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The Addams Family S1E17 — Mother Lurch Visits the Addams Family

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The Addams Family•Season 1•Episode 17

Mother Lurch Visits the Addams Family

7.6/10 · 417 votesJan 15, 196525 min

Ranked #7 of 34 in Season 1•+0.1 vs season avg

Morticia and Gomez pose as Lurch's maid and butler when his mother comes for a visit.

Directed bySidney Lanfield

Written byJameson Brewer

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Seasons2

Season 1 Episodes34

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Cast7

Carolyn Jones

Carolyn Jones

Morticia Addams

John Astin

John Astin

Gomez Addams

Jackie Coogan

Jackie Coogan

Uncle Fester

Ted Cassidy

Ted Cassidy

Lurch

Marie Blake

Marie Blake

Grandmama

Lisa Loring

Lisa Loring

Wednesday Addams

Ken Weatherwax

Ken Weatherwax

Pugsley Addams

Crew2

Sidney Lanfield

Sidney Lanfield

Director

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Jameson Brewer

Writer

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Episode Summary

"Mother Lurch Visits the Addams Family" is episode 17 of The Addams Family season 1. It scored 7.6/10 from 417 votes, ranking #7 of 34 episodes this season (season average 7.5). Directed by Sidney Lanfield and written by Jameson Brewer, it aired on January 15, 1965.

Next: E18 · Uncle Fester's Illness Best of Season 1