American Dream
The Novak family has decided to buck the trend in urban flight and move back to the city from the suburbs. The only place that meets their space and price requirements, however, is a building in downtown Chicago that would best be described as a "fixer-upper". Undaunted, the Novaks move in a try to make the best of things. Some of the family, particularly the young kids, adapt, while some, most notably their teenage daughter, don't.
- 1981-1981
- 1 season
- ABC
- Drama, Family
The Novak family has decided to buck the trend in urban flight and move back to the city from the suburbs. The only place that meets their space and price requirements, however, is a building in downtown Chicago that would best be described as a "fixer-upper". Undaunted, the Novaks move in a try to make the best of things. Some of the family, particularly the young kids, adapt, while some, most notably their teenage daughter, don't.
Season 1 Episode Guide
9 Episodes 1981
Episode 0
American Dream
Sun, Apr 26, 1981 90 mins
Drama about a white middle class family who move from a Chicago suburb to an interracial inner city to find the American dream.
Episode 1
Pilot
Sun, Apr 26, 1981
Episode 2
Crossing Patterns
Mon, Apr 27, 1981
Danny fills in as substitute football coach but son Casey's teammates see him as a snitch on drug use to the undercover cop at school.
Episode 3
Casey's Romance
Wed, May 6, 1981
Casey pursues a relationship with a woman Myra who is separated from her alcoholic husband Royal.
Episode 4
The Robbery
Wed, Jun 3, 1981
The Novak home is robbed and vandalized devastating the family. Casey is concerned that a new friend may be responsible.
Episode 5
Winners
Wed, Jun 10, 1981
Todd becomes jealous of his brother Casey so Sam gets the young man a job working with horses.
Episode 6
A Blessing from Berlowitz
Episode 7
The Bottom Line
Episode 8
California Dreaming
Mon, Sep 7, 1981