Episodes (25)

Pilot
S01E01 · Pilot

Sep 29, 2002

Meg Pryor's lifelong dream is to dance on the iconic 1960s television series, Bandstand (1952), and along with her adventurous confidante, Roxanne Bojarski, the 15-year-old's persistence pays off when they find themselves on camera, dancing amongst a variety of teen idols. While his younger sister realizes her dreams, J.J. Pryor, questions his own childhood ambitions as he struggles to decide between striving for a Notre Dame football scholarship and making a life-altering change. Family patriarch Jack Pryor, concerned with his children's defiant behavior as well as with his wife ...

The End of the Innocence
S01E02 · The End of the Innocence

Oct 06, 2002

The Pryors try to deal with the Kennedy assassination. Meg deals with making the cut for Bandstand (1952) and Roxanne being jealous about it.

New Frontier
S01E03 · New Frontier

Oct 13, 2002

Sam deals with the negative reaction by East Catholic's track team. Helen has to make time for school and home. Meg handles Teresa McManus' jealousy and rumors about she and Jimmy Riley being more than dance partners on _"Bandstand" (1952)

Pryor Knowledge
S01E04 · Pryor Knowledge

Oct 20, 2002

Meg has her date with Jimmy Riley that includes going to the cinema and ends with Sam having to walk her home. J.J. gets two left feet as he takes Beth to a college mixer.

The Fighting Irish
S01E05 · The Fighting Irish

Oct 27, 2002

J.J.'s wild night with Tommy DeFelice prevents him from meeting a Notre Dame recruiter and Jack is furious with him. Helen deals with the prospects of birth control and Meg has to accept that Jimmy only likes her as a friend.

Soldier Boy
S01E06 · Soldier Boy

Nov 03, 2002

Meg appears in the Bandstand (1952) magazine and uses her new fame to get Jay of Jay and the Americans for a party. Jack relives his World War II experiences with his old Navy buddies.

Cold Snap
S01E07 · Cold Snap

Nov 10, 2002

Meg is angry to hear Luke, the new record shop employee, criticising the music that she is about to buy. Elsewhere, a sudden cancellation of his deal to supply a hotel with all of their new TVs, forces Jack to examine his family's financial outlook and question his own business philosophy. Sam, who is still adapting to life at East Catholic High school, deals with a prank that goes too far while J.J. looks on, unable or unwilling to intervene.

Black and White
S01E08 · Black and White

Nov 17, 2002

While preparing for the city championships, J.J. discovers some of Philadelphia's police officers have offered his teammates money to throw the game (although Tommy denies it at first), forcing him to question their integrity, as well as that of his police officer uncle Pete, who stops by the house for a sudden strategy session. Meanwhile, Meg, who shows signs of affection for Luke, a record store clerk at the Vinyl Crocodile and Patty's new piano teacher, is upset with Roxanne's sudden interest in him.

The Home Front
S01E09 · The Home Front

Dec 01, 2002

As the Christmas season takes place, Meg decides to spend more time with Luke, venturing to the rough streets of North Philly (with Roxanne) to hear him play with a local Church choir. Meanwhile, J.J. catches the eye of a slightly older and more experienced country club employee and sneaks out of the house, just as Meg is sneaking in. Catching on to both of his older children's escapades, Jack implores a slightly uneven standard of discipline, by grounding Meg, but saying virtually nothing to J.J., upsetting the family's growing feminist Helen.

Silent Night
S01E10 · Silent Night

Dec 15, 2002

With Christmas a day away, Meg and her dance partner Jimmy Riley are voted one of Bandstand (1952)'s favourite couples landing them a date under the mistletoe for their first kiss, which hurts her budding relationship with Luke. Meanwhile, J.J. receives an early Christmas present with his acceptance into the University of Notre Dame, which prompts him to reconsider his break-up with longtime girlfriend, Beth. Elsewhere, Jack's military expertise is called upon when a local boy serving in Vietnam goes missing and Henry looks for a raise during the store's holiday rush.

