The Thorns (TV series)
| The Thorns | |
|---|---|
| Created by | Reeves Entertainment Group |
| Original release | |
| Network | ABC |
| Release | January 15 – March 11, 1988 |
The Thorns is an American sitcom that aired from January 15 until March 11, 1988.
Premise
The Thorns are a dysfunctional married couple trying to climb their way up the social ladder in New York while dealing with their children and a grandmother moving in.[1]
Cast
- Tony Roberts as Sloan Thorn
- Kelly Bishop as Ginger Thorn
- Marilyn Cooper as Rose Thorn
- Lori Petty as Cricket
- Mary Louise Wilson as Toinette
- Adam Biesk as Chad Thorn
- Jesse Tendler as Edmund Thorn
- Maureen Stapleton as Mrs. Hamilton
- Kathreen Marcopulos as Katina Pappas
- Lisa Rieffel as Joey Thorn
Episodes
| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Death and Transfiguration" | John Bowab | Unknown | January 15, 1988 | |
| The Thorns' 6-year-old son reacts badly to the death of his dog. Sloan's mother moves in after her apartment burns down. | |||||
| 2 | "Nothing Happened" | J.D. Lobue | Unknown | January 22, 1988 | |
| Chad would rather go out on a date than go on a trip with his father. | |||||
| 3 | "The Girlfriend" | Valentine Mayer | Unknown | January 29, 1988 | |
| Chad falls in love with Katina, but his parents are trying to evict her parents. | |||||
| 4 | "Condolence Call" | Valentine Mayer | Unknown | February 5, 1988 | |
| A friend of Tony dies. | |||||
| 5 | "The Maid" | Valentine Mayer | Unknown | February 12, 1988 | |
| 6 | "The Other Maid" | Peter Bonerz | Alan Kirschenbaum | March 4, 1988 | |
| Peggy's true identity is discovered. | |||||
| 7 | "The Thief" | Peter Bonerz | Unknown | March 11, 1988 | |
| Someone has stolen Edmund's bookbag. | |||||
| 8 | "The First Date (or The Extended Family)" | Valentine Mayer | TBD | UNAIRED | |
| Ginger wants her uncle to go out on a date with Mrs. Hamilton. | |||||
| 9 | "The Rage" | Peter Bonerz | TBD | UNAIRED | |
| The Thorns want to become more friendly, so they try psychotherapy. | |||||
| 10 | "The Horse" | Peter Bonerz | TBD | UNAIRED | |
| 11 | "The Prodigal Son" | Peter Bonerz | TBD | UNAIRED | |
| 12 | "Dream House" | Peter Bonerz | TBD | UNAIRED | |
References
- ^ TV Guide. "The Thorns Cast and Details". TV Guide. Retrieved 2012-10-28.
External links
- The Thorns at IMDb
- The Thorns at TV Guide
