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The Hogan Family

NBC (Ended 1991)

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7.9 Good
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Status

Ended

Premiered

March 1, 1986

Ended

July 20, 1991

Genre

Comedy

Theme

Family

Show Overview

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Episode Score
 
7.5

Ho, Ho, Hogans

Christmas stress hits the Hogan family as Sandy struggles to get a Christmas tree and Mark and Willie battle it out over the same gift that each one wants to give Cara and Brenda. Meanwhile, David becomes a department-store Santa Claus, but soon finds he is a victim of a pickpocket when he finds his wallet stolen.

Aired: 07/20/91

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The Hogan Family began in March of 1986 and was originally titled Valerie. Starring Valerie Harper as Valerie Hogan, Valerie was the wife to Michael Hogan, an airline pilot. His job took him away from home quite regularly so Valerie was left to raise their three sons, David, and the... more »


David was the oldest and girl crazy, Mark was the brain and a perfectionist and Willie was the carefree clown who seemed to always be in trouble.


At the beginning of the third season, a well publicized dispute between Valerie Harper and the producers led to her leaving the show. Despite the fact that two episodes had been produced for the third season, one including Valerie Harper, they were both shelved and the show changed titles to Valerie's Family.


In the show, it was explained that Valerie had suddenly died and now, Michael's recently divorced sister, Sandy, is moving in to help raise the boys. Stories revolved around the boys growing up and dating as well as Michael and Sandy each getting out in the dating scene. In 1988, the title was changed again, this time to The Hogan Family.


At the end of the 5th season, NBC dropped the show however, CBS picked it up for another season, adding John Hillerman as the character of Lloyd Hogan, Michael and Sandy's father.


Theme Song: "Together Through the Years"


Written by: Charles Fox and Stephen Geyer

Sung by: Roberta Flack


Also Known as: Valerie (1986-1987), Valerie's Family (1987-1988) and The Hogans (subtitle)(1987-1988


NBC Broadcast History


March-June 1986----Mondays----8:30 p.m.

June-September 1986----Mondays----8:00 p.m.

September-November 1986----Sundays----8:30 p.m.

November 1986-January 1987----Sundays----8:00 p.m.

January-March 1987----Sundays----8:30 p.m.

March 1987-June 1990----Mondays----8:30 p.m.


CBS Broadcast History


September-December 1990----Saturdays----8:30 p.m.

July 1991----Wednesdays----8:00 p.m.



Nielsen Ratings:
(Top 25 or Better)


#21 from 1987-1988

#22 from 1988-1989


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  • Is it online?

    Is there any place to find it online?

    2 comments, last one Jun 24, 2008 + Add Comment
  • Looking for an episode, desperate

    Does anyone have the 2-part where they went to California that guest-starred Tiffani Amber Thiessen? I have been looking E...more »

    1 comments, last one Feb 24, 2008 + Add Comment
  • Anyone have any of episodes 52-110 to sell or trade?

    I am a huge fan of this show, and it appears ABC Family has dumped it again (I hope I am wrong!).  I recorded all episodes 1...more »

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    10 Perfect

    I do have another episode that I like and its my second favorite. It's an episode where Mark or Willi got stuck up in the cheminy. I couldn't remember who it was, but I like that episode. This show really keeps kids a lesson when they get into trouble. hide « show »

    This show is one of my favorite, I have a lot of favorite shows. I do have a favorite episode on this one. It's an episode where Sandy lost her memory, she couldn't remember anything she does or said like after 3 to 5 minutes. This episode crack me up.
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    5.4 Mediocre

    a good show hide « show »

    this was actually a real good show. the best thing they ever did was kill off valerie harper. i have never liked the actress in any role she has ever played. it was also josh taylors first successful stint in prime time after leaving days of our lives. and it was the place we saw jason bateman grow up.
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    10 Perfect

    Great family show from the 80's 90s. Great ensemble of actors from Valerie Harper-how dare they kill her off-to Sandy Duncan and everyone's favorite-Jason Bateman. hide « show »

    Great family show from the 80's 90s. Great ensemble of actors from Valerie Harper-how dare they kill her off-to Sandy Duncan and everyone's favorite-Jason Bateman. It was one of the shows that I watched during the best time in my life-so it may be nostalgia that makes me like it so much.
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    2.1 Terrible

    Is it me................. hide « show »

    Or is this sitcom to serious it needs some laughter, but no it has to be serious all the time! I looked it up it had too many sad stuff and I dispise it! The only episode I like is "Boston Tea Party" and it is saved from an 0.1. If you wanna see something see Full House it 10 times funnier than this!
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