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American Dreams

Season 1 Episode 8: Black and White

As the city championships approach, a shocking revelation threatens to undermine the team's integrity: a group of corrupt police officers are bribing J.J.'s teammates to throw the game, putting their reputation and credibility at risk.

Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 1 Pilot

1. Pilot

Aired: Sep 29, 2002

Meg Pryor's lifelong dream comes true as she and friend Roxanne Bojarski land...

Episode 3 New Frontier

3. New Frontier

Aired: Oct 13, 2002

Sam navigates the aftermath of a confrontational meeting with the East Cathol...

Episode 4 Pryor Knowledge

4. Pryor Knowledge

Aired: Oct 20, 2002

Meg's date with Jimmy Riley takes an unexpected turn at the cinema, where she...

Episode 5 The Fighting Irish

5. The Fighting Irish

Aired: Oct 27, 2002

The next episode of this show takes a dramatic turn as J.J. throws an impromp...

Episode 6 Soldier Boy

6. Soldier Boy

Aired: Nov 3, 2002

Meg's newfound fame earns her a prominent spot in American Bandstand magazine...

Episode 7 Cold Snap

7. Cold Snap

Aired: Nov 10, 2002

Luke's harsh words about Meg's music taste send her emotions soaring, while J...

Episode 8 Black and White

8. Black and White

Aired: Nov 17, 2002

As the city championships approach, a shocking revelation threatens to underm...

Episode 9 The Home Front

9. The Home Front

Aired: Dec 1, 2002

Luke and Meg perform in a church choir in North Philly's rough streets, accom...

Episode 10 Silent Night

10. Silent Night

Aired: Dec 15, 2002

Meg and Jimmy Riley are recognized as one of American Bandstand's top couples...

Episode 12 Great Expectations

12. Great Expectations

Aired: Jan 12, 2003

Meg's academic struggles become a growing concern, with her family urging her...

Episode 14 Heartache

14. Heartache

Aired: Feb 9, 2003

The upcoming Valentine's Day sparks romance and excitement as Meg prepares a ...

Episode 15 False Start

15. False Start

Aired: Feb 16, 2003

An unexpected friendship blossoms between J.J. and Sam as they work together ...

Episode 16 Act of Contrition

16. Act of Contrition

Aired: Mar 2, 2003

A grieving classmate's shocking loss of an unborn child leads Helen on a miss...

Episode 17 Past Imperfect

17. Past Imperfect

Aired: Mar 9, 2003

The Pryor family's annual visit to their father's grave takes an unexpected t...

Episode 18 The One

18. The One

Aired: Mar 16, 2003

Meg's emotional journey at the Vinyl Crocodile takes a dramatic turn as she g...

Episode 19 Where the Boys Are

19. Where the Boys Are

Aired: Mar 30, 2003

Meg navigates a demanding meeting with Bobby Darin, seeking to secure an inte...

Episode 20 The Carpetbaggers

20. The Carpetbaggers

Aired: Apr 6, 2003

Meg consults Roxanne about her relationship with Luke, who is inexperienced i...

Episode 21 Fear Itself

21. Fear Itself

Aired: Apr 13, 2003

Meg and Roxanne set out to convince the coolest seniors to star in candid pho...

Episode 22 Secrets and Lies

22. Secrets and Lies

Aired: Apr 27, 2003

J.J.'s senior prom is approaching, and he's torn between attending the tradit...

Episode 23 Down the Shore

23. Down the Shore

Aired: May 4, 2003

Jim Bunning pitches for the Phillies as the Pryors embark on their Wildwood v...

Episode 24 High Hopes

24. High Hopes

Aired: May 11, 2003

J.J. defies injury to join Lehigh football practice, while Roxanne confronts ...

Episode 25 City on Fire

25. City on Fire

Aired: May 18, 2003

A massive riot erupts in North Philly, fueled by racial tensions, as the city...

Info about American Dreams

Seasons: 3

Current Status: Ended

Network: NBC

Production Country: United States

Genres:Drama, Family, War, Romance, Music, History