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#X99 PROMISED
LAND (Original air date:
9/15/96 as a Touched by an Angel special)
| Written by: | Martha Williamson |
| Directed by: | Michael Schultz |
| Produced by: | Martha Williamson, Jon Andersen & R.J. Visciglia, Jr. |
Guest Cast:
| Russell Greene | Gerald McRaney |
| Hattie Greene | Celeste Holm |
| Claire Greene | Wendy Phillips |
| Joshua Greene | Austin O'Brien |
| Dinah Greene | Sara Schaub |
| Nathaniel Greene | Eddie Karr |
| Rebecca Cousins | Suzette Douglas |
| Erasmus Jones | Ossie Davis |
The Greene family has returned to their hometown of Chicory Creek, Kentucky, in the hopes of finding work. But those hopes are dashed when Russell finds that the man who had guaranteed him work has passed away. Longtime family friend, Erasmus Jones, introduces the Greenes to their newfound ten-year-old nephew, Nathaniel, who Russell's brother Joe, a troubled Vietnam veteran, has walked out on. That evening, Russell takes a moment to reflect on the changes in his life and all that's happened. He asks God to show him the way and take care of his brother Joe. Erasmus needs someone to travel to New York to convince his daughter to return to her hometown that is in need of a doctor. Russell is drafted for the assignment. He boards a bus for New York and encounters Rebecca Cousins, a successful plastic surgeon who has no intention of returning to her hometown now that she's "made it." Russell chastises Rebecca, reminding her of her debt to her community. Russell loses his bus ticket for the return trip, discouraged, and without enough money to cover the cost. Tess (from "Touched By An Angel") urges the fellow passengers on the bus to help Russell pay for the return ticket and restore his faith in his fellow man. Tess reveals herself to Russell as an angel sent by God. She tells him that God heard his prayer the previous night and that he should follow his dream of many years prior to take his family on the road and see America.
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#101 THE MOTEL (Original air date: 10/01/96)
Written by: E.F. Wallengren Directed by: Victor Lobl Produced by: Martha Williamson, Jon Andersen & R.J. Visciglia, Jr. Guest Cast:
Lillian Hightower Marion Ross Tess Della Reese Caroline Montgomery Lea Moreno The Greenes are passing through Arkansas when Russell decides that the family needs a break from life on the road and a pit stop to recharge their batteries. The motel owner, Lillian Hightower, tells them to hit the road when she realize they're related to Joe Greene who skipped out on his bill. Despite Russell's assurances to make good on his brother's debt, Lillian is unmoved. Russell won't take no for an answer and starts hacking away at a dilapidated trellis. Lillian agrees to put them up in return for the family's help renovating her rundown motel. Josh meets a young girl who is staying at the motel. Nathaniel, using his wiles from his life on the road with his renegade father, lifts a gun and a room key hidden in Lillian's office. Lillian warms to the Greenes as they make good on Joe's debt until she discovers her gun is missing. A shot is heard. The family frantically sets out to search for Nathaniel. Russell finds Nathaniel safely lying in a field. Russell taps into the boy's sadness over his father's absence and his own anger toward his brother for disappearing -- but an understanding of the demons that are haunting him. In the meantime, Russell explains to Nathaniel that the closest thing they've got to having Joe is each other.
#102 A LEAP OF FAITH (Original air date: 10/29/96)
Written by: Martha Williamson & E.F. Wallengren & Norman Morrill Directed by: Michael Schultz Produced by: Martha Williamson, Jon Andersen & R.J. Visciglia, Jr. Guest Cast:
Scott Porter James Brolin Emily Jeanne Paulsen Mr. Tweed Alan Gregory Jake John Hawkes Lucien Leon Redbone The Greenes take a detour (courtesy of Dinah's navigation) and wind up in Roswell, New Mexico, at the fictional A-Lee-Inn Cafe, a hangout for UFO-seekers. Russell tries to muster the courage to tell Claire about his angel sighting and conquers an old ghost from his childhood. Josh tries his hand at being a DJ for the in-house airwaves, KUFO--until a lightning storm strikes the small cafe. Russell experiences an epiphany in a rain storm and tries to make contact with his brother Joe. Quirky and funny, this episode is a refreshing blend of humor and substance.
