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Kang's Family 2000

★ 10.0/10 · 3 votes ComedyDramaFamily 12 seasons · 4702 eps Returning Series
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What is Kang's Family?

Kang's Family, also known by the Chinese title Wai Lai Xi Fu Ben Di Lang, is a Cantonese sitcom produced by Guangdong Radio and Television. The program focuses on the lives of migrant wives and local husbands.

Type
TV series
Year
2000
Status
Returning Series
Episodes
4,702
Runtime
23 minutes
First aired
Nov 4, 2000
Last aired
Nov 30, 2025
Original language
CN
Origin
CN
Networks
Guangdong Television, 广东广播电视台
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Family
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Overview

Kang's Family, also known by the Chinese title Wai Lai Xi Fu Ben Di Lang, is a Cantonese sitcom produced by Guangdong Radio and Television. The program focuses on the lives of migrant wives and local husbands. Production for the series commenced on April 18, 2000. It began its broadcast run on the GRT Pearl River Channel on November 4, 2000. The show is scheduled for two episodes every Saturday and Sunday at 19:00. Recognized as the longest-running and most frequently aired sitcom in the history of Chinese television, the series has achieved a significant milestone in its broadcast tenure. As of May 15, 2021, the production has aired more than 4,000 episodes. The series remains a notable fixture within the landscape of regional television broadcasting in China, maintaining a consistent presence on the airwaves since its inception at the turn of the millennium. The provided sources regarding Marvel Comics and the character Kang the Conqueror are unrelated to this television production.

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Should you watch it?

“A long-running Cantonese sitcom explores the dynamic between migrant wives and their local husbands in Guangdong.”

Reasons to watch
  • record-breaking longevity
  • cultural insight into Guangdong
  • consistent broadcast history
Keep in mind
  • extremely high episode count
  • specific regional focus

Watch it if you enjoy long-running family sitcoms centered on cultural integration and domestic life.

The series is a family-oriented sitcom suitable for general audiences.

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Episode guide

Season 1 · 280 episodes Open the complete Season 1 guide →
Season 2 · 354 episodes
Season 3 · 410 episodes
Season 4 · 703 episodes
Season 5 · 428 episodes

Frequently asked questions

When did the show begin filming?

Filming for the series began on April 18, 2000.

Where is the show broadcast?

The program is broadcast on the GRT Pearl River Channel.

How many episodes have aired?

As of May 15, 2021, the show has aired more than 4,000 episodes.

What is the show about?

The sitcom focuses on the lives of migrant wives and their local husbands.

Is this a record-breaking series?

Yes, it is the longest-running and most frequently aired sitcom in Chinese television history.