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The Addams Family

1964 – 1966Show2 seasons64 episodesTV-G

ComedyFamily
91
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.0Metacritic–8.2Rotten Tomatoes100%94%

An eccentric, gloriously campy comedy series about family and society, with standout performances.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if graphic violence bothers you

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Not for brutality or tears.

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Episodes

2 seasons · 64 episodes · best: S2E2 "Morticia's Romance: Part 1" 8.0

Episodes

7.5
7.5

Story

When we’re together, every night is Halloween.

A satirical inversion of the ideal of the perfect American nuclear family, they are an eccentric wealthy family who delight in everything grotesque and macabre, and are never really aware that people find them bizarre or frightening. In fact, they themselves are often terrified by "normal" people.

Feels like

  • Gothic Sitcom
  • Satirical Inversion of Norms
  • Eccentric Family Dynamics
  • Dark Humor & Absurdism
  • Grotesque Aesthetic
  • Campy Entertainment
  • Nostalgic Classic TV
  • Wholesome Macabre
  • Social Commentary on Conformity

Cast

24 of 98 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Sidney Lanfield, Jerry Hopper, Sidney Salkow
Written by
Charles Addams, Harry Winkler, Hannibal Coons
Produced by
Nat Perrin, Herbert W. Browar
Music by
Vic Mizzy

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

September 18, 1964 · April 8, 1966 · Ended

First aired
September 18, 1964
Last aired
April 8, 1966
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 64 episodes
Age rating
TV-G
Genres
Comedy, Family
Original language
English
Also spoken
Italian
Made in
United States
Available in
30 countries

Tropes

Bittersweet Ending, Rail Enthusiast, The Butler Did It +9

  • Bittersweet Ending
  • Rail Enthusiast
  • The Butler Did It
  • Hypocritical Humor
  • Harmless Electrocution
  • Alternate Character Interpretation
  • Kiss Up the Arm
  • Seduction-Proof Marriage
  • Man-Eating Plant
  • Teacher/Student Romance
  • Fiction 500
  • Don't You Like It?

12 of 208 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Addams Family?"

Questions about The Addams Family

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Addams Family?

The RokuPluto TVTubi TV

In the United States, The Addams Family is free with ads on The Roku, Pluto TV, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 7 other countries.

Is The Addams Family worth watching?

91
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 91 (IMDb 8 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (85).

Is The Addams Family okay for kids?

TV-G

Yes: it's rated TV-G in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch The Addams Family?

32 h

About 32 hours: 64 episodes in 2 seasons of about 30 minutes each, aired from 1964 to 1966.

Will The Addams Family make me laugh?

Very funny

Yes, a lot: the humor is mostly situational comedy (9 of 10) and absurd humor (9 of 10).

Can I half-watch The Addams Family?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does The Addams Family use?

Bittersweet EndingRail EnthusiastThe Butler Did ItHypocritical HumorHarmless ElectrocutionAlternate Character InterpretationKiss Up the ArmSeduction-Proof MarriageMan-Eating PlantTeacher/Student RomanceFiction 500Don't You Like It?and 196 more

TV Tropes lists 208 tropes for it, including Bittersweet Ending, Rail Enthusiast, and The Butler Did It.