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Five brothers and sisters are determined to stay together following the tragic loss of their parents.
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Checked Sep 3, 2026
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Five brothers and sisters are determined to stay together following the tragic loss of their parents.
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Episode 1
Five children orphaned by their parent's fatal auto accident seek to make their way in San Francisco.
Directed by Richard PearceWritten by Amy Lippman, Christopher KeyserGuest stars Mitchell Anderson, Jay Brazeau, Johnny Whitworth, Maxine Miller, Kevin McNulty, Byron Lucas, Sandy Tucker, Dolores Drake
Episode 2
Bailey develops a crush on Kirsten; Julia strives to be popular; Claudia searches for the Salinger's long lost grandfather.
Written by Amy LippmanGuest stars Scott Grimes, Brittany Murphy, Hadley Kay, Tara Strong, Alan Young, Cari Shayne, Laura Innes, Freda Foh Shen
Episode 3
Bailey's loyalty to his football teammates places him in jeopardy; Julia's generosity to some popular new friends causes problems for her siblings.
Directed by Steven RobmanWritten by W.K. Scott MeyerGuest stars Scott Grimes, Brittany Murphy, Larry Poindexter, Stephen Root, Cari Shayne, Robert Jayne, Lorinne Vozoff, David Sheinkopf
Episode 4
Julia is tempted by sex; Kirsten gives Charlie another chance; Bailey falls in love.
Directed by Stephen CraggWritten by Susannah GrantGuest stars Scott Grimes, Michael A. Goorjian, Jennifer Blanc-Biehn, Cari Shayne, Shirley Prestia, Jean Sincere, Susan Mohun, Ladd York
Episode 5
An old girlfriend tempts Charlie; Claudia and Julia both lie to get what they want.
Directed by Peter O'FallonWritten by Ann Lewis HamiltonGuest stars Scott Grimes, Mitchell Anderson, Jennifer Blanc-Biehn, Doug Hutchison, Cari Shayne, Susan Diol, Tom Gallop, David Drew Gallagher
Episode 6
Bailey tries to impress Kate's father; Charlie balks at the constant comparisons with his own dad.
Directed by Ellen S. PressmanWritten by Amy LippmanGuest stars Billy Burke, Jennifer Blanc-Biehn, Doug Hutchison, Geoff Pierson, Richard McGonagle, Johnny Whitworth, Tom Mason, Annabella Price
Episode 7
Charlie's infidelity jeopardizes his relationship with Kirsten; Bailey's preoccupation with Kate angers Claudia.
Directed by Ken TopolskyWritten by Hollis RichGuest stars Mitchell Anderson, Jane Lynch, Jennifer Blanc-Biehn, Zachary Throne, Cynthia Lynch, Darin Heames, Marie Barrientos, Cynthia Avila
Episode 8
Bailey and Kate disagree over sex; Charlie sets out to impress a potential employer; Claudia's success goes to her head; and Julia struggles in school.
Directed by Richard PearceWritten by Susannah GrantGuest stars Mitchell Anderson, Kathleen Freeman, Jennifer Blanc-Biehn, Zachary Throne, Cari Shayne, Eric Pierpoint, Lorinne Vozoff, Christine Healy
Episode 9
The arrival of an old family friend disrupts the Salinger household.
Directed by Steven RobmanWritten by Susannah GrantGuest stars Scott Grimes, Catherine Lloyd Burns, Mitchell Anderson, Gates McFadden, Sarah Lassez, Cari Shayne, Darrell Larson, Jessica Hecht
Episode 10
The release of the drunk driver who killed their parents divides the family.
Directed by Michael EnglerWritten by Amy LippmanGuest stars Scott Grimes, Kelli Williams, John Rubinstein, Jennifer Blanc-Biehn, Richard McGonagle, Tom Mason
Episode 11
Keeping too many secrets from each other threatens the Salinger's future together.
Directed by Peter O'FallonWritten by W.K. Scott MeyerGuest stars Scott Grimes, Peter Dobson, LaTanya Richardson Jackson, Doug Hutchison, Michael Shulman, Erik Palladino, Nicole Sullivan, David Burke
Episode 12
Kristen and Charlie sleep together. Later, she is cold to him and tells him that she slept with him because she is sick and scared. Bailey plans a trip with Kate. Her father wants to send her to a boarding school in Connecticut, but Bailey finds out that she is wants to go. They fight and Kate tells him that she will have sex with him, but he refuses to because she doesn't mean that. Julia and Morgan go on a date. Nina tells her to be mysterious, surprising and make him jealous. Claudia overhears their conversation and do all that to get Arnie's attention. Charlie tells Kristen that he loves her and will be there for her. She tells him that she can't have babies.
Directed by Michael EnglerWritten by Susannah GrantGuest stars Scott Grimes, Peter Dobson, John Ducey, Jennifer Blanc-Biehn, Cari Shayne, Geoff Pierson, Michael Shulman, David Burke
Episode 13
Bailey meets Jill Holbrook, a pretty waitress who he falls for and ends up sleeping with her. Morgan begins to drink after his club is closed down and he is forced to pay a fine. Julia wants to help, but he doesn't accept her apology or her money to pay the fine. Claudia receives her first period. Kirsten's family wants her to return home to Chicago.
