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Bless This House

1971 – 1976Show6 seasons66 episodes

Comedy
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9

A nostalgic, wholesome comedy series about family and everyday modern life.

Good for family movie night · friends night · kids

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for scares, brutality or big ideas.

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Episodes

6 seasons · 66 episodes · best: S1E5 "Another Fine Mess..." 7.1

Episodes

6.5
6.4
6.2
6.2
6.1
6.1

Story

On Howard Road, travelling stationery salesman Sid Abbott and his wife Jean constantly battle to comprehend the permissive ways of their teenage children Mike and Sally.

Feels like

  • Classic British Sitcom
  • Generational Culture Clash
  • Suburban Domesticity
  • Heartwarming Comedy
  • Social Satire of the 70s
  • Iconic Theme Song
  • Relatable Parental Struggles
  • Nostalgic Comfort Watch

Cast

24 of 70 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
William G. Stewart
Written by
Carla Lane, Myra Taylor, Vince Powell
Produced by
William G. Stewart

Everyone

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

Facts

February 2, 1971 · April 22, 1976 · Ended

First aired
February 2, 1971
Last aired
April 22, 1976
Status
Ended
Length
6 seasons · 66 episodes
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
2 countries

Tropes

Curse Cut Short, What Did I Do Last Night?, New Job Episode +9

  • Curse Cut Short
  • What Did I Do Last Night?
  • New Job Episode
  • Percussive Maintenance
  • Double Take
  • Pun-Based Title
  • My Girl Is Not a Slut
  • Status Quo Is God
  • Sick Episode
  • Birthday Episode
  • Transatlantic Equivalent
  • Speak in Unison

12 of 34 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Bless This House?"

Questions about Bless This House

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Bless This House?

It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Bless This House worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72 (IMDb 6.9).

Is Bless This House okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Bless This House?

33 h

About 33 hours: 66 episodes in 6 seasons of about 30 minutes each, aired from 1971 to 1976.

Will Bless This House make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (9 of 10) and sharp wit (7 of 10).

Can I half-watch Bless This House?

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.

What tropes does Bless This House use?

Curse Cut ShortWhat Did I Do Last Night?New Job EpisodePercussive MaintenanceDouble TakePun-Based TitleMy Girl Is Not a SlutStatus Quo Is GodSick EpisodeBirthday EpisodeTransatlantic EquivalentSpeak in Unisonand 22 more

TV Tropes lists 34 tropes for it, including Curse Cut Short, What Did I Do Last Night?, and New Job Episode.