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My Family and Other Animals

1987Show1 season10 episodesTV-PG

Drama
69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.9
69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.9

Summary

Young Gerald explored his passion for the animal kingdom with his inspirational tutor, Dr Theodore Stephanides. The backdrop was sunshine, happiness and the love and laughter of a doting, slightly eccentric family

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

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  • You want dark or edgy material

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My Family and Other Animals episodes

1 season · 10 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Episode #1.1, 9.1
  2. S1 E2 Episode #1.2, 9.1
  3. S1 E3 Episode #1.3, 9.3
  4. S1 E4 Episode #1.4, 9.3
  5. S1 E5 Episode #1.5, 9.0
  6. S1 E6 Episode #1.6, 9.0
  7. S1 E7 Episode #1.7, 9.2
  8. S1 E8 Episode #1.8, 9.2

Cast

6 of 6 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Peter Barber-Fleming
Written by
Charles Wood, Gerald Durrell
Produced by
Joe Waters

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Facts

October 17, 1987 · December 19, 1987 · Ended

First aired
October 17, 1987
Last aired
December 19, 1987
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 10 episodes
Age rating
TV-PG
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
Australia, United Kingdom, United States

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is My Family and Other Animals worth watching?"

Questions about My Family and Other Animals

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is My Family and Other Animals worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69 (IMDb 7.9).

Is My Family and Other Animals okay for kids?

TV-PG

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

Can I half-watch My Family and Other Animals?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching My Family and Other Animals?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 9 for wholesome.