What is The Brady Bunch's IQ Score?

The Brady Bunch has an IQ Score of 81/200 on TV Intelligentsia's Intelligence Quotient framework, placing it in the Passive tier. The score breaks down to 15/50 Cognitive Stimulation, 18/50 Educational Value, and 32/50 Craft & Quality.

Is The Brady Bunch educational?

The Brady Bunch is low on educational value, 18/50 on TVI's rubric. Watch for entertainment, not for learning.

How does TV Intelligentsia calculate IQ Score?

TV Intelligentsia's IQ Score is calculated as round((Cognitive Stimulation × 0.4 + Educational Value × 0.35 + Craft & Quality × 0.25) × 4), scoring titles from 0 to 200 across five tiers: Masterclass (≥160), Stimulating (≥130), Competent (≥100), Passive (≥70), and Numbing (<70). The framework is published at tvintelligentsia.com/methodology/.

The Brady Bunch , IQ Score 81/200

The Brady Bunch has an IQ Score of 81/200 on TV Intelligentsia's Intelligence Quotient rubric, placing it in the Passive tier.

By Jordan Robinson, MPH·Updated 2026-06-06·Methodology

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81/ 200

Passive

Light cognitive engagement, background-safe viewing

Score Breakdown

Cognitive Stimulation/50

Educational Value/50

Craft & Quality/50

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Why you should trust this score

Methodology reviewed by Jordan Robinson, MD, MPH

Physician scientist. Master of Public Health, with substantial coursework in research methodology. Reviews the rubric and its application across the adult catalog.

Methodology

Published rubric, v1.2

Formula

round(C × 0.40 + E × 0.35 + Q × 0.25) × 4

Database scale

2,324 titles, version-controlled

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Iconic blended family sitcom that epitomizes wholesome comfort TV, culturally significant but intellectually simple.

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