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A Family for Joe Episode Guide
A Little Romance
S1 Ep1
1.0
24th Mar 1990
Joe goes on his first date in years.
The Medium
S1 Ep2
31st Mar 1990
The kids meet a medium who claims to speak to their dead parents, whose parenting from beyond leads Joe to a close encounter with the spirit world.
Nick's Heart
S1 Ep3
7th Apr 1990
Joe, a recovered alcoholic, becomes involved with a kid with a drinking problem: Nick's old girlfriend.
An Earful
S1 Ep4
14th Apr 1990
When the phone service is cut off, Joe pays a visit to Ma Bell and discovers a huge unpaid bill, with significant calls to 976-sexy lines. (This episode introduces Roger, the househusband next door.)
Life of the Party
S1 Ep5
28th Apr 1990
Joe brings an old merchant marine buddy hone for a visit. Everyone gets along terrifically, until Mickey learns the true relationship between Joe and the kids—and wants to be cut in on Joe's ""sweet deal.""
Law and Order
S1 Ep6
5th May 1990
Joe goes head to head with the family's social worker when Nick is arrested for vandalism.
Once a Bum
S1 Ep7
5th Aug 1990
Chris' desire to join a scout troop requires Joe to occasionally chaperone the scouts. Unfortunately, Chris' teacher used to bring Joe food when he was homeless. When a homeless-looking Joe is Chris' show and tell project, the teacher learns a lesson too.
Nightschool
S1 Ep8
12th Aug 1990
Nick gets a construction job for the summer and decides he likes the money so much he wants to drop out of high school. Joe challenges him to attend night school where Joe will complete his own high school education
Having a Baby
S1 Ep9
19th Aug 1990
Holly decides to help her pregnant friend raise her child. Joe teaches the girls the joys of parenthood.
A Family for Joe is an American television movie and subsequent series, both starring Robert Mitchum in the title role. The half-hour show premiered on NBC on March 24, 1990. Nine episodes of the series were filmed.
The first episode of A Family for Joe aired on March 24, 1990.
The last episode of A Family for Joe aired on August 19, 1990.
