Twenty Good Years (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Series · ★ 8.5

Released in 2006, Twenty Good Years is a comedy series.
What it’s about. Twenty Good Years is a short-lived American sitcom created by Michael J. Leeson and Marsh McCall, and starring John Lithgow and Jeffrey Tambor as mismatched friends—impulsive surgeon John Mason and widower judge Jeffrey Pyne—who decide to live life to the fullest after realizing they only have 'twenty good years' left. Thirteen episodes were produced, with an NBC premiere of October 11, 2006; however, due to low ratings, it was canceled after only four episodes and replaced by a block of specials. The unaired episodes have never been released, and only the pilot can be found online.
Who’s in it. Twenty Good Years stars John Lithgow as John Mason, Jeffrey Tambor as Jeffrey Pyne, Heather Burns as Stella Mason and Jake Sandvig as Hugh Pyne, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.5/10, Twenty Good Years sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Twenty Good Years page.
If you liked it. Fans of Twenty Good Years tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, My Hero Academia, One Piece and The Umbrella Academy.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Twenty Good Years (2006)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Twenty Good Years change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Twenty Good Years worth watching?
- Twenty Good Years holds an audience score of 8.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Twenty Good Years?
- Twenty Good Years stars John Lithgow, Jeffrey Tambor, Heather Burns, Jake Sandvig and Judith Light.
- When was Twenty Good Years released?
- Twenty Good Years was released in 2006.