Party of Five

Five brothers and sisters are determined to stay together following the tragic loss of their parents.

Party of Five (1994-2000) is an American network family drama created by Christopher Keyser and Amy Lippman for FOX. Charlie Salinger (Matthew Fox) is the eldest of five siblings who, after the sudden loss of their parents, struggle to keep the household together in San Francisco. Julia Salinger (Neve Campbell) and Claudia Salinger (Lacey Chabert) share the tensions of growing up without guidance, while Bailey Salinger (Scott Wolf) and Kirsten Bennett (Paula Devicq) add romance and friction to the mix. Each episode is built from the everyday pressures of money, school, jobs, and new relationships, with the siblings' fierce loyalty pushing against the strain of adulthood arriving too early. The six-season run is a continuing story in which the family's bonds are tested again and again. The mood is earnest and heart-rending, with a melodramatic emotional register that keeps viewers invested in every character. Set in 1990s San Francisco, it plays like a teen drama with deep roots in family melodrama. Fans of Beverly Hills, 90210, Brothers & Sisters, and Everwood will find resonance in its portrait of young people holding a family together when the adults are gone.

Audiences broadly praise the strong performances and emotionally charged family drama, though opinion is mixed with the earliest season rated lowest.

• Brothers & Sisterssibling family drama, teen coming of age, grief and staying together
• Beverly Hills, 90210young adults navigating adulthood in a california city, teen drama ensemble
• Everwoodfamily drama about loss and emotional bonds among siblings

Created by

Christopher Keyser, Amy Lippman

Release Date

1994-09-12

Episode runtime

42 min

Rating

6.9 / 10 (140)

What is Party of Five about?

Five orphaned siblings in San Francisco fight to keep their family together after losing their parents.

What is Party of Five like to watch?

Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Party of Five as measured, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.

Is Party of Five violent?

No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Party of Five.

What did critics think of Party of Five?

Audiences broadly praise the strong performances and emotionally charged family drama, though opinion is mixed with the earliest season rated lowest.

Which shows are like Party of Five?

Shows with a similar feel include Brothers & Sisters, Beverly Hills, 90210, and Everwood.

How long is Party of Five?

Party of Five: 6 seasons, 142 episodes.

Is Party of Five still running?

No, Party of Five has ended.

Where can I watch Party of Five?

In United States, Party of Five streams on Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel.