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Grounded for Life

2001 – 2005Show5 seasons91 episodesTV-14

ComedyFamily
75
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5Metacritic–8.3

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

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, brutality or big ideas.

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Episodes

5 seasons · 91 episodes · best: S3E6 "Henry's Been Working for the Drug Squad" 8.6

Episodes

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Story

Right out of high school, Sean Finnerty got his girlfriend Claudia pregnant. Now she’s his wife, and at just 32, he’s somehow found himself with 14-year-old daughter Lily, two little boys, and a constant struggle between his need to be responsible and his desperate desire to be irresponsible. His judgmental father Walt and devil-may-care brother Eddie are no help at all. When they all get together, stories always start to fly. Of course, Sean’s family will never let him finish a story; they interrupt, they debate, they derail, they defend themselves; just like any good family would.

Feels like

  • Irish-American Family Sitcom
  • Chaotic Household Dynamics
  • Witty Dialogue & Interruptions
  • Relatable Parenting Struggles
  • Warm & Heartfelt Humor
  • Multi-Generational Conflict
  • Comfort Food Television
  • Character-Driven Comedy

Cast

24 of 259 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
John Blanchard, John Putch, Ken Kwapis
Written by
Chris Kelly, Ned Goldreyer, Mike Schiff
Produced by
Jim O'Doherty, Mike Schiff, Caryn Mandabach

Everyone

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Facts

January 10, 2001 · January 28, 2005 · Ended

First aired
January 10, 2001
Last aired
January 28, 2005
Status
Ended
Length
5 seasons · 91 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Family, Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
1 country

Tropes

Abuse of Return Policy, Teen Pregnancy, The Parent-Produced Project +9

  • Abuse of Return Policy
  • Teen Pregnancy
  • The Parent-Produced Project
  • A Mistake Is Born
  • Oireland
  • Fiery Redhead
  • Sexy Shirt Switch
  • Stripper/Cop Confusion
  • St. Patrick's Day Episode
  • Flashback
  • Bratty Teenage Daughter
  • Buxom Beauty Standard

12 of 34 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Grounded for Life?"

Questions about Grounded for Life

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Grounded for Life?

fuboTV

In the United States, Grounded for Life streams on fuboTV.

Is Grounded for Life worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75 (IMDb 7.5).

Is Grounded for Life okay for kids?

TV-14Strong language

Yes: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Grounded for Life?

33 h

About 33 hours: 91 episodes in 5 seasons of about 22 minutes each, aired from 2001 to 2005.

Will Grounded for Life make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (9 of 10) and sharp wit (7 of 10).

Is Grounded for Life plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

What tropes does Grounded for Life use?

Abuse of Return PolicyTeen PregnancyThe Parent-Produced ProjectA Mistake Is BornOirelandFiery RedheadSexy Shirt SwitchStripper/Cop ConfusionSt. Patrick's Day EpisodeFlashbackBratty Teenage DaughterBuxom Beauty Standardand 22 more

TV Tropes lists 34 tropes for it, including Abuse of Return Policy, Teen Pregnancy, and The Parent-Produced Project.