A Family for Joe

1990 - 1990

A Little Romance

24th March 1990

Episode 1

Joe goes on his first date in years.

The Medium

31st March 1990

Episode 2

The kids meet a medium who claims to speak to their dead parents, whose parenting from beyond leads Joe to a close encounter with the spirit world.

Nick's Heart

Episode 3

Joe, a recovered alcoholic, becomes involved with a kid with a drinking problem: Nick's old girlfriend.

An Earful

14th April 1990

Episode 4

When the phone service is cut off, Joe pays a visit to Ma Bell and discovers a huge unpaid bill, with significant calls to 976-sexy lines. (This episode introduces Roger, the househusband next door.)

Life of the Party

28th April 1990

Episode 5

Joe brings an old merchant marine buddy hone for a visit. Everyone gets along terrifically, until Mickey learns the true relationship between Joe and the kidsâ€”and wants to be cut in on Joe's ""sweet deal.""

Law and Order

Episode 6

Joe goes head to head with the family's social worker when Nick is arrested for vandalism.

Once a Bum

5th August 1990

Episode 7

Chris' desire to join a scout troop requires Joe to occasionally chaperone the scouts. Unfortunately, Chris' teacher used to bring Joe food when he was homeless. When a homeless-looking Joe is Chris' show and tell project, the teacher learns a lesson too.

Nightschool

12th August 1990

Episode 8

Nick gets a construction job for the summer and decides he likes the money so much he wants to drop out of high school. Joe challenges him to attend night school where Joe will complete his own high school education

Having a Baby

19th August 1990

Episode 9

Holly decides to help her pregnant friend raise her child. Joe teaches the girls the joys of parenthood.

Top Cast

Barry Gordon•Ben Savage•David Lascher

A Family for Joe is an American television movie and subsequent series, both starring Robert Mitchum in the title role. The half-hour show premiered on NBC on March 24, 1990. Nine episodes of the series were filmed.

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Barry Gordon

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Ben Savage

Chris Bankston

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David Lascher

Jessica Player

Juliette Lewis Image

Juliette Lewis

Holly Bankston

Robert Mitchum Image

Robert Mitchum

Jarrad Paul Image

Jarrad Paul

Maia Brewton Image

Maia Brewton

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Arnold Margolin

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