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The Family-Ness

1984 – 1985Show1 season25 episodes

AnimationKids
63
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8
63
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8

Summary

The Family-Ness is a British cartoon series produced in 1983. It was first broadcast on BBC One from 5 October 1984 to 5 April 1985, and it was created by Peter Maddocks of Maddocks Cartoon Productions.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Kids
  • Background watch

Skip it if

  • You want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not for tears, scares or brutality.

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The Family-Ness episodes

1 season · 25 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Elspeth and Angus Meet the Loch Ness Monster, 5.3
  2. S1 E2 Professor Dumpkopf's Underwater Telescope, 5.7
  3. S1 E3 Elspeth and Angus Buy a Puppy, 5.8
  4. S1 E4 Ferocious-Ness Changes His Colour, 4.9
  5. S1 E5 Ferocious-Ness and the Look-A-Like Contest, 5.1
  6. S1 E6 Clever-Ness Helps with the Homework, 5.2
  7. S1 E7 Speedy-Ness Save the Day, 5.3
  8. S1 E8 Ferocious-Ness Loses His Roar, 5.7
  9. S1 E9 Baby-Ness Gets the Measles, 4.7
  10. S1 E10 Silly-Ness and the Bubble Machine, 5.0
  11. S1 E11 Ferocious-Ness and the Sound Machine, 4.4
  12. S1 E12 Clever-Ness and the Curling Championship, 4.7
  13. S1 E15 Professor Dumkopf and His Amazing Cannonball, 4.2
  14. S1 E19 Clumsy-Ness Upsets Captain Standfast, 5.2
  15. S1 E23 Baby-Ness and the Mayor's Statue, 4.5
  16. S1 E24 Captain Standfast and the Stowaway, 4.2

Cast

2 of 2 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Jack Stokes
Produced by
Peter Maddocks, Nick Roberts, Gus Angus
Music by
Roger Greenaway, Gavin Greenaway

Everyone

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Facts

October 5, 1984 · March 28, 1985 · Ended

First aired
October 5, 1984
Last aired
March 28, 1985
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 25 episodes
Genres
Kids, Animation
Original language
English
Also spoken
Czech
Made in
United Kingdom

Tropes

Interspecies Friendship, Ending Theme, Sick Episode +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Is The Family-Ness worth watching?"

Questions about The Family-Ness

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Family-Ness worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63 (IMDb 6.8).

Is The Family-Ness okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch The Family-Ness?

2 h

About 2 hours: 25 episodes in 1 season of about 5 minutes each, aired from 1984 to 1985.

Can I half-watch The Family-Ness?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 2 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching The Family-Ness?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for wholesome and 8 for hopefulness.

What tropes does The Family-Ness use?

Interspecies FriendshipEnding ThemeSick EpisodeNon-Standard Character DesignMad ScientistStock Ness MonsterFloating in a BubbleNon-Malicious MonsterChameleon CamouflageOur Monsters Are DifferentShort-RunnerArtistic Licence – Geographyand 18 more

TV Tropes lists 30 tropes for it, including Interspecies Friendship, Ending Theme, and Sick Episode.