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No Ordinary Family

2010 – 2011Show1 season20 episodesTV-PG

DramaSci-Fi & Fantasy
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Metacritic656.8Rotten Tomatoes73%83%

A wholesome, hopeful drama series about fantasy and family.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Where to watch

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Not for big ideas, scares or romance.

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Episodes

1 season · 20 episodes · best: S1E20 "No Ordinary Beginning" 7.9

Episodes

7.4

Story

New powers. Instructions not included.

After their plane crashes into the Amazon River, each member of the Powell family starts to show signs of new, unique and distinct super powers.

Feels like

  • Superhero Family Drama
  • Light Procedural
  • Sitcom Elements
  • Low-Stakes Fantasy
  • Wholesome Action
  • Secret Identity Tropes
  • Accessible Sci-Fi
  • Character Ensemble
  • Feel-Good Adventure

Cast

24 of 24 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
David Semel, Tom Verica, Stephen Surjik
Written by
Zack Estrin, Jon Harmon Feldman, Marc Guggenheim
Produced by
Greg Berlanti, David Semel

Everyone

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

Facts

September 28, 2010 · April 5, 2011 · Ended

First aired
September 28, 2010
Last aired
April 5, 2011
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 20 episodes
Age rating
TV-PG
Content
Violence
Genres
Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
11 countries

Tropes

Berserk Button, Psychoactive Powers, Jerkass +9

  • Berserk Button
  • Psychoactive Powers
  • Jerkass
  • Hypocritical Humor
  • Ground-Shattering Landing
  • Nature Abhors a Virgin
  • Papa Wolf
  • Matrix Raining Code
  • Combat Pragmatist
  • Only a Flesh Wound
  • Token Black Friend
  • No Immortal Inertia

12 of 138 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream No Ordinary Family?"

Questions about No Ordinary Family

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream No Ordinary Family?

In the United States, you can rent or buy No Ordinary Family from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is No Ordinary Family worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70 (IMDb 6.9, Rotten Tomatoes 73%, and Metacritic 65).

Is No Ordinary Family okay for kids?

TV-PGViolence

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

How long does it take to watch No Ordinary Family?

14 h

About 14 hours: 20 episodes in 1 season of about 42 minutes each, aired from 2010 to 2011.

Will No Ordinary Family make me laugh?

Light

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

Can I half-watch No Ordinary 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.

What tropes does No Ordinary Family use?

Berserk ButtonPsychoactive PowersJerkassHypocritical HumorGround-Shattering LandingNature Abhors a VirginPapa WolfMatrix Raining CodeCombat PragmatistOnly a Flesh WoundToken Black FriendNo Immortal Inertiaand 126 more

TV Tropes lists 138 tropes for it, including Berserk Button, Psychoactive Powers, and Jerkass.