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    Chinese Family TV Shows

    The 40 most popular chinese family TV shows, ranked. Click any show for ratings, reviews, trailers, and where to watch.

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    Kang's Family
    TMDB5.0

    Kang's Family

    2000

    country: China

    Kang's Family; Migrant Wives, Local Husbands (Chinese: 外来媳妇本地郎 is a Cantonese sitcom produced by Guangdong Radio and Television. Filming began on April 18, 2000, and has been broadcast on GRT Pearl River Channel since November 4, 2000, with two episodes on Saturdays and Sundays at 19:00. It is the longest-running and most frequently aired sitcom in Chinese television history. As of May 15, 2021, the show has aired more than 4,000 episodes.

    Against the Current
    TMDB3.8

    Against the Current

    2026

    country: China

    Shen Jialan, once a nobleman's granddaughter, falls from grace after her family is falsely accused of treason. Abandoned by her fiancé Lin Jinqi, she is forced to assume a servant's identity in his household. Despite hardships, she refuses to bow to fate. With resilience and wit, she rises above class barriers, wins Lin Jinqi's heart, earns the family's respect, and ultimately clears her family's name.

    In My Prime
    TMDB4.5

    In My Prime

    2026

    country: China

    In a small 1980s town, two families face an unexpected child swap between Qi Shi, a courageous girl with albinism, and Cao Xin, a disciplined boy seen as perfect. As they navigate identity, family, and love, both children and parents confront personal and societal challenges. Together, they struggle through hardships to find happiness and belonging in a changing world.

    Love Stories in the Countryside
    TMDB3.0

    Love Stories in the Countryside

    2006

    country: China

    No overview available

    Home with Kids
    TMDB3.7

    Home with Kids

    2005

    country: China

    Xia Donghai returns to China with his son to reunite with his daughter and marries Liu Mei, a nurse with her own son. The blended family navigates different parenting styles and the mischievous behavior of their children, leading to both humorous and challenging situations.

    Idler: Sister Ma
    TMDB3.0

    Idler: Sister Ma

    2000

    country: China

    Chinese sitcom set in a residential neighborhood in Beijing, centered on Ma Xiao Yan, a middle aged woman known as Sister Ma, her relatives and friends.

    Spring of the Blade
    TMDB4.8

    Spring of the Blade

    2026

    country: China

    After losing her mother as a child, Xie Qingyuan returns years later to uncover the truth and seek justice. Reuniting with Shen Run, once a fallen youth and now a righteous court official, they join forces to expose corruption and right past wrongs. Through shared dangers and unwavering support, they grow closer, devoting their lives to protecting each other and their people.

    The Story of Ming Lan
    TMDB3.8

    The Story of Ming Lan

    2018

    country: China

    Sheng Minglan, the intelligent but overlooked sixth daughter of the Sheng family, hides her talents to survive a difficult childhood and avenge her mother’s death. As she navigates family struggles and political intrigue, she forms a complex bond with Gu Tingye. Together, they rise as a powerful couple, balancing love, loyalty, and duty in a changing empire.

    LEGO Monkie Kid
    TMDB4.3

    LEGO Monkie Kid

    2020

    country: China

    Centuries ago, the beloved Chinese Monkey King used his magical staff to capture and trap the evil Demon Bull King deep inside a mountain. Flash-forward to modern-day China, when fate leads MK (aka Monkie Kid), a young noodle shop delivery boy, to find the long-lost staff. Soon, MK and his best friends find themselves entangled in adventures packed full of action, mystery, imagination and magic.

    Daddy at Home
    TMDB3.9

    Daddy at Home

    2022

    country: China

    No overview available

    Love Like the Galaxy
    TMDB3.8

    Love Like the Galaxy

    2022

    country: China

    Cheng Shaoshang, left behind by her parents who went off to war, faces challenges from a scheming aunt and struggles with estrangement from her family. Lacking love and security, she is cautious in choosing a marriage partner and meets three suitors: Ling Buyi, the emperor's adopted son; Yuan Shen, a talented figure from Bailu Mountain; and Lou Yao, an aristocrat. Despite a rocky path to love, Shaoshang remains steadfast. Her involvement with Ling Buyi leads them into a mystery surrounding his family and identity and together they confront a national crisis, growing through their experiences and upholding their ideals.

