My Family 2000
What is My Family?
My Family is a television series that premiered in 2000. The show centers on Ben Harper, a dentist and family man who experiences a mid-life crisis while attempting to navigate the challenges of raising his three teenage children.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2000
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 110
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 19, 2000
- Last aired
- Sep 2, 2011
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- GB
- Networks
- BBC One
- Genres
- Comedy
- Updated
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My Family is a television series that premiered in 2000. The show centers on Ben Harper, a dentist and family man who experiences a mid-life crisis while attempting to navigate the challenges of raising his three teenage children. His wife, Susan, works as a London tour guide and maintains a cheerful demeanor, though she struggles with cooking and managing the household pantry. The couple resides with their three children, Nick, Janey, and Michael, who are described as having very different personalities. Nick is nineteen years old and currently on a gap year, spending much of his time on the sofa or visiting the job centre. Their daughter Janey is sixteen years old and noted for being sharp-witted. The youngest child, Michael, is characterized as being very bright and interested in computers. Throughout the series, the family members must cope with the bizarre reality of their daily lives together. The program focuses on the domestic dynamics and individual struggles of the Harper household as they interact within their home environment.
Should you watch it?
“A British sitcom following the chaotic daily life of the Harper family.”
- Authentic portrayal of family dynamics
- Strong ensemble cast
- Mix of humor and heart
- May feel slow to some viewers
- Occasional reliance on sitcom tropes
You enjoy character-based comedies about everyday family life.
Suitable for general audiences, with mild humor and domestic themes.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 8 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 The Serpent's Tooth Sep 19, 2000
- E2 Pain in the Class Sep 26, 2000
- E3 Droit de Seigneur Ben Oct 3, 2000
- E4 The Last Resort Oct 10, 2000
- E5 Farewell to Alarms Oct 17, 2000
- E6 Death Takes a Policy Oct 24, 2000
- E7 The Awkward Phase Oct 30, 2000
- E8 Much Ado About Ben Nov 7, 2000
Season 2 · 13 episodes
- E1 All Roads Lead to Ramon Aug 31, 2001
- E2 The Unkindest Cut Sep 7, 2001
- E3 Parisian Beauty Sep 14, 2001
- E4 Trust Never Sleeps Sep 21, 2001
- E5 Death and Ben Take a Holiday Sep 28, 2001
- E6 Driving Miss Crazy Oct 5, 2001
- E7 I Second That Emulsion Oct 12, 2001
- E8 Age of Romance Oct 19, 2001
- E9 Get Cartier Oct 26, 2001
- E10 'Tis Pity She's a Whore Nov 2, 2001
- E11 The Last Supper Nov 9, 2001
- E12 Ben Wants to Be a Millionaire Nov 23, 2001
- E13 Breakable Nov 30, 2001
Season 3 · 13 episodes
- E1 Absent Vixen, Cheeky Monkey Sep 6, 2002
- E2 Shrink Rap Sep 13, 2002
- E3 Desperately Squeaking Susan Sep 20, 2002
- E4 Of Mice and Ben Sep 27, 2002
- E5 Imperfect Strangers Oct 3, 2002
- E6 The Second Greatest Story Ever Told Oct 10, 2002
- E7 Waiting to Inhale Oct 17, 2002
- E8 Misery Oct 24, 2002
- E9 Auto Erotica Nov 7, 2002
- E10 A Handful of Dust Nov 21, 2002
- E11 The Lost Weekend Nov 28, 2002
- E12 Ghosts Dec 5, 2002
- E13 One Flew Out of the Cuckoo's Nest Dec 12, 2002
Season 4 · 13 episodes
- E1 Fitting Punishment Mar 21, 2003
- E2 They Shoot Harpers, Don't They? Mar 28, 2003
- E3 The Great Escape Apr 4, 2003
- E4 Return of the Prodigal Prat Apr 11, 2003
- E5 Owed to Susan Apr 18, 2003
- E6 Deliverance Apr 25, 2003
- E7 Blind Justice May 2, 2003
- E8 Friday the 31st May 9, 2003
- E9 Sitting Targets May 16, 2003
- E10 Loco Parentis May 23, 2003
- E11 Canary Cage May 30, 2003
- E12 May the Best Man Win Jun 6, 2003
- E13 It's a Window Filled Life Jun 13, 2003
Season 5 · 13 episodes
- E1 The Mummy Returns Mar 19, 2004
- E2 You Don't Know Jack Mar 26, 2004
- E3 What's Up, Docklands? Apr 2, 2004
- E4 Luck Be a Lady Tonight Apr 16, 2004
- E5 First Past the Post Apr 23, 2004
- E6 My Will Be Done Apr 30, 2004
- E7 My Fair Charlady May 7, 2004
- E8 The Mouth Trap May 14, 2004
- E9 While You Weren't Sleeping May 21, 2004
- E10 Dentist to the Stars May 28, 2004
- E11 A Wife Less Ordinary Jun 4, 2004
- E12 The Book of Love Jun 11, 2004
- E13 Going Dental Jun 18, 2004
Frequently asked questions
What is the show about?
The show centers on Ben Harper, a dentist dealing with family life and a mid-life crisis, alongside his wife and three very different children.
Who are the main characters?
The main characters include Ben and Susan Harper and their children Nick, Janey, and Michael.
Where does the show take place?
The show is set in London, where Susan works as a tour guide.
How long did the show run?
The show aired for eleven series between 2000 and 2011, with additional Christmas specials.
Is the show funny?
Yes, it blends situational comedy with the quirks of family interactions.