Richard Kiley
Joe Gardner
Series
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7.26 votes1987NR1hEndedDrama
Synopsis
Following the success of the three-part miniseries of the same name, the drama series follows the daily lives of Seattle's Gardner family. Joe Gardner is the owner of a successful plastics business and the father of four adult children. The Gardner family includes twice-divorced daughter Anne, who returns home with her two teenaged children; daughter Lindley and husband Jim, parents of a newborn baby daughter; black sheep son Jack; and conservative youngest son Sam, newly married to free-spirited Kay.
Episodes
Season 1
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- 1. Don't I Know You From Somewhere?Now viewing1987-09-161hAs her divorce proceedings draw near, Anne accepts a date with a co-worker. Lindley and Jim consider candidates for a full-time babysitter. Joe loses a valued employee.
- 2. Things You Should Know Before and After1987-09-231hSunny is embarrassed about her lack of experience with boys. Joe and a neighbor have an unneighborly exchange over the Gardners' dog. Jack awaits news from the Seattle police academy.
- 3. What Do You Think Love Is?1987-09-301hA baby-naming ceremony for Ruthie causes dissension. Lindley seems overwhelmed by the commitment to Judaism. A fishing trip causes friction between Jack and David. Sam is in Kay's doghouse after inviting his father to dinner.
- 4. What Do People Do All Day?1987-10-211hJoe assembles his family after mustering the courage to propose to Alice. Anne is a bundle of nerves while teaching Sunny to drive. Kay is pressured into taking her co-worker's advice before meeting with a potential buyer.
- 5. Dixie Chicken1987-10-281hAnne's college boyfriend reenters her life. Guilt takes its toll on working mother Lindley. Sam asks for Joe's assistance in a scheme to help Kay "sell" herself in her real-estate job.
- 6. E.M. 7 Grizzlies Minus 3 1/2 for a Nickel1987-11-041hJim's flimflam artist father visits, bringing back feelings of embarrassment and resentment for Jim. David is humiliated by a school bully. Jack paints a house for a bickering couple.
- 7. Acts of Faith1987-11-111hJoe believes David's social studies teacher has gone overboard to instill a fear of nuclear disaster in his students. Sam thinks his new mother-in-law is an aging hippie and fears Kay could follow in her footsteps. Lindley invents an infant walker.
- 8. In Dreams Begin Responsibilities1987-11-181hTempers flare during tryouts for a football team that Jack is coaching. A lonely Anne gives in to temptation on a business trip. Joe is reluctant with being selected as treasurer by a ladies' garden club.
- 9. So Much Water, So Close to Home1987-11-251hSunny becomes a vegetarian after a visit to a turkey farm. Anne and Sam are stuck in Spokane after a storm and struggle to get back home. A blackout forces the Gardners to improvise on cooking their Thanksgiving bird. Jack spends an empty holiday with a new friend.
- 10. I Think You Know Something I Don't Know1987-12-021hLindley and Jim's efforts to market the baby walker meet with stumbling blocks. Joe is protective of David after a vagrant attacks the boy. Kay feels remorseful after selling a dilapidated home. Sam tires of constant surprises.
- 11. While Someone Else is Eating or Opening a Window1987-12-161hSunny's behavior around the house annoys Joe. Billy Putzi becomes a disruptive force in the Eisenberg home. Kay's classes begin to dominate her life, much to Sam's dismay.
- 12. The Little Disturbance of Man1988-01-061hMarketing plans for Jim and Lindley's baby walker take a new turn, with the help of Billy. Anne fails to give up smoking. Sam considers cheating on Kay.
- 13. Sometimes It's Hard to Remember1988-01-131hJack encounters racism on the job. Joe vows to beat an arrogant neighbor in a tennis match. Anne stands up Lindley.
- 14. At the Last Moment, Enormous Changes1988-01-201hJoe agonizes over a sudden decrease in company profits. Sunny agonizes over a good friend's hostility. Car troubles get the best of Kay.
- 15. Goodbye to All That1988-02-031hJack may have discovered "the real thing" when he and his wife receive $1000 in prize money. Joe longs to mend his relationship with Alice. David admires a fellow worker at the bowling alley.
- 16. The Go-Between1988-02-101hSunny realizes the consequences of her actions too late when she asks a friend to flirt with David. Joe's erratic behavior has the kids worried, but he thinks the truth would leave them more troubled.
- 17. Fathers and Other Strangers1988-02-171hDavid tries to be civil around his visiting father. Anne reflects on the bitterness of her first divorce. Joe attends an old Navy buddy's funeral. Kay serves as a juror.
- 18. Common Ground1988-03-091hA strike breaks out at Joe's ailing plastics plant. David's school play causes stress for Anne and David. Kay gets her hopes up over the perfect house, assuming Joe will co-sign.
- 19. Glory Days1988-03-161hA friend's death causes Jim to worry about his own mortality. A fallen chandelier prompts Joe and Anne to redecorate, An old flame appears at Jack's high-school reunion.
- 20. The Politics of Being1988-03-231hAnne risks being fired when she stands her ground before an important ad presentation. Joe's quick thinking in an emergency brings fleeting fame. Lindley can't forgive Jim for an accident involving Ruthie.
- 21. Peter Creek Road1988-04-061hSunny accepts a date with a boy, unaware of the effect it has on his former girlfriend. Joe's plans for a nostalgic journey are derailed on a train trip to Chicago. Jim decides to build a new TV stand.
- 22. Love Mother1988-04-131hA journey to visit her ailing mother is a painful one for Alice. Anne refuses to celebrate her thirty-something birthday. Kay learns she's pregnant. A sick baby wearies Lindley.
Cast
Top Billed Cast
No photo Trey Ames
David Sisk
Adam Arkin
Jim Eisenberg
Jayne Atkinson
Lindley Gardner Eisenberg
David Oliver
Sam Gardner
Sarah Jessica Parker
Kay Erickson
Amanda Peterson
Sunny Sisk
Wendy Phillips
Anne Gardner Maxwell
Morgan Stevens
Jack Gardner
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How many seasons does A Year in the Life have?
A Year in the Life has 1 season and 22 episodes.
When did A Year in the Life first air?
A Year in the Life first aired in 1987.
Is A Year in the Life still running?
A Year in the Life's status on TMDB is: Ended.
What genre is A Year in the Life?
A Year in the Life is classified as Drama.