Family Affair
Seen it?1966 | 5 seasons | 20 min | Comedy, Family
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It's still drawing plenty of interest, though it had a short run with a modest audience. 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 wants a laugh and families. If you loved The Nanny or Raising Hope, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny, feel-good.
- The pace
- 5 seasons, but most episodes stand on their own, so you can dip in anywhere (about 20 minutes each).
- What might put you off
- Made in 1966: an older pace and style.
Family Affair is an American sitcom that aired on CBS from September 12, 1966 to September 9, 1971. The series explored the trials of well-to-do civil engineer and bachelor Bill Davis as he attempted to raise his brother's orphaned children in his luxury New York City apartment. Davis' traditional English gentleman's gentleman, Mr. Giles French, also had adjustments to make as he became saddled with the responsibility of caring for 15-year-old Cissy and the 6-year-old twins, Jody and Buffy. The show ran for 138 episodes. Family Affair was created and produced by Don Fedderson, also known for My Three Sons and The Millionaire.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsSolid
Nominated for 4 Emmys and 1 Golden Globe.
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Ran for 5 seasons and reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 216K 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 11966 · 30 episodes · 6.0 out of 10Monday- Season 21967 · 30 episodes · 5.7 out of 10Monday
Season 31968 · 28 episodes · 6.7 out of 10Weeknight- Season 41969 · 26 episodes · 5.9 out of 10Monday
- Season 51970 · 24 episodes · 6.2 out of 10Monday
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Cast & crew
Created by Don Fedderson, Edmund L. Hartmann
- Brian KeithBill Davis
- Sebastian CabotMr. Giles French
- Kathy GarverCissy Davis
- Anissa JonesBuffy Davis
- Johnny WhitakerJody Davis