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A Family for Joe

  • 1990
  • Ended
  • Comedy
  • ~27m / ep
  • 1 season
  • 5.0/10

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.

Latest: Season 1 · 1990

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  1. E1. A Little Romance

    Mar 24, 1990

    Joe goes on his first date in years.

  2. E2. The Medium

    Mar 31, 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. E3. Nick's Heart

    Apr 7, 1990

    Joe, a recovered alcoholic, becomes involved with a kid with a drinking problem: Nick's old girlfriend.

  4. E4. An Earful

    Apr 14, 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. E5. Life of the Party

    Apr 28, 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. E6. Law and Order

    May 5, 1990

    Joe goes head to head with the family's social worker when Nick is arrested for vandalism.

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