About this season
After their mother’s death, Zack Wheeler, a long-absent father, returns to raise his four children in rural Texas. His gruff personality clashes with the challenges of reconnecting with his family.
Episodes (13)
1. Wailin' Wheeler Is Dead
Aired 13 September 1974 • 30 min
The four motherless Wheeler kids are managing, watched over by the eldest Truckie. The father Zack, who disappeared years ago, returns but still seems irresponsible. Doobie refuses to go to school so Truckie must change his mind.
2. The X-Rated Movie
Aired 20 September 1974 • 30 min
Doobie gets a date with a pretty classmate and friends suggest he watch a porn film to learn the "facts". Double quickly quits watching and asks hos brother Truckie instead.
3. The Accident
Aired 27 September 1974 • 30 min
Truckie is on the warpath when he discovers a dent in his truck. He is determined to make someone pay and his suspicions land on Zack who used the vehicle the night before.
4. The Twister
Aired 4 October 1974 • 30 min
When a tornado approaching Lamont Truckie takes the kids to safety in town. Zack and Doobie are forced to ride out the storm in the basement of the family home.
5. The Bookmobile
Aired 3 July 1975 • 30 min
Truckie falls hard for the local librarian but learns she has dreams that involve moving away.
6. The Music Box
Aired 10 July 1975 • 30 min
Zack discovers a pile of junk and after being told it's worth something, conducts a sale. But he accidentally deposes of daughter Boo's music box and the family frantically tries to get it back.
7. The Call
Aired 17 July 1975 • 30 min
Zack is determined to return to Superstition Mountain and locate the Lost Dutchman mine. Daughter Boo insists on going with him.
8. The Rebel
Aired 24 July 1975 • 30 min
Truckie is tired of working multiple jobs plus chores at home to support the family and decides to go on strike.
9. Big Night in the Blue Gum
Aired 25 July 1975 • 30 min
10. Flowers for Her Grave
Aired 31 July 1975 • 30 min
11. The Liar's Contest
Aired 1 August 1975 • 30 min
12. The Well
Aired 7 August 1975 • 30 min
13. The Widow
Aired 8 August 1975 • 30 min