Directed by Ellen S. PressmanWritten by Ann Lewis HamiltonGuest stars Scott Grimes, Leslie Hope, Peter Dobson, Debra Mooney, Megan Ward, Doug Hutchison
Episode 14
Claudia spends time thinking about converting to Judaism. Julian finds her mother's old journal and finds that her mother planned to have an affair with another man. In the meantime, Kirsten moves into Charlie's room and gets under a fight with Julia.
Directed by Peter O'FallonWritten by Amy LippmanGuest stars James Sloyan, Megan Ward, Michael Shulman, Tom Mason, Paul Hayes, Dennis Napolitano, Joyce Kurtz
Episode 15
Charlie tries out how Kirsten's relationship with Ben Atkins is. Julia is surprised to find out that Justin is dating Libby Dwyer, her friend. Claudia's relationship with Artie is in big question when she take over his role in ""Oliver"".
Directed by Michael EnglerWritten by Susannah GrantGuest stars Scott Grimes, Michael A. Goorjian, Mark Moses, Megan Ward, Michael Shulman, David Burke, Bryn Erin, Janette Andrade
Episode 16
After an earthquake, Claudia and Jill start acting weard, escpecially Jill. Charlie is suspicious about Jill's behaviour and he's convinced that the main problem are drugs. In the meantime, Julia's friendship with Libby is again shaken because Justin.
Written by Mark B. Perry, Ann Lewis HamiltonGuest stars Michael A. Goorjian, Mia Korf, Megan Ward, David Burke, Bryn Erin, Janette Andrade, Patrick Cronin, Jeff Doucette
Episode 17
Jill has a car crash and Bailey thinks she might be on drugs. Julia and Justin tell his mom that they're going out. Justin gets mad at her for spending too much time with his mom, and she tells him how much she misses a mother to talk to. Arnie's parents are breaking up, and Claudia makes a plan to get them back together, but it fails. Charlie tries to be a better father for Owen, and the baby says ""dad"" to Charlie. Bailey goes to Jill's mom for help, but she doesn't care. Jill is missing and her mom goes to Bailey for help, apologizing for her previous rudeness.
Written by Amy LippmanGuest stars Michael A. Goorjian, Jane Kaczmarek, Megan Ward, Julie Ariola, Michael Shulman, Robert Fieldsteel, David Burke, Bruce Nozick
Episode 18
Bailey urgently travells to L.A. to find missing Jill. In the meantime, everyone is too occupied with Claudia's 12th birthday. Julia spends some time with Danny, a male who is HIV positive.
Directed by Ellen S. PressmanWritten by Susannah GrantGuest stars Zachary Throne, Mia Korf, Megan Ward, Cari Shayne, Charlotte Booker, Michael Shulman, Tim Wrightman, Lyn Alicia Henderson
Episode 19
After receiving a opportunity to get a great job, which one person can get one in their live, Charlie needs to do some thinking, because if he would go, the whole family would have to move to Seattle. Bailey and Julian get stuck together on a math class.
Guest stars Scott Grimes, Michael A. Goorjian, Debra Mooney, Mitchell Anderson, Mia Korf, Wendle Josepher, Janette Andrade, Shareen Mitchell
Episode 20
Bailey gets into big doubts, when Kate, who has returned back, and Jill both want to get back together with him and continue their relationship where it stopped. Charlie becomes troubled when he grounds Claudia and does not gives Bill a raise. In the meantime, Julia wins a award for her writing, but she's not in the bad mood, because she humiliated her siblings.
Written by Amy LippmanGuest stars Scott Grimes, Jennifer Blanc-Biehn, Megan Ward, David Burke, Michael Kaufman, Jennifer Rhodes, Janette Andrade
Episode 21
Bailey interferes in Jill's business when she decides to take over of preparations for a school dance marathon. Julia does not wants to rush into having sex with Justin. Charlie realizes that he needs his family now more than ever, so he's in doubts about leaving the house.
Directed by Steven RobmanWritten by Susannah Grant, Mark B. PerryGuest stars Scott Grimes, Michael A. Goorjian, Tim Conlon, Vernee Watson, Megan Ward, Michael Shulman, Brent Jennings, Rick Zieff
Episode 22
After Jill dies because of overdosing, Bailey refuses to believe that she's dead. In the meantime, Griffin Holbrook; Jill's brother; comes in and does not wants to have any business with Julia, so he trie to avoid her. Finally, Charlie and Kirsten get engaged.
Directed by Ellen S. PressmanWritten by Amy LippmanGuest stars Scott Grimes, Michael A. Goorjian, James Marsden, Mitchell Anderson, Megan Ward, Maud Winchester
Episode information updated Sep 13, 2026
Matthew FoxCharlie Salinger
Neve CampbellJulia Salinger
Lacey ChabertClaudia Salinger
Scott WolfBailey Salinger
Paula DevicqKirsten Bennett
Jennifer Love HewittSarah Reeves
Jeremy LondonGriffin Holbrook
Jennifer AspenDaphne Jablonsky
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