Hey Dude (1989–1991) User Reviews

Hey, pretty good show!

[OllieSuave-007 · 8/10 · 24 January 2017]

Nickelodeon was one of my go-to channels for cartoons as a kid, but I somehow got interested in this sitcom - a show about a group of friends who work together with their boss at a dude ranch, going through much adventures and misadventures along the way. Though I don't remember much from it, I did tune in to several episodes and remember for it being funny, adventurous and just interesting to watch.

The acting was pretty good, setting was fresh, and you get that all-around innocent feeling in this family show - nothing too over-the-top and forcibly funny like the kids' shows nowadays and something sorely missing in today's so-called sitcoms.

Grade B+

show was great until season 4

[Moviebuff2019 · 7/10 · 21 April 2014]

wow, I started watching Hey Dude on Amazon streaming in early 2014 after not having seen it since the early 90s. Season 1-3 were funny and the show held up well, but after Ted left the show went downhill and quickly. I'm only half way through season 4 and am hoping Ted comes back, but it does not look like that is going to happen. Check out the bizarre thread on the message board here about whether Danny (Joe Torres) is dead or not. no real consensus after a bunch of posts, I hope he is alive and well. Interesting that if you try to see recent pictures of Brad or Danny you have no luck. Obviously Christine Taylor is the only person that came out of this show with any kind of fame and hers is mainly for marrying Ben Stiller. any way, I recommend seasons 1-3 for lighthearted comedy

7-15-14 edit

Nick just showed 25th anniversary interviews with Ted, Melody, Lucy, Buddy, Brad and Jake. Still no word on Danny's whereabouts today. Brad still looks good and Buddy is unrecognizable. All of them remember the show very fondly

Catchy Theme Song Marked Bar None Ranch On The Range

[DKosty123 · 7/10 · 28 January 2008]

Hey Dude is kind of a western version of "Saved By The Bell". It had all of the teen characters which the NBC series had, only this series pretty much ran on the Nick network. It usually ran on week day afternoons or Saturday afternoons.

I saw about 10 or 20 of these and to me the theme song was catchy especially the way they'd let the instrumental run loose during the shows closing credits. The plots were generally family friendly fare and the actors were all suited for their roles.

As is usual with these shows, the teens are always smarter than the adults, except for the one everybody made fun of. There was teen romance, and harmless fun for all. Now if DVD's of this come out & there are outtakes, that might be of more interest than the series is.

Overall, to me this was a pleasant series and a pretty decent way for Nick to fill air time around 1990. Hey Dude!!

A highlight of the late eighties/early nineties Nickelodeon line-up

[danwroy · 1 June 2002]

"Hey Dude," along with shows like "You Can't Do That On Television," "Clarissa Explains It All," "The Adventures of Pete & Pete," "Salute Your Shorts," "Roundhouse," and "Are You Afraid Of The Dark?" brings instant pangs of nostalgia to those who grew up on Nickelodeon as it passed from the 80s to the 90s, before it was overtaken by animated programming (though later shows like "The Secret World of Alex Mack" and "All That" managed to launch a few careers). While it wasn't perfect (Melody ISN'T the attractive one?), it was great fun, uncomplicated without being insulting to kids, and had characters who were unique and likable in context - except for Lucy as the all-purpose wisdom dispenser. The stories managed to stay lightweight yet engaging, and it was interesting observing what we would later know as sexual tension between the lead male and female (David Lascher and Kelly Brown). It's a shame that it never made it to video or at least reruns - it's due for a marathon.

Thank God for Shout Factory

[willgrant952 · 10/10 · 15 May 2014]

I was lucky enough to grow up in the cusp of the 80's and 90's-the last great era for kids. Back then Nick had GREAT shows; Pete n Pete, You Cant do that on television, ERen and Stimpy, Rocko, Count Duckula, Are you afraid of the dark, and Salute Your Shorts. Hey Dude was the best of the live action shows and has aged like a fine wine. Ted still cracks me up and the sappy episodes are funnier now than ever. Hey Dude is a warm and fuzzy show that will put you in a good mood no matter whats going on in your life. I feel bad for today's generation of kids. They'll never get to experience that time when television was politically incorrect and awesome. Now if only Shout would release You Cant Do that on Television and Salute your shorts my vintage nick DVD library will be complete.

nostalgia show.

[Hunky Stud · 10/10 · 9 January 2003]

I taped quite a few episodes. It is a "silly" teeange show. I have never visited a dude ranch, never heard of it before this show. I thought that the guys and girls look cute. I even searched their names on line, but I can't seem to find any a while ago.

