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Complete Savages

  • TV Series
  • 2004–2005
  • TV-PG
  • 21m
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
2.1K
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Keith Carradine, Erik von Detten, Evan Ellingson, Shaun Sipos, Andrew Eiden, and Jason Dolley in Complete Savages (2004)
SitcomComedy

Single dad, Nick Savage, struggles to raise his five unruly sons, following the abandonment by their mother ten years prior.Single dad, Nick Savage, struggles to raise his five unruly sons, following the abandonment by their mother ten years prior.Single dad, Nick Savage, struggles to raise his five unruly sons, following the abandonment by their mother ten years prior.

  • Creators
    • Mike Scully
    • Julie Thacker-Scully
  • Stars
    • Keith Carradine
    • Erik von Detten
    • Andrew Eiden
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.3/10
    2.1K
    YOUR RATING
    • Creators
      • Mike Scully
      • Julie Thacker-Scully
    • Stars
      • Keith Carradine
      • Erik von Detten
      • Andrew Eiden
    • 25User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 5 nominations total

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    Keith Carradine
    Keith Carradine
    • Nick Savage
    • 2004–2005
    Erik von Detten
    Erik von Detten
    • Chris Savage
    • 2004–2005
    Andrew Eiden
    Andrew Eiden
    • Sam Savage
    • 2004–2005
    Shaun Sipos
    Shaun Sipos
    • Jack Savage
    • 2004–2005
    Evan Ellingson
    Evan Ellingson
    • Kyle Savage…
    • 2004–2005
    Jason Dolley
    Jason Dolley
    • T. J. Savage…
    • 2004–2005
    Vincent Ventresca
    Vincent Ventresca
    • Jimmy Savage
    • 2004–2005
    Autumn Reeser
    Autumn Reeser
    • Angela
    • 2004–2005
    Kylie Sparks
    Kylie Sparks
    • Brenda…
    • 2004–2005
    Mel Gibson
    Mel Gibson
    • Officer Cox
    • 2004–2005
    Ben Donovan
    • Kenny Tucker
    • 2004–2005
    Candace Kita
    Candace Kita
    • Misty
    • 2004–2005
    Erin Wideman
    • Girl…
    • 2004–2005
    Lane Davies
    Lane Davies
    • Jeff
    • 2004–2005
    Allan Murray
    Allan Murray
    • TV Announcer…
    • 2004–2005
    Betty White
    Betty White
    • Mrs. Riley
    • 2004–2005
    Shelley Long
    Shelley Long
    • Judy
    • 2004–2005
    June Lockhart
    June Lockhart
    • Grammy Na-Na…
    • 2004–2005
    • Creators
      • Mike Scully
      • Julie Thacker-Scully
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    amullady

    My Five Sons

    Here is a question to Chicagocrtc - you mention "My Three Sons", did you notice that Mel Gibson appears to have tipped his hat to that classic series with his opening - shoes tapping together (and the paw!) and the "Nah Nah Nah Nah Nah Nah Nah Nah"? Strike a familiar note? The tune has been updated and there are a few more shoes - but it's a great tribute to the granddaddy of all sitcoms about a single parent trying to raise their kids. It's a tried but true format and Gibson has taken it to new heights, the laughs are from familiar situations every (normal) parent and child can relate to. If it hasn't happened to you, it's happened to someone you know. Kudos to Mel and his "Savages".
    another_fan

    Complete ---> Savages!

    I saw all of the episodes aired on TV. Pilot episode was especially entertaining.

    At first the Savage family might appear crazy and dysfunctional. The more you keep watching you cannot stop and you realize they function perfectly exactly the way they are. This show is about kids, and a single dad. It is about an uncle, some friends and girlfriends, and of course safety precautions given by Officer Cox. Mel Gibson is hilarious in this role. This show is great. It's funny and entertaining. It's a must see kind of show. It is one of those TV shows that should stay on the TV screens for a while. I bet even re-runs would be fun to watch.
    Devilishly_Delicious

    Best Comedy

    Complete Savages ROCKS! This show is the best. Definitely one of the best of the year. I've never laughed so hard at a TV comedy this hard as I do with Complete Savages. My friends and I have a Complete Savages party on Friday nights where we all watch the show and have snacks. It gives us great times and enjoyment. It has given us a reason to stay home on Friday evenings. The acting is great. The writing is great. Just an overall great show. ABC has a winner here, if they would give it a chance to grow and flourish. A single father raising five boys, who are, well, "Savages" and dealing with each of their individual personalities, attitudes and idiosyncrasies.
    ced19

    The best show in a long time!

    This is easily the best show that has been on air in a really lone time! The characters are awesome, and what little adventures the boys go on each episode are classic!! I hope this show is put on for a next season for the fall line-up! If this show got canceled, it would be the stupidest thing that ABC ever did. Don't cancel this show!!! The characters are so different, and their interactions can sprout off to a million adventures! I actually laugh out loud when I watch this show, when normally when I watch sitcoms I don't. I sometimes laugh so hard I cry! Plus, how much better can you get when you watch 5 cute teenage boys run rampantly around with all their "boy adventures" !!!!!! I hope this show is successful, and has at least 6 awesome seasons! I applaud the writers who write such witty and original dialogue, and the director for wrangling the five teenage boys! And to the cast and crew who pull everything together and make this show great!
    ndixonnc

    I want the show back! It is hilarious, witty, and so entertaining!

    There are so many "Reality" shows on TV it is BORING! I get sick of seeing argument after argument, or the details of someones sex life on TV! WHO CARES! I love "Complete Savages" because the cast of characters are so lovable and the writing is hilarious! Every time I try to tell someone about an episode I've seen I end up laughing so hard I can hardly talk! I am amazed that people can come up with these story lines. It is light hearted, and funny and let's us all get a glimpse into life when you live in a big family with lots of siblings,and it's a great way to spend thirty minutes.....just laughing, being entertained and enjoying the trials an tribulations of a most loving "Savage" family. The funniest of all is Safety Officer Steve Cox. I miss the show, the characters and the sense of humor in the writing that is not present in so many so called, comedies. Please bring it back!

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Producer Mel Gibson stars in the informational videos as Officer Steve Cox, a motorcycle highway patrol officer.
    • Quotes

      Nick Savage: Do the words "he's gone let's party" ring a bell?

      Chris Savage: That was a private conversation between me and everybody in the teen center!

    • Crazy credits
      The dog says "Savages" in the opening credits.
    • Connections
      Referenced in The Simpsons: Treehouse of Horror XV (2004)

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    • Release date
      • September 24, 2004 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Savages
    • Filming locations
      • Stage 34, Universal Studios - 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Nothing Can Go Wrong Now Productions
      • NBC Universal Television
      • Icon Productions
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    • Runtime
      • 21m
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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