#103 THE EXPATRIATE (Original air date: 9/17/96)
Written by: Valerie Woods and E.F. Wallengren Directed by: Victor Lobl Produced by: Martha Williamson, Jon Andersen & R.J. Visciglia, Jr. Guest Cast:
Greg Smith Michael Gross Lisa Smith Belinda Montgomery Brandon Wesley Jonathan The Greenes are traveling through Colorado when they hear a radio broadcast of a letter written by a man (a teacher) who has lost his faith in America in a small town besieged by lay-offs and cutbacks, and is renouncing his American citizenship and moving to New Zealand. Realizing the impact of this sentiment from a fellow teacher influencing students, Claire feels compelled to find the identity of the author of this letter. Russell and Claire pay a visit to the local paper to find that the author requested anonymity but invite the Greenes to write their own rebuttal. Meanwhile, Josh gets involved with the teen recreation center and a particularly inspirational coach named Greg Smith. Coach Smith teaches Josh defense on the basketball court in a particularly grueling set of exercises (called "the chair"). Meanwhile, Hattie volunteers to teach a dance class when the local volunteer quits. When Russell and Claire stop by the recreation center, they piece together clues from the letter and realize the Coach who has been so instrumental in Josh's life is none other than Coach Smith. Claire goes on the radio and makes an impassioned plea for the citizens of this town to band together and support the recreation center - whether it be with a paintbrush or with their checkbook. Just as the Coach is packing up his office, former students descend on the rec. center to show their support. .
#104 THE PRODIGY (Original air date: 9/24/96)
Written by: Deborah Starr Seibel Directed by: Gene Reynolds Produced by: Martha Williamson, Jon Andersen & R.J. Visciglia, Jr. Guest Cast:
Pam Riley Gail O'Grady Trevor Riley Benjamin Salisbury R.J. Joe Walsh This episode finds the Greene family in Evanston, Wyoming for the Graham Riley Music festival, named after the fictional gifted rock legend who died of a drug overdose. Josh gets part time work stringing guitars and meets Trevor Riley, son of the legendary musician. Fearful that he'll meet the same tragic end as his father, Trevor's mother forbids his interest in music. Recognizing the boy's talent, Claire pays a visit to Trevor's mother and tries to persuade her of the importance of nurturing her son's talent. Josh overhears his mother's comparison between him and Trevor and feels worthless. When Trevor tries to help Josh with a song, Josh brushes him off. Dinah discovers her mother's connection to the legendary rocker while doing research for a homework assignment. In the news clipping, Claire is pictured in a group photo with Graham holding a marijuana cigarette. Claire's past catches up with her as Dinah and Josh confront their mother over her alleged drug use and her connection to Graham Riley. Exposed, Claire has to explain to Russell that she was involved with Graham Riley for a short time, and never mentioned it because she was ashamed of the way she behaved, following him across the country like a groupie. Tension builds as Trevor disappears the night of the open mike contest. The Greenes split up and search for him.
#105 THE HOSTAGE (Original air date: 10/08/96)
Written by: William Schwartz Directed by: Victor Lobl Produced by: Martha Williamson, Jon Andersen & R.J. Visciglia, Jr. Guest Cast:
Aunt Ethel Mooster Cloris Leachman Fred Mooster Tom Amandes Kyle Matthews David Graf The Greene family stops in Pueblo, Colorado (en route to Albuquerque) to visit Claire's great Aunt Mooster to help celebrate her 100th birthday. The Greenes become embroiled in a hazardous waste cover-up at a local chemical plant, when an embittered employee (Kyle Matthews) takes the family hostage. Kyle claims Tyler Industries is responsible for his wife's death from cancer. Using his background as a Navy Seal, Russell disables the culprit and has him arrested. But the more Russell hears about the troubles in this small town, the more he suspects Kyle may be telling the truth. Emmy award winning actress, Cloris Leachman, gives a compelling performance as the irascible Aunt Mooster with a heart of gold and a gold mine of memories. Other highlights include Josh and Dinah's trip in Mooster's hot air balloon.
