A Peaceable Kingdom
Recently widowed Rebecca Cafferty accepts a job as managing director of the Los Angeles County Zoo. She and her three children, Dean, Courtney, and Sam, move into a house on the zoo grounds. Rebecca's brother, Dr. Jed McFadden, also works at the zoo. The kids try to adjust to their unorthodox surroundings while Rebecca deals with the demands of running the zoo and single parenthood.
- 1989-1995
- 1 season
- CBS
- Drama
Recently widowed Rebecca Cafferty accepts a job as managing director of the Los Angeles County Zoo. She and her three children, Dean, Courtney, and Sam, move into a house on the zoo grounds. Rebecca's brother, Dr. Jed McFadden, also works at the zoo. The kids try to adjust to their unorthodox surroundings while Rebecca deals with the demands of running the zoo and single parenthood.
Season 1 Episode Guide
12 Episodes 1995
Episode 1
Pilot
Wed, Sep 20, 1989
Rebecca starts her new job as the Los Angeles County Zoo Director. A new gorilla exhibit is being constructed and Rebecca must avert a few crisis to ensure it opens on time.
Episode 2
Snake Bite
Wed, Sep 27, 1989
When Rebecca is bitten by a poisonous snake the zoo staff must find it to determine the correct anti-venom is administered.
Episode 3
Bison
Wed, Oct 4, 1989
The son of an industrialist wants to take back their land they have let the zoo use for the bison for many years supposedly to build a shelter for homeless. Courtney starts her after school job in the zoo lab.
Episode 4
Aardvark
Wed, Oct 11, 1989
Rebecca's youngest son, Sam, pursues the mystery of life. Rebecca meets an old friend who makes his interest in her known.
Episode 5
Reunion
Fri, Nov 3, 1989
Jed is deciding whether or not to attend his 20th high school reunion where he feels he will only be known as Rebecca's younger brother. As Courtney's 13th birthday approaches Sam loses a very special gift.
Episode 6
Elephant
Wed, Nov 8, 1989
Rebecca is offered a new job which would result in the family having to move back to New York if accepted. Jed tries unconventional methods, including acupuncture, to help treat an elderly elephant with arthritis.
Episode 7
Symphony
Wed, Nov 15, 1989
Rebecca has misgivings about a work release program at the zoo when Courtney develops a crush on a young offender.
Episode 8
Jaguar
Wed, Nov 29, 1989
Ridge's father arrives making Ridge wonder what he wants. Dr Langley's ex fiancé would like one of the zoo's male leopards for her breeding program.
Episode 9
Kitty Paws
Episode 10
Lone Wolf
Thu, Sep 7, 1989
Episode 11
Chimp
Mon, Dec 11, 1995
Episode 12
Moonstruck
Wed, Nov 15, 1989