The Cavanaughs is an American sitcom that aired on CBS from December 1, 1986 to July 27, 1989. The series revolved around Francis "Pop" Cavanaugh, a 71-year-old, blue-collar Irish Catholic man living in South Boston with his daughter Kit and son Chuck, as well as Chuck's sons (one of whom was a Catholic priest) and daughter. Much of the show's humor stemmed from conflicts between the cantankerous, opinionated Pop and his grown children. After airing during the 1986-87 TV season, the show went on hiatus and returned in the Summer of 1988. Cast Barnard Hughes as Francis "Pop" Cavanaugh Christine Ebersole as Kit Cavanaugh Peter Michael Goetz as Chuck Cavanaugh John Short as Father Chuck Cavanaugh, Jr. Mary Tanner Bailey as Mary Margaret Cavanaugh Parker Jacobs as John Cavanaugh Danny Cooksey as Kevin Cavanaugh Art Carney appeared in three episodes as Pop's younger brother, Jimmy "The Weasel" Cavanaugh. Episodes Season 1 (1986–87) Season 2 (1988–89) References External links 1980s American sitcoms 1986 American television series debuts 1989 American television series endings CBS original programming English-language television shows Irish-American mass media Religious comedy television series Television series about families Television series by CBS Studios Television shows set in Boston