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Series · 1993 – 1994 · Comedy

Getting By

★8.0 1993 – 1994 2 Seasons Michael Warren TV-MA

Getting By is an American sitcom that aired on ABC from March 5, 1993 until May 21, 1993, and on NBC from September 21, 1993 until June 18, 1994. The series was created by William Bickley and Michael Warren, who also served as executive producers with Thomas L. Miller and Robert L. Boyett. The final Miller-Boyett series to begin its run under parent studio Lorimar Television, Getting By was folded into Warner Bros. Television for its second season, following Warner Bros.' absortion of Lorimar. The series was initially successful as a part of ABC's TGIF lineup in its first season, but politics between ABC and Miller-Boyett Productions led to the show's switch to NBC in the second season.

Seasons & episodes

2 seasons · 31 episodes

Episode 01

Moving In

Mar 5, 1993

Dolores' oldest son, Marcus, is depressed because he must repeat the ninth grade, but Cathy cheers him up.

Episode 02

Men Don't Dance

Mar 12, 1993

Marcus meets a cute girl in Julie's ballet class and joins the class to be close to her. Embarrassed, he tries to keep his dancing activities a secret from the family.

Episode 03

Back to Nature

Mar 19, 1993

Cathy invites Dolores and her sons to her family's nice cabin in the woods, but the woods and the cabin turn out to be a nightmare.

Episode 04

A Little Romance

Mar 26, 1993

Marcus tells his girlfriend that they can date other people but is angry when she spends an evening with Darren. Nikki is reunited with an old boyfriend who has lost his sexy physique. Cathy gets drunk at a party.

Episode 05

The Suit

Apr 2, 1993

Darren must attend an honorary banquet for winning an essay contest. Cathy teaches him the social graces, but he learns too well, inventing an impressive family background to make a good impression and belittling the memory of his father.

Episode 06

Shop 'till You Drop

Apr 9, 1993

Nikki gets a job in a dress shop and spends more on clothes for herself than she can pay for on her salary.

Episode 07

My Brother's Keeper

Apr 16, 1993

Dolores thinks she has a second problem child when Marcus lets Darren take the blame for a dangerous prank.

Episode 08

The Gospel Truth

Apr 23, 1993

Dolores wants to enter a gospel competition. Her sons refuse to sing with her and Julie has a panic attack, so Cathy becomes her singing partner.

Episode 09

Give Peace a Chance

Apr 30, 1993

Marcus and Darren quarrel with a bully at school. Trouble really starts when Cathy punches the bully's father.

Episode 10

The Love Connection

May 7, 1993

Dolores begins dating a handsome football coach. But Darren and Marcus are upset because he is their strict physical education teacher.

Episode 11

We Are Family, Not

May 14, 1993

Cathy's plans to have the entire household spend time together at home meet with resistance from the others.

Episode 12

Anatomy of a Fight

May 21, 1993

Cathy and Dolores quarrel at work. Marcus and Nikki decide to keep them angry at each other so they won't attend Parents' Night at school and learn about their children's misbehavior.

About the series

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Audience score
★ 8.0 /10

based on 3 votes

Synopsis

Getting By is an American sitcom that aired on ABC from March 5, 1993 until May 21, 1993, and on NBC from September 21, 1993 until June 18, 1994. The series was created by William Bickley and Michael Warren, who also served as executive producers with Thomas L. Miller and Robert L. Boyett. The final Miller-Boyett series to begin its run under parent studio Lorimar Television, Getting By was folded into Warner Bros. Television for its second season, following Warner Bros.' absortion of Lorimar. The series was initially successful as a part of ABC's TGIF lineup in its first season, but politics between ABC and Miller-Boyett Productions led to the show's switch to NBC in the second season.

Comedy

Cast

6 principal cast

Cindy Williams

Cindy Williams

Cathy Hale

Telma Hopkins

Telma Hopkins

Dolores Dixon

Deon Richmond

Deon Richmond

Darren Dixon

Merlin Santana

Merlin Santana

Marcus Dixon

Ashleigh Sterling

Julie Hale

Nicki Vannice

Nikki Hale

Where to watch Getting By

Getting By is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The comedy from Michael Warren has 2 seasons and 31 total episodes, rated 8.0/10 by 3 viewers.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does Getting By have?

Getting By has 2 seasons with 31 episodes in total.

Is Getting By still on the air?

Getting By has ended and is no longer in production.

What network airs Getting By?

Getting By airs on ABC, NBC.

When did Getting By first air?

Getting By first aired on March 5, 1993.

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