A Year in the Life (1987) is a drama web series in English. On New MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch A Year in the Life online in HD.
A Year in the Life — Storyline
Following the success of the three-part miniseries of the same name, the drama series follows the daily lives of Seattle's Gardner family. Joe Gardner is the owner of a successful plastics business and the father of four adult children. The Gardner family includes twice-divorced daughter Anne, who returns home with her two teenaged children; daughter Lindley and husband Jim, parents of a newborn baby daughter; black sheep son Jack; and conservative youngest son Sam, newly married to free-spirited Kay.
Cast & Crew
- Created by: Joshua Brand, John Falsey
- Starring: Richard Kiley, Trey Ames, Adam Arkin, Jayne Atkinson, David Oliver, Sarah Jessica Parker, Amanda Peterson, Wendy Phillips
A Year in the Life — Series Details
| First Air Date | 1987-09-16 |
| Seasons | 1 |
| Episodes | 22 |
| Genre | Drama |
| Language | English |
| Network | NBC |
| Status | Ended |
| Rating | 7.2/10 (6 votes) |
A Year in the Life — Episode Guide
Season 1
- E1: Don't I Know You From Somewhere? (1987-09-16) — As her divorce proceedings draw near, Anne accepts a date with a co-worker. Lindley and Jim consider candidates for a full-time babysitter. Joe loses a valued employee.
- E2: Things You Should Know Before and After (1987-09-23) — Sunny is embarrassed about her lack of experience with boys. Joe and a neighbor have an unneighborly exchange over the Gardners' dog. Jack awaits news from the Seattle police acade
- E3: What Do You Think Love Is? (1987-09-30) — A baby-naming ceremony for Ruthie causes dissension. Lindley seems overwhelmed by the commitment to Judaism. A fishing trip causes friction between Jack and David. Sam is in Kay's
- E4: What Do People Do All Day? (1987-10-21) — Joe assembles his family after mustering the courage to propose to Alice. Anne is a bundle of nerves while teaching Sunny to drive. Kay is pressured into taking her co-worker's adv
- E5: Dixie Chicken (1987-10-28) — Anne's college boyfriend reenters her life. Guilt takes its toll on working mother Lindley. Sam asks for Joe's assistance in a scheme to help Kay "sell" herself in her real-estate
- E6: E.M. 7 Grizzlies Minus 3 1/2 for a Nickel (1987-11-04) — Jim's flimflam artist father visits, bringing back feelings of embarrassment and resentment for Jim. David is humiliated by a school bully. Jack paints a house for a bickering coup
- E7: Acts of Faith (1987-11-11) — Joe believes David's social studies teacher has gone overboard to instill a fear of nuclear disaster in his students. Sam thinks his new mother-in-law is an aging hippie and fears
- E8: In Dreams Begin Responsibilities (1987-11-18) — Tempers flare during tryouts for a football team that Jack is coaching. A lonely Anne gives in to temptation on a business trip. Joe is reluctant with being selected as treasurer b
- E9: So Much Water, So Close to Home (1987-11-25) — Sunny becomes a vegetarian after a visit to a turkey farm. Anne and Sam are stuck in Spokane after a storm and struggle to get back home. A blackout forces the Gardners to improvis
- E10: I Think You Know Something I Don't Know (1987-12-02) — Lindley and Jim's efforts to market the baby walker meet with stumbling blocks. Joe is protective of David after a vagrant attacks the boy. Kay feels remorseful after selling a dil
- E11: While Someone Else is Eating or Opening a Window (1987-12-16) — Sunny's behavior around the house annoys Joe. Billy Putzi becomes a disruptive force in the Eisenberg home. Kay's classes begin to dominate her life, much to Sam's dismay.
- E12: The Little Disturbance of Man (1988-01-06) — Marketing plans for Jim and Lindley's baby walker take a new turn, with the help of Billy. Anne fails to give up smoking. Sam considers cheating on Kay.
- E13: Sometimes It's Hard to Remember (1988-01-13) — Jack encounters racism on the job. Joe vows to beat an arrogant neighbor in a tennis match. Anne stands up Lindley.
- E14: At the Last Moment, Enormous Changes (1988-01-20) — Joe agonizes over a sudden decrease in company profits. Sunny agonizes over a good friend's hostility. Car troubles get the best of Kay.
- E15: Goodbye to All That (1988-02-03) — Jack may have discovered "the real thing" when he and his wife receive $1000 in prize money. Joe longs to mend his relationship with Alice. David admires a fellow worker at the bow
- E16: The Go-Between (1988-02-10) — Sunny realizes the consequences of her actions too late when she asks a friend to flirt with David. Joe's erratic behavior has the kids worried, but he thinks the truth would leave
- E17: Fathers and Other Strangers (1988-02-17) — David tries to be civil around his visiting father. Anne reflects on the bitterness of her first divorce. Joe attends an old Navy buddy's funeral. Kay serves as a juror.
- E18: Common Ground (1988-03-09) — A strike breaks out at Joe's ailing plastics plant. David's school play causes stress for Anne and David. Kay gets her hopes up over the perfect house, assuming Joe will co-sign.
- E19: Glory Days (1988-03-16) — A friend's death causes Jim to worry about his own mortality. A fallen chandelier prompts Joe and Anne to redecorate, An old flame appears at Jack's high-school reunion.
- E20: The Politics of Being (1988-03-23) — Anne risks being fired when she stands her ground before an important ad presentation. Joe's quick thinking in an emergency brings fleeting fame. Lindley can't forgive Jim for an a
- E21: Peter Creek Road (1988-04-06) — Sunny accepts a date with a boy, unaware of the effect it has on his former girlfriend. Joe's plans for a nostalgic journey are derailed on a train trip to Chicago. Jim decides to
- E22: Love Mother (1988-04-13) — A journey to visit her ailing mother is a painful one for Alice. Anne refuses to celebrate her thirty-something birthday. Kay learns she's pregnant. A sick baby wearies Lindley.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does A Year in the Life have? 1 season(s) with 22 episodes.
Who created A Year in the Life? Joshua Brand, John Falsey.
Where can I watch A Year in the Life? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
