The Addams Family (1964)
Kernel Score: 88% · 434 ratings
Genres: Comedy, Family
First aired: 1964-09-18
Seasons: 2 · 64 episodes
Where to watch The Addams Family
- Free with ads: The Roku Channel, Pluto TV, Tubi
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, Fandango At Home
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
A satirical inversion of the ideal of the perfect American nuclear family, they are an eccentric wealthy family who delight in everything grotesque and macabre, and are never really aware that people find them bizarre or frightening. In fact, they themselves are often terrified by "normal" people.
The Addams Family parents' guide: ages 6+
Parents need to know that The Addams Family is a TV-G sitcom about a spooky but loving eccentric family.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-G rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Cast
- Carolyn Jones as Morticia Addams
- John Astin as Gomez Addams
- Jackie Coogan as Uncle Fester
- Ted Cassidy as Lurch
- Marie Blake as Grandmama
- Lisa Loring as Wednesday Addams
- Ken Weatherwax as Pugsley Addams
The Addams Family FAQ
Is The Addams Family good?
The Addams Family has an 88% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 434 audience ratings.
Where can I watch The Addams Family?
In the US you can watch it free with ads on The Roku Channel, Pluto TV and Tubi and buy it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and Fandango At Home.
Is The Addams Family OK for kids?
The Addams Family is rated TV-G. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 6+. Parents need to know that The Addams Family is a TV-G sitcom about a spooky but loving eccentric family.
What shows are like The Addams Family?
If you liked The Addams Family, try The Munsters, Arrested Development, Step by Step and Married... with Children.