The Conners
Seen it?2018 | 7 seasons | Comedy
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (93% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it's still drawing plenty of interest, though it had a lukewarm 6.9 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 wants a laugh. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- 7 seasons, but most episodes stand on their own, so you can dip in anywhere.
- What might put you off
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
This iconic family—Dan, Jackie, Darlene, Becky and D.J.—grapples with parenthood, dating, an unexpected pregnancy, financial pressures, aging and in-laws in working-class America.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
93% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
6.9 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Nominated for 1 Critics' Choice Award.
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Ran for 7 seasons and reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 363K 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 1 is the high point.
- Season 12018 · 11 episodes · 7.1 out of 10Sunday
- Season 22019 · 20 episodes · 7.1 out of 10Sunday
Season 32020 · 20 episodes · 6.9 out of 10Weeknight- Season 42021 · 20 episodes · 6.9 out of 10Weeknight
- Season 52022 · 22 episodes · 6.6 out of 10Weeknight
- Season 62024 · 13 episodes · 6.5 out of 10Weeknight
- Season 72025 · 6 episodes · 6.9 out of 10Weeknight
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Cast & crew
Created by Matt Williams
- John GoodmanDan Conner
- Laurie MetcalfJackie Harris
- Sara GilbertDarlene Conner
- Alicia GoransonBecky Conner
- Emma KenneyHarris Conner-Healy
- Ames McNamaraMark Conner-Healy