IMDb 8.5 1996 HD

Tracey Takes On…

Tracey Takes On…

1996
Comedy
8.5 IMDB

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…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Starring
Tracey Ullman / Adele Givens / George Segal / Danny Woodburn / Michael McKean / Julie Kavner / Seymour Cassel / Michael Tucker

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

brilliant versatile sharp witty uneven nostalgic character-driven satirical charming dated comedic

Reviews

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Genevieve Chen
Jun 1, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

The enduring appeal of 'Tracey Takes On...' rests squarely on the shoulders of its magnetic star, Tracey Ullman. This sketch comedy series, a successor to her acclaimed special, thrives on Ullman's remarkable versatility. Each episode’s thematic focus provides…

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Alistair Finch
Jun 1, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

Tracey Ullman’s return to sketch comedy with 'Tracey Takes On...' is a solid, if occasionally uneven, affair. The show’s premise, exploring themes through various vignettes, allows Ullman ample opportunity to demonstrate her character-acting chops. Her performances are, without…

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Isabelle Dubois
Jun 1, 2026
4.5 / 5
4.5

'Tracey Takes On...' is a masterclass in comedic performance, with Tracey Ullman at her absolute finest. The series’ structure, focusing on a different subject each episode, provides a rich canvas for Ullman to showcase her extraordinary range of…

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Marcus Thorne
Jun 1, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

In 'Tracey Takes On...', Tracey Ullman proves her enduring comedic prowess. The series, built on the success of her New York special, presents a collection of sketches united by an overarching theme per episode. Ullman’s chameleon-like ability to…

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Eleanor Vance
Jun 1, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

Tracey Ullman returns with a flourish in 'Tracey Takes On...', a sketch comedy series that, despite its age, retains a sharp wit. Ullman is, as ever, the undeniable centrepiece, effortlessly embodying a diverse array of characters with remarkable…

FAQs

Tracey Takes On... was commissioned by HBO as a direct result of the positive reception to the 1993 comedy special, Tracey Ullman Takes on New York. The success of that one-off event demonstrated a strong audience appetite for Ullman's unique brand of sketch comedy and character-driven performance, paving the way for the development of a full series that would go on to run for four seasons.