American Dreamer

Episode 01

Pilot

Sep 20, 1990 · 30 min

Tom Nash trades in his network newsman job to write a human interest column for a Chicago newspaper, moving to Wisconsin with his two children. He begins by exploring women's anger toward men by hiring a female assistant and visiting the woman he stood up on prom night.

Episode 02

Guys Just Wanna Have Fun

Sep 22, 1990 · 30 min

Tom attempts to find out why men are not open with their feelings by hosting a bonding party for men.

Episode 03

Flight of the Dodo

Sep 29, 1990 · 30 min

A disillusioned cartoonist (Austin Pendleton) quits his job.

Episode 04

All God's Children Go to Wisconsin

Oct 6, 1990 · 30 min

Tom's meeting with an Episcopal cleric causes him to question his current standing as a lapsed Catholic.

Episode 05

Corvette Man

Oct 13, 1990 · 30 min

While Tom considers buying a corvette, Lillian makes plans to remarry her ex-husband.

Episode 06

Over the Hill?

Oct 20, 1990 · 30 min

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.

Episode 07

Mr. Wizard

Oct 27, 1990 · 30 min

Tom Nash begins substitute teaching and discovers it is not easy and happily accepts advice.

Episode 08

Divorce, American Dreamer Style

Nov 3, 1990 · 30 min

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Episode 09

In from the Cold (1)

Nov 10, 1990 · 30 min

Tom considers writing about his memories and the loss of his wife but his kids consider her a forbidden subject for his column.

Episode 10

In from the Cold (2)

Nov 24, 1990 · 30 min

Tom learns the true identity of Kathleen in the conclusion of a two part episode.

Episode 11

The Fabulous Baker Girls

Dec 1, 1990 · 30 min

Holly's free-spirited sister Drew returns and makes good copy for Tom's newspaper column.

Episode 12

A Face in the Cloud

Dec 8, 1990 · 30 min

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Episode 13

Don't Drink the Water

May 25, 1991 · 30 min

Tom discovers that Lillian's ex-husband's business is a fraud.

Episode 14

Mother Knows Best

Jun 1, 1991 · 30 min

Lillian must live a lie when her mother visits.

Episode 15

Papa Joe

Jun 8, 1991 · 30 min

Joe's weekend with his daughter is spoiled.

Episode 16

Heartbreak Diner

Jun 15, 1991 · 30 min

Tom intervenes in his daughter's crush on a young college student.

Episode 17

They Shoot Ducks, Don't They?

Jun 22, 1991 · 30 min

Danny disobeys his father and sneaks off to go duck hunting with Bill.