#106 THE MAGIC GATE (Original air date: 10/15/96)
Written by: E.F. Wallengren and R.J. Colleary Directed by: Burt Brinckerhoff Produced by: Martha Williamson, Jon Andersen & R.J. Visciglia, Jr. Guest Cast:
Molly Arnold Valerie Harper Brian Drake Eugene Roche Cynthia Morrison Victoria Mallory The Greene family stops in the fictional town of Logan's Crossing, West Virginia to visit local celebrated children's author, Molly Arnold (played by Valerie Harper). Nathaniel is especially excited about the prospect of meeting his favorite writer. The Greenes arrive late, just missing Molly at a public appearance. Russell and Claire make a special trip to Molly's house in the hopes of enabling Nathaniel to meet his favorite author but are turned away by Ms. Arnold's assistant. Nathaniel sneaks away unnoticed and manages to sneak onto Molly's property. Molly's assistant is about to turn Nathaniel over to the police, but Molly takes him inside her magical library and reads to him. The story takes an unexpected turn when Nathaniel discovers that Molly is an addict. When Nathaniel returns home, traumatized by what he's seen, Russell gets involved and discovers the tight circle surrounding this troubled woman are standing in the way of her recovery. Russell's intervention paves the way for Molly's realization that she needs to be hospitalized. Nathaniel comes to visit Molly in the hospital as she recovers. Also: Dinah and Josh set their grandmother (Hattie) up on a blind date.
#107 LITTLE GIRL LOST (Original air date: 11/12/96)
Written by: Norman Morrill and Valerie Woods Directed by: Vincent McEveety Produced by: Martha Williamson, Jon Andersen & R.J. Visciglia, Jr. Guest Cast:
Erin Carter Laura Morgan Tracy Carter Roxanne Hart Bill Carter Philip Casnoff The Greenes camping excursion in the Great Smoky Mountains of North Carolina is interrupted when a young girl about Dinah's age becomes lost. The dramatic search reveals a troubled teen caught between two quarreling parents and beings Dinah and her father closer as he begins to acknowledge her as a young woman. The episode features some breathtaking scenery and a dramatic rescue effort as a young girl's life hangs in the balance. Nathaniel carries on the Greene family tradition by searching for a buried treasure chest that his Uncle Russell, his cousin Josh and his father Joe have each unearthed and contributed something of value before him.
#108 THE SECRET (Original air date: 11/19/96)
Written by: William Schmidt Directed by: Gene Reynolds Produced by: Martha Williamson, Jon Andersen & R.J. Visciglia, Jr. Guest Cast:
Jim Walker Lee Majors Megan Walker Julia Stiles Marcy Walker Julie Simper Burns The Greenes arrive in Pennsylvania and Claire takes a teaching assignment at the local school. The class is health--and this week's topic is "Human Sexuality". The students practice parenting using computer-simulated babies to experience the real responsibilities of childcare first-hand. Josh is paired with a classmate named Megan Walker, the daughter of the school principal. The class exercise triggers painful memories of a secret that haunts Megan. Unable to bear the burden of the secret she has withheld from her parents, Megan confides in the Greenes. The admission triggers a painful reminder out of Russell and Claire's own past which ripples through the family.
#109 THE HOMECOMING: Part Two (Original air date: 11/26/96)
Written by: Bill Schwartz & E.F. Wallengren Directed by: Tim Van Patten Produced by: Martha Williamson, Jon Andersen & R.J. Visciglia, Jr. Guest Cast:
Tess Della Reese Monica Roma Downey Andrew John Dye Erasmus Jones Ossie Davis Touched By An Angel regulars Della Reese, Roma Downey, and John Dye join the cast of "Promised Land" for a very special Thanksgiving episode. The Greenes return to Chicory Creek, Kentucky, to join their good friend, Erasmus Jones (Ossie Davis) for Thanksgiving. Delta Burke guest stars as Nathaniel’s long lost mother, Julia Fitzgerald. Julia has prevailed upon Erasmus to keep secret her real identity as Nathaniel’s recovering drug addicted mother until she’s had a chance to ease her way back into their lives. When the truth comes out, neither Russell nor Nathaniel are prepared to forgive Julia for her past. But an unexpected lightning storm triggers a dramatic twist and bittersweet end to this episode. Please join us for a very special Thanksgiving episode.
