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Maniac Mansion

Series Overview

Maniac Mansion was a Canadian sitcom created by Eugene Levy, which aired concurrently on YTV in Canada and The Family Channel in the United States for three seasons from September 17, 1990 to April 4, 1993. The series is very loosely based on the popular 1987 LucasArts video game of the same name. While LucasFilm served as co-producers on the series, the show thematically shares little in common with its source material. The series followed the adventures of the Edison family, who lived in a large mansion in an upper-class suburban neighborhood. Fred, the father of the family, was an eccentric scientist, and many of the plots revolved around his wacky experiments. One of these experiments caused his toddler son, Turner, to transform into a large adult man and his brother-in-law, Harry, to be turned into a fly with a human head! They both remained this way for the entire run of the series.

Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

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

EndedScripted
Original Network
YTV
Episodes & Seasons

3 Seasons • 66 Episodes

30 min per episode

Air Date Window

1990 – 1993

Premiered: Mon, Sep 17, 1990

Created By
Eugene LevyEugene Levy
John HemphillJohn Hemphill
Paul FlahertyPaul Flaherty
Michael ShortMichael Short

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Sun, Apr 4, 1993

Season 3, Episode 22: “The Way We Was”

Sometime in the future, Turner ends up as an owner of a television station. He wants to create a show about a family exactly like the one he's had. The two writers he's hired try to make a common show, which Turner doesn't want. He then tells them about events that happened to his family, which gets them to write what he originally had in mind.

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Eugene Levy, John Hemphill, Paul Flaherty, Michael Short

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Frequently Asked Questions About Maniac Mansion

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What is Maniac Mansion about?

Maniac Mansion was a Canadian sitcom created by Eugene Levy, which aired concurrently on YTV in Canada and The Family Channel in the United States for three seasons from September 17, 1990 to April 4, 1993. The series is very loosely based on the popular 1987 LucasArts video game of the same name. While LucasFilm served as co-producers on the series, the show thematically shares little in common with its source material. The series followed the adventures of the Edison family, who lived in a large mansion in an upper-class suburban neighborhood. Fred, the father of the family, was an eccentric scientist, and many of the plots revolved around his wacky experiments. One of these experiments caused his toddler son, Turner, to transform into a large adult man and his brother-in-law, Harry, to be turned into a fly with a human head! They both remained this way for the entire run of the series.

How many seasons does Maniac Mansion have?

Maniac Mansion comprises 3 seasons available to explore.

Who stars in Maniac Mansion?

Key cast members in Maniac Mansion include Joe Flaherty, Deborah Theaker, George Buza, Kathleen Robertson, Mary Charlotte Wilcox.

Who created or directed Maniac Mansion?

Maniac Mansion was developed and directed by Eugene Levy, John Hemphill, Paul Flaherty, Michael Short.