---
title: "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers"
year: 1982
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/seven-brides-for-seven-brothers-1982"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 14741
imdb_id: null
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 1
episodes_count: 22
runtime_minutes: 60
community_rating: 7.8
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (1982) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/seven-brides-for-seven-brothers-1982

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Seven Brides for Seven Brothers is a television series first released in 1982. Catalogued under Drama. Produced and broadcast by CBS. Current status: Ended. Spans 1 seasons and 22 tracked episodes.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A musical series follows seven raucous brothers launching a ranch and courting wives in 1980s TV."

### Why Watch
- Catch lively musical numbers
- Features early work from actors like Richard Dean Anderson
- Set against a quirky ranch backdrop

### Caveats & Content Note
- Only one season aired
- Reception was mixed, with modest ratings
- Tone & Suitability: The series is lighthearted and family‑friendly, with musical performances and mild comedic antics.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: musical, lighthearted, family, western, comedy

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/seven-brides-for-seven-brothers-1982#watch.

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Peter Horton** as *Crane McFadden*
- **Richard Dean Anderson** as *Adam McFadden*
- **Drake Hogestyn** as *Brian McFadden*
- **River Phoenix** as *Guthrie McFadden*
- **Terri Treas** as *Hannah McFadden*
- **Roger Wilson** as *Daniel McFadden*
- **Joaquin Phoenix** as *Travis*
- **Lisa Blount** as *Talley*
- **Billy Jayne**

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the premise of the show?
The series follows the adventures of rowdy brothers trying to start a family ranch in northern California.

### Q: Is it based on the 1954 film?
Yes, it is loosely based on the musical film "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers".

### Q: How many seasons did it run?
It aired on CBS from September 19, 1982 to March 23, 1983, comprising a single season.

### Q: Who were some of the main cast members?
The cast includes Pam Newman, Richard Dean Anderson, Roger Wilson, Peter Horton, and Drake Hogestyn.

### Q: Did any notable actors appear early in their careers?
Michael J. Fox auditioned for the series before his breakout role on "Family Ties".

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Seven Brides for Seven Brothers — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/14741)
- [Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (TV series) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seven_Brides_for_Seven_Brothers_(TV_series))
- [Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (1982) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/72231-seven-brides-for-seven-brothers/prehled/)
- [Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (1982): Obsazení, herci, tvůrci…](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/164327-seven-brides-for-seven-brothers/tvurci)
- [Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (1982 - 1983)](https://www.sms.cz/serial/seven-brides-for-seven-brothers)
- [Sedm nevěst pro sedm bratrů / Seven Brides for Seven Brothers…](https://www.serialzone.cz/serial/sedm-nevest-pro-sedm-bratru/)

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