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Close to Home

1989 – 1990Show2 seasons19 episodes

Comedy
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6

Summary

A situation comedy about divorcee James Shepherd, a charismatic vet, who struggles to run both a successful surgery and a home for his two teenage children.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

Where to watch

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Not streaming in any country yet.

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Not for scares, brutality or big ideas.

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Cast

24 of 38 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Ian Hamilton, Nic Phillips, Alistair Clarke
Written by
Brian Cooke, Paul Minett, Brian Leveson
Produced by
Ian Hamilton, Nic Phillips
Music by
Brian Bennett, Warren Bennett

Everyone

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Facts

October 1, 1989 · November 18, 1990 · Ended

First aired
October 1, 1989
Last aired
November 18, 1990
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 19 episodes
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is Close to Home worth watching?"

Questions about Close to Home

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Close to Home worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 6.6).

Is Close to Home okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Close to Home?

10 h

About 10 hours: 19 episodes in 2 seasons of about 30 minutes each, aired from 1989 to 1990.

Will Close to Home make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (9 of 10) and sharp wit (6 of 10).

Can I half-watch Close to Home?

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.