TV series
Family Affair is an American sitcom that aired on CBS from September 12, 1966 to September 9, 1971. The series explored the trials of well-to-do civil engineer and bachelor Bill Davis as he attempted to raise his brother's orphaned children in his luxury New York City apartment. Davis' traditional English gentleman's gentleman, Mr. Giles French, also had adjustments to make as he became saddled with the responsibility of caring for 15-year-old Cissy and the 6-year-old twins, Jody and Buffy. The show ran for 138 episodes. Family Affair was created and produced by Don Fedderson, also known for My Three Sons and The Millionaire.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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Family Affair is an American sitcom that aired on CBS from September 12, 1966 to September 9, 1971. The series explored the trials of well-to-do civil engineer and bachelor Bill Davis as he attempted to raise his brother's orphaned children in his luxury New York City apartment. Davis' traditional English gentleman's gentleman, Mr. Giles French, also had adjustments to make as he became saddled with the responsibility of caring for 15-year-old Cissy and the 6-year-old twins, Jody and Buffy. The show ran for 138 episodes. Family Affair was created and produced by Don Fedderson, also known for My Three Sons and The Millionaire.
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Episode 1
After Bill returns from a vacation, the kids decide to let him just kick back and relax, but constant interruptions make that totally impossible.
Guest stars Herbert Anderson, Peter Leeds, Pamelyn Ferdin, Wayne Heffley, Victoria Carroll
Episode 2
An ex-convict ask Bill for help finding a job
Directed by Charles BartonWritten by Edmund L. Hartmann, Roswell Rogers, Don FeddersonGuest stars Heather Angel, Dana Andrews
Episode 3
Cissy's friend falls for Uncle Bill.
Written by Rita LakinGuest stars Darleen Carr
Episode 4
Cissy's independence is put to the test when she decides to stay in her own apartment with a friend. Her family wil not leave her alone, but when they stop coming, she feels lonesome for them.
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Episode 5
While Jody is playing with his friends at school, a window gets broken and Jody is blamed for it. When Jody is suspended, Bill considers taking him to a private school. He reconsiders when one of Jody's friends confesses to breaking the window.
Guest stars Maura McGiveney
Episode 6
Cissy and Gregg decide to get engaged.
Guest stars Sherry Alberoni, Tom Lowell
Episode 7
Buffy gets a broken leg and the family tries to cheer her up, but to no avail.
Guest stars Brian Forster, Richard Bull
Episode 8
The twins plan a surprise birthday party for Mr. French.
Guest stars Heather Angel
Episode 9
Buffy and Jody discover a runaway orphan and decides to keep him without Mr. French knowing about it.
Guest stars Kaye Elhardt
Episode 10
Bill's valet from Hong Kong usurps French's place.
Guest stars Benson Fong, James Hong
Episode 11
Cissy stays with a friend while the rest of the family goes to Boston. Subsequently, no one has a good time.
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Episode 12
A rich, titled English widow proposes to French.
Guest stars Ida Lupino, William Boyett, Lester Matthews
Episode 13
Buffy's hamster runs away in the park.
Written by John McGreevey
Episode 15
The siblings' long-absent grandfather pays a visit.
Guest stars Kelly Corcoran, Paul Fix, Victoria Paige Meyerink
Episode 16
Mr. French and the twins are snowbound in Vermont.
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Episode 17
A bonsai tree given to Jody begins to die.
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Episode 18
Bill asks a doctor to help Buffy's pal who is disabled.
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Episode 19
The twins get a small inheritance.
Guest stars William Boyett, Victoria Paige Meyerink, Booth Colman
Episode 20
A tidal wave is predicted for New York and the kids get scared.
Written by Burt StylerGuest stars Byron Morrow
Episode 21
Buffy and Jody meets a kid named George whose parents let him do whatever he pleases. The twins wanna be treated that way, too, but Uncle Bill teaches them a lesson in early independence they will never forget.
Written by Robert PiroshGuest stars Kerry MacLane
Episode 22
Jody is a victim of peer pressure when he is forced to choose between a stickball team and taking up for Buffy, who the team ridicules.
Written by Seaman JacobsGuest stars Francine York
Episode 23
Jody meets his favorite movie western hero, Chaps Callahan, and makes friends with him. Jody decides to introduce Chap to his friends, and finds out that he is not the same as he was in his movies. Jody is disheartened because Chap is not who he used to be, and Chap reassures him that he is the same person, just older.
Guest stars Kelly Corcoran, Bob Steele
Episode 24
Mr French tries to help a friend by talking to the daughter about the life of being an actress. His efforts are negated when Bill finds the daughter an acting position.
Guest stars Heather Angel, Michael Allinson, Del Moore, Noel Drayton, Jill Townsend
Episode 25
Bill takes the family and Mr French to Tahiti for a vacation. Everyone enjoys the place.
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Episode 26
Uncle Bill considers having everyone stay in Tahiti and live there.
Where to watch Family AffairEpisode information updated Jul 23, 2026
Brian KeithBill Davis
Sebastian CabotMr. Giles French
Kathy GarverCissy Davis
Anissa JonesBuffy Davis
Johnny WhitakerJody Davis
Ralph Manza
CBSUnited States
