American Dreamer: Season 1
Episode Guide
Season 1 Progress Shield
Pilot
Sep 20, 1990
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
Guys Just Wanna Have Fun
Sep 22, 1990
Tom attempts to find out why men are not open with their feelings by hosting a bonding party for men.
Flight of the Dodo
Sep 29, 1990
A disillusioned cartoonist (Austin Pendleton) quits his job.
All God's Children Go to Wisconsin
Oct 6, 1990
Tom's meeting with an Episcopal cleric causes him to question his current standing as a lapsed Catholic.
Corvette Man
Oct 13, 1990
While Tom considers buying a corvette, Lillian makes plans to remarry her ex-husband.
Over the Hill?
Oct 20, 1990
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.
Mr. Wizard
Oct 27, 1990
Tom Nash begins substitute teaching and discovers it is not easy and happily accepts advice.
In from the Cold (1)
Nov 10, 1990
Tom considers writing about his memories and the loss of his wife but his kids consider her a forbidden subject for his column.
In from the Cold (2)
Nov 24, 1990
Tom learns the true identity of Kathleen in the conclusion of a two part episode.
The Fabulous Baker Girls
Dec 1, 1990
Holly's free-spirited sister Drew returns and makes good copy for Tom's newspaper column.
Don't Drink the Water
May 25, 1991
Tom discovers that Lillian's ex-husband's business is a fraud.
Heartbreak Diner
Jun 15, 1991
Tom intervenes in his daughter's crush on a young college student.
They Shoot Ducks, Don't They?
Jun 22, 1991
Danny disobeys his father and sneaks off to go duck hunting with Bill.