True Colors: Season 1
Episode Guide
Season 1 Progress Shield
A Visit from Ray
Sep 2, 1990
Ron and Ellen's families try to adjust to the marriage, while Lester befriends a turkey scheduled to become dinner.
A Pair of Cranks
Sep 9, 1990
Sara comes to Lester's defense when he is mistakenly accused of stealing expensive basketball shoes.
One of the Girls
Sep 16, 1990
After Lester joins Sara and her friends for mah-jongg, he starts behaving like his step-grandmother—including seeing things.
A Dog's Life
Sep 23, 1990
Katie inadvertently jeopardizes Terry's chance for a student athletic scholarship.
Step Lightly
Sep 30, 1990
Ellen washes Terry's lucky t-shirt, and he gets injured playing football soon after. Sara brings Ron bad luck when they take a flight together.
Life with Fathers
Oct 7, 1990
Ron gets the blues when Katie gets a visit from her dad on her 16th birthday.
What's Wrong With That Boy?
Oct 21, 1990
Lester's continued drawing and dreaming land him in hot water, both at school and home.
Tooth or Consequences
Oct 28, 1990
Sara agrees to let Ron look at her teeth after her former dentist passes away.
Soft Shell
Nov 4, 1990
Ellen disapproves of Katie's relationship with a collegiate environmental activist.
Young at Heart
Nov 11, 1990
Sara's easily able to find a date to a wedding—a gentleman who may make a proposal to her of his own.
Occasional Wife
Nov 18, 1990
To protect his frail aunt, Ellen pretends to still be married to Leonard.
High Anxiety
Nov 25, 1990
Lester and Katie hope to cure Terry's aerophobia by taking him to the roof and making him face his fear.
Puppet Regime
Dec 16, 1990
The family bands together to build the confidence of Ron's cousin before an audition to join a puppeteering group.
Christmas Show '90
Dec 23, 1990
Ron and Ellen use the family Christmas gathering to reflect on both how they first met and how they revealed their romance to their loved ones.
Moment of Ruth
Jan 13, 1991
Ellen's afraid her being white will hinder Ron's ability to win an award from a black magazine.
The Tender Trap
Feb 10, 1991
Terry teaches Lester some ways to approach girls with confidence, but neglects to teach him how to handle rejection.
Opposites Attract
Feb 17, 1991
On a date, Terry regrets giving Katie a lift after his car breaks down.
Homies Alone
Mar 3, 1991
A horror movie marathon frightens Katie and Lester. Meanwhile, Ellen and Terry find themselves stuck in an elevator en route to a banquet.
Daughter Dearest
Mar 24, 1991
Mom puts a downer on Katie's hoped-for romance on a ski vacation, while Ron and Terry aren't pleased with having to take care of Sara.
A Matter of Principal
Apr 14, 1991
Ellen's plan to bring her students to see Ron's dental office is met with resistance by a racist parent.
Superman, Superego
Apr 21, 1991
Terry's conscience eats away at him after plagiarizing a paper of Katie's.
Prisoners of Love
Apr 28, 1991
Sara's friend accidentally gets a locket that was a gift for Ellen, and she comes up with a plan to retrieve it.
Favorite Son
May 12, 1991
Ellen's joy at throwing a surprise party for Ron is ruined by his pushy mother.