a genuine classic, The Mothers-in-Law is currently streaming in the US on Hoopla with a 6/10 audience score that speaks for itself. 56 episodes — the right length to tell the story it's telling.

A classic from before the prestige-TV era, The Mothers-in-Law follows a path that stands out in a crowded field. The Mothers-in-Law is an American sitcom starring Eve Arden and Kaye Ballard as two matriarchs who were friends and next-door neighbors whose children's elopement rendered them in-laws. The show aired on NBC from September 1967 to April 1969. Produced by Desi Arnaz, the series was created by Bob Carroll, Jr., and Madelyn Davis. Eve Arden and Kaye Ballard lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. The series ran for 2 seasons (1967–1969), building a story that gave its audience time to invest properly.

The kind of show you put on in the background and find yourself actually paying attention to.