Kate & Allie 1984
“FORGET YOUR PROBLEMS... THEIRS ARE FUNNIER!”
What is Kate & Allie?
Kate & Allie is an American television situation comedy that aired on CBS. The series was created by Sherry Coben and first aired on March 19, 1984, as a midseason replacement series with six episodes initially commissioned.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1984
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 122
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- First aired
- Mar 19, 1984
- Last aired
- May 22, 1989
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- CBS
- Genres
- Comedy, Drama, Family
- Updated
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Kate & Allie is an American television situation comedy that aired on CBS. The series was created by Sherry Coben and first aired on March 19, 1984, as a midseason replacement series with six episodes initially commissioned. The show stars Susan Saint James and Jane Curtin as two divorced mothers who decided to live together and raise their children in the same home. The series received a favorable response from critics and viewers, which led to CBS committing to a full season in the fall of 1984. The show ultimately ran until May 22, 1989. Kate & Allie is available for free streaming on The Roku Channel. The series features the characters navigating their lives as single mothers sharing an apartment, and it was well received during its run. The show's concept and characters were well liked by audiences and critics alike.
Should you watch it?
“Two divorced women decide to raise their families together in a shared New York apartment.”
- realistic portrayal of single motherhood
- strong chemistry between leads
- typical eighties sitcom production style
Watch it if you enjoy classic television sitcoms about friendship and modern family dynamics.
The series is a lighthearted situation comedy suitable for general audiences.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 6 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Allie's First Date Mar 19, 1984
- E2 The Very Loud Family Mar 26, 1984
- E3 Odd Boy Out Apr 16, 1984
- E4 The Family Business Apr 23, 1984
- E5 Dear Diary Apr 30, 1984
- E6 A Weekend to Remember May 7, 1984
Season 2 · 22 episodes
- E1 Baby Oct 8, 1984
- E2 Landlady Oct 15, 1984
- E3 Diner Oct 22, 1984
- E4 Lottsa Luck Oct 29, 1984
- E5 Candidate Nov 5, 1984
- E6 Kate and the Plumber Nov 12, 1984
- E7 The Safe Caper Nov 19, 1984
- E8 Pirates Nov 26, 1984
- E9 Country Dog Dec 3, 1984
- E10 Piano Lesson Dec 10, 1984
- E11 New Year's Eve Dec 31, 1984
- E12 Back to School Jan 7, 1985
- E13 Charles Marries Claire Jan 14, 1985
- E14 If She Goes, I Go Feb 4, 1985
- E15 Rear Window Feb 11, 1985
- E16 Lovely Rita Feb 18, 1985
- E17 Sons and Lovers Feb 25, 1985
- E18 Author, Author Mar 4, 1985
- E19 Dead Cat Mar 11, 1985
- E20 The Bad Seed Mar 18, 1985
- E21 Goodbye, Plumber Apr 8, 1985
- E22 My Dinner With Kate and Allie May 6, 1985
Season 3 · 23 episodes
- E1 The Reunion Sep 30, 1985
- E2 Make Mine Mink Oct 7, 1985
- E3 Whatever Happened to Romance? Oct 14, 1985
- E4 Evening in Paris Oct 21, 1985
- E5 Picture of An Affair Oct 28, 1985
- E6 The Maltese Chotchke Nov 4, 1985
- E7 Allie's Affair Nov 11, 1985
- E8 Thanksgiving Nov 25, 1985
- E9 Max's New Girlfriend Dec 2, 1985
- E10 Kate's Friend Dec 16, 1985
- E11 Dress to Kill Dec 23, 1985
- E12 Dark Victory Jan 6, 1986
- E13 Grand Central Station Jan 13, 1986
- E14 Chip's Divorce Jan 20, 1986
- E15 Too Late The Rebel Jan 27, 1986
- E16 The Croissant Jungle Feb 3, 1986
- E17 Privacy Feb 10, 1986
- E18 High Anxiety Feb 17, 1986
- E19 Thank You, Shirley Feb 24, 1986
- E20 Ted's Back Mar 3, 1986
- E21 Chip's New Friend Mar 17, 1986
- E22 Winning Apr 7, 1986
- E23 Late Bloomer May 12, 1986
Season 4 · 25 episodes
- E1 The Trouble With Jason Sep 22, 1986
- E2 Found Money Sep 29, 1986
- E3 The Bully Oct 6, 1986
- E4 General Hospital Oct 13, 1986
- E5 Rx for Love Oct 20, 1986
- E6 Halloween II Oct 27, 1986
- E7 Jennie and Jason Nov 3, 1986
- E8 Bringing Up Charles Nov 10, 1986
- E9 Emma's Coming Out Party Nov 24, 1986
- E10 Stage Mother Dec 1, 1986
- E11 The Goodbye Girl Dec 8, 1986
- E12 Dates of Future Past Dec 15, 1986
- E13 Gift of the Magi Jan 5, 1987
- E14 Allie's Graduation Jan 26, 1987
- E15 Upstairs, Downstairs Feb 2, 1987
- E16 Emma Goes to College Feb 9, 1987
- E17 Allie and the Three Wolves Feb 16, 1987
- E18 Louis in Love Feb 23, 1987
- E19 Reruns Mar 2, 1987
- E20 Send Me No Flowers Mar 16, 1987
- E21 Dearly Beloved Mar 23, 1987
- E22 Allie on Strike Apr 6, 1987
- E23 Kate Quits May 4, 1987
- E24 Charles' Dinner May 11, 1987
- E25 Allie's Surprise Party May 18, 1987
Season 5 · 24 episodes
- E1 Fathers and Sons Sep 14, 1987
- E2 The Dilemma with Emma Sep 21, 1987
- E3 Kate and the Cab Driver Sep 28, 1987
- E4 Mother's Day Oct 5, 1987
- E5 Return of Bob Barsky Oct 12, 1987
- E6 Brother, Can You Spare a Dime? Oct 19, 1987
- E7 Ted's Fix-Up Oct 26, 1987
- E8 Jennie's New Deal Nov 9, 1987
- E9 Hired Wife Nov 16, 1987
- E10 The Marriage Counselor Nov 23, 1987
- E11 The Triangle Has Four Sides Dec 7, 1987
- E12 The Nightmare Before Christmas Dec 14, 1987
- E13 A Catered Affair Jan 4, 1988
- E14 The Band Singer Jan 11, 1988
- E15 Almost Married (a.k.a.) And Then There Were None Jan 18, 1988
- E16 My Day with Paul Newman Feb 1, 1988
- E17 The Namath of the Game Feb 3, 1988
- E18 The Mouse That Squeaked Feb 8, 1988
- E19 Inside Park Avenue Feb 15, 1988
- E20 Working Women Feb 22, 1988
- E21 I Don't, I Don't Mar 14, 1988
- E22 Bob Smells the Roses Mar 21, 1988
- E23 Allie Makes Up Her Mind Mar 28, 1988
- E24 The Clip Show May 23, 1988
Frequently asked questions
When did the show air?
Kate & Allie aired from March 19, 1984, to May 22, 1989.
Who created the series?
The series was created by Sherry Coben.
What network broadcast the show?
The series aired on CBS.
Was it a midseason replacement?
Yes, the show began as a midseason replacement series.
How many episodes were initially ordered?
Six episodes were initially commissioned by the network.