Wish You Were Here
TV series
Wish You Were Here
1990, English, on CBS. Created by Steven Bawol.
Wish You Were Here is an American sitcom that premiered on July 20, 1990 as a summer replacement on CBS in the 9:30pm slot which lasted for only six episodes. Its premise was that stockbroker Donny Cogswell, portrayed by Lew Schneider, quits his job and sends video cassette postcards of his European adventures to family and friends back in the United States.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 6
- Episode length
- 30 min
- Status
- Ended in 1990
Too new to call
Not enough people have rated it yet for a verdict.
Seen it? Give your verdict.
Saved privately on this device.
Where to watch Wish You Were Here
Wish You Were Here isn’t listed on any OTT platform in India yet.
No streaming listings yet. Search JustWatch.
Latest episode
S1 E6: Somewhere Near the Balkans
Aired 24 August 1990
Seasons 1
Details
- First aired
- 20 July 1990
- Last aired
- 24 August 1990
- Network
- CBS
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Scripted
- Rated
- NR
Check ratings elsewhere
News & fan talk
If you liked Wish You Were Here
Who's the Boss?
TV · 1984 · 7.4/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show
TV · 1950 · 7.2/10
NewRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Dick Van Dyke Show
TV · 1961 · 7.6/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
All That
TV · 1994 · 7.8/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Coach
TV · 1989 · 6.7/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Brittas Empire
TV · 1991 · 6.6/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Carol Burnett Show
TV · 1967 · 7.7/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Key & Peele
TV · 2012 · 7.7/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Danny Thomas Show
TV · 1953 · 6.2/10
NewRecommended by TMDB viewers
Nick Cannon Presents: Wild 'N Out
TV · 2005 · 8.1/10
Absolute CinemaRecommended by TMDB viewers
Wish You Were Here: quick answers
Is Wish You Were Here worth watching?
Wish You Were Here doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How many seasons of Wish You Were Here are there?
Wish You Were Here has 1 season and 6 episodes, about 30 minutes each.
Is Wish You Were Here finished?
Yes. Wish You Were Here ended in 1990, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Wish You Were Here on?
Wish You Were Here isn’t listed on any OTT platform in India yet. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
Wish You Were Here parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Wish You Were Here is rated NR. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What shows are like Wish You Were Here?
If you liked Wish You Were Here, try Who's the Boss?, The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show, The Dick Van Dyke Show.
Who created Wish You Were Here?
Wish You Were Here was created by Steven Bawol and stars Jayne Eastwood, Lew Schneider.