Party of Five
Seen it?1994 | 6 seasons | 42 min | Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (85% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it's still drawing plenty of interest, though it had a lukewarm 7.0 out of 10 from audiences. 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. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- 6 seasons and 142 episodes: a long-haul commitment, episodes of about 42 minutes, about 99 hours in all.
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-PG: a parent's death or loss. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
- A big time investment at 6 seasons.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Five brothers and sisters are determined to stay together following the tragic loss of their parents.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
85% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
7.0 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Won 1 Golden Globe: Golden Globe Awards: Best Television Series - Drama. Also nominated for 1 Emmy and 1 WGA Award. Plus 3 other awards.
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Ran for 6 seasons and reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 329K 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; Season 3 is the high point.
Season 11994 · 22 episodes · 4.0 out of 10Monday- Season 21995 · 22 episodesNot rated yet
Season 31996 · 25 episodes · 9.0 out of 10Friday- Season 41997 · 24 episodes · 9.0 out of 10Friday
- Season 51998 · 25 episodes · 9.0 out of 10Friday
Season 61999 · 24 episodes · 6.5 out of 10Weeknight
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Cast & crew
Created by Christopher Keyser, Amy Lippman
- Matthew FoxCharlie Salinger
- Neve CampbellJulia Salinger
- Lacey ChabertClaudia Salinger
- Scott WolfBailey Salinger
- Paula DevicqKirsten Bennett
- Jeremy LondonGriffin Holbrook
- Jennifer AspenDaphne Jablonsky
- Scott GrimesWill McCorkle