Scruples (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Series · ★ 4.9
Released in 1980, Scruples is a drama series.
What it’s about. The title of the bestselling 1978 novel by Judith Krantz is the name of an ultra-chic Bevery Hills boutique that rags-to-riches Billy Ikehorn (Lindsay Wagner) established to fill the void left in her life by the illness of her elderly tycoon husband (Efrem Zimbalist Jr.) and his subsequent death. To help make Scruples what it has become, Billy had brought in top fashion photographer Spider Elliott (Barry Bostwick) and fashion designer Valentine O'Neill (Marie-France Pisier), and it is the intertwined lives and romances that propel this sumptuous but sudsy saga.
Who’s in it. Scruples stars Lindsay Wagner as Billy Ikehorn, Barry Bostwick as Spider Elliott, Marie-France Pisier as Valentine O'Neill and Efrem Zimbalist Jr. as Ellis Ikehorn, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, Scruples has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Scruples page.
If you liked it. Fans of Scruples tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Scruples (1980)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Scruples change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Scruples worth watching?
- Scruples holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Scruples?
- Scruples stars Lindsay Wagner, Barry Bostwick, Marie-France Pisier, Efrem Zimbalist Jr. and Connie Stevens.
- When was Scruples released?
- Scruples was released in 1980.