[citation needed] One of the notable differences between the original show and the new series was that Wednesday and Pugsley (Nicole Fugere and Brody Smith respectively – the former reprising her role from Addams Family Reunion) were given expanded roles that highlighted their violent and sadistic personalities, made popular by The Addams Family film.
The new theme music, performed by the cast, was a departure from the familiar tune that had served most previous and subsequent adaptations of the series.
The familiar finger-snapping was present, albeit at a faster pace, accompanied by two different characters (first Lurch, then Gomez) saying the word "snap" twice in rapid succession to match the beat.
Newleyweds Hubert and Amanda Patterson move into the neighborhood and learn that the Addams Family are their next door neighbors and landlords.
After days of putting up with the Addams' unwanted visits, the Petersons head into WITSEC to get away; turns out this was the fourth time it's happened.
While Grandpapa Addams still misses his late wife Delilah, Gomez and Morticia arrange for him to be sent to Club Dead, a senior's resort.
After Wednesday gives Harold Pomeroy a black eye, his smug father Cecil shows up at the Addams Family mansion demanding an apology.
Note: The episode is based on a teleplay of the same name by Bill Lutz, which was written by Lorraine Edwards to The Addams Family.
Wednesday gets in trouble with her parents for unleashing starving baby alligators into the sewer causing them to send Lurch to remedy to situation.
Upon being grounded for animal cruelty where she is not allowed to play with her weapons, start any fires, and torture her brother, Wednesday runs away from home.
When Pugsley joins the Junior Troupers, he gives the house a thorough cleaning and throws out Uncle Fester's stockpile which leaves the family horrified.
Titus Interactive was going to release the game in America with the title The New Addams Family, but the American version was cancelled.
Nova Productions released an electric shock machine based on the series in 1999, which was distributed by H. Betti Industries in America.