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Tracey Takes On...
One woman playing 20 characters taking on one topic a week.
1996·4 Seasons·50 Episodes·★ 8.2
Tracey Takes On... is a sketch comedy series starring actress Tracey Ullman. The show ran for four seasons on HBO and was commissioned after the success of the comedy special Tracey Ullman Takes on New York (1993). Each episode focuses on a specific subject which Ullman and her cast of characters take on through a series of sketches and monologues.
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A lighter series choice built around character chemistry, recurring situations, or an easier episode-to-episode rhythm.
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Best suited to viewers who want something approachable that can work as a relaxed or repeat watch.
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Long-form commitment · 4 seasons
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Seasons
Season 1
11 episodes
1996
Season 2
16 episodes
1997
Season 3
11 episodes
1998
Season 4
12 episodes
1999
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