Dharma & Greg 

A free spirited yoga instructor finds true love in a conservative lawyer and they got married on the first date. Though they are polar opposites; her need of stability is fulfilled with him, his need of optimism is fulfilled with her.

Creators:

Chuck Lorre, Dottie Dartland Zicklin

Stars:

Jenna Elfman, Thomas Gibson, Joel Murray

Won 1 Golden Globe. Another 10 wins & 40 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Jenna Elfman	...	Dharma Finkelstein Montgomery 119 episodes, 1997-2002
Thomas Gibson	...	Greg Montgomery 119 episodes, 1997-2002
Joel Murray	...	Pete Cavanaugh 119 episodes, 1997-2002
Mimi Kennedy	...	Abby O'Neil 119 episodes, 1997-2002
Alan Rachins	...	Larry Finkelstein 119 episodes, 1997-2002
Mitchell Ryan	...	Edward Montgomery 119 episodes, 1997-2002
Susan Sullivan	...	Kitty Montgomery 119 episodes, 1997-2002
Shae D'lyn	...	Jane 96 episodes, 1997-2001

Storyline

There could hardly be an odder match, but love knows no reason. Assistant D.A. Greg Montgomery, the son of successful businessman Edward Montgomery and Kitty, the queen of socialite snob-ism, falls madly in love with the utterly unconventional free spirit Dharma Finkelstein, the daughter of hippie couple Larry Finkelstein and Abby O'Neil. Even if they can't break the couple up, both in-law families-who never agree on anything else-stir up trouble as they are shocked by each other's lifestyle. Greg's lazy and incompetent colleague Pete Cavanaugh and Dharma's odd friend Jane, don't help their relationship either, between which another improbable hate-love chemistry develops.

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Plot Keywords:

1990s | husband wife relationship | family relationships | neo screwball comedy | woman | 

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Taglines:

She's got her head in the clouds. He's got his feet on the ground. Together, they're a match made in heaven.

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Genres:

Comedy | Romance

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Certificate:

TV-PG

Details

Official Sites:

ABC

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

24 September 1997 (USA)

Also Known As:

Dharma i Greg

Filming Locations:

San Francisco, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

20th Century Fox Television, 4 to 6 Foot Productions, Chuck Lorre Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

30 min 30 min (119 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Not only did the producer add a vanity card at the end of episode one, but at the end of every episode (visible for about two seconds, readable when freeze-framed). The main text included various "beliefs" of the producer, as well as various outlooks on life. One in particular simply read, "All work and no play makes Chuck a dull boy" over and over, except for the very middle of the screen, where it says, "If you have stuck with this and read this far you are an exceptional person." Another said, "the meaning of life might be "Sit, UBU, sit."

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Quotes

Greg: [marches with Pete, Larry, and Edward down a hallway like astronauts while triumphant music plays in the background]
[music stops]
Greg: What the hell are we doing?

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Crazy Credits

Producer Chuck Lorre ends each episode with what he calls a "vanity card" - At the top of the screen you see "Chuck Lorre Productions" and a different number followed by a big paragraph of quirky remarks. The card appears onscreen for less than 2 seconds, not enough time to read it. Each episode has a different card.

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Alternate Versions

The version shown on Czechoslovakian TV contains no laugh track.

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Connections

Referenced in The Simpsons: Papa's Got a Brand New Badge (2002)

User Reviews

This show inspired me in real life

Dharma & Greg is my all-time favorite TV show, and I was in hog heaven with the re-runs. I wish they were still on regularly. I always considered the character of "Dharma" as "my idol" and really loved the idealistic marriage portrayed on the show, peppered with real issues that happen with real relationships. I yearned to have such a loving, happy marriage. Then, last year, on the first date with my now-husband, we discussed the show and it turned out he loved it and felt the same way about it. We are now in a wonderful, Dharma&Greg-esquire marriage filled with surprises, kookiness, hot, adventurous sex and lots of communication and love. Thanks for the inspiration!