TV series
Family Affair
1966–1971, English, on CBS. Created by Don Fedderson & Edmund L. Hartmann.
Family Affair is an American sitcom that aired on CBS from September 12, 1966 to September 9, 1971. The series explored the trials of well-to-do civil engineer and bachelor Bill Davis as he attempted to raise his brother's orphaned children in his luxury New York City apartment. Davis' traditional English gentleman's gentleman, Mr. Giles French, also had adjustments to make as he became saddled with the responsibility of caring for 15-year-old Cissy and the 6-year-old twins, Jody and Buffy. The show ran for 138 episodes. Family Affair was created and produced by Don Fedderson, also known for My Three Sons and The Millionaire.
- Seasons
- 5
- Episodes
- 138
- Episode length
- 20 min
- Status
- Ended in 1971
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.7/10 from 44 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Family Affair
Family Affair is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium, and Pure Flix in India.
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Latest episode
S5 E24: You Can't Fight City Hall
Aired 4 March 1971
Seasons 5
Cast & crew
- Don FeddersonCreator
- Edmund L. HartmannCreator
- Brian KeithBill Davis · 138 ep
- Sebastian CabotMr. Giles French · 138 ep
- Kathy GarverCissy Davis · 138 ep
- Anissa JonesBuffy Davis · 138 ep
- Johnny WhitakerJody Davis · 138 ep
- Heather AngelMiss Faversham · 13 ep
- Gregg FeddersonGregg Bartlett · 13 ep
- Sherry AlberoniCast · 9 ep
- John WilliamsNigel 'Niles' French · 9 ep
- John HubbardCast · 8 ep
- Joan VohsDiane · 7 ep
- Noel DraytonHardcastle · 6 ep
Details
- First aired
- 12 September 1966
- Last aired
- 4 March 1971
- Network
- CBS
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Scripted
- Rated
- TV-G
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Family Affair: quick answers
Is Family Affair worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 44 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of Family Affair are there?
Family Affair has 5 seasons and 138 episodes, about 20 minutes each.
Is Family Affair finished?
Yes. Family Affair ended in 1971, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Family Affair on?
Family Affair is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium, and Pure Flix in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
Family Affair parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Family Affair is rated TV-G. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
What shows are like Family Affair?
If you liked Family Affair, try The Jeffersons, The Nanny, The Odd Couple.
Who created Family Affair?
Family Affair was created by Don Fedderson and Edmund L. Hartmann and stars Brian Keith, Sebastian Cabot, Kathy Garver.