TV series
You Take the Kids
1990–1991, English, on CBS. Created by Paul Haggis.
You Take the Kids is an American sitcom that aired on CBS from December 1990 to January 1991. The series stars Nell Carter, who also performed the theme song "Nobody's Got It Easy". You Take the Kids, which was perceived as being the black answer to Roseanne due to its portrayal of a working-class African-American family, featured Carter as a crass, no-nonsense mother and wife.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 6
- Episode length
- 30 min
- Status
- Ended in 1991
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Latest episode
S1 E6: Bad Boy
Aired 19 January 1991
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
Details
- First aired
- 15 December 1990
- Last aired
- 19 January 1991
- Network
- CBS
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Scripted
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You Take the Kids: quick answers
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How many seasons of You Take the Kids are there?
You Take the Kids has 1 season and 6 episodes, about 30 minutes each.
Is You Take the Kids finished?
Yes. You Take the Kids ended in 1991, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is You Take the Kids on?
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You Take the Kids parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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What shows are like You Take the Kids?
If you liked You Take the Kids, try The Honeymooners, The Cosby Show, Father Knows Best.
Who created You Take the Kids?
You Take the Kids was created by Paul Haggis and stars Yasiin Bey, Roger E. Mosley, Nell Carter.