Promised Land (1996–1999)

1. S01E01The ExpatriateSeptember 17, 1996—While travelling through Colordado, the Greene clan works overtime to persuade a high-school basketball coach to forgo his move to New Zeala
2. S01E02The ProdigySeptember 24, 1996—In Evanston, Wyoming, Claire encourages a musically-gifted boy to continue playing the guitar, despite the objections of his mother, who doe
3. S01E03The MotelOctober 1, 1996—While passing through Arkansas, the Greene family looks to rebuild the lost faith of an embittered motel owner by repairing her run-down bus
4. S01E04The HostageOctober 8, 1996—While the Greene family visits Claire's great Aunt Mooster who's celebrating her 100th birthday in Pueblo, Colorado, Russell encourages a ma
5. S01E05The Magic GateOctober 15, 1996—While visiting a small town in West Virginia, Russell intervenes when he discovers Nathaniel's favorite author is a morphine addict and that
6. S01E06Leap of FaithOctober 29, 1996—The Greenes take a detour, courtesy of Dinah's navigation, and wind up in Roswell, New Mexico, at the A-Lee-Inn Cafe, a hangout for UFO-seek
7. S01E07Little Girl LostNovember 12, 1996—The Greenes camping excursion in the Great Smoky Mountains of North Carolina is interrupted when a young girl becomes lost and Russell sees
8. S01E08The SecretNovember 19, 1996—The Greenes arrive in Pennsylvania, where as a teacher, Claire is confided in by a teenage girl that she was pregnant but suffered a miscarr
9. S01E09The Homecoming (II)November 26, 1996—The Greenes return to Chicory Creek, Kentucky, to join their good friend, Erasmus Jones for Thanksgiving, but it's anything but festive when
10. S01E10King of the RoadDecember 3, 1996—While recovering from the fire that destroyed their trailer, the Greenes have a run-in with some scam artists travelling through Chicory Cre
11. S01E11ChristmasDecember 17, 1996—It's an affair to remember for Claire when she goes home for Christmas and discovers that her mother once had a romantic tryst with Claire's
12. S01E12The GetawayJanuary 7, 1997—The Greenes are on their way to Cheyenne, Colorado when they stop to help a woman, Ellen Boller whose car has broken down on the road. Hatti
13. S01E13Independence DayJanuary 14, 1997—The Greenes travel to Great Falls, Montana to visit Russell's cousin, Jeff, and his wife, Marie--and meet their six-month-old baby, Hailey.
14. S01E14Mirror ImageJanuary 21, 1997—Excited about their upcoming anniversary and having Claire all to himself, Russell embraces her tightly to dance. This causes Claire to winc
15. S01E15The CollapseFebruary 11, 1997—In spite of Hattie's protest, Russell picks up day labor working in a mine. Concerned for her son's safety, Hattie makes it perfectly clear
16. S01E16Running ScaredFebruary 18, 1997—While in Washington, Dinah and Hattie get lost in a bad part of town on the way home from the market and stumble across a teenage girl named
17. S01E17Amazing Grace (II)February 25, 1997—After a drive-by shooting, Mary and Dr. Hall scramble to help their friends and loved ones. Meanwhile, Tess returns to Russell and tells hi
18. S01E18DownsizedMarch 4, 1997—The Greenes go to Post Falls, Idaho to place Josh in a special institute for the blind, and visit some old friends from North Carolina, Ned
19. S01E19OutrageDecember 18, 1997—A conflict has erupted as a mining company is in the process of tearing down Lester Beneally's hogan (ceremonial place). The tribal police (
20. S01E20IntoleranceApril 5, 1997—With the help of Russell and Claire, a woman forces a young boy to face his anti-semitic acts by telling him about her own family's past. Me
21. S01E21Cowboy BluesApril 29, 1997—The Greenes must convince a grieving rancher to go on with his life following the accidental death of his wife, or else the man risks losing
22. S01E22Civil WarsMay 6, 1997—Russell's job hauling lumber separates him and Dinah from the rest of the family who then fail to arrive at an appointed meeting site.
23. S01E23Stealing Home (1)May 13, 1997—A social worker, who's also Nathaniel's Little League coach reports the Greenes for child neglect after Russell rebuffs her advances, leadin
24. S01E24Stealing Home (2)May 20, 1997—The social worker who accused the Greenes of child negligence, faces the same charge when her own son runs away from home with Nathaniel, sa
25. S01E99Amazing Grace (Part 1)—

