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When Does Our House Season 3 Come Out? Is It Renewed?

Come on Home to Our House

Our House ended after Season 2.

IMDb

7.2/10

Seasons

2

Episodes

46

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Network
NBC
Genres
Drama
First aired
1986-09-11
Last aired
1988-05-08
Runtime
60 min

Awards 3 wins & 6 nominations total

Predictive Logic Analysis

Our House has concluded its run. Production records list the series as ended, meaning the story has been brought to a planned close rather than left open. Barring a revival, there is no Season 3 in development.

What is Our House about?

Our House presents a multigenerational family drama centered on the unexpected collision of three generations under a single roof. When the Witherspoon family must adapt to living together—grandparents, parents, and children sharing the same space—the show explores the friction, humor, and unexpected warmth that emerges from this domestic reshuffling. The premise taps into a relatable anxiety about family obligation and the loss of independence, while simultaneously celebrating the bonds that form when people are forced to truly know one another. It's a show about making a home work when the blueprint suddenly changes.

The series grounds itself in the gravitas of real domestic conflict without becoming melodramatic. Wilford Brimley's presence as the family's patriarch lends the show a particular warmth and authenticity, anchoring the ensemble cast in genuine emotion rather than sitcom theatrics. Despite its placement on NBC's drama schedule, Our House balances earnest family problems with moments of levity and humor, creating a tonal space that feels both earnest and accessible. The writing by creator James Lee Barrett emphasizes character development over crisis-of-the-week plotting, allowing viewers to develop real investment in how this household evolves.

The show found an appreciative audience during its two-season run, developing a loyal following drawn to its sincere approach to family storytelling at a time when television drama was increasingly chasing spectacle. Though it aired during the height of primetime's fascination with glossier urban dramas, Our House carved out space for a quieter, more intimate examination of domestic life. Its respectable 7.2 IMDb rating reflects the esteem in which it's held by those who encountered it, suggesting a show that resonated beyond its modest viewership numbers.

Our House remains a representative entry in the 1980s family drama tradition, positioning itself as both earnest and emotionally accessible in an era that was rapidly accelerating toward higher-concept television. It reflects the networks' lingering faith in character-driven ensemble narratives before the medium would splinter into more fragmented viewing habits and diverse genres. For viewers seeking drama rooted in tangible human relationships rather than plot mechanics, the show continues to represent a particular lost approach to American television storytelling.

Created by James Lee Barrett

Themes

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Our House Season 3 Release Date

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Our House seasons

Season 11986 · 24 ep
  • 1. Home Again1986-09-11
  • 2. The Money Machine1986-09-14
  • 3. Families and Friends1986-09-21
  • 4. That Lonesome Old Caboose1986-09-28
  • 5. The Third Question1986-10-05
  • 6. See You in Court1986-10-12
  • 7. Small Steps1986-10-19
  • 8. Choices1986-10-26
  • 9. First Impressions1986-11-02
  • 10. Different Habits1986-11-09
  • 11. Off We Go ...1986-11-16
  • 12. Heart of a Dancer1986-11-23
  • 13. Green Christmas1986-12-14
  • 14. Family Secrets1987-01-04
  • 15. A Point of View1987-01-11
  • 16. The Best Intentions1987-01-18
  • 17. The 100 Year Old Weekend1987-02-01
  • 18. Past Tense, Future Tense (1)1987-02-08
  • 19. Past Tense, Future Tense (2)1987-02-15
  • 20. Friends1987-02-22
  • 21. Giving 'em the Business1987-03-01
  • 22. Growing Up, Growing Old1987-03-15
  • 23. The Road out of Briarpatch1987-03-22
  • 24. The Children's Crusade1987-05-03
Season 21987 · 22 ep
  • 1. Sounds from a Silent Clock (1)1987-09-13
  • 2. Sounds from a Silent Clock (2)1987-09-20
  • 3. A Silent, Fallen Tree1987-09-27
  • 4. Dancin' in the Dark1987-10-04
  • 5. The Witherspoon War1987-10-18
  • 6. The Haunting1987-10-25
  • 7. Candles and Shadows1987-11-01
  • 8. The Stringtown Treasure1987-11-15
  • 9. They Also Serve1987-11-22
  • 10. Like Father, Like Son1987-11-29
  • 11. Sunday's Hero1987-12-06
  • 12. Balance of Power1988-01-10
  • 13. Call It a Draw1988-01-17
  • 14. Finish the Day1988-01-24
  • 15. Two-Beat, Four-Beat1988-02-07
  • 16. Trouble in Paradise (1)1988-02-14
  • 17. Trouble in Paradise (2)1988-02-21
  • 18. Out of Step1988-02-28
  • 19. The Ashton Street Gang1988-03-06
  • 20. The Fifth Beatle1988-03-13
  • 21. Neighborhood Watch1988-05-01
  • 22. Artful Dodging1988-05-08

Our House cast

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Wilford Brimley

Wilford Brimley

Gus Witherspoon

Deidre Hall

Deidre Hall

Jessie Witherspoon

Shannen Doherty

Shannen Doherty

Kris Witherspoon

Chad Allen

Chad Allen

David Witherspoon

Keri Houlihan

Keri Houlihan

Molly Witherspoon

Gerald S. O'Loughlin

Gerald S. O'Loughlin

Joe Kaplan

Melissa Clayton

Alex

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    Frequently asked

    When does Our House Season 3 come out?
    Our House ended after Season 2.
    Is Our House renewed or cancelled?
    Our House has ended. Its final season has already aired and no further seasons are expected.
    How many seasons of Our House are there?
    Our House has aired 2 seasons so far.
    How many episodes of Our House are there?
    There are 46 episodes of Our House across 2 seasons.
    Who created Our House?
    Our House was created by James Lee Barrett.
    What is Our House's IMDb rating?
    Our House holds an IMDb rating of 7.2/10 from 1,009 votes.