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Rich Man, Poor Man

TV·1976–1976·1 season, 12 episodes·ABC·Drama, Soap·1h·Created by Irwin Shaw

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Based on the best-selling 1969 novel by Irwin Shaw, the series follows the divergent career courses of the impoverished German American Jordache brothers.

Castfull cast & details

Peter StraussPeter StraussRudy JordacheNick NolteNick NolteTom JordacheSusan BlakelySusan BlakelyJulie PrescottEd AsnerEd AsnerAxel JordacheDorothy McGuireDorothy McGuireMary JordacheBill BixbyBill BixbyWillie AbbottRay MillandRay MillandDuncan CalderwoodRobert ReedRobert ReedTeddy Boylan

Episodes by season

Season0112Episodes1976Aired—Season avg
  1. S01E01Rich Man, Poor Man S01E01Chapters 1February 1, 1976—As World War II ends, a 20 year odyssey begins for brothers Rudy and Tom Jordache. Two brothers couldn't be more opposite as they compete fo
  2. S01E02Rich Man, Poor Man S01E02Chapters 2February 1, 1976—Rudy's dispute with his childhood sweetheart Julie leads her into the arms of the town playboy. On one of his escapades Tom discovers the af
  3. S01E03Rich Man, Poor Man S01E03Chapter 3February 2, 1976—Tom's flight from home led him to California to live with his uncle. While living there, Tom discovers love with Clothilde the housekeeper.
  4. S01E04Rich Man, Poor Man S01E04Chapter 4February 2, 1976—Trouble continues to follow Tom as he gets involved with young Teresa who becomes pregnant and names him as the father. Because she is a min
  5. S01E05Rich Man, Poor Man S01E05Chapter 5February 9, 1976—Tom's new life with Theresa begins to bring the happiness that has eluded him. Theresa gives birth to their son, Wesley, and Tom achieves ea
  6. S01E06Rich Man, Poor Man S01E06Chapter 6February 16, 1976—After an unsuccessful attempt at saving his marriage and keeping his family together, Tom returns to the boxing ring. But his affair with a
  7. S01E07Rich Man, Poor Man S01E07Chapter 7February 23, 1976—Rudy's ambitious business proposal to Calderwood takes some unexpected turns. Help comes from an unlikely source and Rudy must make a diffic
  8. S01E08Rich Man, Poor Man S01E08Chapter 8March 1, 1976—Willie Abbott's (Julie's son) return threatens Rudy's relationship with Julie, forcing Rudy to take action. Ginny Calderwood's vow to get ba
  9. S01E09Rich Man, Poor Man S01E09Chapter 9March 8, 1976—As Rudy breaks up his partnership with Duncan Calderwood, he considers a career in politics. But first he realizes his longtime dream of mar
  10. S01E10Rich Man, Poor Man S01E10Chapter 10March 8, 1976—Tom's troubles with Falconetti continue, leading to a bloody confrontation and forcing Tom to flee. While hiding out in New York, Tom receiv
  11. S01E11Rich Man, Poor Man S01E11Chapter 11March 15, 1976—As Rudy's political career thrives, Julie continues her battle with drinking. A bad break for Tom turns into good luck when he meets Kay and
  12. S01E12Rich Man, Poor Man S01E12Chapter 12March 15, 1976—The dramatic conclusion of RICH MAN, POOR MAN BOOK 1.

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