Yuppie-adjacent family sitcom about wealth, parenting, and early teen idols.
Why it matters
Episode guide
116 episodes across 5 seasons — titles, air dates, and synopses.
At a glance
A boy reconnects with his immature millionaire dad in a mansion full of toys.
Network & studio
- NBC — broadcast network
Why watch now
Watch for the cultural DNA of the 1980s — and the star power that made living rooms feel like red carpets.
Cultural impact
Yuppie-adjacent family sitcom about wealth, parenting, and early teen idols.
Creators
Martin Cohan · Howard Leeds · Ben Starr
Key cast
- Ricky Schroder as Ricky Stratton
- Joel Higgins as Edward Stratton III
- Erin Gray as Kate Summers
- Jason Bateman as Derek Taylor
- Alfonso Ribeiro as Alfonso Spears
Flash facts
- NBC (1982–1987).
- Ricky Schroder lead.
- Early Jason Bateman and Alfonso Ribeiro.
- Part of NBC early-80s kid/family wave.
FAQ
What network aired Silver Spoons?
Silver Spoons is associated with NBC (1982–1987).
Why is Silver Spoons in the TV Flash top 100 for the 1980s?
Yuppie-adjacent family sitcom about wealth, parenting, and early teen idols.
Who are the key names behind Silver Spoons?
Creators and principals include Martin Cohan, Howard Leeds, Ben Starr.
Official & further reading
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