Grace Under Fire

*Grace Under Fire*
Grace Under Fire
Genre	Sitcom
Created by	Chuck Lorre
Starring	Brett Butler; Dave Thomas; Julie White; Casey Sander; Jon Paul Steuer; Sam Horrigan; Kaitlin Cullum; Dylan and Cole Sprouse; Peggy Rea; Charles Hallahan; Don "D.C." Curry; Lauren Tom;
Theme music composer	Michael O'Brien
Opening theme	"Lady Madonna" by ; Aretha Franklin (1993–96); "Perfect World" by ; Michael O'Brien (1996–98; ; also used in syndication for all 1993–96 episodes);
Composers	Dennis C. Brown; Mark Hayes;
Country of origin	United States
Original language	English
No. of seasons	5
No. of episodes	112 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producers	Marcy Carsey; Tom Werner; Caryn Mandabach; Brett Butler; Tim Doyle; Marc Flanagan; Peter Tortorici; Chuck Lorre; Tom Straw; David Tochterman;
Producers	J.J. Wall; Joanne Curley-Kerner; Paul Raley; Stevie Ray Fromstein; Franco Bario; Danny Zuker; Matt Berry; Ric Swartzlander; Lee Aronsohn;
Camera setup	Multi-camera
Running time	30 minutes
Production company	Carsey-Werner Productions
Original release
Network	ABC
Release	September 29, 1993 –; February 17, 1998

Grace Under Fire is an American television sitcom that aired on ABC from September 29, 1993, to February 17, 1998. Created by Chuck Lorre, the series starred Brett Butler as Grace Kelly, a single mother and recovering alcoholic raising three children in a small town in Missouri after finally divorcing her abusive husband. The series was produced by Carsey-Werner Productions, known for other hit sitcoms such as Roseanne and The Cosby Show.

The series was praised for its mix of comedy and drama, tackling serious issues such as alcoholism, domestic abuse, and single parenthood while maintaining a humorous tone. It became one of ABC’s most-watched sitcoms during its early seasons and earned Butler critical acclaim, including a Golden Globe nomination and multiple People’s Choice Awards.

Despite its initial success, the show faced production difficulties, largely due to Butler’s personal struggles, leading to cast changes and a decline in ratings. It was ultimately canceled in 1998 after five seasons.