Too Close for Comfort

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  • TV-PG
  • 1980
  • 6 Seasons
  • 6.5  (2,806)

Henry and Muriel Rush are owners of a two-family house in Mill Valley, California. Henry is a conservative cartoonist who authors a comic strip called Cosmic Cow. During scenes in which Henry draws in his bedroom, Knight used his earlier acquired ventriloquism talents for comical conversations with a hand-puppet version of "Cosmic Cow." Muriel is a laid back freelance photographer, having been a band singer in her earlier days. They have two grown children, older daughter brunette Jackie who works for a bank and younger daughter Sara, a blonde bombshell and a college student at San Francisco State University.

Too Close for Comfort is a series that ran for 6 seasons (129 episodes) between November 11, 1980 and on

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Seasons
Lisa Goes Lottery Loco
22. Lisa Goes Lottery Loco
February 7, 1987
In the final episode, all but Mr. Rush play lottery scratch ticket games. Lisa is overjoyed when she wins $5 and becomes addicted to playing.
Presenting Buddy Ficus
21. Presenting Buddy Ficus
January 31, 1987
Monroe's debut as a stand-up comedian is a bust.
Acropolis Now
20. Acropolis Now
November 22, 1986
Iris is ready to marry after a shipboard romance, but a suspicious Henry insists that her fianc? sign a prenuptial agreement.
Believing is Seeing
19. Believing is Seeing
November 15, 1986
Mrs. Stinson announces she is ready for retirement.
Herb Kisses, Henry Tells
18. Herb Kisses, Henry Tells
November 8, 1986
Muriel and Henry get caught up in the Kennedys' marriage problems when Herb has an affair.
Rock Around Henry
17. Rock Around Henry
November 1, 1986
Henry refuses to run a notice by two rock musicians protesting the town's refusal to let them play at a music festival.
Family Feud
16. Family Feud
October 18, 1986
Muriel takes drastic measures when Henry uses someone else's pictures for the front page.
Cyrano Henry
15. Cyrano Henry
October 11, 1986
Mr. Forester asks for Henry's help in writing a personal ad, which turns Henry into a ghost writer of sorts for all of his correspondence with the women who answer.
Monroe's Critical Condition
14. Monroe's Critical Condition
October 4, 1986
Monroe's life is threatened after he gives an entertainer a harsh review.
Ya Gotta Have Heart
13. Ya Gotta Have Heart
September 27, 1986
Mrs. Stinson's niece causes friction when she works as an intern at the newspaper.
Muriel's Fish Story
12. Muriel's Fish Story
July 19, 1986
A famous oceanographer asks Muriel to be his photographer on a five-week expedition.
Late, Great Herbert Maxwell
11. Late, Great Herbert Maxwell
July 12, 1986
Monroe and Henry discover a coverup in the death of Mrs. Stinson's friend.
Henry Gets Taken for a Ride
10. Henry Gets Taken for a Ride
June 7, 1986
Henry and Lisa learn a lesson in trust when he gives her advice on buying a car.
Henry's Novel Solution
9. Henry's Novel Solution
May 31, 1986
Henry's admiration for a famous author diminishes when he learns the man gets his inspiration from the bottle.
Educating Lisa
8. Educating Lisa
May 24, 1986
The Rush's housekeeper Lisa enrolls in classes to become a naturalized American citizen.
Bedtime for Henry
7. Bedtime for Henry
May 17, 1986
Henry's peaceful day in bed is ruined when everyone expresses concern over his health.
Garfield the Cat Joins the Marin Bugler
6. Garfield the Cat Joins the Marin Bugler
May 10, 1986
Henry strikes up a deal to run the Garfield comic strip in the Marin Bugler.
Miss Marin Bugler
5. Miss Marin Bugler
May 3, 1986
To increase its popularity, the Marin Bugler holds a beauty contest, with unexpected repercussions for the winner.
Ho-Ho Ho Chi Henry
4. Ho-Ho Ho Chi Henry
April 26, 1986
Henry, Monroe, Muriel and Mrs. Stinson want to help a Vietnamese family find the American Dream.
Four is a Crowd
3. Four is a Crowd
April 19, 1986
Muriel and Henry's best friends overstay their welcome at the Rushes' home.
Front Page Monroe
2. Front Page Monroe
April 12, 1986
Monroe is jailed for refusing to reveal his source for an unauthorized story about toxic waste.
Henry's Change of Life
1. Henry's Change of Life
April 5, 1986
The Rush family moves to Marin County where Henry becomes an editor of a weekly newspaper.
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Where to Watch Too Close for Comfort
Too Close for Comfort is available for streaming on the website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Too Close for Comfort on demand at , Tubi TV, Pluto TV and Peacock Free.
  • Genres
    Comedy
  • Cast
    Ted Knight
    Nancy Dussault
    Jim J. Bullock
  • Premiere Date
    November 11, 1980
  • IMDB Rating
    6.5  (2,806)
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