#110 King of the Road (Original air date: 12/03/96)
Written by: Danna Doyle & Debbie Smith Directed by: Jim Johnston Produced by: Martha Williamson, Jon Andersen & R.J. Visciglia, Jr. Guest Cast:
Patrick Shea Steve Forrest Don Hale David Beecroft Sean Morgan David Carrera Erasmus Jones Ossie Davis Hattie (Celeste Holm) takes a temporary job at a general store and is charmed by a roofing contractor named Patrick Shea played with elan by veteran actor Steve Forrest. When the first rain betrays a shoddy repair his roofing company performed on Erasmus’ roof, Hattie and Erasmus track Patrick down. He quickly vows to make amends and turns his intentions to courting Hattie. Claire and Russell search for a new trailer (because the Airstream was damaged in a fire in the previous episode). One of the roofing repairmen (named Don Hale) hooks them up with a cousin (named Sean Morgan) who can offer them a good deal on a used trailer, but Russell and Claire sour on the deal when they smell a scam. Josh and Dinah despair over the fate of the Airstream, which held so many cherished memories on the road -- prompting the family to visit the junkyard for one last goodbye. Rather than buy a new trailer, the Greenes decide to salvage their old one. Local authorities inform Russell and Claire that the trailer salesmen are part of a traveling band of scam artists, of which Patrick is a member. Patrick proposes to Hattie over a candlelight dinner and Hattie is swept off her feet until she learns the truth about him. Josh gets a haircut.
#111 CHRISTMAS (Original air date: 12/17/96)
Written by: E.F.Wallengren Directed by: Michael Rhodes Produced by: Martha Williamson, Jon Andersen & R.J. Visciglia, Jr. Guest Cast:
Martin Woolridge Robert Guillaume Warren Dempsey James Callahan Lionel Woolridge Frantz Turner Denise Karen Ludwig The Greenes postpone their plans to go to California to visit Claire's favorite 4th grade teacher, Warren Dempsey, who is dying of cancer in her hometown of Moorpark, Pennsylvania. Mr. Dempsey asks Claire's forgiveness for being the cause of Claire and her mother being forced to leave town many years ago. But the fact that Claire's mother had been involved with Mr. Dempsey is news to Claire. Through flashbacks, we revisit the fragmented memories of Claire's childhood and the signals that she had either suppressed or failed to acknowledge until now. Meanwhile, the other members of the family split up to do some last minute Christmas shopping after drawing names from a hat. Hattie takes Nathaniel on a mission to decorate the trailer with all the trimmings. Dinah uses her Christmas money to locate Nathaniel's father--which is sort of like finding a needle in a haystack. And Josh is derailed from his shopping when he offers to buy a homeless man (Martin) a bowl of soup and winds up rushing him to the hospital which is in the midst of a strike. Christmas magic works its way through this episode as Josh saves Martin's life and Nathaniel gets his Christmas wish. Health, prosperity, and Season's Greetings from everyone at Promised Land.
#112 THE GETAWAY (Original air date: 01/07/97)
Written by: William Schmidt & William Schwartz Directed by: Stuart Margolin Produced by: Martha Williamson, Jon Andersen & R.J. Visciglia, Jr. Guest Cast:
Ellen Wendel Meldrum Frank Boller John Finn Sara Kelsey Mulrooney The Greenes are on their way to Cheyenne, Colorado when they stop to help a woman (Ellen Boller) whose car has broken down on the road. Hattie becomes concerned when she notices bruises on the woman’s young daughter (Sarah). Russell and Claire confront the mother and learn that she’s running away from an abusive husband -- who happens to be the town sheriff (Sheriff Boller). While returning the girl's doll, Russell witnesses the abuse through the window, breaks into their house and rescues the woman and her daughter. Sheriff Boller keeps the Greenes under house arrest (in their trailer) until Russell returns his wife and daughter. Meanwhile, Ellen arranges for her sister-in-law (Pauline) to get proof of the abuse (a videotape) in order to prosecute. Along the way, we learn that Sheriff Boller has a long history of fear and intimidation to his credit. Boller intercepts a note and foils their plans. He takes Russell and Ellen for the proverbial "ride" and nearly executes them until Russell takes advantage of a momentary distraction and disarms Sheriff Boller.
