TV series
Life Goes On
1989–1993, English, on ABC. Created by Michael Braverman.
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Life Goes On is a television series that aired on ABC from September 12, 1989, to May 23, 1993. The show centers on the Thatcher family living in suburban Chicago: Drew, his wife Elizabeth, and their children Paige, Rebecca, and Charles, who is known as Corky. Life Goes On was the first television series to have a major character with Down syndrome.
- Seasons
- 4
- Episodes
- 83
- Episode length
- 60 min
- Status
- Ended in 1993
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Latest episode
S4 E17: Life Goes On (and On and On)
Aired 23 May 1993
Seasons 4
Cast & crew
- Michael BravermanCreator
- Bill SmitrovichAndrew "Drew" Thatcher · 83 ep
- Patti LuPoneElizabeth 'Libby' Thacher · 83 ep
- Chris BurkeCharles "Corky" Thatcher · 83 ep
- Kellie MartinRebecca 'Becca' Thacher · 83 ep
- Chad LoweJesse McKenna · 83 ep
- Tracey NeedhamPaige Thatcher · 83 ep
- Monique LanierPaige Thatcher · 83 ep
- Elizabeth BerkleySelena · 83 ep
- Josh LucasDylan · 83 ep
- Andrea F. FriedmanAmanda Swanson · 39 ep
- Kiersten WarrenCast · 13 ep
- Tanya FenmoreMaxie · 11 ep
Details
- First aired
- 12 September 1989
- Last aired
- 23 May 1993
- Network
- ABC
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Scripted
- Rated
- NR
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Life Goes On: quick answers
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How many seasons of Life Goes On are there?
Life Goes On has 4 seasons and 83 episodes, about 60 minutes each.
Is Life Goes On finished?
Yes. Life Goes On ended in 1993, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Life Goes On on?
Life Goes On isn’t listed on any OTT platform in India yet. (Checked 1 November 2026.)
Life Goes On parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Life Goes On is rated NR. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What shows are like Life Goes On?
If you liked Life Goes On, try Road to Avonlea, Switched at Birth, Holly Hobbie.
Who created Life Goes On?
Life Goes On was created by Michael Braverman and stars Bill Smitrovich, Patti LuPone, Chris Burke.