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Eight Is Enough

1977·Series·60 min·6.2(39)

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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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.

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Cast of Eight Is Enough

Dick Van Patten

Dick Van Patten

Tom Bradford

Betty Buckley

Betty Buckley

Abby Bradford

Grant Goodeve

Grant Goodeve

David Bradford

Willie Aames

Willie Aames

Tommy Bradford

Dianne Kay

Dianne Kay

Nancy Bradford

Connie Needham

Connie Needham

Elizabeth Bradford

Lani O'Grady

Lani O'Grady

Mary Bradford

Adam Rich

Adam Rich

Nicholas Bradford

Susan Richardson

Susan Richardson

Susan Bradford

Laurie Walters

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.

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