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Millicent Torkelson does what she can to hold her family together as it shrinks to just her and her children after her husband Randy abandons the family.
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- E1 Fence NeighborsNext upSep 21, 1991 · 24 min
Synopsis
A homespun family led by a single mom tries to get by, but teenage daughter Dorothy Jane isn't thrilled when her mom's forced to take in a border to make ends meet.
Guest stars: Ernie Lively (J.W.), Michael Landes (Riley Roberts), Richard McGonagle (Howard Roberts), Elizabeth Poyer (Ruth Ann Torkelson), Benj Thall (Steven Floyd Torkelson), Lynn Milgrim (Lillian Roberts), Jeanine Jackson (Appliance Saleslady), Gil Roscoe (Tall Man)
- E2 The CotillionSep 28, 1991 · 24 min
Synopsis
Dorothy Jane hopes for a fairy-tale resolution to a school-dance, but she has no dress, no date, and Riley, her Prince Charming next door, seems oblivious.
Guest stars: Ronnie Claire Edwards (Bootsie), Michael Landes (Riley Roberts), Alyson Kiperman (Dreama), Paige Gosney (Kirby Scroggins), Tanya Fenmore (Laine), Nicki Vannice (Shawna)
- E3 A Kiss is Still a KissOct 5, 1991 · 24 min
Synopsis
Dorothy Jane would like a romance between Millicent and the new pastor but when he comes calling, its only to report that Steven Floyd nearly turned a hayride into a roll in the hay.
Guest stars: Jeff McCracken (Langley Wilson), Ronnie Claire Edwards (Bootsie), Katie Johnston (Debra Jo)
- E4 For Love or MoneyOct 12, 1991 · 24 min
Synopsis
Millicent deems it necessary to be regularly employed, giving Dorothy Jane the job of looking after the other kids.
Guest stars: Ronnie Claire Edwards (Bootsie), Michael Landes (Riley Roberts)
- E5 Poetry in MotionOct 19, 1991 · 24 min
Synopsis
A blackmailing Ruth Ann reveals Dorothy Jane's private poems of passion to the world, but the unveiling ends up emboldening lovelorn Dorothy Jane.
Guest stars: Suzie Plakson (Verna), Michael Landes (Riley Roberts), Doren Fein (Nancy)
- E6 An American Almost in ParisOct 26, 1991 · 24 min
Synopsis
Dorothy Jane wants desperately to bid adieu to Oklahoma and say bonjour to Paris, and she might, if she's selected the winner in a student-exchange competition.
Guest stars: Lenny Wolpe (Mr. Wheeler), Alyson Kiperman (Dreama), Paige Gosney (Kirby Scroggins)
- E7 Men Don't LeaveNov 2, 1991 · 24 min
Synopsis
Randall Torkelson blows in from Texas after more than a year away, but his arrival is an ill wind to Dorothy Jane, and she may be the last gasp of his marriage to Millicent.
Guest stars: Ronnie Claire Edwards (Bootsie), Gregg Henry (Randall Torkelson)
- E8 ThanksgivingmesomethingNov 24, 1991 · 24 min
Synopsis
Pastor Langley and his assistant will be guests for Thanksgiving, prompting Dorothy Jane to push Millicent to play up her femininity.
Guest stars: Jeff McCracken (Langley Wilson), Remy Ryan Hernandez (Jenny Blackwing), Michael Horse (David Blackwing)
- E9 Return to SenderNov 24, 1991 · 24 min
Synopsis
Wesley's estranged former daughter-in-law who, along with his granddaughter, is reunited with Wesley thanks to some goodhearted butting in by Millicent.
Guest stars: Ashley Peldon (Molly Jeffers), Patty Duke (Catharine Jeffers), Dave Florek (Mr. Katsotis)
- E10 I Fought the LawDec 1, 1991 · 24 min
Synopsis
Millicent stands up for the American way, and the right to sell homemade pickled goods, by insisting on operating her annual roadside stand without a license.
