The 35 Best Blended Family TV Shows
- Robert Reed, Florence Henderson, Ann B. Davis
Six kids, two parents, and one iconic house make this blended family sitcom a timeless classic. This groovy show highlights the hilarious antics and growing pains encountered as they navigate life together, making it one large, happy family.
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- John Stamos, Bob Saget, Dave Coulier
A heartwarming comedy series focusing on a widowed father, his three daughters, and their two uncles who all live under one roof. Chock-full of laughter, love, and lessons, this show truly exemplifies the importance of family, regardless of biological ties.
- Ed O'Neill, Julie Bowen, Ty Burrell
A hilariously diverse family dynamic takes center stage in this ensemble mockumentary. With intertwining storylines of an extended clan that includes same-sex spouses, adopted children, and a May-December marriage, there's never a dull moment.
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- Tia Mowry-Hardrict, Tamera Mowry-Housley, Jackée Harry
Separated-at-birth twins are unexpectedly reunited, and their adoptive parents decide to move in together. The series follows the sisters and their respective families learning to embrace their newfound sibling bond and create an unconventional yet loving household.
- Patrick Duffy, Suzanne Somers, Staci Keanan
Laughter, love, and chaos ensue when two single parents with three kids each decide to get hitched. As they learn to navigate their new family dynamics, the members of this blended bunch find that sometimes, even the most mismatched families can create the perfect harmony.
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- Conrad Bain, Gary Coleman, Todd Bridges
When a wealthy man adopts two African American brothers from Harlem, their lives change overnight. This sitcom tackles the serious and the funny aspects of life in a blended family, all while delivering a message that love transcends any differences.
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- Drake Bell, Josh Peck, Miranda Cosgrove
Sibling rivalry reaches new heights for two polar-opposite stepbrothers. Despite their differences, these two adolescents eventually forge a strong bond, proving that family isn't always about blood.
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- Teri Polo, Sherri Saum, Noah Centineo
This drama series centers around a biracial lesbian couple raising their diverse brood of biological, adopted, and foster children. The emotional rollercoaster of a story delves into the challenges and triumphs of this unconventional family as they navigate life together.
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An alien refugee named Gordon Shumway, a.k.a. ALF, crash-lands in the garage of a suburban family. Through a series of hilarious mishaps, this extraterrestrial integrates himself into their lives, proving that even the most unconventional houseguests can become family.
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- Fred MacMurray, Tim Considine, Don Grady
This classic sitcom centers on a widowed father raising three boys with the help of his father-in-law and a jovial live-in housekeeper. Throughout the series, the characters face the challenges and joys of family life, proving that love and laughter are sometimes all you need to make a house a home.
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- William H. Macy, Jeremy Allen White, Cameron Monaghan
A gritty dramedy that chronicles the outrageous, dysfunctional antics of a blended family living in Chicago. With an absent mother and an alcoholic father, the siblings rely on one another to overcome life's obstacles and prove that blood isn't the only thing that makes a family.
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- Vincent Martella, Thomas Brodie-Sangster, Ashley Tisdale
This animated musical comedy follows two stepbrothers who dream up wildly inventive projects to keep themselves entertained during summer vacation. With their lovable gang of friends and family, including a secret-agent pet platypus, the show proves that family bonds can develop in the most unlikely circumstances.
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- 13
Sabrina, The Teenage Witch (1971)
Don Messick, Larry Storch, Howard MorrisHalf-witch, half-human Sabrina is sent to live with her eccentric aunts and their magical talking cat. As she navigates the challenges of being a teenage witch, this supernatural sitcom showcases the importance of familial support, even in the most mystical of settings.
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- Jon Cryer, Charlie Sheen, Ashton Kutcher
When a jingle-writer's brother and nephew move into his beachfront house, the trio forms an unconventional family unit. Despite their differences and outrageous antics, the show highlights the importance of family and the bonds that keep them together.
