An American Family_
Originally intended as a chronicle of the daily life of the Louds, a Santa Barbara upper-middle-class family, the groundbreaking program documented the breakup of the family via the separation and subsequent divorce of parents Bill and Pat Loud.
Created By
Craig Gilbert
Network
PBS
Episodes
12
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Overview
An American Family has 1 season with 12 episodes spanning 1973.
Year context
An American Family first aired 53 years ago in 1973.
CAST (8)
PL
Pat Loud
Self
BL
Bill Loud
Self
Lance Loud
Self
KL
Kevin Loud
Self
GL
Grant Loud
Self
DL
Delilah Loud
Self
ML
Michelle Loud
Self
CG
Craig Gilbert
Narrator (voice)
SEASONS (1 season, 12 episodes)
SEASON 1
SERIES INFO
1
Seasons
12
Episodes
Ended
Status
CREW
Creator
Craig Gilbert
NETWORKS (1)
PBS
DETAILS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is An American Family about?
Originally intended as a chronicle of the daily life of the Louds, a Santa Barbara upper-middle-class family, the groundbreaking program documented the breakup of the family via the separation and subsequent divorce of parents Bill and Pat Loud.
How many seasons does An American Family have?
An American Family has 1 season with 12 episodes total.
Who created An American Family?
An American Family was created by Craig Gilbert.
Who stars in An American Family?
The cast of An American Family includes Pat Loud, Bill Loud, Lance Loud, Kevin Loud, Grant Loud.
What is the rating of An American Family?
An American Family has a rating of 5.0 out of 10 based on 4 votes on TMDB.
Is An American Family still running?
An American Family has ended. The final episode aired on .
GENRES (1)
Documentary
