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Step by Step

1991·Show
160Episodes in7Seasons·NR
IMDb6.6Metacritic–7.4
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Step by Step fingerprint

Big heart, funny, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension2
  • Adrenaline1

Heart

Heartwarming and uplifting

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Family Dynamics10
  • Wholesome9
  • Hopefulness9

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and sharp wit

  • Situational Comedy9
  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Physical Comedy5

World

Family, everyday modern life, and growing up

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability7
  • World Immersion6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6
  • Dialogue Quality6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing5
  • Music Composition5
  • Cinematography4

Who it's for

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Episode ratings

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About

Step by Step is an American television sitcom with two single parents, who spontaneously get married after meeting one another during a vacation, resulting in them becoming the heads of a large blended family
Classic Family SitcomBlended Family DynamicsWholesome Comfort ViewingNineties NostalgiaLighthearted ComedyComing-of-Age StoriesSafe for All AgesEnsemble Cast ChemistryFeel-Good Atmosphere

Crew

Directed by:
Patrick Duffy, Rich Correll, Joel Zwick
Written by:
Bob Rosenfarb, Adam Markowitz, Matt Ember
Produced by:
Bob Rosenfarb

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Step by Step

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Where can I stream Step by Step legally?

You can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Step by Step worth watching?

72
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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73/100 (IMDb 6.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Step by Step rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How many seasons does Step by Step have?

7 seasons

It has 7 seasons with 160 episodes of about 20 minutes each.

When did Step by Step air?

It ran from 1991 to 1998 and has ended.

What language is Step by Step in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Step by Step?

5AUCACZFRUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Step by Step in 5 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Step by Step use?

Town GirlsChuck Cunningham SyndromeThe Bus Came BackYou Have GOT to Be Kidding Me!Television GeographyReclining VenusThe DitzControl FreakI Was Quite a Fashion VictimFan DisillusionmentTotally RadicalDumbass Teenage Sonand 111 more

TV Tropes lists 123 storytelling tropes for Step by Step, including Town Girls, Chuck Cunningham Syndrome, The Bus Came Back.