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Party of Five

1994 – 2000Show6 seasons142 episodesTV-PG

Drama
78
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Metacritic798.6Rotten Tomatoes–90%

A deeply moving, melancholic drama series about family and everyday modern life.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares, laughs or adrenaline.

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Episodes

6 seasons · 142 episodes · best: S3E20 "The Intervention" 9.5

Episodes

8.0
8.2
8.4
8.3
8.2
8.4

Story

Five brothers and sisters are determined to stay together following the tragic loss of their parents.

Feels like

  • Teen Drama Classic
  • Family Survival Story
  • Emotional Melodrama
  • Coming-of-Age Ensemble
  • Social Realism
  • Character-Driven Narrative
  • Nostalgic 90s TV
  • Heartbreaking & Hopeful

Cast

24 of 547 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Steven Robman, Michael Engler, Ellen S. Pressman
Written by
Amy Lippman, Mark B. Perry, Susannah Grant
Produced by
Valerie Joseph
Music by
Christopher Klatman, Steven Cahill

Everyone

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

Facts

September 12, 1994 · May 3, 2000 · Ended

First aired
September 12, 1994
Last aired
May 3, 2000
Status
Ended
Length
6 seasons · 142 episodes
Age rating
TV-PG
Content
Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Drug Use
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
24 countries

Tropes

Breakout Character, Citizenship Marriage, Important Haircut +9

  • Breakout Character
  • Citizenship Marriage
  • Important Haircut
  • Cerebus Call-Back
  • Once a Season
  • Foreshadowing
  • Child Prodigy
  • The Fellowship Has Ended
  • Broken Aesop
  • Laser-Guided Karma
  • The Bus Came Back
  • Promoted to Opening Titles

12 of 73 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Party of Five?"

Questions about Party of Five

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Party of Five?

Tubi TVWonder ProjectSony Pictures Core

In the United States, Party of Five streams on Wonder Project and Sony Pictures Core, and it is free with ads on Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 8 other countries.

Is Party of Five worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78 (IMDb 6.9 and Metacritic 79).

Is Party of Five okay for kids?

TV-PGNuditySexual contentStrong languageDrug use

Yes: it's rated TV-PG in the United States for nudity, sexual content, strong language, and drug use, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch Party of Five?

99 h

About 99 hours: 142 episodes in 6 seasons of about 42 minutes each, aired from 1994 to 2000.

Is Party of Five plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Party of Five good for date night?

and 4 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

What tropes does Party of Five use?

Breakout CharacterCitizenship MarriageImportant HaircutCerebus Call-BackOnce a SeasonForeshadowingChild ProdigyThe Fellowship Has EndedBroken AesopLaser-Guided KarmaThe Bus Came BackPromoted to Opening Titlesand 61 more

TV Tropes lists 73 tropes for it, including Breakout Character, Citizenship Marriage, and Important Haircut.