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The Torkelsons

1991 – 1993Show2 seasons33 episodesTV-G

ComedyDrama
75
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.8Rotten Tomatoes70%–
75
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.8Rotten Tomatoes70%–

Summary

Millicent Torkelson does what she can to hold her family together as it shrinks to just her and her children after her husband Randy abandons the family.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

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  • You want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, brutality or big ideas.

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The Torkelsons episodes

2 seasons · 33 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Fence Neighbors, 8.3
  2. S1 E2 The Cotillion, 8.5
  3. S1 E3 A Kiss Is Still a Kiss, 7.9
  4. S1 E4 For Love or Money, 8.1
  5. S1 E5 Poetry in Motion, 8.5
  6. S1 E6 An American Almost in Paris, 8.3
  7. S1 E7 Men Don't Leave, 8.2
  8. S1 E8 Thanksgivingsomething, 8.0
  9. S1 E9 Return to Sender, 8.0
  10. S1 E10 I Fought the Law, 8.9
  11. S1 E11 A Sigh Is Just a Sigh, 8.6
  12. S1 E12 Educating Millicent, 8.6
  13. S1 E13 Double Date, 8.1
  14. S1 E14 The Ice Princess, 9.0
  15. S1 E15 Swear Not by the Moon, 8.9
  16. S1 E16 Say Uncle, 8.1
  17. S1 E17 The Long Goodbye, 8.4
  18. S1 E18 The Egg and I, 8.9
  19. S1 E19 It's My Party, 8.0
  20. S1 E20 Aunt Poison, 7.6

Cast

24 of 68 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Arlene Sanford, David Trainer, Linda Day
Produced by
Michael Jacobs
Music by
Ray Colcord

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Facts

September 21, 1991 · June 12, 1993 · Ended

First aired
September 21, 1991
Last aired
June 12, 1993
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 33 episodes
Age rating
TV-G
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Family
Original language
English
Made in
United States

Tropes

Chuck Cunningham Syndrome, Belligerent Sexual Tension, Lazy Bum +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Is The Torkelsons worth watching?"

Questions about The Torkelsons

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Torkelsons worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75 (IMDb 7.8 and Rotten Tomatoes 70%).

Is The Torkelsons 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 Torkelsons?

13 h

About 13 hours: 33 episodes in 2 seasons of about 24 minutes each, aired from 1991 to 1993.

Will The Torkelsons make me laugh?

Funny

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

Can I half-watch The Torkelsons?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does The Torkelsons use?

Chuck Cunningham SyndromeBelligerent Sexual TensionLazy BumAlliterative NameButt-MonkeyTake a Third OptionShe Cleans Up NicelyWork Info TitleGlobal IgnoranceAnnoying Younger SiblingAnnoying Younger SiblingIt's All About Meand 99 more

TV Tropes lists 111 tropes for it, including Chuck Cunningham Syndrome, Belligerent Sexual Tension, and Lazy Bum.