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Season 2 – American Dreams

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Meg is a Philadelphia teen in the 1960s who dances on Dick Clark's locally produced "American Bandstand." As she becomes an adult, Meg finds herself grappling with serious issues as her friends and family are affected by the war in Vietnam, racism, feminism, and even teen marriage and pregnancy.
American Dreams — Season 2

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Cast & Crew

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Gail O'Grady

Helen Pryor

Tom Verica

Jack Pryor

Brittany Snow

Meg Pryor

Will Estes

John "JJ" Pryor, Jr.

Sarah Ramos

Patty Pryor

Ethan Dampf

Will Pryor

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 28, 2003 And Promises to Keep Meg and Sam's relationship is strained; JJ gets shipped off to Camp Lejeune; Jack and Helen debate the merits of a new treatment that could help Will walk again; Brenda Lee (Kelly Clarkson) performs on "American Bandstand." Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 5, 2003 R-E-S-P-E-C-T Roxanne buys time with the new producer (Michael Rodgers), as she campaigns for Meg's return to "Bandstand"; JJ competes for the title of Honor Man at boot camp. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 12, 2003 Another Saturday Night Meg and Roxanne go to their first college party; a woman catches JJ's eye at a bar near boot camp; Henry and Gwen receive devastating news; Shirley Ellis (Lil' Kim) performs. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 19, 2003 Crossing the Line Helen discovers the difficulties of being a working mother; Beth visits J.J. at Camp Lejeune; Meg writes a report on a controversial book over her teacher's objections; the Kinks (Third Eye Blind) perform on American Bandstand. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 26, 2003 Life's Illusions Meg attends a free-speech rally with Drew; Roxanne and Lenny's romance heats up; JJ and Beth make their engagement official; Jack and Helen plan for Will's future; Sam makes a discovery that changes the Walkers' lives. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 2, 2003 Rescue Me Jack pushes Helen to quit her job; Meg sets a date with Drew; JJ gets one step closer to the front lines; Sam and Nathan explore the teachings of Malcolm X; Fontella Bass (Alicia Keys) sings "Rescue Me." Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 16, 2003 Ticket to Ride JJ comes home for two weeks and tells his family he will be stationed in Okinawa, Japan; Roxanne drops out of school to tour with her boyfriend's band; Helen has doubts about Will's surgery; the Dave Clark Five (Steadman) performs. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 23, 2003 Change a Comin' Meg asks JJ and Beth to double-date with her and Drew; Helen notices something amiss following Will's surgery; Sam defies his father to hear Malcolm X speak; the Shangri-Las (Hilary and Haylie Duff) perform on "American Bandstand." Details Episode 9 Aired Nov 30, 2003 The Long Goodbye JJ and Meg continue to fight about her dating Drew; Beth has issues with her mother and turns to Helen for support. Details Episode 10 Aired Jan 4, 2004 The 7-10 Split Meg reaches a decision about dating Drew; Sam must choose between two colleges; JJ is inducted into the Untouchables; Nancy Sinatra, Ricky Nelson and Barry Maguire (Jennifer Love Hewitt, Brad Paisley, Josh Kelley) perform. Details Episode 11 Aired Jan 11, 2004 Beyond the Wire When Meg brings Drew home to dinner, it becomes apparent that Jack does not like him; Helen strives to balance career and family but misses an important moment in Patty's life; Henry has an admirer; JJ engages the enemy for the first time. Details Episode 12 Aired Jan 18, 2004 Real-to-Reel JJ sees the harsh realities of war when a village is razed; well-wishers record an audio reel for JJ; Meg betrays a secret; Carla Thomas (Macy Gray) sings "B-A-B-Y"; Lenny Bruce (Rich Vos) performs at the Lair. Details Episode 13 Aired Feb 15, 2004 To Tell the Truth At a father-daughter dance, Meg realizes she cannot continue to lie to her parents; Patty discovers Roxanne and Luke's secret; Henry has alarming news about Jack's shop; Tom Jones and Petula Clark (Nick Lachey, Charlotte Martin) perform. Details Episode 14 Aired Feb 22, 2004 Old Enough to Fight Nancy Sinatra, Miss USA and a Playboy playmate (Jennifer Love Hewitt, Alison Sweeney, Farah Fath) entertain JJ and his fellow Marines; a new soap opera, "Days of Our Lives," sparks a conversation at Pryor TV & Radio. Details Episode 15 Aired Mar 7, 2004 Shoot the Moon Jimmy Riley returns from Vietnam and reunites with Meg; Roxanne reveals her secret to Meg; Henry's new lady; Uncle Pete and Nancy's wedding does not go as planned; a friend from boot camp joins JJ and the Untouchables. Details Episode 16 Aired Mar 14, 2004 Can't Hold On Beth and JJ break up after rendezvousing in Hawaii; tearful Beth tells Meg something that even JJ does not know; small-business owners approach Jack with an idea; Jackie DeShannon (Liz Phair) performs. Details Episode 17 Aired Mar 21, 2004 Chasing the Past Jack delves into city politics; Patty takes the rap for crashing the car; Beth's parents give her two options; JJ's squad rescues American prisoners of war; the Everly Brothers (Evan & Jaron) perform at the Lair. Details Episode 18 Aired Mar 28, 2004 Stewart's Charge A new corporal imperils JJ's squad, then lies to cover up his mistake; Helen and Jack discover Beth's parents have disowned her; Nathan is jailed for contesting the draft; Dion and Tina Turner (Jason Mraz, Fefe Dobson) perform. Details Episode 19 Aired Apr 4, 2004 No Way Out Meg and Sam get caught in the crossfire at an anti-war rally; Jack begins his campaign for city councilman; Viet Cong surround JJ and his squad. Details

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Season Info

Executive Producer
Dick Clark, Jonathan Prince
Network
NBC
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 28, 2003