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Before Helen Hunt won Oscars, she was eye-rolling at dad's dad jokes.
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It Takes Two (1982)

80s family chaosworkplace-marriage jugglepre-Golden Girls Susan Harris

Latest Episode

30 min

Season 1 • Episode 22

Latest

Instinct

Apr 28, 1983

Overview

Comedy

It Takes Two is an American sitcom, created by Susan Harris, that aired on ABC from October 14, 1982 to April 28, 1983. The series starred Richard Crenna as Dr. Sam Quinn and Patty Duke Astin as his devoted wife Molly.

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doctorsitcommarried lifeassistant district attorney
dual-career marriage negotiationparenting as performanceprofessional identity vs domestic duty

Standout Aspects

Acting

Patty Duke and Richard Crenna's genuine married-couple chemistry.

Writing

Harris's signature sharp dialogue before she perfected it.

Best for:Background: Fold laundry while absorbing 80s domestic disputes.·Solo: Nostalgia trip for Susan Harris completists only.
Susan Harris

Creator

Susan Harris

First AiredOct 14, 1982
StatusEnded

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensitylow
Tonelight
Feellight
Seasons1·Episodes22
ABC

Top Cast

Richard Crenna

Richard Crenna

Patty Duke

Patty Duke

Molly Quinn

Helen Hunt

Helen Hunt

Lisa Quinn

Anthony Edwards

Anthony Edwards

Billie Bird

Billie Bird

Della Reese

Della Reese

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

This was Susan Harris's immediate follow-up to Soap, ABC hoping lightning struck twice with adult comedy.

Cultural

Helen Hunt's first regular TV role at 19; she'd wait 15 more years for Mad About You.

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