2002

S2.E1 ∙ And Promises to Keep

Sat, Sep 27, 2003

Meg begins to question her feelings for Sam as he defends a friend who is being bullied because of his race. Michael Brooks announces that he is leaving Bandstand (1952). Helen explores surgery for Will.

8.8 /10

S2.E2 ∙ R-E-S-P-E-C-T

Sat, Oct 04, 2003

Jack has banned Meg from Bandstand (1952) after she helps Sam. Meg also struggles with her feelings for Sam. J.J. continues his boot camp training as Helen continues to explore surgery for Will.

9.4 /10

S2.E3 ∙ Another Saturday Night

Sat, Oct 11, 2003

Helen heads to New York with Nancy, Pete's new girlfriend, and gets a new view on womanhood. Patty learns a harsh lesson on her first day of high school. Meg goes to her first college party as Sam discovers what Nathan does to earn money.

9.5 /10

S2.E4 ∙ Crossing the Line

Sat, Oct 18, 2003

Helen realises the pressure of being a working mother at the travel agency. Beth visits J.J. at Camp Lejeune with interesting results. Meg does a book report on a banned book.

9.7 /10

S2.E5 ∙ Life's Illusions

Sat, Oct 25, 2003

Meg attends a free speech rally with Drew at college. J.J. is tempted to cheat as Roxanne's relationship with Lenny is tested. Sam and his family face life without his mother, who dies of cancer.

9.3 /10

S2.E6 ∙ Rescue Me

Sat, Nov 01, 2003

Lenny wants to take his relationship with Roxanne to another level. J.J. discovers his mystery woman, Diane, is the wife of one of his superiors. Jack wants Helen to quit her job when Will's surgery is paid through the March of Dimes.

6.4 /10

S2.E7 ∙ Ticket to Ride

Sat, Nov 15, 2003

Roxanne reveals that she is leaving school to join Lenny on his tour. Meg and Drew's first date ends in failure. J.J. reveals to the family where he is stationed for the next six months. Henry seeks the money that is still due to his late wife.

9.5 /10

S2.E8 ∙ Change a Comin'

Sat, Nov 22, 2003

Meg and Drew go on a double date to Lenny's concert as J.J. deals with Beth and Vietnam. Pete's drinking is pushing Nancy away. Sam takes an interest in Malcolm X.

9.1 /10

S2.E9 ∙ The Long Goodbye

Sat, Nov 29, 2003

J.J. and Beth celebrate their engagement as their mothers fight about everything. JJ tells Meg what he really thinks about her relationship with Drew. Roxanne is starting to lose interest in the tour but not Lenny.

9.9 /10

S2.E10 ∙ The 7-10 Split

Sat, Jan 03, 2004

Jack and Henry discover the store has been robbed. Sam fights with the choice between Yale and Howard University. J.J. meets Jimmy Riley, Meg's former dance partner on Bandstand (1952), in the hospital in Vietnam.

9.4 /10

S2.E11 ∙ Beyond the Wire

Sat, Jan 10, 2004

When Drew comes over for dinner, Jack hates him. J.J. has his first gun fight in Vietnam and Patty seeks her first bra.

9.7 /10

S2.E12 ∙ Real-to-Reel

Sat, Jan 17, 2004

J.J. befriends a Vietnamese family whose village was destroyed. The Pryors make a care package for J.J. along with an audio reel. Meg exposes Drew's secrets about cheating on her and breaks up with him. Henry is encouraged by Muslims to open his own store.

8.2 /10

S2.E13 ∙ To Tell the Truth

Sat, Feb 14, 2004

Bandstand (1952) has a father-daughter dance and Meg has to ask Jack to attend. Patty's crush on Luke ends when she sees Roxanne and Luke kissing.

7 /10

S2.E14 ∙ Old Enough to Fight

Sat, Feb 21, 2004

J.J. gets to see Nancy Sinatra perform in Vietnam to help deal with the death of an enemy soldier. Will gets a paper route. Henry's quest for a business hits a snag.

9.2 /10

S2.E15 ∙ Shoot the Moon

Sat, Mar 06, 2004

Meg is upset to discover Roxanne and Luke are dating each other. Pete gets cold feet at his wedding. Sam and Angela dislike Henry's new girlfriend Annie.

9.8 /10

S2.E16 ∙ Can't Hold On

Sat, Mar 13, 2004

Meg joins the WFIL newsroom and dislikes what she sees of the Vietnam War. Henry and Jack are at odds as equal partners of the store.

8.7 /10

S2.E17 ∙ Chasing the Past

Sat, Mar 20, 2004

J.J. learns the fate of one of his friend Danny's brother as Patty crashes the family car. Beth reveals her pregnancy to her parents.

9.2 /10

S2.E18 ∙ Stewart's Charge

Sat, Mar 27, 2004

Nathan is drafted and Sam seeks Meg's help in getting Drew to talk to him. Jack considers his political future. Beth decides her and her baby's future.

8.1 /10

S2.E19 ∙ No Way Out

Sat, Apr 03, 2004

Sam and Meg get caught up in the anti-war movement and take a stand that changes their futures. J.J. and his squad get caught in a crossfire without backup.

9.6 /10