American Dreamer
After his wife's death, a world-traveling reporter decides to leave the busy rush of the big city and pack up his kids and move to a quiet little town in Wisconsin, where he takes a job as a columnist in the local paper. His kids don't adjust well to the move and his former boss keeps showing up to try to talk him into coming back. But he grows accustomed to his new home and new life.
- 1990-1991
- 1 season
- NBC
- Comedy
After his wife's death, a world-traveling reporter decides to leave the busy rush of the big city and pack up his kids and move to a quiet little town in Wisconsin, where he takes a job as a columnist in the local paper. His kids don't adjust well to the move and his former boss keeps showing up to try to talk him into coming back. But he grows accustomed to his new home and new life.
Season 1 Episode Guide
17 Episodes 1990 - 1991
Episode 1
Pilot
Thu, 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 toward men by hiring a female assistant and visiting the woman he stood up on prom night.
Episode 2
Guys Just Wanna Have Fun
Sat, Sep 22, 1990
Tom attempts to find out why men are not open with their feelings by hosting a bonding party for men.
Episode 3
Flight of the Dodo
Sat, Sep 29, 1990
Tom's depressed friend Teddy (Austin Pendleton) has come for a visit. Teddy draws a bird-based comic strip for Joe and is set to quit drawing.
Episode 4
All God's Children Go to Wisconsin
Sat, Oct 6, 1990
Tony Nash's meeting with an Episcopal cleric causes him to question his current standing as a lapsed Catholic.
Episode 5
Corvette Man
Sat, Oct 13, 1990
Tom buys a classic Corvette from Bill. Bill turns out to be Lillian's no-good ex-husband.
Episode 6
Over the Hill?
Sat, 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.
Episode 7
Mr. Wizard
Sat, Oct 27, 1990
Tom Nash begins substitute teaching and discovers it is not easy and happily accepts advice.
Episode 8
Divorce, American Dreamer Style
Sat, Nov 3, 1990
It is the first anniversary of Lillian's divorce from Bill. She is not doing well. Neither is Tom who has trouble with the concept.
Episode 9
In from the Cold: Part 1
Sat, 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.
Episode 10
In from the Cold: Part 2
Sat, Nov 24, 1990
Robert learns the true identity of Kathleen in the conclusion of a two part episode.
Episode 11
The Fabulous Baker Girls
Sat, Dec 1, 1990
Holly's free-spirited sister Drew returns and makes good copy for Tom's newspaper column.
Episode 12
A Face in the Cloud
Sat, Dec 8, 1990
Tom has writer's block and pressure mounts for his next column.
Episode 13
Don't Drink the Water
Sat, May 25, 1991
Bill claims to have a spring well in the back of his property and starts a successful bottle water business. Tom uncovers his fraud.
Episode 14
Mother Knows Best
Sat, Jun 1, 1991
Lillian's mother is coming for a visit. The problem is that Lillian has been lying about being married to Tom. Now, everybody has to play along.
Episode 15
Papa Joe
Sat, Jun 8, 1991
Joe's estranged daughter Lisa (Kiersten Warren) is visiting. He is fighting with his ex-wife. Lisa reveals that they are planning to move to Paris.
Episode 16
Heartbreak Diner
Sat, Jun 15, 1991
There is a proposal to put Tom's columns together into a book but he's distracted. Rachel is out on a date - with a teenage boy.
Episode 17
They Shoot Ducks, Don't They?
Sat, Jun 22, 1991
Bill gets Nelson a gun for his birthday gift. Bill invites Tom to a father and son duck hunting trip.