Like Family
Series Overview
Tanya, Ed, and their kids, 16-year-old Danika and 12-year-old Bobby, are a middle-class African-American family who open their door for an old friend who needs parenting help. Juggling the demands of single parenthood, Maddie believes her 16-year-old son, Keith, could benefit from living in a traditional family structure, and especially from a strong male influence. They discover that their differences are definitely more than skin deep.
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1 Season • 22 Episodes
21 min per episode
2003 – 2004
Premiered: Fri, Sep 19, 2003
Dan FogelmanLatest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 21: “Roger Returns”
Keith's 17th birthday, are disrupted when Keith's estranged father, Roger (guest-star David Lee Smith) suddenly arrives in town. Maddie worries that Roger will disappoint Keith again and Tanya is upset when she finds out that Ed has been helping Roger get back on his feet. Meanwhile, Bobby tries to get Danika and Lauren (guest-star Ashleigh Ann Wood) to settle their differences. Lila Jon performs at Keith's birthday party.
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dan Fogelman
Marc Bonilla
Kenny Schwartz, Rick Wiener, Warren Littlefield, Ernest Johnson
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Ernest Johnson
Producer
Marc Bonilla
Original Music Composer
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What is Like Family about?
Tanya, Ed, and their kids, 16-year-old Danika and 12-year-old Bobby, are a middle-class African-American family who open their door for an old friend who needs parenting help. Juggling the demands of single parenthood, Maddie believes her 16-year-old son, Keith, could benefit from living in a traditional family structure, and especially from a strong male influence. They discover that their differences are definitely more than skin deep.
How many seasons does Like Family have?
Like Family comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Like Family?
Key cast members in Like Family include Holly Robinson Peete, Diane Farr, J. Mack Slaughter, Megalyn Echikunwoke, B.J. Mitchell.
Who created or directed Like Family?
Like Family was developed and directed by Dan Fogelman.