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Life Goes On Season 1 Episodes
Season 1 Episode Guide
22 Episodes 1989 - 1990
Episode 1
Pilot Episode
Tue, Sep 12, 1989 60 mins
The tribulations---and joys---of the Thachers, a family whose middle child has Down syndrome. In the opener, 18-year-old Corky (played by Chris Burke, who also has Down) is being mainstreamed into the freshman class of his kid sister, Becca (Kellie Martin). Mr. Abrizza: Steven Keats. Maxie: Tanya Fenmore. Dan Richter: Eugene Clark.
Episode 2
Corky for President
Sun, Sep 24, 1989 60 mins
Corky's running for class president---it's a joke to the "in" crowd that nominated him, but not to Corky or to his campaign manager (Ryan Bollman). Tyler: Tommy Puett. Mona: Michele Matheson. Brian: Eric Welch. Steve: Scott Weinger. Corky: Chris Burke.
Episode 3
The Babysitter
Sun, Oct 1, 1989 60 mins
Corky cheerfully agrees to take Becca's place as a baby sitter, but the prospect raises red flags in the minds of just about everyone else. Tyler: Tommy Puett. Dr. Stan Graber: Paul Gleason. Sue Graber: Rebecca Stanley. Billy: Jacob Gelman.
Episode 4
Break a Leg, Mom
Sun, Oct 8, 1989 60 mins
Tony winner Patti LuPone in an episode about Corky's fears that he is the reason why his mom gave up a career on-stage. Becca: Kellie Martin. Beryl Metcalf: Dena Dietrich. Mrs. Schiller: Lisa Zebro. Coach McNulty: John Wheeler.
Episode 5
Becca's First Love
Sun, Oct 15, 1989 60 mins
Becca falls in love for the first time, and is transformed into a bundle of emotions, all over a sexy 15-year-old rock composer. Gabe: Andrew. Maxie: Tanya Fenmore. Manager: Peter Neptune.
Episode 6
Paige's Date
Sun, Oct 22, 1989 60 mins
Drew sets up Paige with a charmer whose sense of responsibility seems to be mired in quicksand. Larry Hanson: Geoffrey Blake. Jerry Berkson: Ray Buktenica. Corky: Chris Burke. Libby: Patti LuPone. Barney Ross: Johnny Haymer. Paige: Monique Lanier.
Episode 7
Paige's Mom
Sun, Nov 5, 1989 60 mins
Warning flags go up for Libby when Paige's actress mother shows up, wanting to whisk Paige out of college and off to England. Clive Graham: Christopher Neame. Paige: Monique Lanier. Libby: Patti LuPone.
Episode 8
Call of the Wild
Sun, Nov 12, 1989 60 mins
Corky forms an attachment to a wolf that seems to be standing watch over Native American woodland---and in the way of a construction project on which Drew is depending. Wes Hofsteader: Nicolas Coster. Big Al: Mickey Jones. Chief Lenny Running Cloud: Ned Romero. Corky: Chris Burke.
Episode 9
Corky Witnesses a Crime
Sun, Nov 26, 1989 60 mins
Corky is a witness when the football coach hits a former player in the locker room, but the coach claims he was hit first, and the team backs him up. Sportscasters Frank Gifford, Al Michaels and Dan Dierdorf have cameos. Vince: Michael Bays. Hearing Chairman: Alan Oppenheimer.
Episode 10
Ordinary Heroes
Sun, Dec 3, 1989 60 mins
A frustrated Drew decides to quit his job and go into the restaurant business; and he and Libby counsel a couple whose newborn has Down syndrome. The Coopers: Louis Giambalvo, Jennifer Savidge. Libby: Patti LuPone. Brewster: Earl Boen.
Episode 11
Pets, Guys and Videotape
Sun, Dec 10, 1989 60 mins
Paige goes to work for a veterinarian who is kind with animals but insufferable with humans; Becca videotapes a hectic day in the life of her mother (Patti LuPone). Maxie: Tanya Fenmore. Becca: Kellie Martin. Jerry: Ray Buktenica. Paige: Monique Lanier.