It has love, tricks, friendship, silliness. It has it all. It is fresh, it does not need to talk about sex in order to lure the audiences to watch it.

I have two fav. shows, growing pains and this one. :) I taped both.

Well worth your time...!

[loyalty4life13 · 10/10 · 16 October 2006]

It is too unfortunate that the show was canceled in its prime. With all of the junk that you see on TV nowadays, this is the perfect blend of various kinds of television that you might be looking for. It's a comedy show. It's an adventure show. It's a family show.

Even though this show was on Nick, there is plenty of humor that older ones can appreciate. Watching the show again (I am 20 now), I can spot a lot of stuff that I did not catch when I was watching it as a young lad.

The show even had some life lessons in there for the young ones to benefit. But it wasn't THAT obvious that they were in there, like Full House with a life lesson at EVERY end of a show.

This classic show gets more than 10 stars if it were possible. It's my favorite show of all time, and for good reason. Now, start hoping that this will be available on DVD sometime soon. I'd GLADLY pay $100 for all of the episodes. It's that good.

this show does rock

[justin40580 · 10/10 · 28 November 2001]

I remember watching this on Nickelodeon when i was younger. I never missed an episode, im pretty sure that i have seen all of them. My favorite has to be the one where Ted McGriff is left in charge of the ranch when Mr. Ernst leaves for the day. Needless to say, Ted takes it over the top with his rules and citations. Very funny! I wish Nickelodeon would show reruns of this series. It is by far one of my favorites.

This Show Really Rules

[arson83 · 3 April 2003]

This show really was a great show. I used to watch it every time it was on when I was younger, and I wish I could find it on nowadays. It's surprising that the only career that really took off was Christine Taylor's (every time I see her I sing the theme song - Yippy Ki Yi Yay, like the cowboys say). This show was a great show for any kid to watch - it was funny, and of course, it taught a lesson, as every show in the world did back in the early 90s. Sorry my review was bad. Just felt I hadda share some thoughts.

Oh why did it get canceled?! I wish they added more seasons, this was a great, fun, and wholesome show to watch!

[Im_anonymous_or_trying_to_be · 10/10 · 29 March 2023]

No violence, and it was a bright and fun series to watch and I fell in love with the characters! I even have a crush on Jake Decker, played by Jonathan Galkin! All the teens were gorgeous and it was a nice, believable series for the pre-teen, teen, and kids crowd. Really wish there were more episodes and it didn't stop abruptly like that.

Mabe could have ended with them leaving and having a goodbye party or something like that. Maybe Ted finally meeting someone that was right for him. Brad doing something awesome with her life and Melody as well, maybe ending up with one of the characters on the show (Jake or Kyle). Anyway, too bad it didn't have more seasons. Character limit met.

I loved this show.

[acbl17 · 9 June 2000]

This was the best show on when I was a kid. I don't know actually how good the acting was cause I didn't know how to judge it then. But, I loved it. It was my favorite show. I'd still watch it if it was on. I thought it was soo cool that they lived on a ranch. And the actors were so funny. I wanted to go live with them. Whenever I see one of the actors on another TV show or a movie I identify them by their character on Hey Dude. Anyways, I loved this show. I wish it was still on the air.

i remember this show

[a_rarden · 5 August 2003]

gosh, i'm only 18 and i'm already acting like i'm a senior..."remember when...?" But I remember how much i used to love this show when i was younger. This one and Salute your shorts. I remember with my tiny tv in my bedroom, on Saturdays i made sure that i had my dinner and enough snacks to last me through both shows so that i didn't miss a second! I think these were two of the best shows that Nick had. But the stuff today for kids is just ridiculous. Nothing like what we had, with all of the 'lessons' and the true acceptable comedy in them.

This Show was Awesome

[Roxburyfunny1 · 26 March 2002]

I always tuned into this show with my sister it was awesome it was funny it had some romance and great actors. Nickelodeon had a great show here aside from Clarissa explains it all and you can't do that on TV. The Bar None ranch was a place you could go to just relax and have the staff in to so crazy antics in each episode. Some of these actors have gone on to do other things like David Lascher and Christine Taylor. This show was great and i wish they would air reruns i loved this show i grew up with it.

Adorable in every facet.

[FrogFear · 2 January 2000]

This show is one of my brightest childhood memories. I fondly remember even the theme music. The goofy juvenile humor was classic in its purity...I'd sell a kidney to find out whatever happened to Galkin or Torres, for that matter. It's really a crying shame that kids today don't have goodies like "Hey, Dude" of their own. I would have settled for a rotating cast and horrible laugh tracks just to get it back.

