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Family (1976–1980) — drama · family on ABC
The answer: Concluded June 25, 1980.
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5seasons
86episodes
About Family
Family ended on June 25, 1980, after its fifth season on ABC.
The series was a drama and family show that aired from 1976 to 1980. It depicted the lives of Kate and Doug Lawrence, a middle-class couple living in Pasadena, California, with their three children: Nancy, Willie, and Buddy. The show aimed to portray a contemporary traditional family with realistic and believable characters, capturing everyday family dynamics and challenges.
The cast included Sada Thompson as Kate Lawrence, James Broderick as Doug Lawrence, Kristy McNichol as Buddy Lawrence, and other actors such as Meredith Baxter and Quinn Cummings.
Family episode schedule
86 aired
Aired · 86
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| June 25, 1980 | S5·E13 | Letting Go |
| June 18, 1980 | S5·E12 | Smarts |
| June 11, 1980 | S5·E11 | Just Like Old Times |
| June 4, 1980 | S5·E10 | The Ties That Bind |
| March 17, 1980 | S5·E9 | Such a Fine Line |
| March 10, 1980 | S5·E8 | Daylight Serenade |
| March 3, 1980 | S5·E7 | Play on Love |
| February 4, 1980 | S5·E6 | Whispers |
| January 28, 1980 | S5·E5 | Hard Times |
| January 21, 1980 | S5·E4 | When the Bough Breaks |
| January 14, 1980 | S5·E3 | Jack of Hearts |
| December 24, 1979 | S5·E2 | 'Tis the Season |
| November 20, 1979 | S5·E1 | Thanksgiving |
| May 17, 1979 | S4·E22 | From Russia with Love |
| May 10, 1979 | S4·E21 | Going Straight |
| April 20, 1979 | S4·E20 | Prelude |
| March 30, 1979 | S4·E19 | An Apple for the Teacher |
| March 22, 1979 | S4·E18 | Diversions |
| March 15, 1979 | S4·E17 | Ballerina |
| March 8, 1979 | S4·E16 | The Competition |
| March 1, 1979 | S4·E15 | The Athlete |
| February 8, 1979 | S4·E14 | Disco Queen |
| February 1, 1979 | S4·E13 | Sleeping Over |
| January 25, 1979 | S4·E12 | Malicious Mischief |
| January 18, 1979 | S4·E11 | Moment of Truth |
| January 11, 1979 | S4·E10 | Exits and Entrances |
| January 4, 1979 | S4·E9 | The Friend's Affair |
| December 21, 1978 | S4·E8 | Gifts |
| December 7, 1978 | S4·E7 | Expectations |
| November 23, 1978 | S4·E6 | Generations |
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| November 9, 1978 | S4·E5 | Just Friends |
| October 19, 1978 | S4·E4 | Magic |
| October 12, 1978 | S4·E3 | Changes |
| September 28, 1978 | S4·E2 | All for Love |
| September 21, 1978 | S4·E1 | Starting Over |
| May 16, 1978 | S3·E23 | Counterpoint |
| May 9, 1978 | S3·E22 | Sleeping Gypsy |
| May 2, 1978 | S3·E21 | Fear of Shadows |
| February 28, 1978 | S3·E20 | A Friend of the Family's |
| February 21, 1978 | S3·E19 | The Covenant |
| February 14, 1978 | S3·E18 | Crossing Over |
| February 7, 1978 | S3·E17 | . . . And Baby Makes Three |
| January 31, 1978 | S3·E16 | Lifeline |
| January 24, 1978 | S3·E15 | See Saw |
| January 17, 1978 | S3·E14 | Echoes of Love |
| January 10, 1978 | S3·E13 | Princess in the Tower |
| January 3, 1978 | S3·E12 | More Than Friends |
| December 13, 1977 | S3·E11 | A Child is Given |
| November 29, 1977 | S3·E10 | Labors of Love |
| November 22, 1977 | S3·E9 | A Tale Out of Season |
| November 15, 1977 | S3·E8 | Childhood's End |
| November 8, 1977 | S3·E7 | The Little Brother |
| November 1, 1977 | S3·E6 | We Love You, Miss Jessup |
| October 25, 1977 | S3·E5 | Annie Laurie |
| October 4, 1977 | S3·E4 | Change of Heart |
| September 27, 1977 | S3·E3 | The First Time |
| September 20, 1977 | S3·E2 | Acts of Love (2) |
| September 13, 1977 | S3·E1 | Acts of Love (1) |
| May 3, 1977 | S2·E22 | An Endangered Species |
| March 29, 1977 | S2·E21 | . . . More Things in Heaven and Earth |
| March 22, 1977 | S2·E20 | Comings and Goings |
| March 8, 1977 | S2·E19 | Taking Chances (2) |
| March 1, 1977 | S2·E18 | Taking Chances (1) |
| February 22, 1977 | S2·E17 | Best Friends |
| February 15, 1977 | S2·E16 | A Safe House |
| February 8, 1977 | S2·E15 | Someone's Watching |
| February 1, 1977 | S2·E14 | Mirror, Mirror on the Wall . . . |
| January 18, 1977 | S2·E13 | Return Engagement |
| January 11, 1977 | S2·E12 | Lovers and Strangers |
| January 4, 1977 | S2·E11 | An Eye to the Future |
| December 28, 1976 | S2·E10 | Rites of Friendship |
| December 21, 1976 | S2·E9 | On the First Day of Christmas (a.k.a. The Christmas Story) |
| December 7, 1976 | S2·E8 | Skeleton in the Closet |
| November 30, 1976 | S2·E7 | The Cradle Will Fall |
| November 23, 1976 | S2·E6 | Jury Duty (2) |
| November 16, 1976 | S2·E5 | Jury Duty (1) |
| November 9, 1976 | S2·E4 | Coming of Age |
| October 26, 1976 | S2·E3 | Home Movie |
| October 19, 1976 | S2·E2 | Such Sweet Sorrow |
| October 6, 1976 | S2·E1 | Coming Apart |
| April 13, 1976 | S1·E6 | Point of Departure |
| April 6, 1976 | S1·E5 | Thursday's Child |
| March 30, 1976 | S1·E4 | A Right and Proper Goodbye |
| March 23, 1976 | S1·E3 | A Special Kind of Loving |
| March 16, 1976 | S1·E2 | Monday is Forever |
| March 9, 1976 | S1·E1 | Pilot (a.k.a. The Best Years) |
