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Too Close for Comfort

1980·Show
129Episodes in6Seasons
65
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Low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace4
  • Tension3
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Wholesome and hopeful

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Wholesome7
  • Hopefulness7

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and sharp wit

  • Situational Comedy8
  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Physical Comedy4

World

Everyday modern life and family

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7
  • World Immersion6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Narrative Structure7
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography5
  • Editing5
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

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About

Too Close for Comfort is an American television sitcom which ran on the ABC network from November 11, 1980 until May 5, 1983, and in first-run syndication from April 7, 1984 until September 27, 1986. It was modeled after the British series Keep It in the Family, which premiered nine months before Too Close for Comfort debuted in the U.S. Its name was changed to The Ted Knight Show when the show was retooled for its final season.
Classic SitcomFamily ComedySituational Humor1980s NostalgiaLightheartedWholesome EntertainmentFeel-GoodCharacter-Driven

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No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Too Close for Comfort

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Where can I stream Too Close for Comfort legally?

Too Close for Comfort is included with a subscription to Peacock and Peacock Premium+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Pluto TV and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Too Close for Comfort worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65/100 (IMDb 6.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How many seasons does Too Close for Comfort have?

6 seasons

It has 6 seasons with 129 episodes of about 24 minutes each.

When did Too Close for Comfort air?

It ran from 1980 to 1987 and has ended.

What language is Too Close for Comfort in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Too Close for Comfort?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Too Close for Comfort in 5 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Too Close for Comfort use?

Couch GagTitle Sequence ReplacementMs. FanserviceAs HimselfPut on a BusSyndication TitleStudio AudienceCitizenship MarriageRetool'80s HairVocal EvolutionTransatlantic Equivalentand 88 more

TV Tropes lists 100 storytelling tropes for Too Close for Comfort, including Couch Gag, Title Sequence Replacement, Ms. Fanservice.