

Welcome Back, Kotter
“Up your nose with a rubber hose!”
Welcome Back, Kotter is an American television sitcom starring Gabe Kaplan and featuring a young John Travolta. Videotaped in front of a live studio audience, it originally aired on the ABC network from September 9, 1975, to June 8, 1979.
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Where is Welcome Back, Kotter streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store |
About Welcome Back, Kotter
Welcome Back, Kotter is a 1975 English-language comedy and family series created by Alan Sacks and Gabe Kaplan. The cast is led by Gabe Kaplan, John Travolta, John Sylvester White. It spans 4 seasons and 95 episodes and has concluded. Viewers rate it 7.3/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Welcome Back, Kotter was produced by Wolper Productions and made in United States of America. It was first aired on September 9, 1975, and carries a TV-14 certification.
- Created by
- Alan Sacks, Gabe Kaplan
- First aired
- September 9, 1975
- Last aired
- June 8, 1979
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- TV-14
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 4 (95 episodes)
- Network
- ABC
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Wolper Productions
Welcome Back, Kotter cast & crew
Welcome Back, Kotter was created by Alan Sacks and Gabe Kaplan.
The cast features Gabe Kaplan as Gabe Kotter, John Travolta as Vinnie Barbarino, John Sylvester White as Michael Woodman, Ron Palillo as Arnold Horshack, Robert Hegyes as Juan Epstein, and Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs as Freddie Washington.
Behind the camera, it was produced by James Komack and George Yanok.
Is Welcome Back, Kotter worth watching?
Welcome Back, Kotter holds an audience score of 7.3/10 from 55 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed comedy series.
With 4 seasons and 95 episodes, it's a long-haul binge.
If you enjoy comedy and family, Welcome Back, Kotter is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Welcome Back, Kotter
Welcome Back, Kotter isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home.
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Cast of Welcome Back, Kotter

Gabe Kaplan
Gabe Kotter

John Travolta
Vinnie Barbarino

John Sylvester White
Michael Woodman

Ron Palillo
Arnold Horshack

Robert Hegyes
Juan Epstein

Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs
Freddie Washington

Marcia Strassman
Julie Kotter

Stephen Shortridge
Beau Shortridge
Welcome Back, Kotter — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Welcome Back, Kotter in United States?
Welcome Back, Kotter is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Welcome Back, Kotter in?
Welcome Back, Kotter is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of Welcome Back, Kotter are there?
Welcome Back, Kotter has 4 seasons with 95 episodes in total.
▸What is Welcome Back, Kotter rated?
Welcome Back, Kotter is rated TV-14. It holds a 7.3/10 audience score from 55 ratings.











