Still Standing

After nearly two decades of marriage, Bill and Judy Miller still laugh a lot, even when life gets messy. Bill is the goofy, juvenile husband who treats parenthood like a punchline, while Judy tries to keep the household on a steady course. Their three kids push different buttons, friends and neighbors complicate ordinary choices, and the couple keeps reminding one another why they stayed together in the first place. The show mines everyday disagreements and small victories for humor, focusing on how two people with different temperaments manage love, family duties, and the everyday chaos that refuses to go away.

Premiering in 2002, Still Standing was created by Diane Burroughs and Joey Gutierrez. The sitcom stars Mark Addy as Bill Miller and Jami Gertz as Judy Miller, with Jennifer Irwin, Taylor Ball, and Renee Olstead in supporting roles. It arrived in the early 2000s sitcom landscape and leaned on ensemble chemistry rather than gimmicks.

It didn’t collect major industry awards or headline nominations, so its recognition came more from viewers than from trophies. That lack of high-profile accolades didn’t stop it from maintaining a presence on television screens and building a modest fan base during its run.

The show left a small but steady imprint on pop culture for fans of family comedies. A number of viewers remember Bill’s immature antics and Judy’s exasperated responses, and the series turned ordinary marital friction into recurring bits that people could quote among friends. It wasn’t a phenomenon, but it offered familiar beats that fit comfortably into early 2000s sitcom rerun rotation.

Critical and audience reception was moderate, reflected in viewer scores rather than unanimous praise. On aggregate user ratings it averages around 6.8 out of 10, indicating a likable if imperfect sitcom. The main themes are clear—marriage, parenting, and the clash between childish impulse and adult responsibility—and the series plays those themes for laughs while keeping the central relationship affectionate and relatable.