Blue-collar ensemble comedy that made Cleveland a character and Drew a brand.
Why it matters
Episode guide
233 episodes across 9 seasons — titles, air dates, and synopses.
At a glance
A Cleveland everyman and his friends endure department-store jobs, neighbors, and Mimi’s makeup. Mid-’90s multi-cam with surreal musical flourishes.
Network & studio
- ABC — broadcast network
Why watch now
Watch for the cultural DNA of the 1990s — and the star power that made living rooms feel like red carpets.
Cultural impact
Blue-collar ensemble comedy that made Cleveland a character and Drew a brand.
Creators
Drew Carey · Bruce Helford
Key cast
- Drew Carey as Drew Carey
- Ryan Stiles as Lewis Kiniski
- Christa Miller as Kate O'Brien
- Diedrich Bader as Oswald Lee Harvey
- Kathy Kinney as Mimi Bobeck
- Craig Ferguson as Nigel Wick
Flash facts
- Co-created by Drew Carey and Bruce Helford; ABC 1995–2004.
- Known for elaborate musical/dance openers and local pride gags.
- Kathy Kinney’s Mimi became a visual sitcom icon.
- Carey’s later game-show hosting extended his TV ubiquity.
FAQ
What network aired The Drew Carey Show?
The Drew Carey Show is associated with ABC (1995–2004).
Why is The Drew Carey Show in the TV Flash top 100 for the 1990s?
Blue-collar ensemble comedy that made Cleveland a character and Drew a brand.
Who are the key names behind The Drew Carey Show?
Creators and principals include Drew Carey, Bruce Helford.
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