I Wanna Hold Your Hand
S01E11 · I Wanna Hold Your Hand

Jan 05, 2003

Beatlemania has taken over the Pryor house, as well as the rest of the country. JJ gets word that, although he was accepted into Notre Dame, he was denied the football scholarship. Jack seeks financial help from his distant older brother Pete, despite Helen's concerns. Meanwhile, Meg tries to classify her relationship with Luke by taking him on Bandstand.

Great Expectations
S01E12 · Great Expectations

Jan 12, 2003

Meg gets two Cs on her report card and Helen, more concerned about it than Jack is, thinks it would be a good idea for Meg to accompany her to her Temple class. Meg dislikes the idea, but not as much as she dislikes the fact that Luke agrees with her mother. Roxanne is also at odds with her mother, so she stays with the Pryors. Meanwhile, Beth notices J.J. talking to Colleen and Jack hires Henry's nephew, Nathan; and it seems that there's a bullying problem in Will's third-grade class.

The Pursuit of Happiness
S01E13 · The Pursuit of Happiness

Feb 03, 2003

In the aftermath of his confession to Beth, J.J. struggles to put their relationship back together again, but quickly realizes that it might be too little too late. Elsewhere, Meg strikes up a musical friendship with Sam as they decide to save money by sharing records - causing problems with J.J. who quickly reminds his sister about the trouble that she faced after her previous interactions with Sam.

Heartache
S01E14 · Heartache

Feb 09, 2003

Preparing for the East Catholic High School Valentine's Day dance, Meg tries to convince her boyfriend Luke of the importance of the holiday, while Roxanne waits for a brave boy to ask her to the dance. Meanwhile, a health scare sends Jack to the hospital and J.J. searches for forgiveness from Beth. Elsewhere, Patty braces for her own Valentine's Day festivities as she makes arrangements for her first coed party.

False Start
S01E15 · False Start

Feb 16, 2003

In the first track meet of the season, J.J. and Sam square off to determine who will race one of the fastest runners in the city, creating a newfound relationship between this unlikely pair. Meanwhile, after their break-up, Meg and Luke try to figure out exactly what to call their relationship with the help of their confidants Roxanne and record store owner Mr. Greenwood. Elsewhere, Helen's classmates lead her to believe that Professor Witt has a crush on her.

Act of Contrition
S01E16 · Act of Contrition

Mar 02, 2003

Helping a classmate recover after the sudden loss of her unborn child, Helen is caught off-guard when she learns the truth behind the woman's loss, forcing her to wrestle with her own feelings. Elsewhere, Henry is prompted by Nathan's comments about his future as he presents Jack with a new business endeavor. Meanwhile, Meg helps a friend in love when she agrees to question Bandstand (1952) producer Michael Brooks about his feelings for Roxanne. A competitive J.J. attempts to step up track abilities in order to catch his new rival Sam.

Past Imperfect
S01E17 · Past Imperfect

Mar 09, 2003

Celebrating a Pryor family tradition, Jack and Uncle Pete make their annual trip to the cemetery to tend to their father's grave, only to be joined by an unexpected visitor: their elder brother Ted. After impressing him with her musical knowledge, Bandstand (1952) producer Michael Brooks asks Meg to help him put together an upcoming special. However, when she is drafted as part of the cemetery expedition, Meg asks Roxanne to fill in, offering her best friend a chance to spend time with her latest crush.

The One
S01E18 · The One

Mar 16, 2003

Making an appearance to sign autographs at the Vinyl Crocodile, Meg struggles with her lingering feelings for her ex-boyfriend Luke and her rekindled interest in Bandstand (1952) partner Jimmy Riley. Meanwhile, Jack moves forward with Henry's suggestion as he investigates the possibility of opening a second store. Prompted by interest from his brother Ted, he decides to make this a family venture enlisting the help of younger brother Pete, thus leaving Henry out of the deal. Elsewhere, J.J. pushes Sam to forget about his accident and run his best for the rest of the year.

Where the Boys Are
S01E19 · Where the Boys Are

Mar 30, 2003

In the midst of a special memory lane Bandstand (1952), Meg copes with a hostile Bobby Darin, while attempting to help roving columnist Roxanne land an interview with the hit singer. In the midst of the chaos, Jimmy Riley surprises his dance partner when he shares the big news that he joined the marines. Elsewhere, Jack, Henry, Nathan and Pete spend a rainy day playing an allegedly friendly game of poker. Helen receives a friendly ride home from her professor while J.J. spends a rainy afternoon drowning his sorrows in beer.

