Second Chance (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Series · ★ 6
Released in 1987, Second Chance is a comedy series.
What it’s about. Charles Russell dies, but since he is too good for hell and too bad for heaven, he is given the opportunity to go back to 1987 to assist his younger self, Chazz, in making better decisions at critical junctures in his life in order to (hopefully) get into heaven. As of December 1987, the show was revamped and retitled Boys Will Be Boys. The entire fantasy element of the series was dropped, along with Charles and St. Peter.
Who’s in it. Second Chance stars Matthew Perry as Chazz Russell, Billy Gallo as Booch, Randee Heller as Helen and Demian Slade as Eugene Blooberman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Second Chance has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Second Chance page.
If you liked it. Fans of Second Chance tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, My Hero Academia, One Piece and The Umbrella Academy.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Second Chance (1987)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Second Chance change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Second Chance worth watching?
- Second Chance holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Second Chance?
- Second Chance stars Matthew Perry, Billy Gallo, Randee Heller, Demian Slade and Amy O'Neill.
- When was Second Chance released?
- Second Chance was released in 1987.