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

1. S02E01The Road Home (II)September 25, 1997—Still unable to accept responsibility for the fatal car crash, Joe drives off while under the influence of drugs, unaware that his son is hi
2. S02E02The PromiseOctober 2, 1997—Russell is troubled when Claire chooses to go to the aid of her ex-boyfriend Rod, instead of attending an important family function. Claire
3. S02E03Par for the CourseOctober 9, 1997—Claire shares some alarming news with Russell that will impact all members of the family. Meanwhile, Hattie and the kids head out on a searc
4. S02E04CrushedOctober 16, 1997—Josh wrestles with the ardent feelings he's having for his new girlfriend, and must make a decision about where their relationship is headin
5. S02E05Mooster's RevengeOctober 23, 1997—The Greenes come to the aid of a dying Mooster, but unwittingly cause her grief when they sell off her most prized possession and are unable
6. S02E06Saint RussellOctober 30, 1997—Russell accidently acquires the reputation of a spirtual healer after a cancer-stricken woman observes him saving a little girl from drownin
7. S02E07Take Back The NightNovember 6, 1997—After being violently attacked by an unknown assailant, a shattered Dinah attempts to return to her normal life and befriends a seemingly go
8. S02E08Mr. MusclesNovember 13, 1997—Russell is appalled to learn that his friend's son, is popping steroids to improve his athletic ability and when concern for the boy forces
9. S02E09The WinnerNovember 20, 1997—While travelling through Nevada, the Greenes meet Rick, a widowed father who is gambling his life - and his relationship with his young daug
10. S02E10To Everything a SeasonNovember 27, 1997—A Thanksgiving visit with Claire's sister and her husband is cut short, after Claire announces her unexpected pregnancy and the childless co
11. S02E11BookwormDecember 11, 1997—Claire discovers a startling fact about one of her most popular high school students - he's illiterate, and so is his unsupportive father, w
12. S02E12RecycledJanuary 8, 1998—Hattie hastens to the aid of a dying childhood friend, who asks an alarming favor that Hattie's unsure she'll be able to grant. Meanwhile, C
13. S02E13Mirror FamilyJanuary 15, 1998—The Greenes befriend a family that seems to mirror their unusual lifestyle of home schooling and travelling around the U.S. but upon closer
14. S02E14Purple HeartJanuary 29, 1998—The discovery of a seemingly valuable Purple Heart medal at a flea market has Nathaniel searching out its owner, but he's surprised to learn
15. S02E15Designated DriverFebruary 5, 1998—When the Greenes return to Chicory Creek to get their car fixed, Josh disobeys his father and becomes involved with a wild teenaged girl, wh
16. S02E16Two for the RoadFebruary 26, 1998—Nathaniel's father is released from jail on a weekend pass to surprise his son on his birthday, but circumstances may stop the reunion from
17. S02E17The Secret of BluestemMarch 5, 1998—Things are looking up for the Greenes when a relative of Claire's leaves her a 100 acre ranch in South Dakota, but the family soon becomes i
18. S02E18Undercover GrannyMarch 26, 1998—Hattie goes undercover in a home for seniors to investigate possible elder abuse, after Dinah and Josh tell her about their suspicions.
19. S02E19On My HonorApril 2, 1998—Claire faces a dilemma after landing a substitute teaching job at a school where the principal is an old college friend. Meanwhile, Nathanie
20. S02E20Total SecurityApril 23, 1998—Russell and Claire help a man whose supposedly deceased wife returns to see their daughter after disappearing years earlier.
21. S02E21When Darkness FallsApril 30, 1998—Family members hold a vigil outside the school as terrified students, including Claire, Josh and Dinah, are held hostage by a gun-wielding,
22. S02E22A Hand Up Is Never a Handout (1)May 7, 1998—Claire awaits the arrival of the baby, and Joe is released from jail and joins the family. Meanwhile, Josh, Hattie and Dinah head to Oklahom
23. S02E23A Hand Up Is Never a Handout (2)May 14, 1998—Claire and Russell stand vigil at the hospital with baby Grace until they're forced to give up the fight. Grief-stricken they return home to

