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Season 1 – The Torkelsons

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A sensative teenager is embarrassed by her working-class family.
The Torkelsons — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Sure, Torkelson is an unusual last name, but the Oklahoma based family sitcom is charmingly funny due to its well-rounded characters and touching storylines.

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Tom Shales Washington Post 06/05/2019
The Torkelsons is a disappointment not worth much mourning. Go to Full Review Richard Zoglin TIME Magazine 06/05/2019
A TV kid whose jokes are rooted in real feelings and family tribulation. What a concept! Go to Full Review Greg Dawson Orlando Sentinel 06/05/2019
What sets The Torkelsons apart, besides a name you can't get out of your head, are some things we haven't seen on prime time in a while - a female head of household and the state of Oklahoma. Go to Full Review Ron Miller Tulsa World 06/05/2019
Utterly charming. Go to Full Review Scott D. Pierce Deseret News (Salt Lake City) 06/05/2019
Torkelsons is sort of a silly sounding name, but The Torkelsons is a surprisingly good new sitcom. Go to Full Review Alan Pergament Buffalo News 06/05/2019
As usual, [Michael] Jacobs' script is as short on laughs as the Torkelsons are on cash. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Andy S @RT83922724 06/27/2024 This show is a timeless family classic that explores family issues in a way that is both entertaining and thoughtful. It's a great show for all ages, whether you're watching it in the 90s or in 2020. See more Read all reviews
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Connie Ray

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Olivia Burnette

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Aaron Michael Metchik

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Anna Slotky

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Lee Norris

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Rachel Duncan

Actor

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 21, 1991 Fence Neighbors Her oddball clan mortifies a girl of 14. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 28, 1991 The Cotillion At a prestigious dance, Dorothy Jane's date and dress embarrass her. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 5, 1991 A Kiss Is Still a Kiss Millicent tries to prepare Steven for his first hayride. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 12, 1991 For Love or Money Millicent's new job leaves Dorothy Jane in charge. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 19, 1991 Poetry in Motion Dorothy Jane becomes popular after her love poem is posted around school. Details Episode 6 Aired Oct 26, 1991 An American Almost in Paris Dorothy Jane enters a foreign-exchange competition. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 2, 1991 Men Don't Leave Millicent's husband returns. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 24, 1991 thanksgivingsomething Dorothy Jane arranges Thanksgiving for her mother and the new pastor. Details Episode 9 Aired Dec 1, 1991 Return to Sender The family reunites Mr. Hodges and his granddaughter; guest Patty Duke. Details Episode 10 Aired Dec 1, 1991 I Fought the Law Police close down the Torkelsons' produce stand. Details Episode 11 Aired Dec 8, 1991 A Sigh Is Still a Sigh Steven beats up a schoolmate, gets a scolding and bolts. Details Episode 12 Aired Dec 22, 1991 Educating Millicent Millicent pursues her high-school equivalency. Details Episode 13 Aired Jan 9, 1992 Double Date Dorothy Jane consults a pop psychologist (Mother Love) for romantic advice. Details Episode 14 Aired Jan 12, 1992 The Ice Princess Dorothy Jane becomes a bombshell to meet boys. Details Episode 15 Aired Jan 19, 1992 Swear Not By the Moon Dorothy Jane auditions for a play to be near a guy. Details Episode 16 Aired Feb 16, 1992 Say Uncle Dorothy Jane's smitten classmate brings over his goofy uncle. Details Episode 17 Aired May 2, 1992 The Long Goodbye The cute guy next door moves away, leaving Dorothy Jane downcast. Details Episode 18 Aired May 30, 1992 The Egg and I A class project on parenting pairs Dorothy Jane and a smitten boy. Details Episode 19 Aired May 30, 1992 It's My Party Dorothy Jane snubs an unpopular friend for trendy girls. Details Episode 20 Aired Jun 13, 1992 Aunt Poison Millicent receives a bizarre inheritance from an aunt. Details

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Season Info

Network
NBC
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 21, 1991