

TV series
Fishing with John
1991, English, on IFC. Created by John Lurie.
"Life is so beautiful. Every breath... everyday of our lives... ahhh... fishing."
Musician John Lurie knows nothing about fishing, but that doesn't stop him from embarking on fishing in exotic locations with friends.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 6
- Episode length
- 30 min
- Status
- Ended in 1991
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Where to watch Fishing with John
Fishing with John is streaming on Criterion Channel in India.
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Availability in India as of 9 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Latest episode
S1 E6: Thailand with Dennis Hopper (2)
Aired 25 December 1991
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
Details
- First aired
- 20 November 1991
- Last aired
- 25 December 1991
- Network
- IFC
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Miniseries
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Fishing with John: quick answers
Is Fishing with John worth watching?
Fishing with John doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How many seasons of Fishing with John are there?
Fishing with John has 1 season and 6 episodes, about 30 minutes each.
Is Fishing with John finished?
Yes. Fishing with John ended in 1991, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Fishing with John on?
Fishing with John is streaming on Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
Fishing with John parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Fishing with John yet.
What shows are like Fishing with John?
If you liked Fishing with John, try An Idiot Abroad, Travel Man: 48 Hours in..., Penn & Teller: Bull!.
Who created Fishing with John?
Fishing with John was created by John Lurie and stars John Lurie, Robb Webb, Dennis Hopper.
