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Baby Boom

TV·1988–1989·1 season, 13 episodes·NBC·Comedy·23m·Created by Nancy Meyers, Charles Shyer

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Baby Boom is an American sitcom series starring Kate Jackson. The series is based on the 1987 film Baby Boom. The pilot premiered September 10, 1988 on NBC, and the series began on November 2, 1988.

Cast

Kate JacksonKate JacksonJ.C. WiattDaniel BardolDaniel BardolKen ArrenbergJoy BeharJoy BeharHelga Von HauptSusie EssmanSusie EssmanCharlotte Elkman
Michelle Kennedy
Michelle KennedyElizabeth WiattSam WanamakerSam WanamakerFritz Curtis
Robyn Peterson
Robyn PetersonArlene Mandell
Kristina Kennedy
Kristina KennedyElizabeth Wiatt

Episodes by season

Season0113Episodes1988–89Aired—Season avg
  1. S01E01Bring In Your Bad, MyrtleSeptember 10, 1988—
  2. S01E02GuiltNovember 2, 1988—J.C. seeks parenting tips from TV role models.
  3. S01E03The Center (aka The Right School For Elizabeth)November 9, 1988—
  4. S01E04Stress (aka J.C. Re-Examines Her Life)November 16, 1988—
  5. S01E05SaturdayNovember 30, 1988—
  6. S01E06The He-Man Woman's Hater ClubDecember 14, 1988—J.C's boss asks her to give a presentation to secure a $2 million account. She arrives at the company's headquarters only to discover that
  7. S01E07I'll Be Home for ChristmasDecember 21, 1988—J.C. and Elizabeth celebrate their first Christmas together.
  8. S01E08One WednesdayJuly 13, 1989—The loss of an important account and Elizabeth's mischief at the office make it a frustrating day for J.C.
  9. S01E09X-Y-L-O-P-H-O-N-EAugust 14, 1989—
  10. S01E10When It RainsSeptember 10, 1989—
  11. S01E11A Fine Romance—
  12. S01E12Charlotte's Secret—
  13. S01E13J.C. – The Man—

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