Series synopsis
The Torkelsons is an American comedy drama family television series that premiered on NBC on September 21, 1991. It ended on June 12, 1993. It was created by Lynn Montgomery. It stars Connie Ray, Olivia Burnette, Aaron Michael Metchik and Lee Norris.
Millicent Torkelson does what she can to hold her family together as it shrinks to just her and her children after her husband Randy abandons the family.
Premise
Millicent Torkelson does what she can to hold her family together as it shrinks to just her and her children after her husband Randy abandons the family.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Connie Ray as Millicent Torkelson
- Olivia Burnette as Dorothy Jane Torkelson
- Aaron Michael Metchik as Steven Floyd Torkelson
- Lee Norris as Chuckie Lee Torkelson
- Brittany Murphy as Molly Morgan
- Rachel Duncan as Mary Sue Torkelson
- Anna Slotky as Ruth Ann Torkelson
- William Schallert as Wesley "Boarder" Hodges
Supporting cast
- Jason Marsden as Gregory Morgan
- Perry King as Brian Morgan
- Vinessa Shaw as Meredith Reed
- Alyson Hannigan as Samantha
- Ernie Lively as J.W.
- Jeff McCracken as Langley Wilson
- Alanna Ubach as Willie
- Ben Affleck as Kevin Johnson
- Linda Larkin as Kim
- Robert Costanzo as Big Bob Petrelli
- Ashley Peldon as Molly Jeffers
- Omri Katz as Jason
Guest cast
- Vinessa Shaw as Meredith Reed
- Alyson Hannigan as Samantha
- Ernie Lively as J.W.
- Jeff McCracken as Langley Wilson
- Alanna Ubach as Willie
- Ben Affleck as Kevin Johnson
- Linda Larkin as Kim
- Robert Costanzo as Big Bob Petrelli
- Ashley Peldon as Molly Jeffers
- Omri Katz as Jason
- Kevin Clash as Elmo (voice)
- Drew Carey as Herby Scroggins
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 33 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 20 | September 20, 1991 | June 13, 1992 |
| Season 2 | 13 | February 6, 1993 | June 12, 1993 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Fence Neighbors A homespun family led by a single mom tries to get by, but teenage daughter Dorothy Jane isn't thrilled when her mom's forced to take in a border to make ends meet. |
September 21, 1991 |
| 2 |
The Cotillion Dorothy Jane hopes for a fairy-tale resolution to a school-dance, but she has no dress, no date, and Riley, her Prince Charming next door, seems oblivious. |
September 28, 1991 |
| 3 |
A Kiss is Still a Kiss Dorothy Jane would like a romance between Millicent and the new pastor but when he comes calling, its only to report that Steven Floyd nearly turned a hayride into a roll in the hay. |
October 5, 1991 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
New Moon The Torkelsons get a new start, as Millicent and her kids move to Seattle, where she takes a job as a nanny for the two spoiled children of widower Brian Morgan. |
February 6, 1993 |
| 2 |
Girls and Boy Dorothy Jane enjoys her new job at a fast-food chicken joint, mainly because of her handsome supervisor, but Molly also wants a piece of this action. |
February 13, 1993 |
| 3 |
Sleeping with the Enemy It's far from a perfect match when Dorothy Jane and Molly must share a bedroom, but the possibility of Brian's match with an attractive woman is what really bothers Molly. |
February 20, 1993 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | NBC |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 21, 1991 |
| Last aired | June 12, 1993 |
| Runtime | 24 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Saturday at 20:00:00 |