Homefront
World War II is over and the boys are coming home
1991•1h 0m•5.4/10
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Homefront is an American television drama series created and produced by Lynn Marie Latham and Bernard Lechowick in association with Warner Bros. Television for ABC. The show was set in the fictional city of River Run, Ohio in 1945, 1946, and 1947. The show's theme song, "Accentuate the Positive", was written by Johnny Mercer and performed by Jack Sheldon. Forty-two episodes were broadcast in the United States over two seasons from 1991 to 1993. TV Guide, Abigail Van Buren, and fans showed determination in getting ABC to continue the show for a third season before it was cancelled.
Language
EN
Status
Ended
First Aired
September 24, 1991
Last Aired
April 26, 1993
Networks
ABC
Created By
Lynn Marie Latham, Bernard Lechowick
Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
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Season
E1
S.N.A.F.U.
Air date: 1991-09-24
Three soldiers return home from World War II and each is faced with his own set of problems. Two brothers in love with the same girl; race discrimination; gender discrimination in the work force; family betrayal; and a soldier's death.
E2
Bedsprings
Air date: 1991-10-01
The Sloans try to pay Gina to leave town when they learn she's pregnant, touching off a swell of support for the widowed war bride. Jeff's anonymous love poem to his brother's sweetheart goes astray.
E3
So All Alone
Air date: 1991-10-08
The Sloans fire the Davises for helping Gina. Caroline and Charlie discuss birth control. Hank and Sarah's impending wedding depresses Jeff and Ginger.
E4
Patriots
Air date: 1991-10-15
Mike Sloan, Sr. tries to keep the workers from organizing when union organizer Al Kahn comes to town. Jeff and Ginger date publicly, Abe plots to get his job back by bringing Gina back into the Sloan family.
E5
Holier Than Thou, Too
Air date: 1991-10-29
Union activity at the plant divides the town. Linda tries to talk her brother Hank out of becoming management while their mother confronts organizer Al about the danger he's brought to her family. Robert Davis joins the union after being attacked by racist co-workers, but has to fight his father on the issue.
E6
Toledo
Air date: 1991-11-12
Caroline's angry when her husband jealousy attacks Charlie over Ginger. Jeff and Ginger travel to Toldeo for a pregnancy test while Caroline strikes out at her husband by leaving town with a travelling salesman.
E7
Kids
Air date: 1991-11-19
Gina finds a place, unaware that it was arranged by her hated former father-in-law. Charlie tells Ginger he married the wrong woman, but continues to make plans to start a family. Linda and Hank fight but manage to make improvements at the plant.
E8
Man, This Joint is Jumping
Air date: 1991-11-26
A dance contest promising a chance at a Hollywood screentest steps up competition between Ginger and Caroline, and sends Jeff to a dance studio for lessons. It also gives Mike Sr. a chance to charm workers out of unionizing, and allows Al Kahn to trip the light fantastic with Anne.
E9
Splitting Hairs
Air date: 1991-12-03
The Sloans' tactic of hiring blacks to scare the workers into leaving the union backfires when the new employees start joining up. Hank confronts his boss over his attempt to bring race into the union issue, Anne falls for organizer Al, and Ginger heads to Hollywood with Jeff.
E10
Szabo's Travels
Air date: 1991-12-10
Ginger sticks it out in California but Jeff heads back to Ohio. Anne crosses religious lines to date Al. The Davises go into business for themselves.
E11
Sinners Reconciled
Air date: 1991-12-17
Gina has her baby, which is born with a serious illness. Anne attempts to reconcile with Al via Christmas cookies.
E12
All These Things Will I Give Thee
Air date: 1992-01-07
Linda is tempted by an offered management position just as the workers rebel over news of Ruth Sloan's new fur. Ruth accepts Gina and the baby into her home, and Mike Sloan tells Caroline he'll be ready to repay the Hailey's kindness to his daughter-in-law.
E13
When It Rains, It Pours
Air date: 1992-01-14
Linda gets a new view of her old boyfriend, Mike Sloan Jr., when old Army buddy Bill Caswell arrives in town. The Davis family searches for a misplaced gall bladder, and Anne and Al's relationship goes a step further. Jeff is accepted as a rookie ballplayer.
E14
That's the Way the Cookie Crumbles
Air date: 1992-01-28
Jeff departs for spring training in Florida. The Davises face discrimination in getting a loan for their business.
E15
Bad Connection
Air date: 1992-02-04
Jeff's worries at training camp turn him toward a sports-savvy bar owner who happens to be female. Ginger copes with an amorous boss.
E16
Getting to First Base
Air date: 1992-02-18
Caroline Hailey becomes a management spy, ruining the planned strike at the plant. Jeff makes the cut in camp but loses Ginger when she catches him red-handed.
E17
No Man Loyal and Neutral
Air date: 1992-03-04
Linda is suspected of being the management spy, and the tension over the union results in violence at the Metcalf home. Judy reunites Jeff and Ginger.
E18
First Sign of Spring
Air date: 1992-03-11
Sarah dies, and the Sloans beg Gina to leave the dangerous Metcalf house. Anne announces she's pregnant.
E19
At Your Age
Air date: 1992-03-18
Jeff's hometown debut with the Indians brings everyone out to the ballgame. Meanwhile, Hank feels alienated from his family after learning that Al will soon be part of it; Grandma Davis plays matchmaker for Robert, who has another gal in mind.
E20
Obstinacy or Constancy?
Air date: 1992-03-25
Al lies to the wokers about union money, trying to pull them into a strike. Caroline tries to dissaude Charlie from participating in the strike by telling him she's pregnant. Anne is determined to raise her baby Catholic. Judy Owens moves to town.
E21
If You Want It Done Right...
Air date: 1992-04-01
The union goes on strike and as tensions inside the Sloan factory rise, Gina's resourcefulness keeps the situation from turning violent. Abe relents when he goes to argue with his striking son.
E22
Spanish Moss
Air date: 1992-04-08
Hank moves out of the house as Anne prepares to marry Al. Charlie's growing closeness to Gina gets serious when he learns of Caroline's lies. The Davises are reluctant to accept help from their former employer despite the impossibility of getting a bank loan.
E23
Songs Unsung Are Sweetest
Air date: 1992-04-15
Charlie leaves Caroline when he learns she's the spy. Hank goes to his mother's wedding, Al lies to Anne about his father's acceptance of a non-Jewish bride and the Davises open their restaurant.
E24
Take My Hand
Air date: 1992-07-28
The Sloans refuse their son's last wish to have Gloria Davis, their black cook, sing at his funeral. Mike's Italian war bride, now a widow, confronts the girl he left behind.
Cast
David Newsom
Kyle Chandler
Jeff Metcalf
Mimi Kennedy
Wendy Phillips
Alexandra Wilson
Hattie Winston
Tammy Lauren
Ken Jenkins
Jessica Steen
John Slattery
Al Kahn
Sammi Davis
Caroline Hailey
Kelly Rutherford
Dick Anthony Williams
Perrey Reeves
Perrette Davis
Brian McNamara
Montrose Hagins
