• 1991
  • TV-G
  • 30m
The Torkelsons

Summary A working-class single mother provides for her quirky family of five kids in rural Oklahoma. View more details

  • 1991
  • TV-G
  • 30m

The Torkelsons

Directed : Unknown

Written : Unknown

Stars : Rachel Duncan Olivia Burnette Lee Norris Connie Ray

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7.9

Details

Genres : Comedy Drama Family

Release date : Sep 20, 1991

Countries of origin : United States

Language : English

Production companies : Walt Disney Television Michael Jacobs Productions

Summary A working-class single mother provides for her quirky family of five kids in rural Oklahoma. View more details

Details

Genres : Comedy Drama Family

Release date : Sep 20, 1991

Countries of origin : United States

Language : English

Production companies : Walt Disney Television Michael Jacobs Productions

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Episodes

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Episode 1 • Sep 20, 1991
Fence Neighbors
Millicent Torkelson is a single mother raising 5 children. When she finds out the family is broke, she is forced to take in a boarder, much to 14-year-old daughter Dorothy Jane's upset.
Episode 2 • Sep 27, 1991
The Cotillion
Dorothy Jane has always dreamed of her first high school dance. Things don't seem as glorious as thought however, when she isn't able to get a date or a dress.
Episode 3 • Oct 04, 1991
A Kiss Is Still a Kiss
Steven Floyd is caught french kissing a girl during a hayride. This upsets Dorothy Jane, who can't believe her younger brother was kissed first.
Episode 4 • Oct 11, 1991
For Love or Money
When Millicent takes a job to earn more money, she leaves the running of the household to Dorothy Jane, who learns the pitfalls and joys of adult responsibilities. Meanwhile, Millicent realizes how much she misses being a part of things.
Episode 5 • Oct 18, 1991
Poetry in Motion
When Dorothy Jane's racy poem about high school senior neighbor Riley Roberts is published throughout the school and the town, she gets invited to a party hosted by a senior boy.
Episode 6 • Oct 25, 1991
An American Almost in Paris
Dorothy Jane tries to fulfill her lifelong dream of a trip to Paris by winning a French sponsorship. She unfortunately feels that her chances of winning are hindered by the poverty and backwardness of her family.
Episode 7 • Nov 01, 1991
Men Don't Leave
The carnival is in town. Millicent's husband Randall suddenly shows up after a year and a half of absence.
Episode 8 • Nov 23, 1991
Thanksgivingsomething
Millicent invites the new pastor and some other friends over for Thanksgiving Dinner. Dorothy Jane tries to get her to see the pastor as dating potential, but things do not necessarily go as planned.
Episode 9 • Nov 23, 1991
Return to Sender
Boarder Hodges confides to Millicent that he has a granddaughter in Connecticut. Millicent flies his daughter and granddaughter to Pyramid Corners, Oklahoma. He and his daughter talk about the way things are.
Episode 10 • Nov 30, 1991
I Fought the Law
The town's newest councilman, a grocery store owner, enters a new ordinance against selling home preserves without a permit, which sends Millicent to jail. Dorothy Jane must come up with a solution or have Kirby in her home every Saturday.
Episode 11 • Dec 07, 1991
A Sigh Is Just a Sigh
Dorothy Jane is sick and Ruth Ann takes over talking to the man in the moon. Kirby makes unwelcome visits. Millicent grounds Steven Floyd for fighting at school. Chuckie Lee gets beaten up. Steven Floyd runs away.
Episode 12 • Dec 21, 1991
Educating Millicent
Millicent finds Dorothy Jane's homework too tough for her. Dorothy Jane is working on the yearbook but is horrified to be partnered with Kirby. The kids discover that Millicent didn't graduate from high school.
Episode 13 • Jan 08, 1992
Double Date
Dorothy Jane calls up radio host love expert Kitty Drysdale who shows up at the Torkelson home.
Episode 14 • Jan 11, 1992
The Ice Princess
Dorothy Jane still pines for Riley Roberts. Dorothy Jane vows to be an ice princess like school hottie Callie Kimbro. Millicent is concerned about her cold mannerisms as she continues to change herself for the boys.
Episode 15 • Jan 18, 1992
Swear Not by the Moon
Dorothy Jane doesn't see the point of auditioning for the school play until she learns that her neighbor and so-far-unattainable love interest Riley Roberts will play the lead.
Episode 16 • Feb 15, 1992
Say Uncle
Kirby brings over his uncle Herbie Scroggins (Drew Carey) to mentor him in his pursuit of Dorothy Jane. It gets worst when Herbie sets his sights on Millicent.
Episode 17 • May 01, 1992
The Long Goodbye
Daddy's back. It's their 15th wedding anniversary despite the fact that he signed the divorce papers during his last visit. Riley Roberts left without even saying goodbye to Dorothy Jane.
Episode 18 • May 22, 1992
The Egg and I
It's the family unit course for Dorothy Jane and she has to take care of an egg. Fate insists on partnering her with Kirby. Millicent gets stuck babysitting.
Episode 19 • May 29, 1992
It's My Party
Dorothy Jane is throwing a party and eager to befriend the popular Callie Kimbro. She doesn't invite study partner Willie who is hated by Callie. Willie lives in a trailer and her family is even poorer than the Torkelsons.
Episode 20 • Jun 12, 1992
Aunt Poison
Millicent receives interesting news. Her aunt died. They have been estranged since her marriage to Randall. Her aunt wanted more for her and leaves her a ring and a dog and a riddle.

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