The Carpetbaggers
S01E20 · The Carpetbaggers

Apr 06, 2003

As Meg's recently rekindled romance with Luke begins to heat up, she grows concerned over his level of "experience" in matters of love. Prompted by some sagely wisdom from Roxanne, she attempts to broaden her sex appeal with shocking results. Elsewhere, Jack decides to rethink Nathan's employment status after learning of Helen's brush with danger, and his involvement in her defense during the recent voter registration drive. Meanwhile, J.J. reignites his romance with Colleen as he prepares to celebrate his 18th birthday and Helen agonizes over her own secret from that...

Fear Itself
S01E21 · Fear Itself

Apr 13, 2003

Meg and Roxanne are chosen for East Catholic's Prom Committee. Their assignment: get "cool" seniors onto the Bandstand (1952) set so they can take candid photos known as "senior snaps." Success, Roxanne gushes, will make them "the coolest sophomores in history." But they don't have permission from Bandstand (1952) to do it. Meanwhile, Will's Soap Box Derby is coming up, but he's afraid of the hills, and J.J.'s afraid of testing his newly healed leg; Patty has joined the Robins, and is very competitive about earning badges. Jack hires Sam to do a job at the Girard Avenue store.

Secrets and Lies
S01E22 · Secrets and Lies

Apr 27, 2003

J.J.'s senior prom is coming up but he's not going because Colleen has made him another offer. Then he hears from Beth. In other prom-related doings, Meg's new friend Carol invites her - but not Roxanne - to a pre-prom sleep-over at her house. Meanwhile, Patty's afraid that no one likes her (there's some reason for this: she has a reputation as being a "know-it-all"). Nathan puts Henry in another delicate situation at the Girard Avenue store. Jack runs into Professor Witt near the store and senses that there might be something between him and Helen.

Down the Shore
S01E23 · Down the Shore

May 04, 2003

June 19, 1964: Jim Bunning's on the mound for the Phillies and the Pryors have just begun their annual Wildwood vacation. Roxanne isn't with them because she's still mad at a still-distressed Meg. However, her rich new friend Carol has invited her to her beach club at "the Crest." And Meg returns the favour, getting Carol and her friends into a Bandstand (1952) beach "hop" featuring the Kinks. Meanwhile, Helen finally tells Jack about Professor Witt's advance. Back in town, J.J.'s at home---with Beth while Henry's minding the North Philly store. The neighborhood is steaming and the ...

High Hopes
S01E24 · High Hopes

May 11, 2003

J.J., tender ankle and all, arrives at Lehigh to begin football practice. And Roxanne, who's still on the outs with Meg, meets someone she has been on the outs with for eight years: her father. Meanwhile, Meg gets her learner's permit and wants Luke to teach her to drive. The Girard Avenue store is about to open, but the timing could be better: riots in Harlem have prompted the Philadelphia police to consider a curfew for North Philly.

City on Fire
S01E25 · City on Fire

May 18, 2003

In the season finale, racial tensions begin to flare in North Philly sparking a massive riot, while an oblivious Meg makes final preparations for her sweet sixteen birthday party. Unaware of the violent situation building around her, Meg attempts to save her friendship with Sam, visiting him at the new store, and finds herself in the middle of the urban chaos. Elsewhere, an angry Nathan who helped incite the violence, urges the enraged rioters forward, while Pete and the rest of Philadelphia's finest race to quell the disturbance. Meanwhile, a defeated J.J. returns ...

About

American Dreams Season 1 (2002) is released on Sep 29, 2002 and the latest season 3 of American Dreams is released in 2004. Watch American Dreams online - the English Drama TV series from United States. American Dreams is directed by David Semel,Mark Piznarski,Randy Zisk,James Whitmore Jr. and created by Michael Foley with Gail O'Grady and Tom Verica.

As know as:

American Dreams, Our Generation, American Dreams(English), American Dreams(French), Mes plus belles années

Countries:

United States

Language:

English

Production Companies:

Dick Clark Productions, NBC Studios, NBC Universal Television

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