Episode 12
Corky's Crush
Sun, Jan 14, 1990 60 mins
Corky is smitten with a new transfer student, and Libby's parents hole up at the Thachers' to continue their love feud. Ginny Green: Shannen Doherty. Teresa and Sal Giordano: Penny Santon, Al Ruscio. Libby: Patti LuPone. Drew: Bill Smitrovich.
Episode 13
Thacher and Henderson
Sun, Jan 21, 1990 60 mins
At a family picnic cum football game among old buddies, Drew faces off against his former best friend, whom he blames for a business deal that went sour. Maggie: Sherry Rooney. Dr. Matthews: Whip Hubley. Drew: Bill Smitrovich.
Episode 14
The Return of Uncle Richard
Sun, Feb 4, 1990 60 mins
Drew's younger brother, a lovable family black sheep, breezes in at a time when Corky is beginning to wonder who'll look after him when his parents die. Cousin Angela: Gina Hecht. Sal Giordano: Al Ruscio. Corky: Chris Burke.
Episode 15
Brothers
Sun, Feb 11, 1990 60 mins
The Special Olympics bring love to Corky and a challenge to Tyler (Tommy Puett), whose father won't permit Tyler's brother to participate. Jack Benchfield: Charles Frank. Corky: Chris Burke. Mrs. Benchfield: Fern Fitzgerald.
Episode 16
Corky Rebels
Sun, Feb 18, 1990 60 mins
At 18, Corky wants out from under his parents' wings---even if it just means taking the bus to school. Frankie Dee: Rod McCary. Mrs. Kneffer: Gloria Gifford. Brian Russo: Eric Welch. Big Ron: Tony Mangano. Drew: Bill Smitrovich. Libby: Patti LuPone.
Episode 17
It Ain't All It's Cracked Up to Be
Sun, Mar 4, 1990 60 mins
Becca enters a pageant in competition with her bombshell rival Rona (Michele Matheson), and Drew drums up a man-size resentment over the new neighbors' loud music. Alonzo Salcedo: Reni Santoni. A.J. Salcedo: William Gallo. Libby: Patti LuPone. Corky: Chris Burke. Becca: Kellie Martin.
Episode 18
Pig O' My Heart
Sun, Mar 25, 1990 60 mins
Drew finally gets a chance to own his own restaurant; a lonely Corky brings home an unusual pet to replace Paige. Angela: Gina Hecht. Farmer Jack: Paul Koslo. Drew: Bill Smitrovich. Paige: Monique Lanier.
Episode 19
Becca and the Underground Newspaper
Sun, Apr 1, 1990 60 mins
As a reporter for an underground newspaper, Becca pens an exposé of the school janitor's criminal past that's the truth---but not the whole truth. Spike Lundeen: Brandon Douglas. Joseph: Jan Rubes. Becca: Kellie Martin. Ms. Roberts: Georgann Johnson.
Episode 20
Save the Last Dance for Me
Sun, Apr 15, 1990 60 mins
Becca's elderly dance teacher, once a prima ballerina, may soar no more now that her drifting mind may force her into a retirement home. Mrs. Doubcha: Viveca Lindfors. Mr. Abrizza: Steven Keats. Violet: Deborah Strang. Becca: Kellie Martin. Corky: Chris Burke.
Episode 21
With a Mighty Heart
Sun, Apr 29, 1990 60 mins
Drew (Bill Smitrovich) is sure that his father, who stops by on his way to join the Peace Corps in the Solomon Islands, isn't telling them the whole story. Jack Thacher: Pat Hingle. Sal Giordano: Al Ruscio. Young Corky: Peter Stracke. Becca: Kellie Martin.
Episode 22
Spring Fling
Sun, May 13, 1990 60 mins
Becca (Kellie Martin) is asked to the Spring Fling by the crush of her life after accepting a date with another boy. Matt Hardy: Adam Carl. Maxie: Tanya Fenmore. Hans: David Byrd. Tyler: Tommy Puett.