The 1970s television shows The Brady Bunch was one of the first to show this type of family, where Mike Brady marries Carol Martin. Mike's children, Greg, Peter, and Bobby become stepbrothers to Carol's children, Marcia, Jan, and Cindy. What term best describes this family type?

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A blended family is formed when parents from previous marriages or relationships marry or cohabitate, bringing children from their previous relationships together. The Brady Bunch is a classic example of a blended family, as it features Mike and Carol merging their respective families into one.

The 1970s Television Shows the Brady Bunch Was One of the First