Skip to content
The Addams Family poster
8.0 / 10(459 votes)IMDbTV-GFirst Aired: 19642 Seasons

The Addams Family

“When we’re together, every night is Halloween.”

Series 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.

Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.

EndedScripted
Original Network
ABC
Episodes & Seasons

2 Seasons • 64 Episodes

30 min per episode

Air Date Window

1964 – 1966

Premiered: Fri, Sep 18, 1964

Created By
Charles AddamsCharles Addams

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Fri, Apr 8, 1966

Season 2, Episode 30: “Ophelia's Career”

Ophelia visits, upset as usual. He latest boyfriend has left her, as usual, and the family tries to find something she's good at.

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Charles Addams

Screenplay & Story

Charles Addams

Original Score & Music

Vic Mizzy

Producers

Herbert W. Browar, Nat Perrin, David Levy

Department Leadership Roster

Charles Addams

Charles Addams

Writer

Herbert W. Browar

Producer

Nat Perrin

Producer

Vic Mizzy

Original Music Composer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: TV-G

TV-G: General Audience — Suitable for all ages.

International Certification Matrix

Australia (ACB)G

General — Suitable for all audiences.

United States (MPAA)TV-G

General Audience — Suitable for all ages.

France (CNC)NR
Germany (FSK)6

FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.

CanadaG

General — Suitable for all ages.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Addams Family.

Shows Similar to The Addams Family

Series sharing comparable tone, character dynamics, and narrative themes

  • 6.6
  • 7.5
  • 7.9
  • 8.1
  • 6.7
  • 6.0
  • 6.2
  • 7.4
  • 8.0
  • 6.0
  • 5.5
  • 3.8
    Anime
  • 7.7
  • 9.0
  • 7.3
  • 5.7

More Series Like The Addams Family

Shows sharing similar genres, audiences, and storylines.

7.9
6.9
7.9
7.7
7.8
6.8
6.5
7.0
7.2
6.6
6.8
7.2

Frequently Asked Questions About The Addams Family

Key facts, seasons breakdown, and credits for search engines and AI assistants.

What is The Addams Family about?

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.

How many seasons does The Addams Family have?

The Addams Family comprises 2 seasons available to explore.

Who stars in The Addams Family?

Key cast members in The Addams Family include Carolyn Jones, John Astin, Jackie Coogan, Ted Cassidy, Marie Blake.

Who created or directed The Addams Family?

The Addams Family was developed and directed by Charles Addams.