Season
Episodes
Pilot (a.k.a. The Best Years)
Buddy hears Kate say something about her, and isn't happy. Also, Nancy walks in on Jeff with another woman.
Monday is Forever
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.
A Special Kind of Loving
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.
A Right and Proper Goodbye
Kate's mother comes for one last visit.
Thursday's Child
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.
Point of Departure
Doug resents Willie's attitude towards work, the universe, and everything; a string of burglaries sweeps through the neighborhood.
Cast
Sada Thompson
Kate Lawrence
James Broderick
Doug Lawrence
Meredith Baxter
Nancy Lawrence
Gary Frank
Willie Lawrence
Kristy McNichol
Letitia "Buddy" Lawrence
Quinn Cummings
Annie Cooper
Jimmy Weldon
Mary Grace Canfield
Mrs. Hanley
Season Hubley
Salina Magee