Ellen Pompeo stars as Cynthia ‘Cindy’ Brown, Kiefer Sutherland as Michael ‘Mike’ Powers, and Mark Duplass as David ‘Dave’ Carver in ‘Good American Family‘, a drama about a blended family navigating secrets and challenges in modern-day…
Main cast
- Cynthia ‘Cindy’ BrownEllen Pompeo1Main
- Michael ‘Mike’ PowersKiefer Sutherland1Main
- David ‘Dave’ CarverMark Duplass1Main
- Amber BrownHaley Lu Richardson1Main
- Lucas PowersAsa Butterfield1Main
- Maya CarverMegan Boone1Main
Supporting cast
- Patricia ‘Pat’ BrownMolly Shannon1Supp
- Tommy BrownRob Riggle1Supp
- Jenna PowersAlexis Bledel1Supp
- Leo CarverMichael Angarano1Supp
Guest & voice
- Detective Maria SantosSandra Oh1Guest
- Dr. Richard HartleyTom Cavanagh1Guest
- Olivia ChenKelly Marie Tran1Guest
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About this cast
‘Good American Family’ is a drama series following the intertwined lives of three families in Chicago after a shocking event forces them to confront long-buried secrets. The show explores themes of identity, loyalty, and what it truly means to be a family, with a focus on the Brown, Powers, and Carver clans.
FAQs
Who plays Cynthia ‘Cindy’ Brown in Good American Family?
Ellen Pompeo plays Cindy Brown, the matriarch of the Brown family and a central character in the series.
Is Good American Family based on a true story?
No, the series is fictional, but it is inspired by contemporary themes of blended families and secrets, with the creators citing real-life family dynamics as a source of inspiration.
How many seasons of Good American Family are there?
As of early 2025, the first season has aired and a second season has been confirmed but not yet released.
Where can I watch Good American Family in the UK?
In the UK, the series streams on Disney+ (via the Star hub), as it is a Hulu original produced in the US.
Who is the showrunner of Good American Family?
The series is created and executive produced by Nkechi Okoro Carroll, known for her work on ‘All American’ and ‘Riverdale’.
Sources & where to watch: IMDb · Wikipedia · Where to watch (JustWatch UK) · Updated June 2026