Season 1 (1976)

Episodes: 6

Star Cast: Sada Thompson , James Broderick , Elayne Heilveil , Gary Frank ,

Episodes List

Ep.1 Pilot (a.k.a. The Best Years)

Air Date: 1976-03-09

Buddy hears Kate say something about her, and isn't happy. Also, Nancy walks in on Jeff with another woman.

Ep.2 Monday is Forever

Air Date: 1976-03-16

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.

Ep.3 A Special Kind of Loving

Air Date: 1976-03-23

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.

Ep.4 A Right and Proper Goodbye

Air Date: 1976-03-30

Kate's mother comes for one last visit.

Ep.5 Thursday's Child

Air Date: 1976-04-06

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.