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.
Seasons & Episodes
Season 1
Season 1 consists of 34 episodes and established the iconic characters and the show's subversive humor: that the "monstrous" Addams family was actually the most loving, stable, and well-adjusted family on television compared to their "normal" neighbors.
Season 2
Season 2 of The Addams Family (1965–1966) continued the sitcom's run of 30 episodes, leaning further into the absurd and cementing the show’s legacy as a cult classic. While 1960s television was rarely serialized, Season 2 expanded the lore of the Addams world and introduced more of their extended, "unusual" family members.
Key Information
Cast & Crew
Carolyn Jones
Morticia Addams
John Astin
Gomez Addams
Jackie Coogan
Uncle Fester
Ted Cassidy
Lurch
Marie Blake
Grandmama
Lisa Loring
Wednesday Addams
Ken Weatherwax
Pugsley Addams
Felix Silla
Cousin Itt
Parley Baer
Mr. Henson
Eddie Quillan
George Bass
Rolfe Sedan
Postman
Anthony Magro
Cousin Itt (voice)
Frequently Asked Questions
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...
The Addams Family has 2 seasons with 64 episodes.
The Addams Family premiered on September 18, 1964.
No, The Addams Family has ended. The final episode aired on April 8, 1966.
The Addams Family originally aired on ABC. Check your local streaming services for availability.
The Addams Family was created by Charles Addams.
The Addams Family has a rating of 8.0/10 based on user reviews.
The Addams Family is classified as Comedy, Family.