On this day, January 7, 1987, the final episode of You Again? aired on NBC. This sitcom, which ran for two seasons with a total of 26 episodes, starred Jack Klugman and a young John Stamos in a heartwarming story of a father and son reconnecting after years apart.
Klugman played Henry Willows, a grumpy, set-in-his-ways father, whose life is turned upside down when his carefree and estranged son Matt, played by Stamos, unexpectedly moves back in with him. The show was known for its humor and the charming chemistry between the two leads. Despite its lighthearted premise and talented cast, You Again? struggled to find a steady audience and was ultimately canceled.
Fun Fact: You Again? was based on a British sitcom called Home to Roost, which had a similar storyline and enjoyed more success overseas.
Do you remember watching You Again?? How do you think it compares to other 80s sitcoms about family relationships?
Klugman played Henry Willows, a grumpy, set-in-his-ways father, whose life is turned upside down when his carefree and estranged son Matt, played by Stamos, unexpectedly moves back in with him. The show was known for its humor and the charming chemistry between the two leads. Despite its lighthearted premise and talented cast, You Again? struggled to find a steady audience and was ultimately canceled.
Fun Fact: You Again? was based on a British sitcom called Home to Roost, which had a similar storyline and enjoyed more success overseas.
Do you remember watching You Again?? How do you think it compares to other 80s sitcoms about family relationships?