American Dreams

2002–2005

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Production
Dick Clark ProductionsNBC StudiosOnce a FrogUniversal Television

Seasons

Season 1

  • E1 Pilot 2002-09-29
  • E2 The End of the Innocence 2002-10-06
  • E3 New Frontier 2002-10-13
  • E4 Pryor Knowledge 2002-10-20
  • E5 The Fighting Irish 2002-10-27
  • E6 Soldier Boy 2002-11-03
  • E7 Cold Snap 2002-11-10
  • E8 Black and White 2002-11-17
  • E9 The Home Front 2002-12-01
  • E10 Silent Night 2002-12-15
  • E11 I Wanna Hold Your Hand 2003-01-05
  • E12 Great Expectations 2003-01-12
  • E13 The Pursuit of Happiness 2003-02-02
  • E14 Heartache 2003-02-09
  • E15 False Start 2003-02-16
  • E16 Act of Contrition 2003-03-02
  • E17 Past Imperfect 2003-03-09
  • E18 The One 2003-03-16
  • E19 Where the Boys Are 2003-03-30
  • E20 The Carpetbaggers 2003-04-06
  • E21 Fear Itself 2003-04-13
  • E22 Secrets and Lies 2003-04-27
  • E23 Down the Shore 2003-05-04
  • E24 High Hopes 2003-05-11
  • E25 City on Fire 2003-05-18

Season 2

  • E1 And Promises to Keep 2003-09-28
  • E2 R-E-S-P-E-C-T 2003-10-05
  • E3 Another Saturday Night 2003-10-12
  • E4 Crossing the Line 2003-10-19
  • E5 Life's Illusions 2003-10-26
  • E6 Rescue Me 2003-11-02
  • E7 Ticket to Ride 2003-11-16
  • E8 Change a Comin' 2003-11-23
  • E9 The Long Goodbye 2003-11-30
  • E10 The 7-10 Split 2004-01-04
  • E11 Beyond the Wire 2004-01-11
  • E12 Real-to-Reel 2004-01-18
  • E13 To Tell the Truth 2004-02-15
  • E14 Old Enough to Fight 2004-02-22
  • E15 Shoot the Moon 2004-03-07
  • E16 Can't Hold On 2004-03-14
  • E17 Chasing the Past 2004-03-21
  • E18 Stewart's Charge 2004-03-28
  • E19 No Way Out 2004-04-04

