Punky Brewster 1984
What is Punky Brewster?
Punky Brewster is a family-friendly sitcom that aired on NBC and in syndication. The series features an abandoned waif and her dog taken in by a cranky apartment manager who becomes her guardian.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1984
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 91
- Runtime
- 23 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 16, 1984
- Last aired
- May 27, 1988
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- NBC, Syndication
- Genres
- Comedy, Kids
- Updated
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Punky Brewster is a family-friendly sitcom that aired on NBC and in syndication. The series features an abandoned waif and her dog taken in by a cranky apartment manager who becomes her guardian. The show is a comedy that focuses on the relationship between the waif and her guardian. The series was created by David W. Duclon and aired in two separate periods, initially from September 1984 to March 1986, and later in syndication from October 1987 to May 1988. The show's cast and crew include a variety of individuals, although specific names and roles are not specified in the provided sources.
Should you watch it?
“A lonely young girl and her dog find a new home with a grumpy apartment manager.”
- wholesome premise
- intergenerational bond
- predictable sitcom tropes
Watch it if you enjoy classic family sitcoms about unlikely friendships.
The series is designed for family viewing and maintains a lighthearted tone.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 25 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Punky Finds a Home (1) Sep 16, 1984
- E2 Punky Finds a Home (2) Sep 23, 1984
- E3 Punky Finds a Home (3) Sep 30, 1984
- E4 Lost and Found Oct 7, 1984
- E5 Punky Gets Her Own Room Oct 7, 1984
- E6 Walk Pool Oct 14, 1984
- E7 Gone Fishin' Oct 14, 1984
- E8 Take Me out to the Ballgame Oct 21, 1984
- E9 Parents Night Oct 28, 1984
- E10 Go to Sleep Nov 4, 1984
- E11 A Visit to the Doctor Nov 4, 1984
- E12 Miss Adorable Nov 25, 1984
- E13 Dog Dough Afternoon Dec 2, 1984
- E14 Bye Bye, My Dec 9, 1984
- E15 Yes, Punky, There Is a Santa Claus (1) Dec 16, 1984
- E16 Yes, Punky, There Is a Santa Claus (2) Dec 16, 1984
- E17 Play It Again, Punky Jan 20, 1985
- E18 Henry Falls in Love (1) Jan 27, 1985
- E19 Henry Falls in Love (2) Feb 3, 1985
- E20 My Aged Valentine Feb 10, 1985
- E21 I Love You, Brandon Feb 17, 1985
- E22 Punky Brewster's Workout Feb 24, 1985
- E23 Gals and Dolls Mar 3, 1985
- E24 Fenster Hall (1) Mar 31, 1985
- E25 Fenster Hall (2) Mar 31, 1985
Season 2 · 22 episodes
- E1 The K.O. Kid Sep 15, 1985
- E2 Punky's Treehouse Sep 22, 1985
- E3 Cheaters Never Win Sep 29, 1985
- E4 Baby Buddies, Inc Oct 6, 1985
- E5 Tap Your Troubles Away Oct 13, 1985
- E6 The Perils of Punky (1) Oct 20, 1985
- E7 The Perils of Punky (2) Oct 20, 1985
- E8 Just Say No Oct 27, 1985
- E9 The Search Nov 10, 1985
- E10 Love Thy Neighbor Nov 17, 1985
- E11 The Gift Nov 24, 1985
- E12 Milk Does a Body Good Dec 1, 1985
- E13 Christmas Shoplifting Dec 15, 1985
- E14 Urban Fear Jan 5, 1986
- E15 Girls Will Be Boys Jan 12, 1986
- E16 Cherie Lifesaver Jan 19, 1986
- E17 Changes (1) Feb 2, 1986
- E18 Changes (2) Feb 9, 1986
- E19 Changes (3) Feb 16, 1986
- E20 Changes (4) Feb 23, 1986
- E21 Changes (5) Mar 2, 1986
- E22 Accidents Happen Mar 9, 1986
Season 3 · 22 episodes
- E1 Reading, Writing, and Rock & Roll Oct 30, 1987
- E2 Punky's Big Story Nov 2, 1987
- E3 Tons of Fun Nov 3, 1987
- E4 Divorce Anderson Style Nov 4, 1987
- E5 Beer & Buffalos Don't Mix Nov 5, 1987
- E6 Hands Across the Halls Nov 6, 1987
- E7 Open Door, Broken Heart (1) Nov 9, 1987
- E8 Open Door, Broken Heart (2) Nov 9, 1987
- E9 Best Friends Nov 10, 1987
- E10 It's a Dog's Life Nov 11, 1987
- E11 The Metamorphosis Nov 12, 1987
- E12 Fighting City Hall Nov 13, 1987
- E13 The Matchmaker Nov 13, 1987
- E14 My Fair Punky Nov 16, 1987
- E15 The Anniversary Nov 17, 1987
- E16 Tangled Web Nov 20, 1987
- E17 Punky's Porker Nov 25, 1987
- E18 This Spud's for You Dec 1, 1987
- E19 So Long, Studio Dec 2, 1987
- E20 Help Wanted Dec 3, 1987
- E21 Remember When Dec 4, 1987
- E22 Unhooking Henry Dec 7, 1987
Season 4 · 22 episodes
- E1 The Nun's Story Apr 27, 1988
- E2 Crushed Apr 28, 1988
- E3 Going to Camp Apr 29, 1988
- E4 Poor Margaux May 2, 1988
- E5 Brandon's Commercial May 3, 1988
- E6 Passed Away at Punky's Place May 4, 1988
- E7 Christmas Hero May 5, 1988
- E8 Cosmetic Scam May 6, 1988
- E9 See You in Court May 9, 1988
- E10 Radio Daze May 10, 1988
- E11 Aunt Larnese Is Coming to Town May 11, 1988
- E12 Dear Diary May 12, 1988
- E13 The Reading Game May 13, 1988
- E14 Ouch May 16, 1988
- E15 No No, We Won't Go May 17, 1988
- E16 Bad Dog May 18, 1988
- E17 Vice Versa May 19, 1988
- E18 Wimped Out May 23, 1988
- E19 One Plus Tutor is Three May 24, 1988
- E20 The Dilemma May 25, 1988
- E21 What's Your Sign? May 26, 1988
- E22 Wedding Bells for Brandon May 27, 1988
Frequently asked questions
What is the show about?
It follows an abandoned girl and her dog who are taken in by an apartment manager.
What is the tone of the series?
The program is a family-friendly sitcom.
Who is the main character?
The story centers on an abandoned waif.
Who takes the girl in?
She is taken in by a cranky apartment manager.
Does the girl have a pet?
Yes, she is accompanied by her dog.