Grand
Tom and Carol Anne Smithson move to the tiny town of Grand, Pennsylvania, where Tom has gotten a job at the Weldon Piano Works, but Tom is fired after his "innovative idea for the future of the company" (making golf clubs at the piano factory) is panned by Mr. Weldon. Mr. Weldon takes a liking to Carol Anne, however, and hires her. Over the course of the series, Carol Anne meets and befriends working-class Janice Pasetti. The small town's goings-on are covered in humorous and often touching detail.
- 1990-1990
- 2 seasons
- NBC
- Comedy
Tom and Carol Anne Smithson move to the tiny town of Grand, Pennsylvania, where Tom has gotten a job at the Weldon Piano Works, but Tom is fired after his "innovative idea for the future of the company" (making golf clubs at the piano factory) is panned by Mr. Weldon. Mr. Weldon takes a liking to Carol Anne, however, and hires her. Over the course of the series, Carol Anne meets and befriends working-class Janice Pasetti. The small town's goings-on are covered in humorous and often touching detail.
Season 2 Episode Guide
13 Episodes 1990
Episode 1
Janice Steals Home
Thu, Oct 4, 1990
Janice is so unhappy being Mr. Weldon's live-in maid that she hatches a plan to steal back her trailer from a lecherous repairman. Meanwhile, Norris decides to become a mime, and Carol Anne obsesses over Tom's disappearance.
Episode 2
The Chickens Come Home to Roost
Thu, Oct 11, 1990
As Carol Anne brings in a series of fraudulent voodooists and psychics to locate Tom, Janice grapples with whether or not to tell her that he went on the run from the FBI.
Episode 3
The Healing
Thu, Oct 18, 1990
Norris buys the local bar, which Red (John Goodman) threatens to blow up unless Carol Anne dances with him. Meanwhile, Janice is romanced by a traveling salesman.
Episode 4
The Return of Yale Pinhaus
Thu, Oct 25, 1990
Janice is reunited with her senior-prom date, who disappeared after she ditched him for Eddie at their high-school reunion.
Episode 5
Desmond's Mother
Thu, Nov 1, 1990 42 mins
Desmond's mother comes to town and reveals shocking remarriage plans; Carol Anne learns that taking care of Edda isn't as easy as she thought.
Episode 6
Norris' Romance
Thu, Nov 15, 1990
Norris falls for a stand-up comic, but after they get together, she suffers from performance anxiety. Meanwhile, Carol Anne tries to build up the courage to sing in front of a crowd.
Episode 7
Roamers and Rumors
Thu, Nov 22, 1990
Janice hits the roof when she learns one of Edda's classmates has been spreading rumors that he got her pregnant. Meanwhile, Mr. Weldon and Desmond go on a hiking trip, and Carol Anne lands a job as an advice columnist.
Episode 8
Lady Luck
Thu, Nov 29, 1990
Edda loans Janice her lucky lima bean, but it's Carol Anne who keeps winning at bingo. Meanwhile, Desmond and Norris attempt to offset the bar's debts by hosting a ladies' wrestling match.
Episode 9
One Way Out
Thu, Dec 6, 1990
Carol Anne receives death threats over her advice column; Janice meets Richard in a chiropractor's office and they start dating.
Episode 10
The Mother Load
Thu, Dec 13, 1990
Richard's being honored as Man of the Year, but the unexpected appearance of Janice's mother Viva and her sleazy boyfriend Manny darkens the festivities. Meanwhile, Carol Anne tries to adopt a child.
Episode 11
Wolf Boy
Thu, Dec 20, 1990
Carol Anne adopts Timmy, a 14-year-old boy who was raised by wolves; Desmond sleeps with Viva; Richard offers Janice a job; Norris returns from the hospital; Janice falls into a well.
Episode 12
The Well
Thu, Dec 27, 1990
Timmy seeks help for Janice, who is trapped in an abandoned well; Desmond and Manny duel over Viva.
Episode 13
The End of the World (As We Know It)
Thu, Sep 6, 1990
After Timmy leads Norris to the well, the townsfolk gather for the rescue of Janice and Carol Anne. But Janice may not be truly safe, since Richard and his cult hatch a sinister plan to impregnate her.