Webster (1983): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1983, Webster is a comedy series.

What it’s about. Webster is an American situation comedy that aired on ABC from September 16, 1983 until May 8, 1987, and in first-run syndication from September 21, 1987 until March 10, 1989. The series was created by Stu Silver. The show stars Emmanuel Lewis in the title role as a young boy who, after losing his parents, is adopted by his NFL-pro godfather, portrayed by Alex Karras, and his new socialite wife, played by Susan Clark. The focus was largely on how this impulsively married couple had to adjust to their new lives and sudden parenthood, but it was the congenial Webster himself who drove much of the plot. The series was produced by Georgian Bay Ltd., Emmanuel Lewis Entertainment Enterprises, Inc. and Paramount Television. Like NBC's earlier hit Diff'rent Strokes, Webster featured a young African-American boy adopted by a white family.

Who’s in it. Webster stars Susan Clark as Katherine Papadapolis, Alex Karras as George Papadapolis, Emmanuel Lewis as Webster Long and Henry Polic II as Jerry Silver, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Webster has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Webster page.

If you liked it. Fans of Webster tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, My Hero Academia, One Piece and The Umbrella Academy.