The Addams Family

TV SERIES 1964 2 SEASONS

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

N/A

Written By

Charles Addams

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.