Life Goes On 1989
“Obladi, oblada, life goes on, brah, lala, how the life goes on.”
What is Life Goes On?
Life Goes On is a television series that aired on ABC from September 12, 1989, to May 23, 1993. The show centers on the Thatcher family living in suburban Chicago: Drew, his wife Elizabeth, and their children Paige, Rebecca, and Charles, who is known as Corky.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1989
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 83
- Runtime
- 60 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 12, 1989
- Last aired
- May 23, 1993
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- ABC
- Genres
- Drama, Family
- Updated
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Life Goes On is a television series that aired on ABC from September 12, 1989, to May 23, 1993. The show centers on the Thatcher family living in suburban Chicago: Drew, his wife Elizabeth, and their children Paige, Rebecca, and Charles, who is known as Corky. Notably, Life Goes On was the first television series to feature a major character with Down syndrome. The series was created by Michael Braverman and starred actors including Bill Smitrovich, Patti LuPone, and Chris Burke, who portrayed Corky Thatcher. The show blends comedy and drama as it explores the everyday challenges and experiences of the family. During its run, it addressed various social and personal issues relevant to American families. The program concluded in 1993 after four seasons on the air.
Should you watch it?
“The Thatcher family navigates life in suburban Chicago in this groundbreaking television drama series.”
- features a groundbreaking lead character
- explores suburban family dynamics
- contains dated production values
Watch it if you enjoy character-driven family dramas that explore unique perspectives.
The series is a family-oriented drama appropriate for general audiences.
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Season 1 · 22 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Pilot Mytharc Sep 12, 1989
- E2 Corky for President Core Sep 24, 1989
- E3 The Baby-Sitter Core Oct 1, 1989
- E4 Break a Leg, Mom Core Oct 8, 1989
- E5 Becca's First Love Core Oct 15, 1989
- E6 Paige's Date Core Oct 22, 1989
- E7 Paige's Mom Core Nov 5, 1989
- E8 Call of the Wild Core Nov 12, 1989
- E9 Corky Witnesses a Crime Core Nov 26, 1989
- E10 Ordinary Heroes Core Dec 3, 1989
- E11 Pets, Guys and Videotape Core Dec 10, 1989
- E12 Corky's Crush Core Jan 14, 1990
- E13 Thacher and Henderson Core Jan 21, 1990
- E14 The Return of Uncle Richard Core Feb 4, 1990
- E15 Brothers Core Feb 11, 1990
- E16 Corky Rebels Core Feb 18, 1990
- E17 It Ain't All It's Cracked up to Be Core Mar 4, 1990
- E18 Pig o' My Heart Core Mar 25, 1990
- E19 Becca and the Underground Newspaper Core Apr 1, 1990
- E20 Save the Last Dance for Me Core Apr 15, 1990
- E21 With a Mighty Heart Mytharc Apr 29, 1990
- E22 The Spring Fling Mytharc May 13, 1990
Season 2 · 22 episodes
- E1 Honeymoon from Hell Mytharc Sep 16, 1990
- E2 Corky and the Dolphins Core Sep 23, 1990
- E3 The Visitor Core Sep 30, 1990
- E4 Becca and the Band Core Oct 7, 1990
- E5 The Banquet Room Renovation Core Oct 14, 1990
- E6 Halloween Core Oct 28, 1990
- E7 Chicken Pox Core Nov 4, 1990
- E8 La Dolce Becca Filler Nov 11, 1990
- E9 A Thacher Thanksgiving Core Nov 18, 1990
- E10 Libby's Sister Core Nov 25, 1990
- E11 The Buddy Core Dec 9, 1990
- E12 The Bicycle Thief Core Dec 16, 1990
- E13 Isn't It Romantic Core Jan 6, 1991
- E14 The Bigger Picture Core Jan 13, 1991
- E15 Last Stand in Glen Brook Core Feb 3, 1991
- E16 Head over Heels Core Feb 10, 1991
- E17 Corky's Travels Core Mar 10, 1991
- E18 Thanks a Bunch, Dr. Lamaze Core Mar 17, 1991
- E19 Ghost of Grandpa Past Core Mar 31, 1991
- E20 Arthur Core Apr 7, 1991
- E21 Lighter Than Air Mytharc Apr 28, 1991
- E22 Proms and Prams Mytharc May 5, 1991
Season 3 · 22 episodes
- E1 Toast Mytharc Sep 22, 1991
- E2 Hello, Goodbye Core Sep 29, 1991
- E3 Out of the Mainstream Core Oct 6, 1991
- E4 Armageddon Core Oct 13, 1991
- E5 Sweet 16 Core Oct 20, 1991
- E6 Life After Death Core Nov 3, 1991
- E7 Dueling Divas Core Nov 10, 1991
- E8 Invasion of the Thacher Snatchers Core Nov 17, 1991
- E9 Loaded Question Core Nov 24, 1991
- E10 Triangles Mytharc Dec 1, 1991
- E11 The Smell of Fear Core Dec 15, 1991
- E12 Struck by Lightning Core Jan 5, 1992
- E13 Jerry's Deli Mytharc Jan 19, 1992
- E14 The Room Core Feb 9, 1992
- E15 The Wall Core Feb 16, 1992
- E16 The Blues Core Feb 23, 1992
- E17 The Fairy Tale Core Mar 1, 1992
- E18 Hearts and Flowers Mytharc Mar 15, 1992
- E19 Corky's Romance Core Mar 29, 1992
- E20 More Than Friends Core Apr 26, 1992
- E21 Confessions Mytharc May 3, 1992
- E22 Consenting Adults Mytharc May 10, 1992
Season 4 · 17 episodes
- E1 Bec to the Future Mytharc Sep 20, 1992
- E2 Exposed Mytharc Sep 27, 1992
- E3 Premarital Syndrome Core Oct 4, 1992
- E4 The Whole Truth Core Oct 18, 1992
- E5 Love Letters Core Nov 8, 1992
- E6 Windows Core Nov 22, 1992
- E7 Babes in the Woods Core Nov 29, 1992
- E8 Udder Madness Core Dec 13, 1992
- E9 Happy Holidays Core Dec 20, 1992
- E10 Choices Core Jan 3, 1993
- E11 Incident on Main Core Jan 10, 1993
- E12 Lost Weekend Core Jan 24, 1993
- E13 Visions Core Feb 14, 1993
- E14 Five to Midnight Mytharc Feb 21, 1993
- E15 Bedfellows Mytharc Feb 28, 1993
- E16 Last Wish Mytharc Mar 7, 1993
- E17 Life Goes On (and On and On) Mytharc May 23, 1993
Frequently asked questions
What is the show about?
The series focuses on the daily lives of the Thatcher family living in suburban Chicago.
Who are the main characters?
The family consists of Drew, his wife Elizabeth, and their children Paige, Rebecca, and Charles, also known as Corky.
When did the show air?
The series aired on ABC from September 12, 1989, to May 23, 1993.
What makes this show significant?
It was the first television series to feature a major character with Down syndrome.
Where is the show set?
The story takes place in suburban Chicago.
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