Synopsis
After the death of his wife, former network correspondent Tom Nash leaves his career to raise his children and writes a column about ordinary people for a Chicago newspaper. His editor frequently tries to lure him back into hard news, while Tom adjusts to his new life in Wisconsin.
Episodes
Season 11E1PilotTom Nash trades in his network newsman job to write a human interest column for a Chicago newspaper, moving to Wisconsin with his two children. He begins by exploring women's anger toward men by hiring a female assistant and visiting the woman he stood up on prom night.30m2E2Guys Just Wanna Have FunTom attempts to find out why men are not open with their feelings by hosting a bonding party for men.30m3E3Flight of the DodoA disillusioned cartoonist (Austin Pendleton) quits his job.30m4E4All God's Children Go to WisconsinTom's meeting with an Episcopal cleric causes him to question his current standing as a lapsed Catholic.30m5E5Corvette ManWhile Tom considers buying a corvette, Lillian makes plans to remarry her ex-husband.30m6E6Over the Hill?Tom's preliminary results of his physical reveal he's in great shape but a chest X-ray casts a spot of doubt, requiring further tests.30m7E7Mr. WizardTom Nash begins substitute teaching and discovers it is not easy and happily accepts advice.30m8E8Divorce, American Dreamer Style30m9E9In from the Cold (1)Tom considers writing about his memories and the loss of his wife but his kids consider her a forbidden subject for his column.30m10E10In from the Cold (2)Tom learns the true identity of Kathleen in the conclusion of a two part episode.30m11E11The Fabulous Baker GirlsHolly's free-spirited sister Drew returns and makes good copy for Tom's newspaper column.30m12E12A Face in the Cloud30m13E13Don't Drink the WaterTom discovers that Lillian's ex-husband's business is a fraud.30m14E14Mother Knows BestLillian must live a lie when her mother visits.30m15E15Papa JoeJoe's weekend with his daughter is spoiled.30m16E16Heartbreak DinerTom intervenes in his daughter's crush on a young college student.30m17E17They Shoot Ducks, Don't They?Danny disobeys his father and sneaks off to go duck hunting with Bill.30m
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