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Who's the Boss?

1984·Show
196Episodes in8Seasons·TV-PG
69
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IMDb6.6Metacritic–7.0
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IMDb6.6Metacritic–7.0
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Who's the Boss? fingerprint

Funny, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension2
  • Adrenaline1

Heart

Nostalgic and wholesome

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics10
  • Nostalgia9
  • Wholesome8

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and slapstick

  • Situational Comedy9
  • Physical Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay6

World

Family and everyday modern life

Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Rewatchability8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Dialogue Quality6
  • Direction5

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Composition6
  • Editing5
  • Cinematography4

Who it's for

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About

Father doesn't always know best!

A former professional baseball player, along with his preteen daughter, moves into New York advertising executive Angela Bower's house to be both a housekeeper and a father figure to her young son. Tony 's laid-back personality contrasts with Angela's type-A behavior.
Classic 80s SitcomSingle Father DynamicSlapstick HumorHeartwarming Family BondTony Danza CharmComfort ViewingLight Romantic SubplotsNostalgic AmericanaFriendship FocusEasygoing Atmosphere

Crew

Directed by:
Asaad Kelada, Jim Drake, Linda Day
Written by:
Clay Graham, Gene Braunstein, Danny Kallis
Produced by:
Danny Kallis

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Who's the Boss?

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Where can I stream Who's the Boss? legally?

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Who's the Boss? is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, Philo, and YouTube TV in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Tubi TV. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Who's the Boss? worth watching?

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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70/100 (IMDb 6.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Who's the Boss? rated?

TV-PG

It's rated TV-PG in the United States.

How many seasons does Who's the Boss? have?

8 seasons

It has 8 seasons with 196 episodes of about 23 minutes each.

When did Who's the Boss? air?

It ran from 1984 to 1992 and has ended.

What language is Who's the Boss? in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Who's the Boss??

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Who's the Boss? in 7 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Who's the Boss? use?

Fake BandSelf-Care EpiphanySeen It AllYou're Not My FatherClip ShowIf I Wanted X, I Would YGame of NerdsManic Pixie Dream GirlGretzky Has the Ball"Success Through Sex" AccusationShower of AwkwardStandardized Sitcom Housingand 65 more

TV Tropes lists 77 storytelling tropes for Who's the Boss?, including Fake Band, Self-Care Epiphany, Seen It All.