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The Torkelsons

A single mother takes on the rewarding yet demanding task of raising a diverse family of five in a tight-knit Oklahoma community.

A resourceful single mother of five, Mrs. Millicent Torkelson, navigates financial struggles and challenging situations with creative solutions. Her eldest daughter, Dorothy Jane, is a gentle and imaginative soul who often confides in the "man in the moon". The Torkelson siblings, including Steven Floyd, Ruth Ann, Chuckie Lee, and Mary Sue, are known for their playful and mischievous antics, frequently finding themselves in and out of trouble.

Episodes:

Episode 1 Fence Neighbors

1. Fence Neighbors

Aired: Sep 21, 1991

A single mother's financial struggles reach a boiling point, forcing her to t...

Episode 2 The Cotillion

2. The Cotillion

Aired: Sep 28, 1991

The magical high school dance takes a surprising turn for Dorothy Jane as she...

Episode 3 A Kiss Is Still a Kiss

3. A Kiss Is Still a Kiss

Aired: Oct 5, 1991

A shocking turn of events unfolds as Steven Floyd's life takes a surprising d...

Episode 4 For Love or Money

4. For Love or Money

Aired: Oct 12, 1991

Millicent passes on household duties to Dorothy Jane, embracing the thrills a...

Episode 5 Poetry in Motion

5. Poetry in Motion

Aired: Oct 19, 1991

A scandalous poem about a senior neighbor sparks drama at the school and in t...

Episode 6 An American Almost in Paris

6. An American Almost in Paris

Aired: Oct 26, 1991

Dorothy Jane's dream of visiting Paris is threatened by financial struggles a...

Episode 7 Men Don't Leave

7. Men Don't Leave

Aired: Nov 2, 1991

The carnival's arrival in town sparks a frenzy of excitement and chaos, perfe...

Episode 8 Thanksgivingsomething

8. Thanksgivingsomething

Aired: Nov 24, 1991

A chaotic Thanksgiving dinner unfolds as Millicent's household is filled with...

Episode 9 Return to Sender

9. Return to Sender

Aired: Nov 24, 1991

A shocking family secret brings a newcomer to town as Boarder Hodges reveals ...

Episode 10 I Fought the Law

10. I Fought the Law

Aired: Dec 1, 1991

In the next episode, a city official introduces a new law that unexpectedly p...

Episode 11 A Sigh Is Just a Sigh

11. A Sigh Is Just a Sigh

Aired: Dec 8, 1991

A new episode unfolds with a gripping storyline as Dorothy Jane's illness put...

Episode 12 Educating Millicent

12. Educating Millicent

Aired: Dec 22, 1991

The gang's world is turned upside down when they learn that Millicent's acade...

Episode 13 Double Date

13. Double Date

Aired: Jan 9, 1992

Kitty Drysdale, a renowned relationship expert, arrives at the Torkelson resi...

Episode 14 The Ice Princess

14. The Ice Princess

Aired: Jan 12, 1992

Next episode, Dorothy Jane becomes obsessed with emulating Callie Kimbro's co...

Episode 15 Swear Not by the Moon

15. Swear Not by the Moon

Aired: Jan 19, 1992

Riley Roberts' casting as the lead in the school play sends shockwaves throug...

Episode 16 Say Uncle

Aired: Feb 16, 1992

A charming mentor, Uncle Herbie Scroggins, appears to help Kirby navigate his...

Episode 17 The Long Goodbye

17. The Long Goodbye

Aired: May 2, 1992

Riley and Dorothy Jane's 15th wedding anniversary arrives, but the celebratio...

Episode 18 The Egg and I

18. The Egg and I

Aired: May 23, 1992

Dorothy Jane is entrusted with a delicate mission to care for a fragile egg, ...

Episode 19 It's My Party

19. It's My Party

Aired: May 30, 1992

A party plan turns sour when a crucial guest is left off the list, setting of...

Episode 20 Aunt Poison

20. Aunt Poison

Aired: Jun 13, 1992

A mysterious inheritance unfolds for Millicent, including a ring, a devoted d...

Info about The Torkelsons

Seasons: 2

Current Status: Ended

Network: NBC

Production Country: United States

Genres:Comedy, Drama, Family