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A Doctor in the Family

1998 – 2016Show10 seasons148 episodes

ComedyFamily
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb5.8

A heartwarming, uplifting 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

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for scares, brutality or adrenaline.

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Episodes

10 seasons · 148 episodes · best: S1E2 "Il mistero di Cetinka" 7.1

Episodes

6.1
5.9
6.4

Story

The adventures of the unpredictable Martini family led by the tireless Grandpa Libero.

Feels like

  • Italian Family Sitcom
  • Heartwarming Multigenerational Drama
  • Nostalgic Comfort Viewing
  • Warm Humor & Wit
  • Strong Ensemble Cast
  • Everyday Life Realism
  • Positive Values
  • Lighthearted Social Commentary
  • Charming Eccentricities
  • Timeless Appeal

Cast

24 of 46 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Tiziana Aristarco, Claudio Norza, Isabella Leoni
Produced by
Carlo Bixio, Verdiana Bixio

Everyone

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

Facts

December 6, 1998 · November 24, 2016 · Ended

First aired
December 6, 1998
Last aired
November 24, 2016
Status
Ended
Length
10 seasons · 148 episodes
Genres
Comedy, Family
Original language
Italian
Made in
Italy
Available in
2 countries

Tropes

Catch Phrase, Serial Spouse, Opposites Attract +9

  • Catch Phrase
  • Serial Spouse
  • Opposites Attract
  • Contrasting Replacement Character
  • Best Friends-in-Law
  • Replaced the Theme Tune
  • Only Known by Their Nickname
  • Cool Old Guy
  • Straight Gay
  • Settle for Sibling
  • Annoying Younger Sibling
  • Revolving Door Casting

12 of 15 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream A Doctor in the Family?"

Questions about A Doctor in the Family

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream A Doctor in the Family?

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

Is A Doctor in the Family worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66 (IMDb 5.8).

Which season of A Doctor in the Family is best?

Season 3, with an IMDb average of 6.4. Season 2 is the weakest at 5.9. The highest-rated episode is Il mistero di Cetinka (season 1, episode 2) at 7.1, and the lowest is Letterine di Natale (season 1, episode 39) at 4.7.

Is A Doctor in the Family okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will A Doctor in the Family make me laugh?

Funny

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

Can I half-watch A Doctor in the Family?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Is A Doctor in the Family in English?

Italian

No, it was made in Italian.