Good, clean fun

[elmonico · 1 August 2003]

I miss watching shows like Hey Dude--good, wholesome fun! I remember watching and imagining that Melody, Ted, Brad, Danny, & the gang were my friends. I hope Nickelodeon will show the episodes more often.

The absolute best

[TedMcGriff008 · 30 April 2002]

It's so hard to describe this show. It was top-notch everything, and I find it interesting that Nickelodeon had something that worked, and then had to change it all. Old nick shows like these aren't shown anymore excluding Rugrats. I hope that they will bring it back, but in the mean time I can enjoy all the 65 episodes on tape, even though they're of poor quality. I like watching them during the summer the most, it's as if it's a time warp to my childhood. Who didn't have a crush on Melody? Who didn't want Brad and Ted to get together? Remember gastrothrombosus? I hope to be able to meet some of the cast members some day, even though it seems no one knows where they're at (Except for Ted and Melody of course.) I recommend this show for all ages, this timeless TV show will never age.

I miss this great show!!!!

[OWUbear · 27 September 2001]

This show is a situation comedy set on a western ranch, complete with daily problems, love interests, pretty girls, friendships, and horses to make it unique. I'll always remember the Bar None as a great place with caring friends. Despite the additions of new characters, it still remained cool and a lot of fun to watch.

Cute Show!

[hope_107_2002 · 10 July 2001]

I loved this show when I was growing up. Actually, it was among my favorite shows. I remember waking up on Saturday morning and going downstairs to eat Cinnamon Toast Crunch and watch the show. Sure, it may not be the best show ever, but as far as cheesy shows go, this was a keeper. It was always cute and amusing. I found it fascinating to watch how teenagers acted when I was six... It's too bad Nickelodeon doesn't play it anymore. I know I would still get up on Saturday mornings if it was...

You're definitely a child of the eighties, if you watched this

[kaylemee · 20 March 2001]

This show is definitely one of the best, ever. I can't believe it was ten years ago when I watched this, but I did watch it on Nickelodeon for a while, and when I see these characters on screen elsewhere (ie, Mr. Ernst in the beginning of Erin Brockavich) I always see them as their Hey Dude! personas. This is one of the best TV shows, a definite classic for all those 'children of the eighties'.

I LOVED this show!

[ejorgens · 10 April 2002]

I am almost 20 and I still remember this show. I remember the first time I saw it at the beach and then being in first and second grade and watching with my friend. We had such a crush on Buddy that we ran to kiss the TV screen when he came on! It brings back wonderful memories. TV shows back then were so wholesome. I wanted to work at a place like that, where work was FUN. I wish they had older episodes because I would love to see the show again. I know it would be corny to me know but there is so little information about Hey Dude on the internet that it is sad!

Possibly the best show ever made

[CKMahomo · 15 August 2001]

AT times I wonder how shows like this one ever went off the air. I would watch this everyday, even now when I am far too old for so-called kids shows, because Ted was always getting in trouble. I wanted he and Brad to date so badly... and Buddy, how could you not laugh at him and Mr. Ernst everytime they showed up in a scene. Just thinking about the endless hours I spent watching this show makes me smile.

My Comment On This Great Show...

[semicool · 10 June 2001]

"Hey Dude" was one of the best shows on Nickelodeon or TV for that matter in the early '90's. Not only that, I could watch reruns of the show every weekend for a few years afterwards and still never got sick of the show. I'm not sure what Nickelodeon was thinking when they cancelled such a great show.

An all time "kids of the 80's" show

[Betty-39 · 7 September 1999]

This show was Great! It was corny, yes, but those who watched it always got to watch the cooky, yet predictable, antics of the charectors. Me and my sister used to watch it and act out the episodes. The charectors that they added at the end (Jake, kyle) were bad, but the originals: Brad (my favorite), Melody, and Ted were really cool. There isn't a kid who grew up having cable that didn't watch this show. they should put it back on the air, or something

i loved this show

[miry_12 · 5 September 2001]

yea, this show rocked. i remember when they used to play the repeats on the weekend, the show alone was my reason for not going out. my favorite episode was when they were playing capture the flag (old staff VS new staff).

A blast from the past

[serra4321 · 8 November 2001]

I can remember people seeing this show at 5PM and laughing at the silly things the kids would do on the Bar None Ranch. What I can also remember is that it seemed that there was a whole staff. Yet, these kids did everything on the show. This included housekeeping, lifeguarding and fire safety.