True Colors

1990 - 1992

A Visit from Ray

2nd September 1990

Episode 1

Ron and Ellen's families try to adjust to the marriage, while Lester befriends a turkey scheduled to become dinner.

A Pair of Cranks

9th September 1990

Episode 2

Sara comes to Lester's defense when he is mistakenly accused of stealing expensive basketball shoes.

One of the Girls

16th September 1990

Episode 3

After Lester joins Sara and her friends for mah-jongg, he starts behaving like his step-grandmotherâ€”including seeing things.

A Dog's Life

23rd September 1990

Episode 4

Katie inadvertently jeopardizes Terry's chance for a student athletic scholarship.

Step Lightly

30th September 1990

Episode 5

Ellen washes Terry's lucky t-shirt, and he gets injured playing football soon after. Sara brings Ron bad luck when they take a flight together.

Life with Fathers

7th October 1990

Episode 6

Ron gets the blues when Katie gets a visit from her dad on her 16th birthday.

What's Wrong With That Boy?

21st October 1990

Episode 7

Lester's continued drawing and dreaming land him in hot water, both at school and home.

Tooth or Consequences

28th October 1990

Episode 8

Sara agrees to let Ron look at her teeth after her former dentist passes away.

Soft Shell

4th November 1990

Episode 9

Ellen disapproves of Katie's relationship with a collegiate environmental activist.

Young at Heart

11th November 1990

Episode 10

Sara's easily able to find a date to a wedding—a gentleman who may make a proposal to her of his own.

Occasional Wife

18th November 1990

Episode 11

To protect his frail aunt, Ellen pretends to still be married to Leonard.

High Anxiety

25th November 1990

Episode 12

Lester and Katie hope to cure Terry's aerophobia by taking him to the roof and making him face his fear.

Puppet Regime

16th December 1990

Episode 13

The family bands together to build the confidence of Ron's cousin before an audition to join a puppeteering group.

Christmas Show '90

23rd December 1990

Episode 14

Ron and Ellen use the family Christmas gathering to reflect on both how they first met and how they revealed their romance to their loved ones.

Moment of Ruth

13th January 1991

Episode 15

Ellen's afraid her being white will hinder Ron's ability to win an award from a black magazine.

A Real Pain

3rd February 1991

Episode 16

An hysterical Sara is hospitalized for a gallbladder operation.

The Tender Trap

10th February 1991

Episode 17

Terry teaches Lester some ways to approach girls with confidence, but neglects to teach him how to handle rejection.

Opposites Attract

17th February 1991

Episode 18

On a date, Terry regrets giving Katie a lift after his car breaks down.

Homies Alone

Episode 19

A horror movie marathon frightens Katie and Lester. Meanwhile, Ellen and Terry find themselves stuck in an elevator en route to a banquet.

Daughter Dearest

24th March 1991

Episode 20

Mom puts a downer on Katie's hoped-for romance on a ski vacation, while Ron and Terry aren't pleased with having to take care of Sara.

A Matter of Principal

14th April 1991

Episode 21

Ellen's plan to bring her students to see Ron's dental office is met with resistance by a racist parent.

Superman, Superego

21st April 1991

Episode 22

Terry's conscience eats away at him after plagiarizing a paper of Katie's.

Prisoners of Love

28th April 1991

Episode 23

Sara's friend accidentally gets a locket that was a gift for Ellen, and she comes up with a plan to retrieve it.

Favorite Son

Episode 24

Ellen's joy at throwing a surprise party for Ron is ruined by his pushy mother.

Top Cast

Stephanie Faracy•Cleavon Little•Nancy Walker

True Colors is an American sitcom that aired on Fox from September 2, 1990 to April 12, 1992 for a total of 45 episodes. The series was created by Michael J. Weithorn, and featured an interracial marriage and a subsequent blended family.

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Ellen Freeman

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Cleavon Little

Ron Freeman

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Nancy Walker

Sara Bower

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Brigid Brannagh

Katie Davis

Adam Jeffries

Lester Freeman

Claude Brooks

Terry Freeman

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Kim Bass

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Faye Oshima Belyeu

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