Quick Info
Status: Ended
Network: ABC
Type: Scripted
Rating: 8.0/10
The Addams Family
Overview
A satirical inversion of the ideal of the perfect American nuclear family, they are an eccentric wealthy family who delight in everything grotesque and macabre, and are never really aware that people find them bizarre or frightening. In fact, they themselves are often terrified by "normal" people.
This production, originally released in 1964, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Comedy, Family genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 8.0 across its 2 seasons.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Comedy and Family.
- • Produced in United States of America.
- • Original Language: Italian.
Directed By
Written By
Starring Cast
Carolyn Jones
Morticia Addams
John Astin
Gomez Addams
Jackie Coogan
Uncle Fester
Ted Cassidy
Lurch
Marie Blake
Grandmama
Lisa Loring
Wednesday Addams
Ken Weatherwax
Pugsley Addams
Seasons
Specials
16 Episodes • Aired 1977-10-30
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 1
34 Episodes • Aired 1964-09-17
Season 1 consists of 34 episodes and established the iconic characters and the show's subversive humor: that the "monstrous" Addams family was actually the most loving, stable, and well-adjusted family on television compared to their "normal" neighbors.
Season 2
30 Episodes • Aired 1965-09-16
Season 2 of The Addams Family (1965–1966) continued the sitcom's run of 30 episodes, leaning further into the absurd and cementing the show’s legacy as a cult classic. While 1960s television was rarely serialized, Season 2 expanded the lore of the Addams world and introduced more of their extended, "unusual" family members.