TV series
Family
1976–1980, English, on ABC. Created by Jay Presson Allen.
A MOVING, COMPASSIONATE GLIMPSE INTO THE PRIVATE LIVES OF THE LAWRENCES.
The lives of the middle-class Lawrence family in Pasadena, California.
- Seasons
- 5
- Episodes
- 86
- Episode length
- 49 min
- Status
- Ended in 1980
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Family isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online.
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Latest episode
S5 E13: Letting Go
Aired 25 June 1980
Seasons 5
Cast & crew
- Jay Presson AllenCreator
- Sada ThompsonKate Lawrence · 86 ep
- James BroderickDoug Lawrence · 86 ep
- Gary FrankWillie Lawrence · 86 ep
- Kristy McNicholLetitia "Buddy" Lawrence · 86 ep
- Meredith BaxterNancy Lawrence · 80 ep
- Quinn CummingsAnnie Cooper · 80 ep
- Jimmy WeldonCast · 80 ep
- Mary Grace CanfieldMrs. Hanley · 80 ep
- Season HubleySalina Magee · 80 ep
- Elayne HeilveilNancy Lawrence · 6 ep
- Tracie SavageWendy Spears · 3 ep
- John RubinsteinJeff · 2 ep
Details
- First aired
- 9 March 1976
- Last aired
- 25 June 1980
- Network
- ABC
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Scripted
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Family: quick answers
Is Family worth watching?
Family doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How many seasons of Family are there?
Family has 5 seasons and 86 episodes, about 49 minutes each.
Is Family finished?
Yes. Family ended in 1980, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Family on?
Family isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 3 November 2026.)
Family parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Family yet.
What shows are like Family?
If you liked Family, try Parenthood, Brothers and Sisters, Bel-Air.
Who created Family?
Family was created by Jay Presson Allen and stars Sada Thompson, James Broderick, Gary Frank.