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"A MOVING, COMPASSIONATE GLIMPSE INTO THE PRIVATE LIVES OF THE LAWRENCES."
Overview
The lives of the middle-class Lawrence family in Pasadena, California.
Status
Ended
Created By
Jay Presson Allen
Network
ABC
Seasons & Episodes

Season 1
Episodes

Pilot (a.k.a. The Best Years)
Buddy hears Kate say something about her, and isn't happy. Also, Nancy walks in on Jeff with another woman.

Monday is Forever
Kate has to wait until Monday to find out whether she has cancer; Buddy and her friend Laura Richardson have until Monday, when the latter's family is scheduled to move to Detroit.

A Special Kind of Loving
Willie meets, and starts spending lots of time with, Salina -- leading to a tiff with Buddy, right when she needs him to help conquer her fear of diving.

A Right and Proper Goodbye
Kate's mother comes for one last visit.

Thursday's Child
As Timmy Jr.'s christening approaches, the whole family (especially Buddy, who stubbornly refuses to take part) relives the painful memories of Timmy Sr.'s death.

Point of Departure
Doug resents Willie's attitude towards work, the universe, and everything; a string of burglaries sweeps through the neighborhood.
Top Cast

Sada Thompson
Kate Lawrence

James Broderick
Doug Lawrence

Meredith Baxter
Nancy Lawrence

Gary Frank
Willie Lawrence

Kristy McNichol
Letitia "Buddy" Lawrence

Quinn Cummings
Annie Cooper

Jimmy Weldon

Mary Grace Canfield
Mrs. Hanley

Season Hubley
Salina Magee




