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Season 1 – American Family

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The struggles of a Latino-American family living in Los Angeles.
American Family — Season 1

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Cast & Crew

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Edward James Olmos

Jess Gonzalez

Sônia Braga

Berta Gonzalez

Constance Marie

Nina Gonzalez

Esai Morales

Esteban Gonzalez

Raquel Welch

Aunt Dora

Austin Marques

Pablito Gonzalez

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jan 23, 2002 American Family Jess opposes moving to an upscale condo bought by his grown children; Nina gives up her Washington, D.C., job. Details Episode 2 Aired Jan 24, 2002 The Sewing Machine Nina moves into her parents' home following a tragedy. Details Episode 3 Aired Jan 30, 2002 La Estrella (The Star) Aunt Dora's husband returns, which shocks her daughter Christy, who realizes her mother lied to her for years; Esteban falls in love with a ballerina. Details Episode 4 Aired Feb 6, 2002 La Llorona An illegal Guatemalan immigrant asks for Nina's help when her husband is deported. Details Episode 5 Aired Feb 13, 2002 La Llorona Against Nina's advice, Lupe goes to an INS detention center searching for her husband and is deported. Details Episode 6 Aired Feb 27, 2002 Circle of Fire Esteban and his mentoring group put aside their differences when a fire breaks out at a nearby children's hospital. Details Episode 7 Aired Mar 6, 2002 Crash Boom Love Nina fights City Hall, and her boyfriend, to keep the rec center open. Details Episode 8 Aired Mar 27, 2002 Crash Boom Love Nina is surprised when Vangie and her family join her and Gordie as they organize a mural painting protest on the wall surrounding the rec center. Details Episode 9 Aired May 1, 2002 Mexican Revolution Jess tells the story of his grandmother's role in the Mexican Revolution; Jess is smitten with seamstress Juana. Details Episode 10 Aired May 8, 2002 The Forgotten War The events of Sept. 11 trigger Jess' memories of his Korean War experiences. Details Episode 11 Aired May 15, 2002 La Cama (The Bed) Jess is overcome with memories of his wife while getting ready for a date. Details Episode 12 Aired May 22, 2002 Citizen Cisco Cisco makes a film about his life and family; problems arise between Cisco and Valeria. Details Episode 13 Aired May 29, 2002 Silence of God Esteban and Ofelia reach a crossroad; Pablito disappears; Esteben reaches for his son and must confront his past. Details Episode 14 Aired Jul 17, 2002 The Father Pablito is home with Nina and Jess; while searching for Esteban, Jess recalls his relationship with him. Details Episode 15 Aired Jul 24, 2002 The Glass Ceiling Vangie borrows money to expand her operation in order to supply a large sports retailer with her athletic wear. Details Episode 16 Aired Jul 31, 2002 The Fighting Fridas Nina forms a girls' football team and persuades Jess to join her as co-coach; Cisco is called on to play an unexpected role on the team. Details Episode 17 Aired Aug 7, 2002 The Barber Shop After Jess is accidentally hit on the head, he dreams about a new sitcom called "Jess' Barber Shop" which stars people who look like people he knows. Details Episode 18 Aired Aug 14, 2002 The Masked Eagle Jess finds Uncle Pete on the floor and takes him to the hospital, where he finds out Pete has diabetes and is going blind. Details Episode 19 Aired Aug 21, 2002 The Masked Eagle Pete moves into a nursing home because he is unable to live on his own; Pablito wants to take dancing lessons. Details Episode 20 Aired Aug 28, 2002 The Journey Esteban searches for Ofelia in Mexico city; Jess visits Berta's brother Leon; Nina delivers humanitarian aid. Details Episode 21 Aired Sep 4, 2002 The Journey In Mexico, Esteban finds Ofelia, Nina finds rebels who take her to Gordie, and Jess finds Berta's brother. Details Episode 22 Aired Sep 11, 2002 La Casa The family unites to paint the house, which invokes memories of their years as a young family; Jess remembers his grandmother, Adelita. Details

Season Info

Network
PBS
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jan 23, 2002