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''Just the Ten of Us'' is an American
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starring
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Bill Kirchenbauer William Alfred Kirchenbauer (born February 19, 1953) is an American actor and stand-up comedian who has appeared in television shows and films since the late 1970s, most notably performing as a regular on ''Make Me Laugh'' and ''Fernwood 2 Night ...
as Coach Graham Lubbock, a teacher and the head of a large
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family with eight children living in
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. The series is a spin-off of ''
Growing Pains ''Growing Pains'' is an American television sitcom created by Neal Marlens that aired on ABC from September 24, 1985, to April 25, 1992. The show ran for seven seasons, consisting of 166 episodes. The series followed the misadventures of the Se ...
'', in which Kirchenbauer portrayed the same character on a recurring basis. As the series progressed, Coach Lubbock's four eldest daughters, the teenagers Marie (
Heather Langenkamp Heather Elizabeth Langenkamp (born July 17, 1964) is an American actress. She is considered an influential figure in horror films and in popular culture, noted for her acting in several works of the genre and her behind-the-scenes work coordinat ...
), Cindy (
Jamie Luner Jamie Michelle Luner (born May 12, 1971) is an American actress who first came to prominence as Cindy Lubbock on the ABC sitcom ''Just the Ten of Us'', but is perhaps better known as Peyton Richards on ''Savannah'', Lexi Sterling on ''Melrose Pla ...
), Wendy (
Brooke Theiss Brooke Theiss-Genesse (born October 23, 1969) is an American actress who has starred in film and on television. Early life Theiss was born in Palos Verdes Peninsula, California to actors Dick Thies and Kathleen Mitchell. She changed the spell ...
), and Connie (
JoAnn Willette Joann Willette (born October 12, 1963) is an American actress. Willette is best known for appearing in the role of Constance "Connie" Lubbock in the television series ''Just the Ten of Us'' from 1988 to 1990. She has also made appearances on a n ...
), became the primary focus of the show. ''Just the Ten of Us'' aired on
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starting with a trial run from April 26 to May 17, 1988. After the first four episodes in an abbreviated first season were aired, the show was renewed for two more seasons, eventually ending after 47 episodes on May 4, 1990. The show was a part of ABC's early '' TGIF'' programming block.


