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A MOVING, COMPASSIONATE GLIMPSE INTO THE PRIVATE LIVES OF THE LAWRENCES.

1976•49m•7.2/10
Drama

Ratings

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7.2/10(15)

The lives of the middle-class Lawrence family in Pasadena, California.

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Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

March 9, 1976

Last Aired

June 25, 1980

Networks

ABC

Created By

Jay Presson Allen

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
US
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
Pilot (a.k.a. The Best Years)
E1
Pilot (a.k.a. The Best Years)
Air date: 1976-03-09
Buddy hears Kate say something about her, and isn't happy. Also, Nancy walks in on Jeff with another woman.
Monday is Forever
E2
Monday is Forever
Air date: 1976-03-16
Kate has to wait until Monday to find out whether she has cancer; Buddy and her friend Laura Richardson have until Monday, when the latter's family is scheduled to move to Detroit.
A Special Kind of Loving
E3
A Special Kind of Loving
Air date: 1976-03-23
Willie meets, and starts spending lots of time with, Salina -- leading to a tiff with Buddy, right when she needs him to help conquer her fear of diving.
A Right and Proper Goodbye
E4
A Right and Proper Goodbye
Air date: 1976-03-30
Kate's mother comes for one last visit.
Thursday's Child
E5
Thursday's Child
Air date: 1976-04-06
As Timmy Jr.'s christening approaches, the whole family (especially Buddy, who stubbornly refuses to take part) relives the painful memories of Timmy Sr.'s death.
Point of Departure
E6
Point of Departure
Air date: 1976-04-13
Doug resents Willie's attitude towards work, the universe, and everything; a string of burglaries sweeps through the neighborhood.

Cast

Sada Thompson

Sada Thompson

Kate Lawrence

James Broderick

James Broderick

Doug Lawrence

Meredith Baxter

Meredith Baxter

Nancy Lawrence

Gary Frank

Gary Frank

Willie Lawrence

Kristy McNichol

Kristy McNichol

Letitia "Buddy" Lawrence

Quinn Cummings

Quinn Cummings

Annie Cooper

Jimmy Weldon

Jimmy Weldon

Mary Grace Canfield

Mary Grace Canfield

Mrs. Hanley

Season Hubley

Season Hubley

Salina Magee

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