Guest stars: Stephen Root (Sheriff Bobby), Ken Thorley (Burke Miller), Paige Gosney (Kirby Scroggins), Molly McClure (Gertrude Perkins), Lou Hancock (Elvira Grandy)
- E11 A Sigh is Just a SighDec 8, 1991 · 24 min
Synopsis
Steven Floyd goes to bat for Millicent by beating up a school big mouth - but she doesn't know that until after she's chewed him out and he's run away.
Guest stars: Paige Gosney (Kirby Scroggins)
- E12 Educating MillicentDec 22, 1991 · 24 min
Synopsis
Millicent had her reasons for not finishing high school, but there's no good reason why she couldn't take an equivalency exam now.
Guest stars: Kevin Clash (Elmo (voice)), Paige Gosney (Kirby Scroggins)
- E13 Double DateJan 9, 1992 · 24 min
Synopsis
Radio "Love Professor" Kitty Drysdale wires into the affairs of Dorothy Jane and Millicent's hearts and jump-starts their dating lives.
Guest stars: Omri Katz (Jason), John Calvin (Michael), Mother Love (Kitty Drysdale), Paige Gosney (Kirby Scroggins)
- E14 The Ice PrincessJan 12, 1992 · 24 min
Synopsis
Dorothy Jane resolves to become the kind of girl who makes guys melt, and she looks to the school's resident ice princess for guidance.
Guest stars: Michael Landes (Riley Roberts), Paige Gosney (Kirby Scroggins), Amy Hathaway (Callie Kimbro), Scott Michael Campbell (Big Jock), Rachel O'Neill (Daisy)
- E15 Swear Not By the MoonJan 19, 1992 · 24 min
Synopsis
Never was there a story of more woe (except maybe one) than of Dorothy Jane's trial playing Juliet in the school play opposite her Romeo, Riley Roberts.
Guest stars: Vinessa Shaw (Meredith Reed), Michael Landes (Riley Roberts), Alyson Kiperman (Dreama), Shawn Phelan (Mercurio), Danuel Pipoly (Benvolio), Rick Lieberman (Mr. Whitman), Paige Gosney (Kirby Scroggins), Ian Bohen (Capulet)
- E16 Say UncleFeb 16, 1992 · 24 min
Synopsis
Dorothy Jane and Millicent get a double dose of relentless wooing by two Scroggins men - Kirby and his big-talkin' uncle, who takes a liking to Millicent.
Guest stars: Drew Carey (Herby Scroggins), Adam Wylie (Young Kirby), Paige Gosney (Kirby Scroggins), Sara Rose Johnson (Young Dorothy Jane)
- E17 The Long GoodbyeMay 2, 1992 · 24 min
Synopsis
Randall Torkelson returns with a big hello for Millicent and the kids, but Dorothy Jane is fretting over college-bound Riley, who didn't say goodbye.
Guest stars: Gregg Henry (Randall Torkelson), Mother Love (Kitty Drysdale), Paige Gosney (Kirby Scroggins)
- E18 The Egg and IMay 23, 1992 · 24 min
Synopsis
Dorothy Jane and Kirby learn parenthood isn't all it's cracked up to be when a school assignment requires them to care for an egg.
Guest stars: Mother Love (Kitty Drysdale), Paige Gosney (Kirby Scroggins), Noah Christopher (Greg), Kelsea Gibbs (Jennie), Kassandra Gibbs (Jennie)
- E19 It's My PartyMay 30, 1992 · 24 min
Synopsis
Dorothy Jane is exposed to the perils of popularity when she throws a party to increase her social standing, but leaves a new friend standing out in the cold.
Guest stars: Alanna Ubach (Willie), Paige Gosney (Kirby Scroggins), Amy Hathaway (Callie Kimbro), Nick Ayers (Bobby Joe)
- E20 Aunt PoisonJun 13, 1992 · 24 min
Synopsis
Millicent's aunt leaves her a diverse inheritance...and lots of unanswered questions.
Guest stars: Steven Gilborn (Dr. Euless), Wayne Tippit (Strickland), Patrick Reilly (Delivery Boy)
Cast & crew
Created by Lynn Montgomery
Connie Ray
Olivia Burnette
Lee Norris
Brittany Murphy
Rachel Duncan
Jason Marsden
Perry King