    The Temptation to Go Home
    TMDB4.3

    The Temptation to Go Home

    2011

    country: China

    Lin Pin Ru get married to Hong Shi Xian. Hong Shi Xian later betrays her and has an affair with Ai Li, Lin Pin Ru's best friend. At that time Lin Pin Ru is pregnant with Hong Shi Xian's child. Later Lin Pin Ru and Hong Shi Xian are trapped on a boat in the middle of a beach, They both fall in and Hong Shi Xian made it out alive whereas Lin Pin Ru is drowning and has lost her child. On the same day Lin Pin Ru drowns in the water, Gao Shan Shan is committing suicide, and she goes drowns herself in the same beach Lin Pin Ru dies. Goa Shan Shan's brother, Gao Wen Yan goes to save her sister, but instead, he saved Lin Pin Ru. Lin Pin Ru later takes the name Goa Shan Shan and learns to do the stuff that Gao Shan Shan does, but however this time she is out for revenge on Hong Shi Xian and Ai Li.

    再续意难忘 央视版
    TMDB4.0

    再续意难忘 央视版

    2009

    country: China

    No overview available

    The Rebel Princess
    TMDB3.7

    The Rebel Princess

    2021

    country: China

    A princess trapped by prophecy and political intrigue finds love with her reluctant husband as they battle rebels and fight to protect their realm.

    意难忘 央视版
    TMDB4.5

    意难忘 央视版

    2004

    country: China

    No overview available

    Where Are We Going, Dad?
    TMDB3.7

    Where Are We Going, Dad?

    2013

    country: China

    No overview available

    Always on the Move
    TMDB3.5

    Always on the Move

    2024

    country: China

    No overview available

    Meeting Mr. Right
    TMDB2.6

    Meeting Mr. Right

    2019

    country: China

    Dads observed their daughter's love process with the host Zhang Shaogang and the observer Cheng Lisha

    The Love of Happiness
    TMDB3.5

    The Love of Happiness

    2016

    country: China

    No overview available

    I Love My Family
    TMDB4.4

    I Love My Family

    1993

    country: China

    The first Mandarin-language sitcom.

    My Own Swordsman
    TMDB4.5

    My Own Swordsman

    2006

    country: China

    A comedy about some friends and their stories in Qixia Town.

    Will Love In Spring
    TMDB4.3

    Will Love In Spring

    2024

    country: China

    Chen Maidong, once a rebellious youth, chooses to become a mortician after experiencing a life-changing event. Zhuang Jie, who becomes disabled due to a car accident, strives for a better life and becomes a successful professional in a big city. This drama portrays the journey of them who, despite their contrasting personalities and circumstances, learn to understand and accept one another. Their love heals their hearts, allowing them to embrace and appreciate their "imperfect" selves.

    Pathfinding to the Northeast
    TMDB4.4

    Pathfinding to the Northeast

    2008

    country: China

    Zhu Kaishan, a man from Shandong joins settlers in northeast China during the mid-19th century. Amidst turmoil, his family embarks on a journey to reunite, facing numerous challenges as they navigate survival in an unstable era.

    Go Ahead
    TMDB4.2

    Go Ahead

    2020

    country: China

    Three school students develop a sibling-like bond. But could the pressures of adulthood deepen – or shatter – their relationships?

    Mr. Housework
    TMDB2.8

    Mr. Housework

    2019

    country: China

    No overview available

    Growing Pain
    TMDB3.1

    Growing Pain

    2019

    country: China

    A story that follows four households and how every family member braves the rains and basks under the sun in this journey called life.

