For Better or for Worse
Series Overview
The animated misadventures of Lynn Johnston's acclaimed comic strip family. In 2000, Funbag Animation, based in Ottawa, created an animated "For Better or for Worse" series for Teletoon, which aired from November 5, 2000, to December 16, 2001. The show, introduced by Lynn Johnston, explored three storylines from different periods of the comic strip: the mid-1980s, early 1990s, and late 1990s.
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2 Seasons • 24 Episodes
30 min per episode
2000 – 2001
Premiered: Sat, Jan 1, 2000
Lynn JohnstonLatest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 9: “Family Lies”
Early - "Family Lies" - Elizabeth hears Elly tell a white lie, and then fibs herself about breaking Mrs. Enjo's doll. However, she confesses after Michael unfairly gets in trouble. Growing - "Young Love's Kiss" - Michael says he's interested in Shakespeare only to keep Martha from kissing another boy on the stage. Meanwhile, Elly enters a poetry contest. Later - "Parade Passing By" - Elizabeth examines the real reason why she's reluctant to participate in a gay pride parade.
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For Better Or For Worse | Episode 1 | Take My Mom Please
Type: Clip • Published 2020-12-17
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gordon Coulthart, Lynn Johnston
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TV-PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — Contains material parents may find unsuitable for younger children.
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Parental Guidance Suggested — Contains material parents may find unsuitable for younger children.
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What is For Better or for Worse about?
The animated misadventures of Lynn Johnston's acclaimed comic strip family. In 2000, Funbag Animation, based in Ottawa, created an animated "For Better or for Worse" series for Teletoon, which aired from November 5, 2000, to December 16, 2001. The show, introduced by Lynn Johnston, explored three storylines from different periods of the comic strip: the mid-1980s, early 1990s, and late 1990s.
How many seasons does For Better or for Worse have?
For Better or for Worse comprises 2 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in For Better or for Worse?
Key cast members in For Better or for Worse include Jayne Eastwood, Vanessa Lengies, Lynn Johnston, Dawn Ford, Terrence Scammell.
Who created or directed For Better or for Worse?
For Better or for Worse was developed and directed by Gordon Coulthart, Lynn Johnston.