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.
Tom 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.
Guys Just Wanna Have FunE2 · 30 min
Tom attempts to find out why men are not open with their feelings by hosting a bonding party for men.
Flight of the DodoE3 · 30 min
A disillusioned cartoonist (Austin Pendleton) quits his job.
All God's Children Go to WisconsinE4 · 30 min
Tom's meeting with an Episcopal cleric causes him to question his current standing as a lapsed Catholic.
Corvette ManE5 · 30 min
While Tom considers buying a corvette, Lillian makes plans to remarry her ex-husband.
Over the Hill?E6 · 30 min
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.
Mr. WizardE7 · 30 min
Tom Nash begins substitute teaching and discovers it is not easy and happily accepts advice.
Divorce, American Dreamer StyleE8 · 30 min
In from the Cold (1)E9 · 30 min
Tom considers writing about his memories and the loss of his wife but his kids consider her a forbidden subject for his column.
In from the Cold (2)E10 · 30 min
Tom learns the true identity of Kathleen in the conclusion of a two part episode.
The Fabulous Baker GirlsE11 · 30 min
Holly's free-spirited sister Drew returns and makes good copy for Tom's newspaper column.
A Face in the CloudE12 · 30 min
Don't Drink the WaterE13 · 30 min
Tom discovers that Lillian's ex-husband's business is a fraud.
Mother Knows BestE14 · 30 min
Lillian must live a lie when her mother visits.
Papa JoeE15 · 30 min
Joe's weekend with his daughter is spoiled.
Heartbreak DinerE16 · 30 min
Tom intervenes in his daughter's crush on a young college student.
They Shoot Ducks, Don't They?E17 · 30 min
Danny disobeys his father and sneaks off to go duck hunting with Bill.