Synopsis
True Colors is an American sitcom that aired on Fox from September 2, 1990 to April 12, 1992 for a total of 45 episodes. The series was created by Michael J. Weithorn, and featured an interracial marriage and a subsequent blended family.
Episodes
1
A Visit from RayRon and Ellen's families try to adjust to the marriage, while Lester befriends a turkey scheduled to become dinner.22m2
A Pair of CranksSara comes to Lester's defense when he is mistakenly accused of stealing expensive basketball shoes.22m3
One of the GirlsAfter Lester joins Sara and her friends for mah-jongg, he starts behaving like his step-grandmother—including seeing things.22m4
A Dog's LifeKatie inadvertently jeopardizes Terry's chance for a student athletic scholarship.22m5
Step LightlyEllen washes Terry's lucky t-shirt, and he gets injured playing football soon after. Sara brings Ron bad luck when they take a flight together.22m6
Life with FathersRon gets the blues when Katie gets a visit from her dad on her 16th birthday.22m7
What's Wrong With That Boy?Lester's continued drawing and dreaming land him in hot water, both at school and home.22m8
Tooth or ConsequencesSara agrees to let Ron look at her teeth after her former dentist passes away.22m9
Soft ShellEllen disapproves of Katie's relationship with a collegiate environmental activist.22m10
Young at HeartSara's easily able to find a date to a wedding—a gentleman who may make a proposal to her of his own.22m11
Occasional WifeTo protect his frail aunt, Ellen pretends to still be married to Leonard.22m12
High AnxietyLester and Katie hope to cure Terry's aerophobia by taking him to the roof and making him face his fear.22m13
Puppet RegimeThe family bands together to build the confidence of Ron's cousin before an audition to join a puppeteering group.22m14E14Christmas Show '90Ron and Ellen use the family Christmas gathering to reflect on both how they first met and how they revealed their romance to their loved ones.22m15E15Moment of RuthEllen's afraid her being white will hinder Ron's ability to win an award from a black magazine.22m16E16A Real PainAn hysterical Sara is hospitalized for a gallbladder operation.22m17E17The Tender TrapTerry teaches Lester some ways to approach girls with confidence, but neglects to teach him how to handle rejection.22m18E18Opposites AttractOn a date, Terry regrets giving Katie a lift after his car breaks down.22m19E19Homies AloneA horror movie marathon frightens Katie and Lester. Meanwhile, Ellen and Terry find themselves stuck in an elevator en route to a banquet.22m20E20Daughter DearestMom puts a downer on Katie's hoped-for romance on a ski vacation, while Ron and Terry aren't pleased with having to take care of Sara.22m21E21A Matter of PrincipalEllen's plan to bring her students to see Ron's dental office is met with resistance by a racist parent.22m22E22Superman, SuperegoTerry's conscience eats away at him after plagiarizing a paper of Katie's.22m23E23Prisoners of LoveSara's friend accidentally gets a locket that was a gift for Ellen, and she comes up with a plan to retrieve it.22m24E24Favorite SonEllen's joy at throwing a surprise party for Ron is ruined by his pushy mother.22m
A Visit from RayRon and Ellen's families try to adjust to the marriage, while Lester befriends a turkey scheduled to become dinner.22m2A Pair of CranksSara comes to Lester's defense when he is mistakenly accused of stealing expensive basketball shoes.22m3One of the GirlsAfter Lester joins Sara and her friends for mah-jongg, he starts behaving like his step-grandmother—including seeing things.22m4A Dog's LifeKatie inadvertently jeopardizes Terry's chance for a student athletic scholarship.22m5Step LightlyEllen washes Terry's lucky t-shirt, and he gets injured playing football soon after. Sara brings Ron bad luck when they take a flight together.22m6Life with FathersRon gets the blues when Katie gets a visit from her dad on her 16th birthday.22m7What's Wrong With That Boy?Lester's continued drawing and dreaming land him in hot water, both at school and home.22m8Tooth or ConsequencesSara agrees to let Ron look at her teeth after her former dentist passes away.22m9Soft ShellEllen disapproves of Katie's relationship with a collegiate environmental activist.22m10Young at HeartSara's easily able to find a date to a wedding—a gentleman who may make a proposal to her of his own.22m11Occasional WifeTo protect his frail aunt, Ellen pretends to still be married to Leonard.22m12High AnxietyLester and Katie hope to cure Terry's aerophobia by taking him to the roof and making him face his fear.22m13Puppet RegimeThe family bands together to build the confidence of Ron's cousin before an audition to join a puppeteering group.22m14E14Christmas Show '90Ron and Ellen use the family Christmas gathering to reflect on both how they first met and how they revealed their romance to their loved ones.22m15E15Moment of RuthEllen's afraid her being white will hinder Ron's ability to win an award from a black magazine.22m16E16A Real PainAn hysterical Sara is hospitalized for a gallbladder operation.22m17E17The Tender TrapTerry teaches Lester some ways to approach girls with confidence, but neglects to teach him how to handle rejection.22m18E18Opposites AttractOn a date, Terry regrets giving Katie a lift after his car breaks down.22m19E19Homies AloneA horror movie marathon frightens Katie and Lester. Meanwhile, Ellen and Terry find themselves stuck in an elevator en route to a banquet.22m20E20Daughter DearestMom puts a downer on Katie's hoped-for romance on a ski vacation, while Ron and Terry aren't pleased with having to take care of Sara.22m21E21A Matter of PrincipalEllen's plan to bring her students to see Ron's dental office is met with resistance by a racist parent.22m22E22Superman, SuperegoTerry's conscience eats away at him after plagiarizing a paper of Katie's.22m23E23Prisoners of LoveSara's friend accidentally gets a locket that was a gift for Ellen, and she comes up with a plan to retrieve it.22m24E24Favorite SonEllen's joy at throwing a surprise party for Ron is ruined by his pushy mother.22mCast
