TV ShowEnded

A Family for Joe

4.0 / 10
1990
1 season
9 episodes
Comedy

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.

Sign in to add to your list

What critics are saying

Verdicts use the same scale as your list: highly recommended through avoid — plus optional scores and blurbs.

Highly recommended Recommend Give it a go Neutral Avoid

Nobody on Critic, Sir! has logged a verdict for this title yet. The silence is either respectful or suspicious.

Sign in and use Add to My List below to share your own verdict.

Cast

Seasons

  • Ep 1

    1.A Little Romance

    24-03-1990

    Joe goes on his first date in years.

  • Ep 2

    2.The Medium

    31-03-1990

    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.

  • Ep 3

    3.Nick's Heart

    07-04-1990

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

  • Ep 4

    4.An Earful

    14-04-1990

    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 house...

  • Ep 5

    5.Life of the Party

    28-04-1990

    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 kids—and wants to be cut...

  • Ep 6

    6.Law and Order

    05-05-1990

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

  • Ep 7

    7.Once a Bum

    05-08-1990

    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-lo...

  • Ep 8

    8.Nightschool

    12-08-1990

    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 com...

  • Ep 9

    9.Having a Baby

    19-08-1990

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

Watching Lists

Sign in to create and edit public lists.

Loading lists…

Purchase & Discovery

Find this title on Amazon

Digital

Prime Video & digital

Amazon mixes rent, buy, and Prime in one place — one search covers the usual options.

As an Amazon Associate, Critic, Sir! earns from qualifying purchases. Full disclosure