Synopsis

The series focuses on Graham Lubbock (
Bill Kirchenbauer William Alfred Kirchenbauer (born February 19, 1953) is an American actor and stand-up comedian who has appeared in television shows and films since the late 1970s, most notably performing as a regular on ''Make Me Laugh'' and ''Fernwood 2 Night ...
), a Catholic gym teacher who used to teach at the high school that ''
Growing Pains ''Growing Pains'' is an American television sitcom created by Neal Marlens that aired on ABC from September 24, 1985, to April 25, 1992. The show ran for seven seasons, consisting of 166 episodes. The series followed the misadventures of the Se ...
'' characters Mike and Carol Seaver (
Kirk Cameron Kirk Thomas Cameron (born October 12, 1970) is an American actor and evangelist. He first gained fame as a teen actor playing Mike Seaver on the ABC sitcom ''Growing Pains'' (1985–1992), a role for which he was nominated for two Golden Gl ...
and
Tracey Gold Tracey Gold (born May 16, 1969) is an American actress and former child star known for playing Carol Seaver on the 1980s sitcom ''Growing Pains''. Acting career Tracey Gold became an actress at the age of four, first appearing in a Pepsi print ...
) had attended on
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, and the father of eight children. In the pilot episode (which aired on ''
Growing Pains ''Growing Pains'' is an American television sitcom created by Neal Marlens that aired on ABC from September 24, 1985, to April 25, 1992. The show ran for seven seasons, consisting of 166 episodes. The series followed the misadventures of the Se ...
'' in the spring of 1988), Graham's job is in jeopardy due to district budget cutbacks. Mike leads a protest after he learns that Lubbock is trying to support a large family (including yet another baby on the way). Despite this, Graham loses his job but soon receives an offer at St. Augustine's Academy, an all-boys private Catholic school in Eureka, California. Graham and his pregnant wife Elizabeth promptly move their family to California. By special arrangement, the older children — four teenage girls — were allowed to attend St. Augustine's, much to the chagrin of the school's administration (and, of course, the delight of the male students). They were: * Marie (
Heather Langenkamp Heather Elizabeth Langenkamp (born July 17, 1964) is an American actress. She is considered an influential figure in horror films and in popular culture, noted for her acting in several works of the genre and her behind-the-scenes work coordinat ...
) – the oldest, most responsible, and most pious. * Cindy (
Jamie Luner Jamie Michelle Luner (born May 12, 1971) is an American actress who first came to prominence as Cindy Lubbock on the ABC sitcom ''Just the Ten of Us'', but is perhaps better known as Peyton Richards on ''Savannah'', Lexi Sterling on ''Melrose Pla ...
) – Wendy's older twin sister, and the most ditzy. * Wendy (
Brooke Theiss Brooke Theiss-Genesse (born October 23, 1969) is an American actress who has starred in film and on television. Early life Theiss was born in Palos Verdes Peninsula, California to actors Dick Thies and Kathleen Mitchell. She changed the spell ...
) – Cindy's younger twin sister, and the most flirtatious. * Connie (
JoAnn Willette Joann Willette (born October 12, 1963) is an American actress. Willette is best known for appearing in the role of Constance "Connie" Lubbock in the television series ''Just the Ten of Us'' from 1988 to 1990. She has also made appearances on a n ...
) – the
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, and also occasionally agnostic. The younger children — two girls and two boys — were: * 11-year-old Graham, Jr. (
Matt Shakman Matt Shakman is an American film, television, and theatre director, and former child actor. He produced and directed '' WandaVision'' and has directed episodes of ''The Great'', ''It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia'', '' Fargo'' and ''Game of Thr ...
), familiarly known as "J.R." * eight-year-old Sherry ( Heidi Zeigler) * toddler Harvey (Jason and Jeremy Korstjens) * infant Melissa – not yet born when the show began. The first season consisted of four episodes for a trial run in the spring of 1988.
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was pleased with their success and ordered a second season. In the second season, Cindy and Wendy seemed to switch personalities, with Cindy becoming more ditzy, and Wendy becoming the schemer. Also, the show focused more and more on the four older girls and frequently revolved around the family's efforts to save money, dating, and other typical family
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issues. In later episodes, the four teenage girls formed a singing group called "The Lubbock Babes" (partly to help bring in much-needed extra income). The girls had many boyfriends and love interests that Graham took great pride in testing—and in most cases, fending off—but the most permanent fixture among them was Marie's goofy boyfriend, Gavin Doosler (Evan Arnold). Those on the St. Augustine's staff included Father Robert Hargis (
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), the affable headmaster; Coach Duane Johnson (
Dennis Haysbert Dennis Dexter Haysbert (born June 2, 1954) is an American actor. He is known for his roles as baseball player Pedro Cerrano in the '' Major League'' film trilogy, Secret Service agent Tim Collin in the political thriller film '' Absolute Power'' ...
), Graham's earnest young assistant during the first two seasons and pulled some strings with Father Hargis to hire Lubbock; and in the third season, featured teachers Father Budd (
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) and elderly, madcap Sister Ethel (
Maxine Elliott Maxine Elliott (February 5, 1868 – March 5, 1940) was an American actress and businesswoman. Early life Born Jessie Dermott on February 5, 1868, to Thomas Dermott, a sea captain and Adelaide Hill Dermott, she had a younger sister, actress G ...
).


