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Parenthood Season 1 Episodes

Season 1 Episode Guide

Season 1

12 Episodes 1990 - 1991

Episode 1

Pilot Episode

Mon, Aug 20, 1990 124 mins

The family gathers for a birthday party. Ed Begley Jr., Jayne Atkinson. Steve: Lyman Ward. Dr. Peters: Doug Ballard. Matt: John Hostetter. Principal: Isabel Cooley. Miss Robbin: Kathy Motter. Kevin: Max Elliott Slade.

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Episode 2

My Dad Can Beat Up Your BMW

Sat, Sep 22, 1990 124 mins

Garry desperately wants his dad (Gerrit Graham) to come to a baseball game; Nathan fears a doll will skew Patty's career track; and Gil's up a tree over Kevin's wayward balloon. Nathan: Ken Ober. Gil: Ed Begley Jr.

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Episode 3

The Plague

Sat, Sep 29, 1990 124 mins

A rash of chickenpox cases in the Buckman household has Gil itching to escape the kids. Ed Begley Jr. Karen: Jayne Atkinson. Kevin: Max Elliott Slade. Taylor: Thora. Justin: Zachary LaVoy. Marilyn: Sheila MacRae.

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Episode 4

I Never Invested for My Father

Sat, Oct 6, 1990 124 mins

Financial advisor Gil can bank on it that his father (William Windom) won't take his advice about his retirement; Nathan (Ken Ober) expects Patty to be on her toes for her ballet recital. Karen: Jayne Atkinson.

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Episode 5

Love Stinks

Sat, Oct 13, 1990 124 mins

A month and a half after elopement, Tod (David Arquette) plans an elaborate wedding, but neglects to mention it to Julie (Bess Meyer). Helen: Maryedith Burrell. Garry: Leonardo DiCaprio. Gil: Ed Begley Jr.

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Episode 6

Cards and Cars

Sat, Oct 20, 1990 124 mins

Gil (Ed Begley Jr.) strikes out when grandpa's old car scores higher than Gil's old baseball cards in Kevin's eyes. Wiley: Jim McDonnell. Kevin: Max Elliott Slade. Frank: William Windom. Helen: Maryedith Burrell.

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Episode 7

Hollow Halloween

Sat, Oct 27, 1990 124 mins

Gil (Ed Begley Jr.) wants the kids to experience an old-fashioned Halloween, complete with hand-sewn costumes and ghost stories. Karen: Jayne Atkinson. Kevin: Max Elliott Slade. Taylor: Thora. Justin: Zachary LaVoy.

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Episode 8

Small Surprises

Sat, Nov 3, 1990 124 mins

It's the little things that make life interesting, like finding a raccoon under the sink---or a girl in Garry's room. Garry: Leonardo DiCaprio. Gil: Ed Begley Jr. Karen: Jayne Atkinson. Helen: Maryedith Burrell. Julie: Bess Meyer.

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Episode 9

Take My Parents, Please

Sat, Nov 10, 1990 124 mins

A storm brewing between Frank and Marilyn (William Windom, Sheila MacRae) shakes up Gil and Karen, who are trying to celebrate their 11th anniversary. Gil: Ed Begley Jr. Karen: Jayne Atkinson. Helen: Maryedith Burrell.

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Episode 10

Thanksgiving with a T Rhymes with a B That Stands for Basketball

Mon, Nov 19, 1990 124 mins

Gil and Karen host Thankgiving dinner for the family, who follow family tradition and verbally knock the stuffing out of each other. Gil: Ed Begley Jr. Karen: Jayne Atkinson. Marilyn: Sheila MacRae. Frank: William Windom.

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Episode 11

Gil vs. the Deck

Sun, Dec 16, 1990 124 mins

Gil and Kevin (Ed Begley Jr., Max Eliott Slade) attempt to build a deck over the weekend, but the cards are stacked against them. Tod: David Arquette. Karen: Jayne Atkinson. Helen: Maryedith Burrell. Frank: William Windom.

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Episode 12

Fun for Kids

Sun, Aug 11, 1991 124 mins

Tod's mom (Robin Peterson) pays a surprise visit, and to everyone's surprise, she's a stripper; Frank and Nathan clash over parenting techniques. Tod: David Arquette. Frank: William Windom. Nathan: Ken Ober.

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