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The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet

1952 – 1966Show14 seasons435 episodesTV-G

ComedyFamily
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4

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

Good for family movie night · kids · teens

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for brutality, scares or big ideas.

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Episodes

14 seasons · 435 episodes · best: S9E31 "Extra Sensory Perception" 8.4

Episodes

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Story

The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet is an American sitcom, airing on ABC from October 3, 1952 through March 26, 1966, starring the real life Nelson family. After a long run on radio, the show was brought to television where it continued its success, running on both radio and television for a few years. The series stars Ozzie Nelson and his wife, singer Harriet Nelson, and their young sons, David and Eric "Ricky" Nelson. Don DeFore had a recurring role as the Nelsons' friendly neighbor "Thorny".

Feels like

  • Classic American Sitcom
  • Wholesome Family Values
  • Nostalgic Americana
  • Biographical Fiction
  • Light Hearted Comedy
  • Domestic Bliss
  • Musical Interludes
  • Safe for All Ages
  • Vintage TV Charm
  • Low-Stakes Drama

Cast

24 of 72 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Ozzie Nelson, David Nelson
Written by
Ozzie Nelson, Don Nelson, Ben Gershman

Everyone

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Facts

October 3, 1952 · March 26, 1966 · Ended

First aired
October 3, 1952
Last aired
March 26, 1966
Status
Ended
Length
14 seasons · 435 episodes
Age rating
TV-G
Genres
Comedy, Family
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
2 countries

Tropes

Dom Com, Sarcastic Title, After Show +9

  • Dom Com
  • Sarcastic Title
  • After Show
  • Teen Idol
  • Happily Married
  • Not Allowed to Grow Up
  • Character Catchphrase
  • Real Life Writes the Plot
  • Politician Guest-Star
  • Fat Best Friend
  • Early-Installment Weirdness
  • Poorly Disguised Pilot

12 of 15 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet?"

Questions about The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet?

PrimePeacockThe RokuFandango at Home FreePluto TVFlixFlingPlexAmazon Prime Video Free with Ads

In the United States, The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet streams on Prime, Peacock, FlixFling, and Best tv ever, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Fandango at Home Free, Pluto TV, Plex, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Xumo Play, Tubi TV, and Amazon MX Player. You can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies, Fandango At Home, and FlixFling. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 7.4).

Is The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet okay for kids?

TV-G

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

How long does it take to watch The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet?

218 h

About 218 hours: 435 episodes in 14 seasons of about 30 minutes each, aired from 1952 to 1966.

Will The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and cringe comedy (6 of 10).

Can I half-watch The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 2 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.