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Who's the Boss?

1984 – 1992Show8 seasons196 episodesTV-PG

Comedy
69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Metacritic–7.0

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

Good for family movie night · friends night · kids

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not for scares, brutality or big ideas.

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Episodes

8 seasons · 196 episodes · best: S2E25 "The Anniversary Show" 8.3

Episodes

7.4
7.5
7.4
7.5
7.3
7.2
7.3
7.4

Story

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.

Feels like

  • Classic 80s Sitcom
  • Single Father Dynamic
  • Slapstick Humor
  • Heartwarming Family Bond
  • Tony Danza Charm
  • Comfort Viewing
  • Light Romantic Subplots
  • Nostalgic Americana
  • Friendship Focus
  • Easygoing Atmosphere

Cast

24 of 164 · most episodes first

Crew

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

Everyone

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

Facts

September 20, 1984 · April 25, 1992 · Ended

First aired
September 20, 1984
Last aired
April 25, 1992
Status
Ended
Length
8 seasons · 196 episodes
Age rating
TV-PG
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
7 countries

Tropes

Fake Band, Self-Care Epiphany, Seen It All +9

  • Fake Band
  • Self-Care Epiphany
  • Seen It All
  • You're Not My Father
  • Clip Show
  • If I Wanted X, I Would Y
  • Game of Nerds
  • Manic Pixie Dream Girl
  • Gretzky Has the Ball
  • "Success Through Sex" Accusation
  • Shower of Awkward
  • Standardized Sitcom Housing

12 of 77 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Who's the Boss??"

Questions about Who's the Boss?

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Who's the Boss??

PrimeHuluThe RokuTubi TV

In the United States, Who's the Boss? streams on Prime and Hulu, and it is free with ads on The Roku and Tubi TV. It also streams in 6 other countries.

Is Who's the Boss? worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69 (IMDb 6.6).

Is Who's the Boss? okay for kids?

TV-PG

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

How long does it take to watch Who's the Boss??

75 h

About 75 hours: 196 episodes in 8 seasons of about 23 minutes each, aired from 1984 to 1992.

Will Who's the Boss? make me laugh?

Funny

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

Can I half-watch Who's the Boss??

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.

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 tropes for it, including Fake Band, Self-Care Epiphany, and Seen It All.