Too Close for Comfort

1980·Show
129Episodes in6Seasons
64
DecentGoodWatch score

Where to watch

Links go to licensed services. Data from JustWatch and TMDB.

Too Close for Comfort fingerprint

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

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

Find more like it

Based on the GoodWatch fingerprint: our scores for 70+ attributes of every show. Select a row to see all of them.

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

Crew

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Too Close for Comfort

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

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?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64/100 (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.

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?

5AUCAINMXUS

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.

HomeDiscoverMoviesShows