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For Better or for Worse

2000 – 2001Show2 seasons24 episodesTV-PG

AnimationReality
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb5.2

A heartwarming, nostalgic animated series about family and everyday modern life.

Good for family movie night · friends night · kids

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, brutality or adrenaline.

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Story

The animated misadventures of Lynn Johnston's acclaimed comic strip family. In 2000, Funbag Animation, based in Ottawa, created an animated "For Better or for Worse" series for Teletoon, which aired from November 5, 2000, to December 16, 2001. The show, introduced by Lynn Johnston, explored three storylines from different periods of the comic strip: the mid-1980s, early 1990s, and late 1990s.

Feels like

  • Domestic Slice-of-Life
  • Comic Strip Adaptation
  • Family Drama
  • Non-Linear Storytelling
  • Gentle Humor
  • Relatable Parenting
  • Nostalgic Canadian Animation
  • Emotional Growth
  • Everyday Realism

Cast

7 of 7 · most episodes first

Facts

January 1, 2000 · January 1, 2001 · Ended

First aired
January 1, 2000
Last aired
January 1, 2001
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 24 episodes
Age rating
TV-PG
Genres
Animation, Reality
Original language
English
Made in
United States

Tropes

Noodle Incident, Ain't Too Proud to Beg, Adaptation Amalgamation +8

  • Noodle Incident
  • Ain't Too Proud to Beg
  • Adaptation Amalgamation
  • Ascended Extra
  • Babies Ever After
  • Adapted Out
  • Adaptation Expansion
  • Gone Swimming, Clothes Stolen
  • In-Series Nickname
  • Sibling Rivalry
  • Call-Back

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Q&A

5 questions, like "Is For Better or for Worse worth watching?"

Questions about For Better or for Worse

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is For Better or for Worse worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 5.2).

Is For Better or for Worse okay for kids?

TV-PG

Yes: it's rated TV-PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch For Better or for Worse?

12 h

About 12 hours: 24 episodes in 2 seasons of about 30 minutes each, aired from 2000 to 2001.

Is For Better or for Worse plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Will I feel good after watching For Better or for Worse?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for wholesome and 8 for hopefulness.