The Texas Wheelers
Earthy comedy about the four motherless Wheeler children and their lovable, but cantankerous, father Zack. With Zack avoiding work, Truckie led the clan, with Doobie, Boo, and T. J.
- 1974-1975
- 1 season
- 20th Century Fox Television
- Comedy
Earthy comedy about the four motherless Wheeler children and their lovable, but cantankerous, father Zack. With Zack avoiding work, Truckie led the clan, with Doobie, Boo, and T. J.
Season 1 Episode Guide
8 Episodes 1974 - 1975
Episode 1
Wailin' Wheeler Is Dead
Fri, Sep 13, 1974 30 mins
The four motherless Wheeler kids are managing, watched over by the eldest Truckie. The father Zack, who disappeared years ago, returns but still seems irresponsible. Doobie refuses to go to school so Truckie must change his mind.
Episode 2
The X-Rated Movie
Fri, Sep 20, 1974
Doobie gets a date with a pretty classmate and friends suggest he watch a porn film to learn the "facts". Double quickly quits watching and asks hos brother Truckie instead.
Episode 3
The Accident
Fri, Sep 27, 1974
Truckie is on the warpath when he discovers a dent in his truck. He is determined to make someone pay and his suspicions land on Zack who used the vehicle the night before.
Episode 4
The Twister
Fri, Oct 4, 1974
When a tornado approaching Lamont Truckie takes the kids to safety in town. Zack and Doobie are forced to ride out the storm in the basement of the family home.
Episode 5
The Bookmobile
Thu, Jul 3, 1975
Truckie falls hard for the local librarian but learns she has dreams that involve moving away.
Episode 6
The Music Box
Thu, Jul 10, 1975
Zack discovers a pile of junk and after being told it's worth something, conducts a sale. But he accidentally deposes of daughter Boo's music box and the family frantically tries to get it back.
Episode 7
The Call
Thu, Jul 17, 1975
Zack is determined to return to Superstition Mountain and locate the Lost Dutchman mine. Daughter Boo insists on going with him.
Episode 8
The Rebel
Thu, Jul 24, 1975
Truckie is tired of working multiple jobs plus chores at home to support the family and decides to go on strike.