Party of Five 1994
What is Party of Five?
Party of Five is an American teen and family drama television series that originally aired on the Fox network. Created by Christopher Keyser and Amy Lippman, the program ran for six seasons, consisting of a total of 142 episodes.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1994
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 142
- Runtime
- 42 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 12, 1994
- Last aired
- May 3, 2000
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- FOX
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
Where to watch
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Overview
Party of Five is an American teen and family drama television series that originally aired on the Fox network. Created by Christopher Keyser and Amy Lippman, the program ran for six seasons, consisting of a total of 142 episodes. The series premiered on September 12, 1994, and concluded its original run on May 3, 2000. The narrative follows five brothers and sisters who are determined to stay together following the tragic loss of their parents. As they navigate their lives after the untimely deaths of their mother and father, the siblings are tasked with raising each other. The cast includes Matthew Fox, Scott Wolf, Neve Campbell, and Lacey Chabert. Although the show was critically acclaimed, it experienced low ratings during its initial run and was slated for cancellation after its first season. Despite these early challenges, the series continued to air for several years, ultimately spanning the period from 1994 to 2000. The show remains a notable example of the teen and family drama genre from that era.
Should you watch it?
“Five siblings strive to remain united after the sudden death of their parents.”
- focuses on sibling bonds
- explores themes of resilience
- deals with heavy subject matter
Watch it if you enjoy character-driven dramas about family dynamics.
The series centers on the aftermath of a tragic loss and contains mature themes.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 22 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Pilot Sep 12, 1994
- E2 Homework Sep 19, 1994
- E3 Good Sports Sep 26, 1994
- E4 Worth Waiting For Oct 3, 1994
- E5 All's Fair Oct 10, 1994
- E6 Fathers and Sons Oct 17, 1994
- E7 Much Ado About Nothing Oct 24, 1994
- E8 Kiss Me, Kate Nov 2, 1994
- E9 Something Out of Nothing Nov 7, 1994
- E10 Thanksgiving Nov 14, 1994
- E11 Private Lives Nov 21, 1994
- E12 Games People Play Nov 28, 1994
- E13 Grownups Dec 12, 1994
- E14 Not Fade Away Jan 4, 1995
- E15 It's Not Easy Being Green Jan 11, 1995
- E16 Aftershocks Jan 18, 1995
- E17 In Loco Parentis Feb 1, 1995
- E18 Who Cares? Feb 15, 1995
- E19 Brother's Keeper Feb 22, 1995
- E20 The Trouble with Charlie Mar 1, 1995
- E21 All-Nighters Mar 8, 1995
- E22 The Ides of March Mar 15, 1995
Season 2 · 22 episodes
- E1 Ready or Not Sep 27, 1995
- E2 Falsies Oct 4, 1995
- E3 Dearly Beloved Oct 18, 1995
- E4 Have No Fear Oct 25, 1995
- E5 Change Partners ... and Dance Nov 1, 1995
- E6 Analogies Nov 8, 1995
- E7 Where There's Smoke Nov 15, 1995
- E8 Best Laid Plans Nov 22, 1995
- E9 The Wedding Dec 13, 1995
- E10 Grand Delusions Dec 20, 1995
- E11 Unfair Advantage Jan 3, 1996
- E12 Hold on Tight Jan 10, 1996
- E13 Poor Substitutes Jan 17, 1996