#113 INDEPENDENCE DAY (Original air date: 01/14/97)
Written by: Debbie Smith & Danna Doyle Directed by: Burt Brinckerhoff Produced by: Martha Williamson, Jon Andersen & R.J. Visciglia, Jr. Guest Cast:
Bob Chris Burke Marie Jessica Hecht Jeff Jason Beghe The Greenes travel to Great Falls, Montana to visit Russell's cousin, Jeff, and his wife, Marie--and meet their six-month-old baby, Hailey. Jeff and Marie's marriage is under increasing strain since Hailey's birth and becoming legal guardian of Jeff's twenty-year old brother, Bob, who has Down's Syndrome. Part of the problem is that Jeff has not been attentive to his wife's needs--who is now overwhelmed. Worse still, Bob has become the scapegoat for all their problems. When Hattie learns that Jeff and Marie haven't had a night to themselves in six months, she insists they spend the night elsewhere while the Greenes watch Hailey and Bob. Claire notices that Bob is actually quite capable of helping with the baby--and has been wanting to have a greater role in his niece's life. Jeff and Marie return the next day, refreshed--and resolved to put Bob in an institution. Bob overhears the conversation and flees. Nathaniel finds him hiding beneath a pile of clothes in the trailer and pleads with Russell to let Bob live with them. Russell listens to Bob's point of view and urges him to tell Jeff. Bob confronts Jeff for the first time--asking to be part of Hailey's life and for greater independence. Jeff begins to see Bob in a new light and agrees to start anew. Life Goes On star Chris Burke guest stars as the irrepressible "Bob".
#114 MIRROR IMAGE (Original air date: 01/21/97)
Written by: William Schwartz & Deborah Starr Seibel Directed by: Stuart Margolin Produced by: Martha Williamson, Jon Andersen & R.J. Visciglia, Jr. Guest Cast:
Tess Della Reese Rachel Essence Atkins David Derek Webster Kenny Brian Gross Salesman Tim Maculan Nurse Marianne Marianne Muellerleile Dr. Dickerson Ilene Wood Excited about their upcoming anniversary and having Claire all to himself, Russell embraces her tightly to dance. This causes Claire to wince and later in the shower she discovers a painful lump in her breast. The following day Claire slips away to a local women's hospital alone. There she becomes fast friends with Rachel, a young woman she meets in the waiting room. Rachel becomes really shaken after learning she must face the mastectomy of her left breast. Everything's changed for her now. She's scared. Angry. Rachel decides to break things off with David, her fiancé. Claire consoles her on their drive home. Once at the trailer park, Claire gently finds the words to tell Russell of her own ordeal. At the hospital with Russell for the first time, Claire's mastectomy proves inconclusive. She must undergo a biopsy. The entire family is told of what Claire is facing. Josh and Dinah are quietly alarmed. Nathaniel is very vocal about not wanting Claire in the hospital where "people go to die". Hattie pulls them back from the edges, by reminding them that God is the one who holds their family together. Rachel comes out of surgery feeling groggy, yet more resolved to face life on her own as "half-woman" now. During Claire's surgery, Russell shares his wisdom and hope with David. Then Russell ducks into a stairwell to pray. He tells God of his fears of losing Claire. He's full of pleading questions. Tess appears; lighting the stairwell and dispelling the darkness of Russell's doubts. Claire's biopsy is negative. The entire family celebrates as Russell and Claire renew their vows. Rachel and David join in, committed to each other and the life that is still possible for her to lead.