Season 3

  • E1 Long Shots and Short Skirts 2004-09-26 BRANDY GUEST-STARS AS GLADYS KNIGHT, GAVIN DEGRAW AS SINGER IN THE LAIR, AND BEN TAYLOR'S ACTING DEBUT - Meg (Brittany Snow) and Sam (Arlen Escarpeta) continue to find themselves at odds with their parents after their court date, as the uncertain future of Sam's scholarship hangs over Henry's (Jonathan Adams) head. Meg's arrest is leaked to the papers, compromising the integrity of Jack's (Tom Verica) bid to run for city council. Back at school, Meg and Roxanne (Vanessa Lengies) learn that the new headmaster is enforcing the school's dress code, so they organize a mini-skirt protest. Meanwhile, Beth (Rachel Boston) continues to work at the Lair, and has caught the eye of Cal (guest-star Ben Taylor), an aspiring singer/songwriter. When Helen (Gail O'Grady) asks Beth to join the Blue Star Women, an organization that donates necessities to the wives of soldiers at war, she expresses her concerns of not being JJ's (Will Estes) wife. In Vietnam, JJ is in a military hospital where he learns
  • E2 Charade 2004-10-03 NICOLE RICHIE GUEST-STARS AS LEAD SINGER OF THE EXCITERS, HAYLEY WESTERNA AS A SINGER IN THE LAIR - When the Pryors meet their new neighbors, they are surprised and shocked to discover that Shelly Pierce is a single mom, a Playboy Bunny, and that her son, Chris, is old enough to attend East Catholic. As Meg continues her anti-war campaign, she is reprimanded at school by a progressive nun who decides that a better way for Meg to get her message out is to direct Shakespeare's play ""Henry V"", with a modern day twist. As Patty becomes obsessed with winning the Campbell's Tomato Soup essay contest, she seeks Donald's help, which causes some discomfort for Helen. Meanwhile, Sam is recuited for basketball at Penn, which concerns Henry, but provides a new girlfriend for Sam - in the form of his tutor. When Jack's campaign for city council begins to affect his family and professional life, he finds himself faced with questions only he can answer. Meanwhile, JJ's excitement to be with his new s
  • E3 Leaders of the Pack 2004-10-10
  • E4 Surround Me 2004-10-17
  • E5 So Long, Farewell 2004-10-24
  • E6 Clear and Present Danager 2004-10-31 Jack and Helen prepare to celebrate their 20th wedding anniversary by going out of town. Roxanne decides to move out of the Pryor's house and in with Luke. Nathan begins to serve the rest of his jail time by working in a VA hospital. During his time there, he gains a respect for the veterans. JJ and his squard are captured and must figure out a way to escape. Meg considers laying your anti-war antics to rest but changes her mind at the last minute. Chris and Meg share their first kiss while painting a peace sign on the school but are caught and sentenced to 2 week suspension.
  • E7 What Dreams May Come 2004-11-07
  • E8 One in a Million 2004-11-14 The family continues to mourn the news of JJ. Beth, worried about Helen and suggests she go and sees a psychiatrist. Jack is angry with Beth for suggesting it but Helen eventually goes. Meg is not sure what to do when she is asked to speak about JJ at an assembly. JJ is found alive by a Frenchmen but when he learns that he kills American soldiers, JJ must escape to save his life. A city wide blackout occurs during a meteora shower. Chris takes Meg to watch it. At home, Beth goes in to labor during the blackout and later delivers John Pryor III.
  • E9 Tidings of Comfort and Joy 2004-11-21 Helen occupies her time helping Beth care for John Pryor III. However, Beth is angry with Helen after she invites her father (Beth's) to see the baby. Meg continues with her anti-war movements but is shocked when Chris and his friends want to burn down an army recruiting center. Luke's girlfriend from San Francisco comes to visit but doesn't realize Luke wants to break up with her. Roxanne then becomes afraid that Luke will suddenly dump her one day. Nathan continues to spend time with an elderly veteran. As a result, when he dies he leaves Nathan his boat. Sam realizes that he handled things with Melanie wrong way and invites her to his house for dinner. The Pryor family must continue through the holiday season without JJ. What they don't know is JJ is still alive and fighting for his way home. After the family leaves for Christmas Eve mass, the Pryors receive a phone call and learn that JJ is on his way home. In a tearful reunion, JJ is reunited with his family and meets his son for
  • E10 Home Again 2005-01-02 JJ has trouble readjusting to life at home. Meanwhile, Meg is accepted into college, but the two most important men in her life aren't pleased. Nathan gets his first look at the boat he inherited.
  • E11 Truth Be Told 2005-01-09 Chris is questioned by police about the recruitment-center bombing, and has a special date with Meg.
  • E12 For Richer, for Poorer 2005-01-23
  • E13 Starting Over 2005-01-30 Prom is on the brain in this episode of American Dreams. With senior prom soon approaching, Roxanne and Meg scramble with their preperations. Patty is invited to prom which she rubs in Meg's face but is later upset when her date asks somebody else. Roxanne works to convince Luke to shave her beard off, while Meg prepares to face the prom on her own. JJ comes to her rescue after having a fight with Beth, that begins when JJ confesses his gamble that he lost. While at prom, JJ is offered a job at the high school. Meanwhile, Mr. Pryor feels the pressure from his bribers, and struggles to make a choice, which effects his family more than he knows.
  • E14 Commencement 2005-03-09
  • E15 California Dreamin' 2005-03-16
  • E16 No Satisfaction 2005-03-23
  • E17 It's My Life 2005-03-30
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