TV series
Too Close for Comfort
1980–1987, English, on ABC & Syndication. Created by Brian Cooke.
Too Close for Comfort is an American television sitcom which ran on the ABC network from November 11, 1980 until May 5, 1983, and in first-run syndication from April 7, 1984 until September 27, 1986. It was modeled after the British series Keep It in the Family, which premiered nine months before Too Close for Comfort debuted in the U.S. Its name was changed to The Ted Knight Show when the show was retooled for its final season.
- Seasons
- 6
- Episodes
- 129
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Status
- Ended in 1987
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Latest episode
S6 E22: Lisa Goes Lottery Loco
Aired 7 February 1987
Seasons 6
Cast & crew
- Brian CookeCreator
- Ted KnightHenry Rush · 129 ep
- Nancy DussaultMuriel Rush · 129 ep
- Jim J. BullockMonroe Ficus · 129 ep
- Deborah Van ValkenburghJackie Rush · 107 ep
- Lydia CornellSara Rush · 107 ep
- Audrey MeadowsIris Martin · 23 ep
- Pat CarrollHope Stinson · 22 ep
- Lisa AntilleLisa Flores · 22 ep
- Deena FreemanApril Rush · 22 ep
- Cisse CameronBambi · 1 ep
- Shawn StevensWayne Hartfield · 1 ep
- Howard GeorgeMoffit · 1 ep
Details
- First aired
- 11 November 1980
- Last aired
- 7 February 1987
- Network
- ABC, Syndication
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Scripted
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Too Close for Comfort: quick answers
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How many seasons of Too Close for Comfort are there?
Too Close for Comfort has 6 seasons and 129 episodes, about 24 minutes each.
Is Too Close for Comfort finished?
Yes. Too Close for Comfort ended in 1987, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Too Close for Comfort on?
Too Close for Comfort isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
Too Close for Comfort parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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What shows are like Too Close for Comfort?
If you liked Too Close for Comfort, try Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In, Nick Cannon Presents: Wild 'N Out, Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!.
Who created Too Close for Comfort?
Too Close for Comfort was created by Brian Cooke and stars Ted Knight, Nancy Dussault, Jim J. Bullock.