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Keep It in the Family

1980 – 1983Show5 seasons31 episodesNR

ComedyTalk
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1

A wholesome, hopeful comedy series about everyday modern life and family.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares, brutality or big ideas.

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Episodes

5 seasons · 31 episodes · best: S1E5 "Some Enchanted Evening" 7.8

Episodes

7.8
7.1
6.6
7.5

Story

Keep It in the Family is a British sitcom that aired for five series between 1980 and 1983. It is about a likable and mischievous cartoonist, Dudley Rush. Also featured were Dudley's wife, Muriel and their two daughters, Jacqui and Susan. Dudley's literary agent, Duncan Thomas, was also featured. It was made by Thames Television for the ITV network. A remake of Keep It in the Family was produced in the United States under the title Too Close for Comfort, starring Ted Knight.

Feels like

  • Classic British Sitcom
  • Family Comedy
  • Warm & Humorous
  • Mischievous Patriarch
  • Character-Driven
  • Lighthearted Entertainment
  • Everyday Life
  • Comfort Watch
  • Nostalgic Appeal

Cast

7 of 7 · most episodes first

Crew

Written by
Greg Freeman

Everyone

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

Facts

January 7, 1980 · October 19, 1983 · Ended

First aired
January 7, 1980
Last aired
October 19, 1983
Status
Ended
Length
5 seasons · 31 episodes
Age rating
NR
Genres
Comedy, Talk
Original language
English
Also spoken
Spanish

Q&A

6 questions, like "Is Keep It in the Family worth watching?"

Questions about Keep It in the Family

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Keep It in the Family worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71 (IMDb 7.1).

Which season of Keep It in the Family is best?

Season 1, with an IMDb average of 7.8. Season 4 is the weakest at 6.6. The highest-rated episode is Some Enchanted Evening (season 1, episode 5) at 7.8, and the lowest is In the Camera Club (season 4, episode 1) at 6.6.

Is Keep It in the Family okay for kids?

NR

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

How long does it take to watch Keep It in the Family?

16 h

About 16 hours: 31 episodes in 5 seasons of about 30 minutes each, aired from 1980 to 1983.

Will Keep It in the Family make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (9 of 10) and sharp wit (6 of 10).

Can I half-watch Keep It in the 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.