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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.

Comedy

4.3 / 5

2nd September 1990 - 12th April 1992
Producer
Faye Oshima Belyeu
Top Cast
Stephanie FaracyCleavon LittleNancy Walker
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A Visit from Ray Still
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 Still
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 Still
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-grandmother—including seeing things.

A Dog's Life Still
A Dog's Life
23rd September 1990

Episode 4

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

Step Lightly Still
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 Still
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? Still
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 Still
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 Still
Soft Shell
4th November 1990

Episode 9

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

Young at Heart Still
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 Still
Occasional Wife
18th November 1990

Episode 11

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

High Anxiety Still
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 Still
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 Still
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 Still
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 Still
A Real Pain
3rd February 1991

Episode 16

An hysterical Sara is hospitalized for a gallbladder operation.

The Tender Trap Still
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 Still
Opposites Attract
17th February 1991

Episode 18

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

Homies Alone Still
Homies Alone
3rd March 1991

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 Still
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 Still
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 Still
Superman, Superego
21st April 1991

Episode 22

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

Prisoners of Love Still
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 Still
Favorite Son
12th May 1991

Episode 24

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