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An abandoned young girl finds a new home and a father figure in an elderly photographer. Together, this unconventional duo forms a heartwarming bond while learning the true meaning of family.
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- G. Hannelius, Blake Michael, Francesca Capaldi
In this quirky family sitcom, a talking dog named Stan shares his thoughts on life with a blended family via his personal blog. While navigating the ups and downs of being a family, these characters learn valuable lessons about love, loyalty, and laughter.
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- Paul Reiser, Greg Evigan, Staci Keanan
When a teenage girl discovers she has two potential fathers, they decide to raise her together. Through hilarious hijinx and touching moments, this sitcom illustrates the power of love and friendship in creating a unique and loving family dynamic.
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- Susan Clark, Alex Karras, Emmanuel Lewis
When a retired NFL player takes in a recently orphaned young boy, the pair forms an unlikely father-son bond. In this classic '80s sitcom, the duo learns to navigate their new family dynamic while tackling issues like race, identity, and love.
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- Milo Ventimiglia, Mandy Moore, Sterling K. Brown
In this emotionally gripping drama, an unconventional family's lives intertwine across time and generations. With a foundation of love and resilience, this tight-knit group proves that family can take on many forms.
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Life with Derek
Michael Seater, Ashley Leggat, Jordan TodoseyBlended families abound in this teen sitcom, as two families merge under one roof when their parents get married. With a chaotic cast of characters, it's a wild ride through sibling rivalries, newfound friendships, and learning what it means to be a family.
- Lea Michele, Chris Colfer, Darren Criss
As diverse high school students come together for a shared passion for singing, they form strong bonds and find solace in each other. This critically acclaimed series highlights the power of friendship, love, and acceptance in creating a family from unexpected places.
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- Soleil Moon Frye, Cherie Johnson, Quinn Copeland
This modern continuation of the beloved '80s show follows Punky, now a single mother raising three kids of her own. As they welcome a foster child into their home, their family dynamic evolves, reminding viewers that love, compassion, and understanding can create a strong, blended family unit.
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- Elliot Page, Tom Hopper, David Castañeda
A team of estranged, super-powered siblings reunites to solve their father's mysterious death. As they grapple with supernatural threats, this band of misfits learns the value of familial unity in the face of adversity.
- Blake Lively, Leighton Meester, Penn Badgley
Privilege, scandal, and high society abound in this glamorous drama following Manhattan's elite teenagers. Amidst the chaos, a group of friends navigates love, loyalty, and the meaning of family, proving that those who stand by you through thick and thin are your true support system.
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When a fun-loving party girl marries an older man with three kids, she's suddenly thrust into the world of parenthood. As she rises to the challenge, this blended family sitcom demonstrates that it's never too late to learn how to be a responsible parent and loving spouse.
- Brittany Snow, Megalyn Echikunwoke, Emily Osment
The lives of three women are turned upside down when they discover they're half-sisters, fathered by the same fertility doctor. As they navigate their newfound relationships, this emotional drama delves into the complexities of sisterhood, family, and self-discovery.
- Andrew Rannells, Justin Bartha, Georgia King
A gay couple enlists a single mom to serve as their surrogate, creating an unconventional family dynamic. As they face life's challenges together, this heartfelt sitcom tackles topics like adoption, surrogacy, and the real meaning of family.
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- Donald Faison, Jon Cryer, Abigail SpencerJim and his ex-wife Julia navigate life, family and new relationships after an amicable divorce.More Extended Family
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- Chris Marquette, Joey Mazzarino, Michael Gilden
Extraterrestrials and humans unite in this wacky sitcom, wherein a single dad marries an alien mother with three kids of her own. As they attempt to blend their wildly different customs, the result is a hilariously chaotic exploration of love, acceptance, and family bonds.
- Holly Hunter, Tim Robbins, Jerrika Hinton
This provocative drama tackles the challenges faced by a multi-ethnic blended family, including a mix of adopted children from various backgrounds. As they confront racial, cultural, and identity issues, the series highlights the powerful bond of love that unites them.