    Meteor Garden
    TMDB4.3

    Meteor Garden

    2018

    country: China

    An ordinary girl is admitted to the most prestigious school in the country where she encounters F4, an exclusive group comprised of the four wealthiest and handsomest boys in the school - Dao Mingsi, Hua Zelei, Xi Men and Mei Zuo.

    乘龙怪婿
    TMDB4.4

    乘龙怪婿

    2005

    country: China

    No overview available

    The Epoch of Miyu
    TMDB4.5

    The Epoch of Miyu

    2026

    country: China

    After discovering that her wealthy husband has been unfaithful, a Chinese housewife resolutely divorces him and makes ends meet by working from the bottom up at a hotel, which is to be presided over by the hotel manager who previously tried to help her husband cover up his infidelity.

    Dong bei yi jia ren
    TMDB4.8

    Dong bei yi jia ren

    2002

    country: China

    No overview available

    All Is Well
    TMDB4.2

    All Is Well

    2019

    country: China

    Everything falls apart after the death of the Su family matriarch and after ‘suffering’ for so long under his wife, the weak and selfish Su Daqiang begins to meddle in his children’s lives and often asks them to meet the most unreasonable requests.

    Deer Squad
    TMDB4.3

    Deer Squad

    2020

    country: China

    An animated adventure rescue series about four loveable, enthusiastic and heroic young deer friends – Kai, Lola, Rammy and Bobbi, who protect the animals of Central Forest and the humans who inhabit Platinum City.

    Mother's Life
    TMDB3.5

    Mother's Life

    2018

    country: China

    No overview available

    AI Football GGO
    TMDB4.4

    AI Football GGO

    2010

    country: China

    Artificial Intelligent Football GGO is made by Puzzle Animation studio Ltd. It's an animation series about football and future technology.

    Lure of Lies
    TMDB5.0

    Lure of Lies

    2015

    country: China

    Through four standalone stories, the series explores the heartbreak of deception and betrayal in relationships, offering valuable insights and lessons on love and marriage.

    Dream in Red Mansions
    TMDB4.8

    Dream in Red Mansions

    1987

    country: China

    Dream of the Red Chamber, first released in 1987, was a television series produced by CCTV, adapted from the classic 18th century Chinese novel of the same name. It gained enormous popularity for its music, cast, and plot adaptation, being regarded by many within China as being a near-definitive adaptation of the story.

    Growing Together
    TMDB3.9

    Growing Together

    2024

    country: China

    Screenwriter Liu Xiangshang has a relatively free schedule in his daily schedule. He is responsible for the education and care of his son Guoning and daughter Guobao at home, while his wife Dai Jing chooses to work in an out-of-town company with a higher salary.

    The Family
    TMDB3.5

    The Family

    2018

    country: China

    No overview available

    A Love for Separation
    TMDB3.9

    A Love for Separation

    2016

    country: China

    No overview available

    呼噜小精灵
    TMDB5.0

    呼噜小精灵

    2012

    country: China

    No overview available

    About Chinese Family TV Shows

    Chinese television

    Chinese television is built around costume drama and wuxia serials running to substantial episode counts, with a production scale that has few equivalents anywhere.

    Family

    Family television is built for co-viewing, balancing what works for a child with what keeps an adult in the room. The durable shows manage genuine warmth without condescending to either.

    In this list

    Years covered
    1987–2026
    Best reviewed
    Meteor Garden (8.5)
    Often also
    Drama, Comedy, Soap
    Longest run
    18 seasons

    Common questions

    What are the best Chinese family TV shows?
    By popularity across Flickfolio and TMDB, the top picks right now are Kang's Family, Against the Current, and In My Prime. The full ranked list of 40 sits above — open any show for ratings, reviews, and streaming availability.
    How is this list ranked?
    Chinese family TV shows are ordered by overall popularity, which blends how often a title is viewed, searched, and logged. It updates as viewing habits shift, so the list reflects what people are actually watching rather than a fixed critical canon.
    Where can I watch these TV shows?
    Every show page lists current streaming, rental, and purchase options for your region, alongside community ratings and reviews from Flickfolio members.

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