Name: Mr. Belvedere
Genre: Comedy
Released: 1985-03-15
Rating: 6.8
Cast: Christopher Hewett, Bob Uecker, Ilene Graff, Rob Stone, Tracy Wells

An English butler enters a chaotic American household and nobody's ready.

sassy sitcom energy80s family chaosfound family feels

Latest Episode

24 min

Season 6 • Episode 22

Latest

Mr. Belvedere's Wedding (2)

Jul 8, 1990

Louise confronts Mr. Belvedere and reveals his fears and they decide to get married. However, cold feet has Mr. Belvedere running away, only to have George drag him back for his wedding. As Belvedere and Louise reach the alter, she breaks the news that she's been called back to Africa and Mr. Belvedere decides to go with her. Saying goodbye to six years of working for the Owens family.

Overview

Comedy

Mr. Belvedere takes a job as a housekeeper with an American family headed by George Owens.

Content warning

sitcom butler neighbor feud

class collisionunconventional familygrowing up awkwardchosen bonds

Standout Aspects

Acting

Christopher Hewett's eyebrow game is unmatched.

Writing

Sitcom wisdom disguised as sarcasm.

Best for:Background·Family·Rewatch

Creator

Gwen Davenport

First AiredMar 15, 1985

StatusEnded

Vibe

Pacesteady

Intensitylow

Tonelight

Feelmedium

Seasons6·Episodes117

Top Cast

Christopher Hewett

Lynn Belvedere

Bob Uecker

George Owens

Ilene Graff

Marsha Owens

Rob Stone

Kevin Owens

Tracy Wells

Heather Owens

Brice Beckham

Wesley Owens

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

Christopher Hewett was a real-life theatrical director who played Jesus in 'Jesus Christ Superstar' on Broadway before becoming everyone's sassy uncle.

Cultural

That AIDS episode was groundbreaking—rare network TV acknowledgment in 1985, years before most sitcoms touched the crisis.

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