American Dreamer

1. S01E01PilotSeptember 20, 1990—Tom Nash trades in his network newsman job to write a human interest column for a Chicago newspaper, moving to Wisconsin with his two childr
2. S01E02Guys Just Wanna Have FunSeptember 22, 1990—Tom attempts to find out why men are not open with their feelings by hosting a bonding party for men.
3. S01E03Flight of the DodoSeptember 29, 1990—A disillusioned cartoonist (Austin Pendleton) quits his job.
4. S01E04All God's Children Go to WisconsinOctober 6, 1990—Tom's meeting with an Episcopal cleric causes him to question his current standing as a lapsed Catholic.
5. S01E05Corvette ManOctober 13, 1990—While Tom considers buying a corvette, Lillian makes plans to remarry her ex-husband.
6. S01E06Over the Hill?October 20, 1990—Tom's preliminary results of his physical reveal he's in great shape but a chest X-ray casts a spot of doubt, requiring further tests.
7. S01E07Mr. WizardOctober 27, 1990—Tom Nash begins substitute teaching and discovers it is not easy and happily accepts advice.
8. S01E08Divorce, American Dreamer StyleNovember 3, 1990—
9. S01E09In from the Cold (1)November 10, 1990—Tom considers writing about his memories and the loss of his wife but his kids consider her a forbidden subject for his column.
10. S01E10In from the Cold (2)November 24, 1990—Tom learns the true identity of Kathleen in the conclusion of a two part episode.
11. S01E11The Fabulous Baker GirlsDecember 1, 1990—Holly's free-spirited sister Drew returns and makes good copy for Tom's newspaper column.
12. S01E12A Face in the CloudDecember 8, 1990—
13. S01E13Don't Drink the WaterMay 25, 1991—Tom discovers that Lillian's ex-husband's business is a fraud.
14. S01E14Mother Knows BestJune 1, 1991—Lillian must live a lie when her mother visits.
15. S01E15Papa JoeJune 8, 1991—Joe's weekend with his daughter is spoiled.
16. S01E16Heartbreak DinerJune 15, 1991—Tom intervenes in his daughter's crush on a young college student.
17. S01E17They Shoot Ducks, Don't They?June 22, 1991—Danny disobeys his father and sneaks off to go duck hunting with Bill.

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