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The Mothers-in-Law

1967 – 1969Show2 seasons56 episodes

Comedy
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2

A nostalgic, wholesome comedy series about family and everyday modern life.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

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

2 seasons · 56 episodes · best: S2E6 "Even Mothers-In-Law Have Mothers-In-Law" 8.2

Episodes

7.3
7.4

Story

The Mothers-in-Law is an American sitcom starring Eve Arden and Kaye Ballard as two matriarchs who were friends and next-door neighbors whose children's elopement rendered them in-laws. The show aired on NBC from September 1967 to April 1969. Produced by Desi Arnaz, the series was created by Bob Carroll, Jr., and Madelyn Davis.

Feels like

  • Classic Sitcom
  • Family Comedy
  • Rival Matriarchs
  • Wholesome Entertainment
  • Nostalgic TV
  • Light Hearted
  • Domestic Farce
  • Eve Arden & Kaye Ballard
  • Safe for All Ages

Cast

24 of 65 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Elliott Lewis, Desi Arnaz, Maury Thompson
Written by
Bob Carroll Jr., Madelyn Pugh, Seaman Jacobs

Everyone

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Facts

September 10, 1967 · April 13, 1969 · Ended

First aired
September 10, 1967
Last aired
April 13, 1969
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 56 episodes
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
2 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Mothers-in-Law?"

Questions about The Mothers-in-Law

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Mothers-in-Law?

The RokuHooplaXumo PlayTubi TV

In the United States, The Mothers-in-Law is free with ads on The Roku, Hoopla, Xumo Play, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is The Mothers-in-Law worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66 (IMDb 7.2).

Is The Mothers-in-Law okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch The Mothers-in-Law?

28 h

About 28 hours: 56 episodes in 2 seasons of about 30 minutes each, aired from 1967 to 1969.

Will The Mothers-in-Law make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (9 of 10) and sharp wit (6 of 10).

Can I half-watch The Mothers-in-Law?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.