My Family

My Family has quietly become one of the more dependable comedies currently available in Australia on Britbox Apple TV Channel and ABC iview, and in the US on Peacock Premium and Britbox Apple TV Channel . Every one of its 11 seasons holds up. 72 people have weighed in on TMDB, and the verdict leans heavily positive. Robert Lindsay's performance alone is worth the time investment. Start it on Britbox Apple TV Channel whenever you need something guaranteed to land.

There is a reason My Family keeps coming up in conversation. The jokes in My Family land because the characters underneath them are worth caring about. Ben Harper is a moderately successful family man and dentist. He is also undergoing a mid-life crisis and trying to cope with the bizarre reality of raising teenage children. His wife Susan seems quite happy, enjoys her job as a London tour guide, however at home her ability to find her way around a cookbook or pantry is less successful. Robert Lindsay and Zoë Wanamaker lead a cast with the timing to make it work. It ran for 11 seasons (2000–2011), and the writing holds up across every one of them. The timing in My Family is precise enough that even the throwaway lines land on a second watch. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

Comedy fans looking for a reliably funny watch will find it in My Family. Fans of Outnumbered will recognise the sensibility here immediately. 11 seasons in, there is no shortage of material once you get started. Robert Lindsay sets the tone, but the supporting cast is where a lot of the best moments come from. A reliable pick for any night you want quality comedy without the homework.

My Family wrapped up in 2011, created by Fred Barron — and 11 seasons are available to watch from start to finish. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.