TV series

True Colors

Name: True Colors
Released: 1990
Cast: Stephanie Faracy, Cleavon Little, Nancy Walker, Brigid Brannagh, Adam Jeffries

1990–1992· 2 seasons· 22 min episodesTV-PG★ 8.7Ended

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Synopsis

True Colors is an American sitcom that aired on Fox from September 2, 1990 to April 12, 1992 for a total of 45 episodes. The series was created by Michael J. Weithorn, and featured an interracial marriage and a subsequent blended family.

Themes

interracial relationship family sitcom blended family

Episodes

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E1 A Visit from RayNext upSep 2, 1990 · 22 min
Synopsis
Ron and Ellen's families try to adjust to the marriage, while Lester befriends a turkey scheduled to become dinner.
Guest stars: Jack Lindine (Polizist), Joey Miyashima (Paketbote), Parley Baer (Mr. Lukins)
E2 A Pair of CranksSep 9, 1990 · 22 min
Synopsis
Sara comes to Lester's defense when he is mistakenly accused of stealing expensive basketball shoes.
Guest stars: John Marshall Jones (Schuhverkäufer), Vonte Sweet (Junior)
E3 One of the GirlsSep 16, 1990 · 22 min
Synopsis
After Lester joins Sara and her friends for mah-jongg, he starts behaving like his step-grandmotherâ€”including seeing things.
Guest stars: Connie Sawyer (Rita), Vonte Sweet (Junior), Bunny Summers (Marge)
E4 A Dog's LifeSep 23, 1990 · 22 min
Synopsis
Katie inadvertently jeopardizes Terry's chance for a student athletic scholarship.
Guest stars: Ernestine Mercer (Penelope Atwater)
E5 Step LightlySep 30, 1990 · 22 min
Synopsis
Ellen washes Terry's lucky t-shirt, and he gets injured playing football soon after. Sara brings Ron bad luck when they take a flight together.
Guest stars: Jonathan Hole (Hotelpage), Lana Schwab (Stewardess)
E6 Life with FathersOct 7, 1990 · 22 min
Synopsis
Ron gets the blues when Katie gets a visit from her dad on her 16th birthday.
Guest stars: Jennifer Milmore (Marcy), Rose McGowan (Suzanne), Jada Pinkett Smith (Beverly), Paul Sand (Leonard Davis)
E7 What's Wrong With That Boy?Oct 21, 1990 · 22 min
Synopsis
Lester's continued drawing and dreaming land him in hot water, both at school and home.
Guest stars: Vonte Sweet (Junior), George Wyner (Mr. Dinski)
E8 Tooth or ConsequencesOct 28, 1990 · 22 min
Synopsis
Sara agrees to let Ron look at her teeth after her former dentist passes away.
Guest stars: Jim Mapp (Jasper)
E9 Soft ShellNov 4, 1990 · 22 min
Synopsis
Ellen disapproves of Katie's relationship with a collegiate environmental activist.
Guest stars: Josh Lucas (Jonathan), Carol Arthur (Hausbewohnerin)
E10 Young at HeartNov 11, 1990 · 22 min
Synopsis
Sara's easily able to find a date to a wedding—a gentleman who may make a proposal to her of his own.
Guest stars: Parley Baer (Mr. Lukins), Bunny Summers (Marge), Ed Cambridge (Babbo), Troy Fromin (Roland "Stiernacken" Conikowski), Alan Shearman (Oberkellner)
E11 Occasional WifeNov 18, 1990 · 22 min
Synopsis
To protect his frail aunt, Ellen pretends to still be married to Leonard.
Guest stars: Paul Sand (Leonard Davis), Frances Bay (Tante Sylvia)
E12 High AnxietyNov 25, 1990 · 22 min
Synopsis
Lester and Katie hope to cure Terry's aerophobia by taking him to the roof and making him face his fear.
Guest stars: Troy Curvey Jr. (Reverend Pinkney), Don Bexley (Grady), Minnie Summers Lindsey, Gail Neely, Eric Drachman
E13 Puppet RegimeDec 16, 1990 · 22 min
Synopsis
The family bands together to build the confidence of Ron's cousin before an audition to join a puppeteering group.
Guest stars: Kathleen Mitchell (Toby), Louis Guss (Wexler), Carl J. Johnson
E14 Christmas Show '90Dec 23, 1990 · 22 min
Synopsis
Ron and Ellen use the family Christmas gathering to reflect on both how they first met and how they revealed their romance to their loved ones.
E15 Moment of RuthJan 13, 1991 · 22 min
Synopsis
Ellen's afraid her being white will hinder Ron's ability to win an award from a black magazine.
E16 A Real PainFeb 3, 1991 · 22 min
Synopsis
An hysterical Sara is hospitalized for a gallbladder operation.
E17 The Tender TrapFeb 10, 1991 · 22 min
Synopsis
Terry teaches Lester some ways to approach girls with confidence, but neglects to teach him how to handle rejection.
E18 Opposites AttractFeb 17, 1991 · 22 min
Synopsis
On a date, Terry regrets giving Katie a lift after his car breaks down.
E19 Homies AloneMar 3, 1991 · 22 min
Synopsis
A horror movie marathon frightens Katie and Lester. Meanwhile, Ellen and Terry find themselves stuck in an elevator en route to a banquet.
E20 Daughter DearestMar 24, 1991 · 22 min
Synopsis
Mom puts a downer on Katie's hoped-for romance on a ski vacation, while Ron and Terry aren't pleased with having to take care of Sara.
E21 A Matter of PrincipalApr 14, 1991 · 22 min
Synopsis
Ellen's plan to bring her students to see Ron's dental office is met with resistance by a racist parent.
Guest stars: Pamela Brull
E22 Superman, SuperegoApr 21, 1991 · 22 min
Synopsis
Terry's conscience eats away at him after plagiarizing a paper of Katie's.
E23 Prisoners of LoveApr 28, 1991 · 22 min
Synopsis
Sara's friend accidentally gets a locket that was a gift for Ellen, and she comes up with a plan to retrieve it.
E24 Favorite SonMay 12, 1991 · 22 min
Synopsis
Ellen's joy at throwing a surprise party for Ron is ruined by his pushy mother.
Guest stars: Bill Cobbs