American Dreams season 2 - Metacritic

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NBC
Sep 28, 2003

NBC
Sep 28, 2003

Summary This evocative drama, which won two Emmy Awards, is set against the memorable music, the cultural clashes, and the Vietnam war during the 1960s. The third-year drama depicts the American landscape -- as seen through the youthful Pryor family of Philadelphia as they brace for the cultural turbulence ahead that still resonates in this cont...

NBC
Sep 28, 2003

NBC
Sep 28, 2003

American Dreams

Season 2

Season Premiere: Sep 28, 2003

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Summary This evocative drama, which won two Emmy Awards, is set against the memorable music, the cultural clashes, and the Vietnam war during the 1960s. The third-year drama depicts the American landscape -- as seen through the youthful Pryor family of Philadelphia as they brace for the cultural turbulence ahead that still resonates in this cont...

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Episode 1 • Sep 28, 2003 • 41 m

And Promises to Keep

Meg begins to question her feelings for Sam as he defends a friend who is being bullied because of his race. Michael Brooks announces that he is leaving American Bandstand (1952). Helen explores surgery for Will.

Episode 2 • Oct 5, 2003 • 42 m

Jack has banned Meg from American Bandstand (1952) after she helps Sam. Meg also struggles with her feelings for Sam. J.J. continues his boot camp training as Helen continues to explore surgery for Will.

Episode 3 • Oct 12, 2003 • 43 m

Another Saturday Night

Helen heads to New York with Nancy, Pete's new girlfriend, and gets a new view on womanhood. Patty learns a harsh lesson on her first day of high school. Meg goes to her first college party as Sam discovers what Nathan does to earn money.

Episode 4 • Oct 19, 2003 • 42 m

Crossing the Line

Helen realises the pressure of being a working mother at the travel agency. Beth visits J.J. at Camp Lejeune with interesting results. Meg does a book report on a banned book.

Episode 5 • Oct 26, 2003 • 42 m

Life's Illusions

Meg attends a free speech rally with Drew at college. J.J. is tempted to cheat as Roxanne's relationship with Lenny is tested. Sam and his family face life without his mother, who dies of cancer.

Episode 6 • Nov 2, 2003 • 42 m

Lenny wants to take his relationship with Roxanne to another level. J.J. discovers his mystery woman, Diane, is the wife of one of his superiors. Jack wants Helen to quit her job when Will's surgery is paid through the March of Dimes.

Episode 7 • Nov 16, 2003 • 42 m

Episode 8 • Nov 23, 2003 • 42 m

Change a Comin'

Meg and Drew go on a double date to Lenny's concert as J.J. deals with Beth and Vietnam. Pete's drinking is pushing Nancy away. Sam takes an interest in Malcolm X.

Episode 9 • Nov 30, 2003 • 42 m

The Long Goodbye

J.J. and Beth celebrate their engagement as their mothers fight about everything. JJ tells Meg what he really thinks about her relationship with Drew. Roxanne is starting to lose interest in the tour but not Lenny.

Episode 10 • Jan 4, 2004 • 1 h

Jack and Henry discover the store has been robbed. Sam fights with the choice between Yale and Howard University. J.J. meets Jimmy Riley, Meg's former dance partner on American Bandstand (1952), in the hospital in Vietnam.

Episode 11 • Jan 11, 2004 • 42 m

Beyond the Wire

When Drew comes over for dinner, Jack hates him. J.J. has his first gun fight in Vietnam and Patty seeks her first bra.

Episode 12 • Jan 18, 2004 • 42 m

Episode 13 • Feb 15, 2004 • 43 m

To Tell the Truth

American Bandstand (1952) has a father-daughter dance and Meg has to ask Jack to attend. Patty's crush on Luke ends when she sees Roxanne and Luke kissing.

Episode 14 • Feb 22, 2004 • 1 h

Old Enough to Fight

J.J. gets to see Nancy Sinatra perform in Vietnam to help deal with the death of an enemy soldier. Will gets a paper route. Henry's quest for a business hits a snag.

Episode 15 • Mar 7, 2004 • 43 m

Meg is upset to discover Roxanne and Luke are dating each other. Pete gets cold feet at his wedding. Sam and Angela dislike Henry's new girlfriend Annie.

Episode 16 • Mar 14, 2004 • 43 m

Meg joins the WFIL newsroom and dislikes what she sees of the Vietnam War. Henry and Jack are at odds as equal partners of the store.

Episode 17 • Mar 21, 2004 • 43 m

Chasing the Past

J.J. learns the fate of one of his friend Danny's brother as Patty crashes the family car. Beth reveals her pregnancy to her parents.

Episode 18 • Mar 28, 2004 • 43 m

Stewart's Charge

Nathan is drafted and Sam seeks Meg's help in getting Drew to talk to him. Jack considers his political future. Beth decides her and her baby's future.

Episode 19 • Apr 4, 2004 • 43 m

Sam and Meg get caught up in the anti-war movement and take a stand that changes their futures. J.J. and his squad get caught in a crossfire without backup.

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