Complete Savages

Complete Savages

Created by Julie Thacker, Mike Scully

On ABC

2004–20051 season19 episodes22 min6.4 / 10

A lighthearted family sitcom built on the chaos and warmth of a single father managing five teenage boys, with humor derived from domestic mayhem rather than conflict.

As a single father of five teenage boys, Nick Savage faces the daunting challenge of trying to control the mayhem. A career firefighter, he finds running into a burning building a relaxing break from his parental duties.

Questions people ask

  • Is Complete Savages scary? No. Less frightening than 92% of series.

  • Is Complete Savages sad? Barely. Less sad than 88% of series.

  • Is Complete Savages easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 79% of series.

  • Is Complete Savages violent? Not especially. Less violent than 70% of series.

  • Does Complete Savages leave you hopeful? Somewhat. More hopeful than 69% of series.

These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

37/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

You have seen this shape before.

Rarity7

How unlike any other series this one feels

Surprise78

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love46

How much audiences actually like it

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Like Complete Savages

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Complete Savages

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Complete Savages, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Complete Savages, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Complete Savages, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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