

Eight Is Enough
Eight Is Enough is an American television comedy-drama series that ran on ABC from March 15, 1977, until August 29, 1981. The show was modeled after syndicated newspaper columnist Thomas Braden, a real-life parent with eight children, who wrote a book with the same name.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store |
About Eight Is Enough
Eight Is Enough is a 1977 English-language drama and comedy series created by Lee Mendelson. The cast is led by Dick Van Patten, Betty Buckley, Grant Goodeve. It spans 5 seasons and 112 episodes and has concluded. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
It was first aired on March 15, 1977.
- Created by
- Lee Mendelson
- First aired
- March 15, 1977
- Last aired
- May 23, 1981
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 5 (112 episodes)
- Network
- ABC
Eight Is Enough cast & crew
Eight Is Enough was created by Lee Mendelson.
The cast features Dick Van Patten as Tom Bradford, Betty Buckley as Abby Bradford, Grant Goodeve as David Bradford, Willie Aames as Tommy Bradford, Dianne Kay as Nancy Bradford, and Connie Needham as Elizabeth Bradford.
Is Eight Is Enough worth watching?
With 5 seasons and 112 episodes, it's a long-haul binge.
If you enjoy drama and comedy, Eight Is Enough is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Eight Is Enough
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Cast of Eight Is Enough

Dick Van Patten
Tom Bradford

Betty Buckley
Abby Bradford

Grant Goodeve
David Bradford

Willie Aames
Tommy Bradford

Dianne Kay
Nancy Bradford

Connie Needham
Elizabeth Bradford

Lani O'Grady
Mary Bradford

Adam Rich
Nicholas Bradford

Susan Richardson
Susan Bradford

Laurie Walters
Joannie Bradford
Eight Is Enough — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Eight Is Enough in United States?
Eight Is Enough is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Eight Is Enough in?
Eight Is Enough is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of Eight Is Enough are there?
Eight Is Enough has 5 seasons with 112 episodes in total.











