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Too Close for Comfort
1980·6 Seasons·129 Episodes·★ 6.4
Too Close for Comfort is an American television sitcom which ran on the ABC network from November 11, 1980 until May 5, 1983, and in first-run syndication from April 7, 1984 until September 27, 1986. It was modeled after the British series Keep It in the Family, which premiered nine months before Too Close for Comfort debuted in the U.S. Its name was changed to The Ted Knight Show when the show was retooled for its final season.
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A lighter series choice built around character chemistry, recurring situations, or an easier episode-to-episode rhythm.
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Best suited to viewers who want something approachable that can work as a relaxed or repeat watch.
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Long-form commitment · 6 seasons
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Seasons
Season 1
19 episodes
1980
Season 2
22 episodes
1981
Season 3
22 episodes
1982
Season 4
23 episodes
1984
Season 5
21 episodes
1985
Season 6
22 episodes
1986
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