"Never marry anyone more neurotic than yourself."

1992- 1999

7 Seasons

164 Episodes

6.8(266 votes)

Ended

Comedy

Overview

Young, urban newlyweds Paul and Jamie Buchman try to sustain their marital bliss while sidestepping the hurdles of love in the '90s.

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Cast & crew

5 featured cast members

Starring

Paul Reiser

Paul Buchman

Helen Hunt

Jamie Buchman

John Pankow

Ira Buchman

Cynthia Harris

Sylvia Buchman

Louis Zorich

Burt Buchman

Creative team

Created by: Paul Reiser
Danny Jacobson
Showrunner: Larry Charles
Victor Levin
Produced by: Bill Grundfest
Eileen Conn

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