optimist is streaming on VI movies and tv in India.
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Latest episode
S2 E3: The Light Fantastic
Aired 2 January 1985
Seasons 2
Details
- First aired
- 13 September 1983
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Scripted
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The Optimist: quick answers
Is The Optimist worth watching?
The Optimist doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How many seasons of The Optimist are there?
The Optimist has 2 seasons and 13 episodes.
Is The Optimist finished?
The Optimist is still listed as returning series; no new episode date is announced yet.
Which OTT platform is The Optimist on?
The Optimist is streaming on VI movies and tv in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
The Optimist parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Optimist yet.
What shows are like The Optimist?
If you liked The Optimist, try Nick Cannon Presents: Wild 'N Out, Colin from Accounts, The Larry Sanders Show.