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Married... with Children

1987·Show
258Episodes in11Seasons·TV-PG
IMDb8.1Metacritic588.3Rotten Tomatoes–97%
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PrimeTubi TV

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Funny, emotionally cool.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Violence3
  • Adrenaline1

Heart

Nostalgic

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Nostalgia8
  • Romance2

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and dark humor

  • Situational Comedy9
  • Dark Humor8
  • Cringe Humor7

World

Family

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7
  • Novelty6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting6
  • Dialogue Quality5
  • Narrative Structure4

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing4
  • Cinematography2
  • Music Composition2

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightParty VibeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

Domestic bliss was never like this!

Al Bundy is an unsuccessful middle aged shoe salesman with a miserable life and an equally dysfunctional family. He hates his job, his wife is lazy, his son is dysfunctional (especially with women), and his daughter is dim-witted and promiscuous.
Anti-Hero SitcomCynical Family DynamicsSchadenfreude Comedy90s NostalgiaLow-Brow HumorSatirical Domestic LifeCharacter-Driven ChaosComfort Watch ClassicUnfiltered Attitude

Crew

Directed by:
Gerry Cohen, Linda Day, Amanda Bearse
Written by:
Ron Leavitt, Katherine Green, Larry Jacobson
Produced by:
Ron Leavitt, Michael G. Moye, Kim Weiskopf

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Married... with Children

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Where can I stream Married... with Children legally?

PrimeTubi TV

Married... with Children is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Married... with Children worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71/100 (IMDb 8.1 and Metacritic 58). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Married... with Children rated?

TV-PGNuditySexual contentStrong language

It's rated TV-PG in the United States. Content advisories: nudity, sexual content, and strong language.

How many seasons does Married... with Children have?

11 seasons

It has 11 seasons with 258 episodes of about 22 minutes each.

Do critics and audiences agree on Married... with Children?

Critics58
Audiences87

Not quite. Audiences rate Married... with Children higher (87) than critics (58). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

When did Married... with Children air?

It ran from 1987 to 1997 and has ended.

What language is Married... with Children in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Married... with Children?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Married... with Children in 45 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Married... with Children use?

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TV Tropes lists 521 storytelling tropes for Married... with Children, including Dirty Old Man, All Take and No Give, Hated Item Makeover.