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Season 2 – Family

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The lives of the Lawrence family in Pasadena, Calif.
Family — Season 2

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Cast & Crew

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Sada Thompson

Kate Lawrence

James Broderick

Doug Lawrence

Gary Frank

Willie Lawrence

Kristy McNichol

Letitia "Buddy" Lawrence

Meredith Baxter

Nancy Lawrence Maitland

Quinn Cummings

Annie Cooper

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Oct 6, 1976 Coming Apart Willie falls for Buddy's boss, a college student who runs a bakery; Nancy's college professor makes a pass when her divorce hearing nears. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 19, 1976 Such Sweet Sorrow Willie tries to choose between Big Al and old love Salina; Doug considers a prestigious job offer in New York. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 26, 1976 Home Movie Buddy asks to be excluded from a home movie Willie is making, after he ignores requests for help with a speech she must make at school. Details Episode 4 Aired Nov 9, 1976 Coming of Age Nancy accepts Peter's (David Hedison) proposal but then is drawn to another man (Tommy Lee Jones); Buddy worries about becoming a woman. Details Episode 5 Aired Nov 16, 1976 Jury Duty Buddy pursues a skateboard whiz (Willie Aames); Kate serves on the jury for the trial of a boy accused of rape and murder. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 23, 1976 Jury Duty The Lawrence home is bombarded by threats and protests after news leaks out that Kate was responsible for the hung jury. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 30, 1976 The Cradle Will Fall Salina fights her baby's father (Nicholas Hammond) for custody; Kate sees Fred Hogan with another woman. Details Episode 8 Aired Dec 7, 1976 Skeleton in the Closet Kate discovers Doug's visiting sister Emily is an alcoholic; Buddy attempts to help an elderly woman. Details Episode 9 Aired Dec 21, 1976 On the First Day of Christmas Doug's father (John Beal) arrives for Christmas with a young fiancee (Sheree North); Nancy worries about Jeff taking Timmy on a cruise. Details Episode 10 Aired Dec 28, 1976 Rites of Friendship Willie finds the truth hard to accept when his lifelong friend (Brian Byers) is arrested for assaulting an officer in a homosexual bar. Details Episode 11 Aired Jan 4, 1977 An Eye to the Future Bored Kate considers getting a job; Buddy flirts over her CB radio; guests Murray Matheson, James Woods. Details Episode 12 Aired Jan 11, 1977 Lovers and Strangers Willie meets an older woman (Elizabeth Ashley) when he takes Nancy and Timmy to the airport; Kate and Buddy decide to buy a dog for Doug. Details Episode 13 Aired Jan 18, 1977 Return Engagement When Doug's old flame (Pat Crowley) visits, he postpones joining Kate and the family on a weekend trip. Details Episode 14 Aired Feb 1, 1977 Mirror, Mirror, on the Wall A woman (Tovah Feldshuh) thinks Kate is her natural mother; Willie falls for a wealthy girl who came for an engagement photograph. Details Episode 15 Aired Feb 8, 1977 Someone's Watching Nancy receives gifts from an uncomfortably observant secret admirer; Buddy's lonely school-project partner adopts the Lawrences. Details Episode 16 Aired Feb 15, 1977 A Safe House Willie's old friend, a fugitive kidnapper, wants Willie's help to see his ailing father; a news story could cost Buddy a friend. Details Episode 17 Aired Feb 22, 1977 Best Friends Nancy's renewed ties to a former boyfriend (Peter Coffield) falter when she learns he is a drug addict. Details Episode 18 Aired Mar 1, 1977 Taking Chances Blinded after a hit-and-run accident, Doug faces the choice of having risky surgery to restore his sight or remaining blind. Details Episode 19 Aired Mar 8, 1977 Taking Chances Family and friends seem disappointed when Doug decides to forgo risky surgery and remain blind. Details Episode 20 Aired Mar 22, 1977 Comings and Goings Nancy's former mother-in-law pleads a bad back while visiting and stays in Willie's room, vacant since he decided to live with Salina. Details Episode 21 Aired Mar 29, 1977 There Are More Things in Heaven and Earth A self-styled psychic (David Dukes) reveals personal information to Kate about her mother and long-lost aunt; guest Daniel J. Travanti. Details Episode 22 Aired May 3, 1977 An Endangered Species An acquaintance (William Windom) of the Lawrences', recently divorced after 25 years of marriage, leans on lonely Kate for companionship. Details

Season Info

Network
ABC
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Oct 6, 1976