The Kids Are Alright
Overview
Mike and Peggy navigate the chaos of family life in a bustling working-class neighborhood near Los Angeles, where they’re outnumbered by their eight energetic sons. With a household of ten crammed into just three bedrooms and one bathroom, the struggle for space and resources becomes a daily adventure. Amid the laughter and sibling rivalry, the couple strives to instill values while managing the delightful mayhem of their large family. Balancing humor and heart, the show captures the trials and tribulations of raising a tribe in a tight-knit community.
Episodes
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1
Pilot
The dynamics of the family shift dramatically when their eldest son, Lawrence, comes back and reveals his decision to leave the seminary behind in p...
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2
Timmy's Poem
Timmy chooses to participate in a poetry contest, hoping to win the prize money necessary to fix his ventriloquist dummy. Meanwhile, Lawrence express...
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3
Microwave
Mike excitedly unveils a brand-new microwave to the Cleary family, sparking curiosity and enthusiasm. Meanwhile, Lawrence decides to use insights from...
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4
Peggy's Day Out
In a bid to cover up a blunder caused by Eddie, his girlfriend Wendi urges Peggy to take a break for the day. Peggy agrees but insists that Wendi join...
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5
Boxing
Timmy faces a tough decision as he grapples with his father's aspirations for him versus his own desires for a career in the entertainment industry. M...
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6
Behind the Counter
Mike realizes that Eddie is exploring his sexuality and decides to step in with some unsolicited advice. Meanwhile, Joey and Timmy devise a scheme to ...
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7
Little Cyst
Mike and Peggy find themselves in a discussion about the possibility of expanding their family. Meanwhile, Pat accidentally catches wind of the news t...
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8
Christmas 1972
As Christmas approaches, Peggy's prosperous brother arrives, stirring feelings of jealousy in Mike. Meanwhile, Timmy accidentally receives $100 from h...
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9
The love list
The Cleary brothers plead with Peggy to express her love for them. Meanwhile, Mike enlists the help of a colleague to extract a confession from the ch...
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10
Showboat
Frank discreetly lends his talents to create a backdrop for the musical featuring Timmy. Meanwhile, Mike becomes more and more worried that Joey is ve...
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11
Mailbox
Eddie is heartbroken after Wendi ends their relationship due to differing views on their future plans. Meanwhile, Peggy grapples with the difficult d...
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12
Vietnam
The Cleary family faces emotional turmoil as Lawrence and Eddie receive their draft notices for the Vietnam War. Concerned for their sons' safety, Mik...
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13
Valentine's Day
Peggy schemes to encourage Timmy to improve his hygiene habits, but Mike grows concerned that Peggy's interference might lead to Timmy feeling insecur...
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14
Happy Cecil
Mike and Peggy are taken aback to discover that Father Dunne is in a relationship. Meanwhile, Frank misplaces the church keys that were given to him, ...
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15
Nine Birthdays
Peggy discovers a talent for melting down old birthday candles to create new ones, which motivates her to step out of the house for the first time. A...
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16
Wendi's House
Mike and Peggy express their concern for Wendi after her parents' divorce. However, Peggy becomes alarmed when she discovers that Wendi is being left ...
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17
Low Expectations
Timmy decides to join a competition to land a spot on a television program. When he doesn’t receive any updates, he takes the initiative to follow u...
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18
Peggy Drives Away
Following an incident at the grocery store, Peggy angrily leaves the house without providing any reason. Concerned about her sudden departure, Mike re...
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19
Mass For Shut-ins
Peggy, worried about William’s wavering faith, cleverly persuades him to join the church choir to help maintain his connection to Catholicism. At t...
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20
Timmy's New Hobby
Peggy uncovers that Timmy has taken up a questionable hobby, prompting her to encourage Mike to address it, despite his hesitations. Though uneasy, Mi...
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21
Mike's Award
In "Mike's Award," Peggy feels a surge of competitiveness upon discovering that Helen's husband is receiving significant accolades. This prompts her t...
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22
Whales
When Peggy discovers that their church is experiencing a decline in donations, she worries that budget cuts will impact the nursing home where she is ...
