A comedy, but also the beginning trope of what today makes up family comedies, including that of Modern Family and, to some extent, Black-ish, though, I'll be honest, there lacks diversity in the 30-minute show. That not withstanding, the plot is predictable but the actors make the story fun and work to compel a smile, as you will no less laugh - a lot. A good revisioning of this story is "Melissa and Joey," also very good.