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Season 1 – The Byrds of Paradise

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The Byrds of Paradise — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

The Byrds of Paradise is a wistful slice of culture shock that solidly fleshes out the grieving family at its core -- although the series is conspicuously less thoughtful in its depiction of Hawaiian natives.

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Tony Scott Variety 06/07/2019
Solid, commercial TV, The Byrds of Paradise plays comfortably and attractively. Go to Full Review Greg Dawson Orlando Sentinel 06/07/2019
The storytelling in Byrds of Paradise is choppy, but stick around for the sunsets, terrific surfing scenes, and the lilting native language. Go to Full Review Sid Smith Chicago Tribune 06/07/2019
A pleasing, amiable melodrama. It tempers its sugary domestic dissections with appreciable doses of unexpected humor-family entertainment with enough sardonic bite to achieve broad appeal. Go to Full Review David Zurawik Baltimore Sun 06/07/2019
The scenery is pleasant to look at, the dialogue sounds important, and the characters act like they are going through heavy-duty changes. But, in the end, there's nobody or nothing here to make you care. Go to Full Review David Bianculli Baltimore Sun 06/07/2019
There are some nice touches in this show, but... problems are resolved too neatly and easily. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Timothy Busfield

Sam Byrd

Elizabeth Lindsey

Healani Douglas

Seth Green

Harry Byrd

Jennifer Love Hewitt

Franny Byrd

Ryan O'Donohue

Zeke Byrd

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Mar 3, 1994 Pilot A widowed college professor (Timothy Busfield) quits his job and relocates to Hawaii with his kids. Details Episode 2 Aired Mar 10, 1994 The Nenes Have It Sam's (Timothy Busfield) suggestion leads to Harry's (Seth Green) expose on Rex Palmer (Warren Frost); Sam schedules rebellious Franny (Jennifer Love Hewitt) for therapy. Details Episode 3 Aired Mar 17, 1994 Moon, Man Sam (Timothy Busfield) accepts an aging hippie (Arlo Guthrie) as a pupil; Franny (Jennifer Love Hewitt) knows a phantom prankster's identity. Details Episode 4 Aired Mar 24, 1994 This Band Is My Band Harry (Seth Green) tries to organize a band; Healani (Elizabeth Lindsey) resigns; Manu (Lani Opunui-Ancheta) worries a new friend will influence Franny (Jennifer Love Hewitt). Details Episode 5 Aired Mar 31, 1994 The Secret Life of Underpants The identity of Franny's underwear thief is revealed; Sam (Timothy Busfield) agonizes over whether to tell Healani (Elizabeth Lindsey) he saw her fiance with another woman. Details Episode 6 Aired Apr 7, 1994 In Todd We Trust Franny (Jennifer Love Hewitt) accepts a date with a teen pilot; Harry's old girlfriend visits. Details Episode 7 Aired Apr 14, 1994 Mi Casa Es Tsunami A tidal wave threatens snorkelers Franny, Harry and Todd (Jennifer Love Hewitt, Seth Green, Todd Yamashita); a teen student goes into labor. Details Episode 8 Aired Apr 21, 1994 The Bottle Show Byrd (Timothy Busfield) inadvertently causes a barroom brawl; Franny (Jennifer Love Hewitt) is persuaded to confront larcenous classmates. Details Episode 9 Aired Apr 28, 1994 Back in the Saddle Sam's romance with a real-estate agent coincides with a visit by his in-laws. Details Episode 10 Aired May 5, 1994 Kimo the Magnificent Baseball coach Sam tries to recruit a slugger whose after-school job is essential to the support of his family. Details Episode 11 Aired Jun 16, 1994 Hair Today, Gone to Maui Harry (Seth Green) decides to get a haircut; Franny (Jennifer Love Hewitt) goes out for cheerleading. Details Episode 12 Aired Jun 23, 1994 He Hawai'i Kakou I Ka Pu'uwai A Northeastern college's offer poses a decision for Sam (Timothy Busfield) and family. Details Episode 13 Aired Jun 30, 1994 Da Play's Da Ting (Twelfth Night O' Whatevah) Details

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Season Info

Network
ABC
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Mar 3, 1994