Episode 1
The First Gig
22m
The Dreams' first gig: a sweet-16 party.
Episode credits
Directed by Don BarnhartGuest stars Brittney Powell
TV series
California Dreams
1992TV-Y75 seasons6.7 / 10
A bunch of cool teenagers who are friends living in California form a rock band, The Dreams. Between gigs, they must deal with all kinds of big and small real-life issues such as school, family life, friends, romance, ambition, ego, jealousy, and big decisions.
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Checked Sep 1, 2026
California Dreams premiered September 12, 1992. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Synopsis
A bunch of cool teenagers who are friends living in California form a rock band, The Dreams. Between gigs, they must deal with all kinds of big and small real-life issues such as school, family life, friends, romance, ambition, ego, jealousy, and big decisions.
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Episode 2
Battle of the Bands
22m
A battle of bands: Dreams vs. their rivals, Bradley and the Billionaires.
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Guest stars Holly Fields, Ron Melendez
Episode 3
Beat of His Own Dream
22m
Drummer Tony trades his sticks for a helmet to please his coach father. Ton
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Guest stars Phil Buckman, John Wesley, Mark Chaet
Episode 4
Double Date
22m
The Dreams book two gigs on the same night: a wedding and a luau.
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Guest stars Brittney Powell, Johnny Williams
Episode 5
Dream Man
22m
Sly learns Jenny's idea of a "dream man" by spying on her slumber party.
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Guest stars Jacqueline Ann Shaw, Samantha Mills
Episode 6
Friends First
22m
Jenny and Tiffani's friendship is threatened by competition for a guy's affections.
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Guest stars Johnny Williams, Bryan Dattilo
Episode 7
Guess Who's Coming to Brunch
22m
Racism rears its head when the father of Tony's date tries to buy him off.
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Guest stars Brooke Langton, Robert Pine
Episode 8
It's a Guy Thing
22m
Sly and Tony's machismo irks the gals, who decide to retaliate.
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Episode 9
Mother and Child Reunion
22m
Tiffani is reunited with her mother, who walked out 10 years earlier.
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Guest stars Pamela Bowen, Billy Garan
Episode 10
Romancing the Tube
22m
Surf's up for Sly and Tiffani, who are drawn together by an interest in the waves.
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Guest stars Peter Tork
Episode 11
They Shoot Videos, Don't They?
22m
Sly shoots a video of Matt that nearly shoots down their friendship.
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Guest stars Brittney Powell, George McFly
Episode 12
This Time
22m
Jenny is consumed by a reignited old flame, an actor who once dumped her for a costar.
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Guest stars Michael Aron
Episode 13
Where's Dennis?
22mfinale
Matt loses his kid brother in the excitement of preparing for a party that's floating into the Garrisons' house.
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Guest stars Gregg Rogen, Jared Murphy
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Cast
Brentley GoreMatt Garrison
Heidi LenhartJenny Garrison
Kelly PackardTiffani SmithJay Anthony FrankeJake Sommers
William James JonesTony WicksMichael CadeSly Winkle
Michael CuttRichard Garrison
Jennie KwanSam WooCredits
- Created by
- Brett Dewey, Ronald B. Solomon
- Written by
- Dawn Urbont, Todd J. Greenwald, Rob Hammersley, Tony Soltis, Paul Lander
Production details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Scripted
- Episodes
- 78
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
NBCUnited States
NBC StudiosUnited States- Peter Engel ProductionsUnited States
NBC ProductionsUnited States
Tribune EntertainmentUnited States
Themes
californiarock bandsitcomteen comedyteen social issues