Eight Is Enough poster

Eight Is Enough

1977–1980 Comedy • Drama

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.

Read more

Overview

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.

Series Snapshot

Status
Released
Total Seasons
5
Total Episodes
112
First Air Date
Mar 15, 1977
Most Recent Air Date
May 23, 1981
Network / Platform
Apple TV Store
Original Language
en-US

Themes

Tone & Style

  • Lighter moments and character-driven humor shape the pacing.
  • Serialized structure rewards long-form viewing over stand-alone episodes.
  • Completed run offers a finite, binge-friendly arc.

If you liked this, you may also like

Creators & Cast

Main cast:

Rating
14.1
Seasons
5
Episodes
112

Subscriptions are only available for ongoing series.

Metadata

Seasons