The Partridge Family

The Partridge Family is an American television sitcom series about a widowed mother and her five children who embark on a music career.

The Partridge Family (1970-1974) is an American family sitcom created by Bernard Slade for ABC. Shirley Jones plays Shirley Partridge, a widowed mother who guides her five children through a music career, with David Cassidy as the teen heartthrob Keith, Susan Dey as the thoughtful Laurie, and Danny Bonaduce as the mischievous Danny. Dave Madden plays Reuben Kincaid, the manager who keeps the family on the road and in the recording studio. The engine of each episode is simple: the family wants a break, a gig, or a hit record, and the everyday obstacles of a large household, a stubborn manager, and overeager fans get in the way. Each half-hour episode is built around rehearsals, studio sessions, and a musical performance that lands the family in a comic jam before the closing number. Across four seasons the format stays consistent and light, a bright, sentimental family comedy with a seventies pop soundtrack. Fans of The Brady Bunch and The Monkees will find the same blend of domestic warmth and music-driven fun, and the show makes an easy, gentle watch for families and sitcom lovers alike.

• The Brady Bunchfamily sitcom warmth, musical performance episodes, wholesome tone
• The Monkeesmusical family sitcom with a pop group storyline and light comedy
• Eight Is Enoughfamily comedy built around a blended household and everyday mishaps

Created by

Bernard Slade

Release Date

1970-09-25

Episode runtime

30 min

Rating

6.6 / 10 (36)

What is The Partridge Family about?

A widowed mother and her five children turn their family into a touring pop band in this 1970s sitcom.

What is The Partridge Family like to watch?

Ember's analysis rates the pacing of The Partridge Family as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.

Is The Partridge Family violent?

No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in The Partridge Family.

Which shows are like The Partridge Family?

Shows with a similar feel include The Brady Bunch, The Monkees, and Eight Is Enough.

How long is The Partridge Family?

The Partridge Family: 4 seasons, 96 episodes.

Is The Partridge Family still running?

No, The Partridge Family has ended.

Where can I watch The Partridge Family?

In United States, The Partridge Family streams on Howdy Amazon Channel.