About this season
A Family for Joe is an American television movie and subsequent series, both starring Robert Mitchum in the title role. The half-hour show premiered on NBC on March 24, 1990. Nine episodes of the series were filmed.
Episodes (9)
1. A Little Romance
Aired 24 March 1990
Joe goes on his first date in years.
2. The Medium
Aired 31 March 1990
The kids meet a medium who claims to speak to their dead parents, whose parenting from beyond leads Joe to a close encounter with the spirit world.
3. Nick's Heart
Aired 7 April 1990
Joe, a recovered alcoholic, becomes involved with a kid with a drinking problem: Nick's old girlfriend.
4. An Earful
Aired 14 April 1990
When the phone service is cut off, Joe pays a visit to Ma Bell and discovers a huge unpaid bill, with significant calls to 976-sexy lines. (This episode introduces Roger, the househusband next door.)
5. Life of the Party
Aired 28 April 1990
Joe brings an old merchant marine buddy hone for a visit. Everyone gets along terrifically, until Mickey learns the true relationship between Joe and the kids—and wants to be cut in on Joe's ""sweet deal.""
6. Law and Order
Aired 5 May 1990
Joe goes head to head with the family's social worker when Nick is arrested for vandalism.
7. Once a Bum
Aired 5 August 1990
Chris' desire to join a scout troop requires Joe to occasionally chaperone the scouts. Unfortunately, Chris' teacher used to bring Joe food when he was homeless. When a homeless-looking Joe is Chris' show and tell project, the teacher learns a lesson too.
8. Nightschool
Aired 12 August 1990
Nick gets a construction job for the summer and decides he likes the money so much he wants to drop out of high school. Joe challenges him to attend night school where Joe will complete his own high school education
9. Having a Baby
Aired 19 August 1990
Holly decides to help her pregnant friend raise her child. Joe teaches the girls the joys of parenthood.