#115 RUNNING SCARED (Original air date: 02/04/97)
Written by: Michael Glassberg Directed by: Burt Brinckerhoff Produced by: Martha Williamson, Jon Andersen & R.J. Visciglia, Jr. Guest Cast:
Allison Rhodes Thora Birch Linda Paxton Lorraine Toussaint Barbara Manning Mariangela Pino Dinah and Hattie get lost in a bad part of town (Wahington State) on the way home from the market and stumble across a teenage girl named Allison sleeping on the streets. They bring Allison back to the trailer to learn that she is a runaway who has been separated from her brother Tommy through the bureaucracies of the local children's services agency. Russell and Claire contact an overworked social worker named Linda Paxton to help reunite Allison with her brother. Russell pays a visit to Tommy's last foster parent, Barbara Manning, who informs him that Tommy is dead. Russell and Claire break the new to Allison. Allison convinces Josh to take her to Barbara Manning to find out how Tommy died. Barbara tells Allison that her brother took his life. She tries to fill in some of the missing pieces but is finally at a loss to explain what led Tommy to take his life. Allison runs off and hitches a ride to the rail overpass where Tommy committed suicide. Nathaniel manages to distract Allison long enough until his family arrives to intervene. Thora Birch gives a memorable performance as the troubled Allison.
#116 THE COLLAPSE (Original air date: 02/11/97)
Story by: Jim Johnston and E.F. Wallengren & William Schwartz Teleplay by: William Schwartz & E.F. Wallengren Directed by: Jim Johnston Produced by: Martha Williamson, Jon Andersen & R.J. Visciglia, Jr. Guest Cast:
Tony Markovich James Handy Sam Markovich Marisa Ryan Painter Bill Osborn Navarre Curley Green Harrison Jeremy Hoop Alan Collier Jonathan Emerson Leo C. Greene R. Lee Ermy In spite of Hattie's protest, Russell picks up day labor working in a mine. Concerned for her son's safety, Hattie makes it perfectly clear that she doesn't approve. Fighting to stay on top of their orders and meet deadlines and low on manpower, taxed to the limit, it's a crisis waiting to happen. A support beam gives way, causing the mine to collapse, trapping twelve miners, including Russell. Her worst fears confirmed, Hattie is beside herself with worry–as are the rest of the family. Meanwhile, Russell struggles to keep the crew in the right frame of mind to weather the crisis. (Harrison, young scared; Markovich, trapped under one of the beams as water level rises). While in the mine, fighting for survival Russell is visited by his deceased father. Somewhere between dream and reality, Russell has a chance to clear away some unfinished business between he and his father. Finally, the rescue teams break through to the other side. The men (and woman) emerge weary survivors singing the inspirational song "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot."
#117 DOWNSIZED (Original air date: 03/04/97)
Written by: William Schmidt Directed by: Michael Schulz Produced by: Martha Williamson, Jon Andersen & R.J. Visciglia, Jr. Guest Cast:
Ned Bernhart Stacy Keach Eileen Bernhart Micole Mercurio Gary McNeely Joe Chrest Sarah Garson April Grace Joel Corwin Paul Scherrer The Greenes go to Post Falls, Idaho to place Josh in a special institute for the blind, and visit some old friends from North Carolina, Ned and Eileen Bernhart. Ned sets Russell up with an interview at the company where he works, Post Falls Furniture. Russell seems a shoe-in for a machine room supervisor position. Though Hattie reminds him about his "directive" from the angels, Russell finds a way to rationalize the idea of settling down, perhaps buying a house. Russell is thrown for a loop when he realizes he's been passed over for a younger, less qualified applicant. Then Ned gets the news that he's been "downsized" out of his job despite a stellar record of job performance for nine years. Russell convinces Ned to consult a lawyer about possible age discrimination. Though inexperienced, Joel Corwin, fresh out of law school, is the right man for the price. Eileen is more concerned about losing the four months severance package Ned's been offered. And sure enough, the "suits" threaten dropping Ned's severance package if he follows through with the lawsuit. Despite Russell and Claire's support, the pressure starts to weigh heavily on Ned and Eileen–prompting Eileen to take a job at the local dairy. Russell approaches Sarah Garson, the woman he interviewed with in personnel, and appeals to her to supply them with Ned's performance evaluations. Armed with sterling performance evaluations, Joel Corwin pleads Ned's case only to be knocked down by the company lawyer's trumped up charges against Ned. The company makes one final offer (a six-month severance package). Corwin is undaunted, but Ned, fearing a long drawn-out lawsuit, asks him to accept their terms. Russell convinces Ned to persevere. Eileen and Ned patch things up. He's prepared to find another job. Russell visits Josh who lifts Russell's spirits–reminding him what's really important. Russell returns to the rest of the family and apologizes for letting this get to him–and reminds them that they're the most important thing to him. Dinah points out the accomplishments of men like Michaelangelo, Benjamin Franklin and Ghandi well into their golden years. Just when Russell figures maybe it's time to move on, Hattie hatches a plan–wondering what would happen if older people started treating Post Falls Furniture the way they treat older people. She goes "online" and organizes a protest. The protest, complete with local news crews, brings McNeeley and company to their knees. Russell, Corwin and Ned broker a deal to give Ned back his job.
