The 5 Mrs. Buchanans
Series Overview
The 5 Mrs. Buchanans is a U.S. television situation comedy that aired on CBS from September 24, 1994 to March 25, 1995. Set in the fictional town of Mercy, Indiana, the show centers on the small-town misadventures of four disparate women with one thing in common: their loathing for their monster of a mother-in-law.
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1 Season • 17 Episodes
30 min per episode
1994 – 1995
Premiered: Sat, Sep 24, 1994
Marc CherryLatest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 17: “Viv'acious”
On Ed's birthday, Vivian plans to give her annual gift of a night full of passion, but her plans are thwarted when Ed falls asleep and has an erotic dream about Delilah. Fearing that the romance has drained out of her marriage, Vivian is encouraged by her sisters-in-law to join them at a ""naughty nighties"" party, where she can acquire items to spice up her marriage. Meanwhile, Bree feels self-conscious and insists to everyone that she is better looking than Delilah.
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Marc Cherry
Marc Cherry
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Marc Cherry
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What is The 5 Mrs. Buchanans about?
The 5 Mrs. Buchanans is a U.S. television situation comedy that aired on CBS from September 24, 1994 to March 25, 1995. Set in the fictional town of Mercy, Indiana, the show centers on the small-town misadventures of four disparate women with one thing in common: their loathing for their monster of a mother-in-law.
How many seasons does The 5 Mrs. Buchanans have?
The 5 Mrs. Buchanans comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in The 5 Mrs. Buchanans?
Key cast members in The 5 Mrs. Buchanans include Judith Ivey, Beth Broderick, Harriet Sansom Harris, Charlotte Ross, Eileen Heckart.
Who created or directed The 5 Mrs. Buchanans?
The 5 Mrs. Buchanans was developed and directed by Marc Cherry.