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All in the Family

1971 – 1979Show9 seasons210 episodesTV-PG

Comedy
82
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.4Metacritic–8.5Rotten Tomatoes–85%

A nostalgic comedy series about everyday modern life and family, with standout performances.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

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Not for scares, brutality or adrenaline.

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Episodes

9 seasons · 210 episodes · best: S2E21 "Sammy's Visit" 9.2

Episodes

8.1
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8.2
8.1
7.8
7.7
7.7
7.9
7.5

Story

Like the Good Book says, "Let him who is without sin... be the rollin' stone."

Archie Bunker, a working class bigot, constantly squabbles with his family over the important issues of the day.

Feels like

  • Groundbreaking Social Sitcom
  • Working-Class Family Dynamics
  • Sharp Political Satire
  • Iconic Character Archetypes
  • Cultural Time Capsule
  • Dialogue-Driven Comedy
  • Provocative for its Era
  • Warm yet Unsettling Humor
  • Multigenerational Conflict
  • Classic TV Ensemble

Cast

24 of 211 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Paul Bogart, John Rich, Wes Kenney
Written by
Mel Tolkin, Michael Ross, Bob Weiskopf
Produced by
Norman Lear, Milt Josefsberg, Les Mayfield
Music by
Roger Kellaway

Everyone

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

Facts

January 12, 1971 · April 8, 1979 · Ended

First aired
January 12, 1971
Last aired
April 8, 1979
Status
Ended
Length
9 seasons · 210 episodes
Age rating
TV-PG
Content
Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Available in
2 countries

Tropes

No Warrant? No Problem!, The Moving Experience, Homoerotic Subtext +9

  • No Warrant? No Problem!
  • The Moving Experience
  • Homoerotic Subtext
  • Big Applesauce
  • Informed Judaism
  • Dad the Veteran
  • Toilet Paper Trail
  • Continuity Nod
  • Ironic Nursery Tune
  • This Is My Chair
  • Shout-Out
  • Stealth Insult

12 of 337 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream All in the Family?"

Questions about All in the Family

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream All in the Family?

Prime

In the United States, All in the Family streams on Prime. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is All in the Family worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82 (IMDb 8.4).

Which season of All in the Family is best?

Season 2, with an IMDb average of 8.3. Season 9 is the weakest at 7.5. The highest-rated episode is Sammy's Visit (season 2, episode 21) at 9.2, and the lowest is New Year's Wedding (season 6, episode 16) at 6.5.

Is All in the Family okay for kids?

TV-PGStrong languageDisturbing imagery

Yes: it's rated TV-PG in the United States for strong language and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch All in the Family?

88 h

About 88 hours: 210 episodes in 9 seasons of about 25 minutes each, aired from 1971 to 1979.

Will All in the Family make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and satire (8 of 10).

Is All in the Family plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.