A Family for Joe
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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- Ep 1
1.A Little Romance
24-03-1990Joe goes on his first date in years.
- Ep 2
2.The Medium
31-03-1990The 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.
- Ep 3
3.Nick's Heart
07-04-1990Joe, a recovered alcoholic, becomes involved with a kid with a drinking problem: Nick's old girlfriend.
- Ep 4
4.An Earful
14-04-1990When 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 house...
- Ep 5
5.Life of the Party
28-04-1990Joe brings an old merchant marine buddy hone for a visit. Everyone gets along terrifically, until Mickey learns the true relationship between Joe and the kids—and wants to be cut...
- Ep 6
6.Law and Order
05-05-1990Joe goes head to head with the family's social worker when Nick is arrested for vandalism.
- Ep 7
7.Once a Bum
05-08-1990Chris' 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-lo...
- Ep 8
8.Nightschool
12-08-1990Nick 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 com...
- Ep 9
9.Having a Baby
19-08-1990Holly decides to help her pregnant friend raise her child. Joe teaches the girls the joys of parenthood.
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