Who's the Boss?
Seen it?1984 | 8 seasons | 23 min | Comedy
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It's still drawing plenty of interest. 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.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- 8 seasons, but most episodes stand on their own, so you can dip in anywhere (about 23 minutes each).
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
A former professional baseball player, along with his preteen daughter, moves into New York advertising executive Angela Bower's house to be both a housekeeper and a father figure to her young son. Tony 's laid-back personality contrasts with Angela's type-A behavior.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesSolid
7.4 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Ran for 8 seasons and reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 305K 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 4 is the high point.
- Season 11984 · 22 episodes · 7.2 out of 10Sunday
- Season 21985 · 26 episodes · 7.4 out of 10Sunday
- Season 31986 · 24 episodes · 7.6 out of 10Sunday
Season 41987 · 24 episodes · 7.8 out of 10Saturday- Season 51988 · 25 episodes · 7.0 out of 10Sunday
- Season 61989 · 26 episodes · 7.5 out of 10Sunday
- Season 71990 · 25 episodes · 7.3 out of 10Sunday
- Season 81991 · 24 episodes · 7.5 out of 10Sunday
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Cast & crew
Created by Blake Hunter
- Tony DanzaTony Micelli
- Judith LightAngela Bower
- Alyssa MilanoSamantha Micelli
- Danny PintauroJonathan Bower
- Katherine HelmondMona Robinson