6.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Kate & Allie (1984)
Kate & Allie (1984)
Overview
Kate & Allie is an American television situation comedy which ran from March 19, 1984, to May 22, 1989. Kate & Allie first aired on CBS as a midseason replacement series and only six episodes were initially commissioned, but the favorable response from critics and viewers alike easily convinced CBS to commit to a full season in the fall of 1984. The series was created by Sherry Coben.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
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Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Family Values: Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
6.5
Overview
Kate & Allie is an American television situation comedy which ran from March 19, 1984, to May 22, 1989. Kate & Allie first aired on CBS as a midseason replacement series and only six episodes were initially commissioned, but the favorable response from critics and viewers alike easily convinced CBS to commit to a full season in the fall of 1984. The series was created by Sherry Coben.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Prime VideoDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The series explores the challenges and triumphs of two divorced women and their children forming a shared household, normalizing non-traditional family structures and emphasizing female friendship and resilience. The narrative focuses on personal adaptation and everyday life rather than explicit political advocacy or ideological critique.
The film features a traditional cast. Its narrative does not critique traditional identities, maintaining a neutral or positive framing.
Secondary
The series centers on a non-traditional family unit, depicting two divorced mothers and their children cohabiting. It normalizes alternative family arrangements and fluid gender roles, presenting this structure as a positive and functional solution.
The film does not feature identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or explore related themes. The narrative contains no elements pertaining to LGBTQ+ representation.
The series "Kate & Allie" does not feature identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative focuses on two divorced women and their children navigating life together in New York City, without incorporating any elements related to transsexual identity or experiences.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The series "Kate & Allie" features original characters created specifically for the show. There are no instances of characters established as one gender in prior source material being portrayed as a different gender.
Kate & Allie is an original 1984 television series. The main characters, Kate McArdle and Allie Lowell, were created for the show and do not derive from prior source material. Consequently, there are no pre-established characters whose race could have been swapped.
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6.9
6.0
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