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Season 1 – Relativity

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Two American strangers in their 20s meet and fall in love in Italy; upon returning home, they get to know each other's families and take on new challenges in their lives -- as do their friends and families.
Relativity — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Adding a pinch of grounded reality to an idyllic romance, Relativity entices with a likable pair of star-crossed lovers and nuanced supporting players.

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Diane Werts Newsday 10/20/2021
Amid the dithering, some finely etched portraits of family life (hers is loving, his is problematic) hit the bull's-eye. Go to Full Review Noel Holston and Neal Justin Minneapolis Star Tribune 10/19/2021
[Relativity] establishes [Kimberly] Williams as a major talent, playing one of the quirkiest, most engaging characters of the new season. Go to Full Review James Poniewozik TIME Magazine 08/13/2019
Like all of Herskozwick's shows, really, the strength of this one was that, beyond the pilot, the supporting characters proved to be far more interesting than the leads. Go to Full Review John Youngren Salt Lake Tribune 10/25/2021
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From the producers of thirtysomething and My So-Called Life, Relativity promises to expand its focus in upcoming weeks to include the families and friends of the main characters. Only its Saturday time slot hurts. Go to Full Review Rick Kushman Sacramento Bee 10/21/2021
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Sweet without being saccharine. Stars Kimberly Williams and David Conrad have a nice understated touch. Go to Full Review James Endrst Hartford Courant 10/15/2021
Now all they have to do is get to know one another and their very different families. For saps, not kids. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Kimberly Williams-Paisley

Isabel Lukens

David Conrad

Leo Roth

Jane Adams

Karen Lukens Nichols

Cliff DeYoung

David Lukens

Lisa Edelstein

Rhonda Roth

Adam Goldberg

Doug Kroll

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 24, 1996 Hometown strangers meet in Europe, return as lovers and face challenges with family and friends. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 28, 1996 Just One More Thing Isabel and Leo (Kimberly Williams, David Conrad) grow closer; Everett (Randall Batinkoff) buys Isabel a ring; Rhonda seeks housing after her breakup. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 5, 1996 First Impressions Isabel and Leo's plans to distance themselves from their families go awry. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 12, 1996 The Unveiling Isabel (Kimberly Williams) postpones her plans for romance when Leo (David Conrad) becomes distant; the Roths plan to unveil Leo's mother's gravestone. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 19, 1996 Moving In Isabel's plan to move in with Leo (David Conrad) prompts unexpected reactions from friends and family. Details Episode 6 Aired Oct 24, 1996 Fathers Isabel's dad gives Leo (David Conrad) a job painting offices; Leo's father receives a job offer in Dayton, Ohio. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 2, 1996 No Job Too Small Doug (Adam Goldberg) feels left out when Leo (David Conrad) forms an unlikely friendship with Karen's husband, Alan (Joseph Kell). Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 9, 1996 Jake Gets a Job Leo (David Conrad) feels left out when Jake (Devon Gummersall) gets a job at Epicenter magazine and the friendship of all the Lukens. Details Episode 9 Aired Nov 23, 1996 Jealousy Leo's effort to get a job with a beautiful architect makes Isabel jealous. Details Episode 10 Aired Dec 14, 1996 Role Model David fails to acknowledge Eve when he wins a national award for Epicenter; Isabel's new job responsibilities spark sibling rivalry. Details Episode 11 Aired Dec 21, 1996 Unsilent Night Isabel and Leo must deal with their families and differing religions during the holidays. Details Episode 12 Aired Jan 4, 1997 New Year's Eve Leo and Isabel's small New Year's Eve party escalates into a huge bash. Details Episode 13 Aired Jan 11, 1997 The Day the Earth Moved An earth tremor prompts Leo to pop the question; Rhonda finds a seismologist friend (Kristin Dattilo) of Isabel's. Details Episode 14 Aired Jan 18, 1997 Billable Hours Leo is suspicious of Jake's need for cash; Isabel hires Jake to chauffeur her visiting teenage cousin. Details Episode 15 Aired Mar 31, 1997 Karen and Her Sisters Karen has an affair with Doug; Isabel meets Everett by chance; Jennifer receives a love letter from a married professor. Details Episode 16 Aired Apr 7, 1997 Valentine's Day Leo's work with Julia makes Isabel jealous; Karen is torn between Alan and Doug; Jenn is guilty about her affair. Details Episode 17 Aired Apr 14, 1997 Hearts and Bones Isabel breaks up with Leo; Grandpa Hal has a heart attack; Alan learns of Karen's affair. Details

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Season Info

Executive Producer
Edward Zwick, Marshall Herskovitz
Network
ABC
Genre
Drama, Romance
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 24, 1996