They're creepy, they're kooky, and they're iconic: the Addams Family. Since their debut in Charles Addams' cartoons in the 1930s, Gomez, Morticia, Wednesday, Pugsley, Uncle Fester, Lurch and of course Thing have become a cult phenomenon. Whether in black-and-white TV, colorful animation or gothic reboots on Netflix, the Addams Family keeps fascinating. Here's a complete overview of the series, specials and films in order of release.
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The Addams Family (series) (1964-1966)
The original live-action TV series brought the macabre but loving family to the screen for the first time. With John Astin as Gomez and Carolyn Jones as Morticia, this sitcom set the tone for everything that followed.
The Addams Family Fun-House (1973)
A bizarre, colorful variety-style TV pilot with music, sketches and dance. It was never picked up as a full series but remains a unique footnote in Addams history.
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The Addams Family (Animated Series, 1973)
Made by Hanna-Barbera. The family travels across the US in their gothic camper. Aimed at children, but full of familiar voices and absurd humor.
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Halloween with the New Addams Family (1977)
A live-action reunion TV special with much of the original '60s cast, this time with a Halloween theme. Classic and campy in the best sense.
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The New Addams Family (Series, 1998-1999)
A Canadian reboot of the original sitcom with new actors but an almost identical setup. Nostalgic, with plenty of nods to the '60s version.
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The Addams Family (1991)
Raúl Juliá and Anjelica Huston shine as Gomez and Morticia in this darkly comic classic. When long-lost Uncle Fester shows up after years, confusion follows: is he really family or an impostor?
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The Addams Family (Animated Series, 1992-1993)
Inspired by the '90s films, this version introduced a new generation of children to the family with a cheerful, cartoonish style, with John Astin returning to voice Gomez.
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Addams Family Values (1993)
A rare example of a sequel that's better than the original. Wednesday and Pugsley are sent to summer camp, while a dangerous nanny (Joan Cusack) plans to murder Uncle Fester for his money. Wednesday's Thanksgiving play is legendary.
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Addams Family Reunion (1998)
A direct-to-video film with Tim Curry as Gomez. The family accidentally ends up at the wrong family reunion. Less known, but loved by die-hard fans.
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The Addams Family (Animated, 2019)
A modern animated adventure in which the family is confronted with a picture-perfect suburb. With the voices of Oscar Isaac and Charlize Theron. Kid-friendly, but full of classic Addams humor.
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The Addams Family 2 (Animated, 2021)
The family goes on a road trip across the US to spend more time together. Along the way their habits clash with the normal world. For a younger audience, but with familiar faces and gags.
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Wednesday (2022-)
This hugely popular Netflix series, with episodes directed by Tim Burton, focuses on Wednesday Addams during her time at Nevermore Academy. Jenna Ortega's performance, and her viral dance, made her a new pop icon. Gothic, quirky and surprisingly current.
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