#119 OUTRAGE (Original air date: 03/18/97)
Written by: Claire Whitaker Directed by: Michael Rhodes Produced by: Martha Williamson, Jon Andersen & R.J. Visciglia, Jr. Guest Cast:
Jesse Rainbird Wes Studi Rena Jennifer Gago Theresa Patricia Van Ingen Conrad Gary Farmer Will Rainbird Demetrius Navarro Sheriff Lamont Nez Steve Reevis Rod Michael Greyeyes Arthur Yazzie
#120 INTOLERANCE (Original air date: 04/05/97)
Written by: William Schwartz Directed by: Victor Lobl Produced by: Martha Williamson, Jon Andersen & R.J. Visciglia, Jr. Guest Cast:
Rebecca Gold Lindsay Sloane Isaac Gold David Spielberg Esther Gold Sue Goodman Valerie Carter Rue McClanahan Rabbi Kaplan Stephen Hornyak Lester Wallace Art LaFleur Mickey Wallace Dylan Bruno Josh develops a relationship with a Jewish girl whose family has been the victim of hate crimes. The Greenes help a witness to the crimes acknowledge her own Jewish heritage and the perpetrator come to terms with his acts.
#121 COWBOY BLUES (Original air date: 04/29/97)
Written by: Deborah Starr Seibel Directed by: Alan Levi Produced by: Martha Williamson, Jon Andersen & R.J. Visciglia, Jr. Guest Cast:
Rowdy Sullivan David Selby Billy Sullivan Nick Stahl Rosa Betty Carvalho Hattie treats the family to a few days at a dude ranch operated by a young man (Billy Sullivan) and his troubled father (Rowdy Sullivan). In Rowdy, the Greenes discover a man who is scarred by the past and the loss of his wife, and as a result, is about to give up on his ranch and more importantly, his son.
#122 CIVIL WARS (Original air date: 05/06/97)
Written by: William Schmidt Directed by: Larry Lipton Produced by: Martha Williamson, Jon Andersen & R.J. Visciglia, Jr. Guest Cast:
Erasmus Jones Ossie Davis Andrew John Dye Bill Parker David Lansbury Maureen Parker David Lansbury Jennifer Rydell Jacque Gray Dinah accompanies Russell on a trucking job for a report she's doing on interstate commerce while the rest of the Greene family joins family friend Erasmus Jones (Ossie Davis) to visit an historic Civil War battlefield where his great grandfather fought. Dinah becomes concerned when they pass Andrew (the Angel of Death from "Touched By An Angel") hitchhiking on the road and more so when the rest of the family doesn't show up at the prearranged meeting point.
#123,124 STEALING HOME (Original air dates: 05/13/97, 05/20/97)
Written by: William Schwartz (Part 1); E.F. Wallengren (Part 2) Directed by: Burt Brinckerhoff Produced by: Martha Williamson, Jon Andersen & R.J. Visciglia, Jr. Guest Cast:
Erasmus Jones Ossie Davis Rebecca Suzzanne Douglas Robert Dixon Robert Gossett Alex Tolan Sharon Gless The Greenes return to Chicory Creek for Erasmus' daughter's wedding in this special two part episode. Rebecca is convinced that Robert's ex-wife is trying to sabotage their happiness - until she discovers the real culprit behind the mischief is right under her own roof. Nathaniel signs up for Little League and gets swept up in a custody battle when the coach mistakes Russell's interest for something more.