- E14 Strange Bedfellows Jan 24, 1996
- E15 Benefactors Jan 31, 1996
- E16 Comings and Goings Feb 7, 1996
- E17 Valentine's Day Feb 14, 1996
- E18 Before and After Feb 21, 1996
- E19 Altered States Feb 28, 1996
- E20 Happily Ever After Mar 20, 1996
- E21 Spring Breaks (1) Mar 27, 1996
- E22 Spring Breaks (2) Mar 27, 1996
Season 3 · 25 episodes
- E1 Summer Fun, Summer Not Aug 21, 1996
- E2 Going, Going, Gone Aug 28, 1996
- E3 Short Cuts Sep 4, 1996
- E4 Deal With It Sep 11, 1996
- E5 Mixed Signals Sep 18, 1996
- E6 Going Home Sep 25, 1996
- E7 Personal Demons Oct 30, 1996
- E8 Not So Fast Nov 6, 1996
- E9 Gimme Shelter Nov 13, 1996
- E10 Close to You Nov 20, 1996
- E11 I Do Nov 27, 1996
- E12 Desperate Measures Dec 11, 1996
- E13 Christmas Dec 18, 1996
- E14 Life's Too Short Jan 8, 1997
- E15 Significant Others Jan 15, 1997
- E16 I Declare Jan 22, 1997
- E17 Misery Loves Company Jan 29, 1997
- E18 MYOB Feb 5, 1997
- E19 Point of No Return Feb 12, 1997
- E20 Intervention Feb 19, 1997
- E21 Hitting Bottom Feb 26, 1997
- E22 Leap of Faith Mar 5, 1997
- E23 Promises, Promises Mar 19, 1997
- E24 A Little Faith Mar 26, 1997
- E25 You Win Some, You Lose Some Apr 2, 1997
Season 4 · 24 episodes
- E1 What a Drag Sep 17, 1997
- E2 Past Imperfect Sep 24, 1997
- E3 Handicaps Oct 1, 1997
- E4 Zap Oct 15, 1997
- E5 Fight or Flight Oct 22, 1997
- E6 Immediate Family Oct 29, 1997
- E7 Positive Attitude Nov 5, 1997
- E8 Sickness, Health / Richer, Poorer Nov 12, 1997
- E9 Truth Be Told Nov 19, 1997
- E10 Adjustments Dec 3, 1997
- E11 S'Wunnerful Life Dec 10, 1997
- E12 Empty Shoes Jan 7, 1998
- E13 Parent Trap Jan 14, 1998
- E14 Of Human Bonding Jan 21, 1998
- E15 Here and Now Jan 28, 1998
- E16 I Give Up Feb 4, 1998
- E17 Of Sound Mind and Body Feb 11, 1998
- E18 True or False Feb 25, 1998
- E19 Go Away Mar 4, 1998
- E20 Square One (1) Apr 22, 1998
- E21 Free and Clear (2) Apr 22, 1998
- E22 Opposites Distract Apr 29, 1998
- E23 Fools Rush In May 6, 1998
- E24 Fools Rush Out May 13, 1998
Season 5 · 25 episodes
- E1 Moving On Sep 16, 1998
- E2 Separation Anxiety Sep 23, 1998
- E3 Naming Names Sep 30, 1998
- E4 A Mid-Semester's Night Dream Oct 28, 1998
- E5 The Baby Nov 4, 1998
- E6 Forgive and/or Forget Nov 11, 1998
- E7 Tender Age Nov 18, 1998
- E8 Love and War Dec 2, 1998
- E9 Gifts Dec 9, 1998
- E10 One Christmas to Go Dec 16, 1998
- E11 Rings of Saturn Jan 13, 1999
- E12 Witness For the Persecution Jan 20, 1999
- E13 Fillmore Street Jan 27, 1999
- E14 Stand by Me Feb 3, 1999
- E15 Whatever Works Feb 10, 1999
- E16 Party of Freud Feb 17, 1999
- E17 fam-i-ly Mar 3, 1999
- E18 Driven to Extremes Mar 10, 1999
- E19 Judgment Day Mar 17, 1999
- E20 The Wish Apr 14, 1999
- E21 Get Back Apr 21, 1999
- E22 Fragile Apr 21, 1999
- E23 I'll Show You Mine May 5, 1999
- E24 Haunted May 12, 1999
- E25 Otherwise Engaged May 19, 1999
Frequently asked questions
How many siblings are in the family?
There are five brothers and sisters.
What is the main premise of the show?
The siblings are determined to stay together following the loss of their parents.
Is this a comedy?
The series is defined by the tragic loss of the parents, indicating a dramatic tone.
What happens to the parents?
The synopsis states the parents are lost in a tragedy.
Does the show focus on a specific group?
Yes, the story focuses on the five brothers and sisters.