Cast

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Bill Kirchenbauer William Alfred Kirchenbauer (born February 19, 1953) is an American actor and stand-up comedian who has appeared in television shows and films since the late 1970s, most notably performing as a regular on ''Make Me Laugh'' and ''Fernwood 2 Night ...
as Coach Graham T. Lubbock *
Deborah Harmon Deborah Harmon (born May 8, 1951) is an American film and television actress. Harmon was born in Chicago, Illinois. She attended The Second City troupe in Chicago until moving to Los Angeles to pursue an active acting career. She is probably bes ...
as Elizabeth Lubbock *
Heather Langenkamp Heather Elizabeth Langenkamp (born July 17, 1964) is an American actress. She is considered an influential figure in horror films and in popular culture, noted for her acting in several works of the genre and her behind-the-scenes work coordinat ...
as Marie Lubbock *
Jamie Luner Jamie Michelle Luner (born May 12, 1971) is an American actress who first came to prominence as Cindy Lubbock on the ABC sitcom ''Just the Ten of Us'', but is perhaps better known as Peyton Richards on ''Savannah'', Lexi Sterling on ''Melrose Pla ...
as Cynthia "Cindy" Lubbock *
Brooke Theiss Brooke Theiss-Genesse (born October 23, 1969) is an American actress who has starred in film and on television. Early life Theiss was born in Palos Verdes Peninsula, California to actors Dick Thies and Kathleen Mitchell. She changed the spell ...
as Wendy Lubbock *
JoAnn Willette Joann Willette (born October 12, 1963) is an American actress. Willette is best known for appearing in the role of Constance "Connie" Lubbock in the television series ''Just the Ten of Us'' from 1988 to 1990. She has also made appearances on a n ...
as Constance Sarah "Connie" Lubbock *
Matt Shakman Matt Shakman is an American film, television, and theatre director, and former child actor. He produced and directed '' WandaVision'' and has directed episodes of ''The Great'', ''It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia'', '' Fargo'' and ''Game of Thr ...
as Graham "J.R." Lubbock, Jr. * Heidi Zeigler as Sherry Lubbock * Jason and Jeremy Korstjens as Harvey Lubbock *
Frank Bonner Frank Bonner (born Frank Woodrow Boers Jr.; February 28, 1942 – June 16, 2021) was an American actor and television director widely known for his role as sales manager Herb Tarlek on the television sitcom ''WKRP in Cincinnati''. Personal li ...
as Father Frank Hargis, Headmaster of St. Augustine's Academy *
Dennis Haysbert Dennis Dexter Haysbert (born June 2, 1954) is an American actor. He is known for his roles as baseball player Pedro Cerrano in the '' Major League'' film trilogy, Secret Service agent Tim Collin in the political thriller film '' Absolute Power'' ...
as Duane Johnson, Coach Lubbock's assistant (1988–1989) * Evan Arnold as Gavin Doosler *
Lou Richards Lewis Thomas Charles "Lou" Richards, (15 March 1923 – 8 May 2017) was an Australian rules footballer who played 250 games for the Collingwood Football Club in the Victorian Football League (VFL) between 1941 and 1955. He captained the tea ...
as Father Bud (1989–1990) *
Maxine Elliott Maxine Elliott (February 5, 1868 – March 5, 1940) was an American actress and businesswoman. Early life Born Jessie Dermott on February 5, 1868, to Thomas Dermott, a sea captain and Adelaide Hill Dermott, she had a younger sister, actress G ...
as Sister Ethel (1989–1990)


Response


Ratings

A week after the series debuted on April 8, 1988, the show placed 7th in
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s. The second season garnered a total of 20.1 million viewers.


Episodes


Syndication

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picked up the entire series in reruns shortly after it was canceled, and aired the show on a daily basis until 1996.


Awards and nominations


See also

* ''
The Brady Bunch ''The Brady Bunch'' is an American sitcom created by Sherwood Schwartz that aired from September 26, 1969, to March 8, 1974, on ABC. The series revolves around a large blended family with six children. The show aired for five seasons and, afte ...
'' (1969) * ''
Eight Is Enough ''Eight Is Enough'' is an American television comedy-drama series that ran on ABC from March 15, 1977, until May 23, 1981. The show was modeled on the life of syndicated newspaper columnist Tom Braden, a real-life parent with eight children, who ...
'' (1977)


References


External links

* {{TGIF (ABC) 1980s American sitcoms 1990s American sitcoms 1988 American television series debuts 1990 American television series endings American Broadcasting Company original programming American television spin-offs English-language television shows Growing Pains Television series about families Television series by Warner Bros. Television Studios Television shows set in California TGIF (TV programming block)