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A New Kind of Family

1979 – 1980Show1 season10 episodes

Comedy
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2

Summary

A New Kind of Family is an American sitcom that aired on ABC from September 1979 to January 1980. The series stars Eileen Brennan, Rob Lowe, and Telma Hopkins.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Kids

Where to watch

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Not streaming in any country yet.

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Not for scares, brutality or big ideas.

Shows with

A New Kind of Family episodes

1 season · 10 episodes

  1. S1 E8 Is There a Gun in the House?, 8.0
  2. S1 E9 Fair Weather Friend, 6.6

Cast

9 of 9 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
James Burrows, Alan Myerson
Produced by
Dick Clair

Everyone

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Facts

September 16, 1979 · January 5, 1980 · Ended

First aired
September 16, 1979
Last aired
January 5, 1980
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 10 episodes
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is A New Kind of Family worth watching?"

Questions about A New Kind of Family

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is A New Kind of Family worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 6.2).

Is A New Kind of Family okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch A New Kind of Family?

5 h

About 5 hours: 10 episodes in 1 season of about 30 minutes each, aired from 1979 to 1980.

Will A New Kind of Family make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and sharp wit (5 of 10).

Can I half-watch A New Kind of Family?

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.