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Family Affair

  • TV-G
  • 1966–1971
  • 5 seasons
  • Comedy, Family
  • 6.7

Family Affair is an American sitcom that aired on CBS from September 12, 1966 to September 9, 1971. The series explored the trials of well-to-do civil engineer and bachelor Bill Davis as he attempted to raise his brother's orphaned children in his luxury New York City apartment. Davis' traditional English gentleman's gentleman, Mr. Giles French, also had adjustments to make as he became saddled with the responsibility of caring for 15-year-old Cissy and the 6-year-old twins, Jody and Buffy. The show ran for 138 episodes. Family Affair was created and produced by Don Fedderson, also known for My Three Sons and The Millionaire.

Episodes

26 episodes
  1. 1No Uncle Is an Island

    Sep 25, 1969

    After Bill returns from a vacation, the kids decide to let him just kick back and relax, but constant interruptions make that totally impossible.

  2. 2The Wings of an Angel

    Oct 2, 1969

    An ex-convict ask Bill for help finding a job

  3. 3Uncle Prince Charming

    Oct 9, 1969

    Cissy's friend falls for Uncle Bill.

  4. 4Cissy's Apartment

    Oct 16, 1969

    Cissy's independence is put to the test when she decides to stay in her own apartment with a friend. Her family wil not leave her alone, but when they stop coming, she feels lonesome for them.

  5. 5The Jody Affair

    Oct 23, 1969

    While Jody is playing with his friends at school, a window gets broken and Jody is blamed for it. When Jody is suspended, Bill considers taking him to a private school. He reconsiders when one of Jody's friends confesses to breaking the window.

  6. 6With This Ring

    Oct 30, 1969

    Cissy and Gregg decide to get engaged.

  7. 7What's Funny About a Broken Leg?

    Nov 6, 1969

    Buffy gets a broken leg and the family tries to cheer her up, but to no avail.

  8. 8The Birthday Boy

    Nov 13, 1969

    The twins plan a surprise birthday party for Mr. French.

  9. 9The Stowaway

    Nov 20, 1969

    Buffy and Jody discover a runaway orphan and decides to keep him without Mr. French knowing about it.

  10. 10Number One Boy

    Dec 4, 1969

    Bill's valet from Hong Kong usurps French's place.

  11. 11A Tale of Two Travels

    Dec 11, 1969

    Cissy stays with a friend while the rest of the family goes to Boston. Subsequently, no one has a good time.

  12. 12Maudie

    Dec 18, 1969

    A rich, titled English widow proposes to French.

  13. 13Goodbye Harold

    Dec 25, 1969

    Buffy's hamster runs away in the park.

  14. 14The Girl Graduate

    Jan 1, 1970

    Graduate Cissy plans to stay out all night.

  15. 15Grandpa, Sir

    Jan 8, 1970

    The siblings' long-absent grandfather pays a visit.

  16. 16Marooned

    Jan 15, 1970

    Mr. French and the twins are snowbound in Vermont.

  17. 17Mr. Osaki's Tree

    Jan 22, 1970

    A bonsai tree given to Jody begins to die.

  18. 18The Language of Love

    30 minJan 29, 1970

    Bill asks a doctor to help Buffy's pal who is disabled.

  19. 19The Inheritance

    30 minFeb 5, 1970

    The twins get a small inheritance.

  20. 20There Goes New York

    30 minFeb 12, 1970

    A tidal wave is predicted for New York and the kids get scared.

  21. 21Wouldn't It Be Loverly

    30 minFeb 19, 1970

    Buffy and Jody meets a kid named George whose parents let him do whatever he pleases. The twins wanna be treated that way, too, but Uncle Bill teaches them a lesson in early independence they will never forget.

  22. 22The Boys Against the Girls

    30 minFeb 26, 1970

    Jody is a victim of peer pressure when he is forced to choose between a stickball team and taking up for Buffy, who the team ridicules.

  23. 23The Old Cowhand

    30 minMar 5, 1970

    Jody meets his favorite movie western hero, Chaps Callahan, and makes friends with him. Jody decides to introduce Chap to his friends, and finds out that he is not the same as he was in his movies. Jody is disheartened because Chap is not who he used to be, and Chap reassures him that he is the same person, just older.

  24. 24Angel in the Family

    30 minMar 12, 1970

    Mr French tries to help a friend by talking to the daughter about the life of being an actress. His efforts are negated when Bill finds the daughter an acting position.

  25. 25Family in Paradise: Part 1

    30 minMar 26, 1970

    Bill takes the family and Mr French to Tahiti for a vacation. Everyone enjoys the place.

  26. 26Family in Paradise: Part 2

    30 minApr 2, 1970

    Uncle Bill considers having everyone stay in Tahiti and live there.

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Series cast

Brian KeithBill Davis138 episodes
Sebastian CabotMr. Giles French138 episodes
Kathy GarverCissy Davis138 episodes
Anissa JonesBuffy Davis138 episodes
Johnny WhitakerJody Davis138 episodes
Heather AngelMiss Faversham13 episodes
Gregg FeddersonGregg Bartlett13 episodes
Sherry AlberoniSharon James9 episodes
John WilliamsNigel 'Niles' French9 episodes
John Hubbard8 episodes
Joan VohsMrs. Scofield7 episodes
Noel DraytonMr. Hardcastle6 episodes
William Boyett5 episodes
Cosmo SardoTheatre Patron (uncredited)5 episodes
Pamelyn Ferdin4 episodes
Betty LynnMiss Lee4 episodes
Nora Marlowe4 episodes
Del Moore3 episodes

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