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The Sullivans

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1976 | 23 seasons | 30 min | Drama, Soap

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It was critically acclaimed. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who loves a strong character drama.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
23 seasons and 1114 episodes: a long-haul commitment, short, snackable episodes, about 557 hours in all.
What might put you off
  • A big time investment at 23 seasons.
  • Made in 1976: an older pace and style.

The Sullivans is an Australian drama television series produced by Crawford Productions which ran on the Nine Network from 1976 until 1983. The series told the story of an average middle-class Melbourne family and the effect World War II had on their lives. It was a consistent ratings success in Australia, and also became popular in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands, Gibraltar and New Zealand.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    Critically acclaimed

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerSolid

    Ran for 23 seasons and reached a small audience so far

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 66K people sought it out in the past year

Season by season

The show overall is a Sunday Safe Bet. Here's how each season stacks up.

  1. Season 11976 · 50 episodes
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  2. Season 21977 · 50 episodes
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  3. Season 350 episodes
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  4. Season 450 episodes
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  5. Season 550 episodes
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  6. Season 650 episodes
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  7. Season 750 episodes
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  8. Season 850 episodes
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  9. Season 950 episodes
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  10. Season 1050 episodes
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  11. Season 1150 episodes
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  12. Season 1250 episodes
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  13. Season 1350 episodes
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  14. Season 1450 episodes
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  15. Season 1550 episodes
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  16. Season 1650 episodes
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  17. Season 1750 episodes
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  18. Season 1850 episodes
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  19. Season 1950 episodes
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  20. Season 2050 episodes
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  21. Season 2150 episodes
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  22. Season 2250 episodes
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  23. Season 2314 episodes
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Cast & crew

Created by Jock Blair, Ian Jones

  • Paul CroninDave Sullivan
  • Steven TandyTom Sullivan
  • Richard MorganTerry Sullivan
  • Megan WilliamsAlice Watkins Sullivan
  • Reg GormanJack Fletcher
  • Vikki HammondMaggie Baker / Maggie Hayward
  • Norman YemmNorm Baker
  • Andy AndersonJim Sullivan
  • Gary SweetLeslie 'Magpie' Maddern
  • Fiona PaulMaureen Sullivan