American Dreamer

Pilot

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.

Sep 20, 1990

Guys Just Wanna Have Fun

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

Sep 22, 1990

Flight of the Dodo

A disillusioned cartoonist (Austin Pendleton) quits his job.

Sep 29, 1990

All God's Children Go to Wisconsin

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

Oct 6, 1990

Corvette Man

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

Oct 13, 1990

Over the Hill?

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.

Oct 20, 1990

Mr. Wizard

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

Oct 27, 1990

Divorce, American Dreamer Style

Nov 3, 1990

In from the Cold (1)

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

Nov 10, 1990

In from the Cold (2)

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

Nov 24, 1990

The Fabulous Baker Girls

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

Dec 1, 1990

A Face in the Cloud

Dec 8, 1990

Don't Drink the Water

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

May 25, 1991

Mother Knows Best

Lillian must live a lie when her mother visits.

Jun 1, 1991

Papa Joe

Joe's weekend with his daughter is spoiled.

Jun 8, 1991

Heartbreak Diner

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

Jun 15, 1991

They Shoot Ducks, Don't They?

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

Jun 22, 1991