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7th Heaven

7th Heaven is an American family drama television series created and produced by Brenda Hampton.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

7th Heaven is an American family drama television series created and produced by Brenda Hampton. It follows Reverend Eric Camden, his wife Annie, and their seven children in the fictional town of Glen Oak, California, and originally aired from 1996 to 2007.

Premise

7th Heaven follows the Camden family, led by Protestant minister Eric Camden and his wife Annie, as they navigate family, school, relationship, and faith-related conflicts in Glen Oak, California.

Broadcast history

The series premiered on The WB in 1996, ran there for ten seasons, and then continued for an eleventh and final season on The CW after The WB shut down and merged into the new network.

Reception and significance

The show was a major early success for The WB and became the network's longest-running series, helping establish the channel's identity in the 1990s.

Later developments

In 2025, reporting indicated that a reboot of 7th Heaven was in development at CBS Studios, though no release date was given.

Key facts

  • 7th Heaven is an American family drama created by Brenda Hampton.
  • It aired for 11 seasons from 1996 to 2007, first on The WB and then on The CW.
  • The series centers on the Camden family in Glen Oak, California.
  • It was The WB's longest-running series and a key early success for the network.
  • A reboot was reported to be in development at CBS Studios in May 2025.

Frequently asked questions

What is 7th Heaven about?
It is about Reverend Eric Camden, his wife Annie, and their seven children living in Glen Oak, California.
Who created 7th Heaven?
The series was created and produced by Brenda Hampton.
When did 7th Heaven air?
It originally ran from August 26, 1996, to May 13, 2007.
How many seasons did 7th Heaven have?
It had 11 seasons.
Which networks aired 7th Heaven?
It aired on The WB for ten seasons and on The CW for its final season.
Was a reboot announced?
A reboot was reported to be in development at CBS Studios in May 2025.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/7th_Heaven_(TV_series)
    Supports: Series premise, creator, original run, networks, season count, and reboot report.
  2. Paramount+ — https://www.paramountplus.com/shows/seventh_heaven/
    Supports: Premise, character names, genre, and season count.
  3. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0115083/
    Supports: Series identification, creator listing, and award nomination note.
  4. TV Guide — https://www.tvguide.com/tvshows/7th-heaven/1000252640/
    Supports: Original run, seasons, network, and genre.