The Boys Are Back (1994– )

Fred and Jackie Hansen are a middle-aged couple who have to deal with the reverse of "empty nest syndrome" when their two adult sons move back in with them, one with his family in tow.

Creator:

Matthew Carlson

Stars:

Hal Linden, Suzanne Pleshette, George Newbern

Cast

Complete series cast summary:
Hal Linden	...	Fred Hansen (18 episodes, 1994-1995)
Suzanne Pleshette	...	Jackie Hansen (18 episodes, 1994-1995)
George Newbern	...	Mike Hansen (18 episodes, 1994-1995)
Kevin Crowley	...	Rick Hansen (18 episodes, 1994-1995)
Bess Meyer	...	Judy Hansen (18 episodes, 1994-1995)
Ryan O'Donohue	...	Peter Hansen (18 episodes, 1994-1995)
Kelsey Mulrooney	...	Sarah Hansen (18 episodes, 1994-1995)
Justin Cooper	...	Nicky Hansen (18 episodes, 1994-1995)

Storyline

Fred and Jackie Hansen are a middle-aged couple who have to deal with the reverse of "empty nest syndrome" when their two adult sons move back in with them, one with his family in tow.

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Plot Keywords:

sitcom

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Taglines:

After years of raising a family, they were worried about being alone. Now they're worried that day will never come.

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Genres:

Comedy

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

11 September 1994 (USA)

Also Known As:

Les garçons sont de retour

Company Credits

Production Co:

ABC Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

30 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

User Reviews

Whatever the opposite of synergy is

This was definitely less than the sum of its parts. It really had nothing much to recommend it beyond the unusual pairing of Hal Linden and Suzanne Pleshette--and they didn't make too many sparks together, though both are much loved individually. The sons were dull, the grandkids were dull, and the show as a whole added up to not much. It's no wonder this didn't last long.