Season 2 ranked & reviewed

1. S03E01Saving Grace (II)October 1, 1998—Nathaniel is kidnapped by the woman whose family died because of Joe's reckless driving. The crossover starts on Touched by an Angel S05E02
2. S03E02Balancing ActOctober 8, 1998—Josh defends Dinah's honor when her friend Eric begins spreading rumours about her.
3. S03E03RestorationOctober 15, 1998—Russell and Claire attempt to restore a mansion and the lives of the family who call it home, including a girl whose mother won't recognize
4. S03E04Baptism of FireOctober 22, 1998—The Greenes become a target for racists.
5. S03E05Chasin' the BluesOctober 29, 1998—Josh sets out on the road by himself to help a troubled friend. Meanwhile Russell accidently gets mixed up with a con artist.
6. S03E06Denver: Welcome HomeNovember 5, 1998—A landlord allows the Greenes to move into a run-down house rent free on the condition that Russell fixes up the place. Meanwhile, Claire ge
7. S03E07Anywhere But HereNovember 12, 1998—Josh is recued by a homeless boy after he is attacked by a group of thugs, prompting Russell and Claire to locate the child's alcoholic fath
8. S03E08And Baby Makes ThreeNovember 19, 1998—Josh learns that his girlfriend has a 2 year old son. Meanwhile, Claire and Russell must decide whether or not to remain in Denver.
9. S03E09Out of BoundsDecember 3, 1998—Russell becomes the object of a young drug addict's affection when he volunteers at a local youth shelter, while L.T. is between a rock and
10. S03E10Jury DutyDecember 17, 1998—Claire serves on a jury.
11. S03E11The VisitorJanuary 7, 1999—L.T.'s estranged father, Lawrence Sr. shows up and announces he's dying of prostate cancer. Meanwhile Russell goes to the doctor for an over
12. S03E12Wounded HeartsJanuary 14, 1999—L.T.'s anger at his father nearly gets him expelled from school. Meanwhile, Dinah brings a quirky friend to a school costume party.
13. S03E13It's All in the FamilyJanuary 14, 1999—With Lawrence's death imminent, Russell tries to teach L.T. about forgiveness. Meanwhile some parents oppose Claire's plan to help pregnant
14. S03E14UndercoverMarch 25, 1999—L.T. interprets Claire's silence as racism when she fails to tell him that his new girlfriend isn't really a high-school student.
15. S03E15In The MoneyApril 1, 1999—Russell risks losing a wealthy volunteer at the teen shelter when he tells her to stop throwing money around and explains how the money coul
16. S03E16Pursuit of HappinessApril 8, 1999—Claire worries that Josh's involvement with Bobbie could be a problem. Margot is hit by a car but her mother refuses to visit her in the hos
17. S03E17What's in a WordApril 15, 1999—Nathaniel naively uses a racial slur and must deal with the ramifications with help from Russell and L.T.
18. S03E18Leaving the LifeApril 29, 1999—Russell and L.T. try to help out a woman to break away from her life of crime after her gang leader demands that she shoot a rival gang memb
19. S03E19Baby StepsMay 6, 1999—L.T. dates a white girl, and Margot and her mom deal with their issues.
20. S03E20Darkness VisibleMay 13, 1999—L.T. is surprised to learn that the homeless man who stole his camera is actually a once-renowned landscape photographer.
21. S03E21FinaleMay 20, 1999—L.T. finds himself in danger when he witnesses a drug addict selling her baby to a dealer, and wants to get the police involved. Meanwhile,

Season 3 ranked & reviewed