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Life Goes On (1989)

1989 US 4 Seasons 83 Episodes

Drama Family

Overview

Airing on ABC from September 12, 1989, to May 23, 1993, Life Goes On offers a poignant glimpse into the lives of the Thatcher family in suburban Chicago. The narrative revolves around Drew, his wife Elizabeth, and their three children: Paige, Rebecca, and Corky, who uniquely navigates life with Down syndrome. This groundbreaking series not only highlights the everyday challenges and triumphs of family life but also stands out for its representation, being the first to feature a prominent character with Down syndrome, fostering awareness and understanding during its run.

Cast

Bill Smitrovich Patti LuPone Chris Burke Kellie Martin Chad Lowe Tracey Needham Monique Lanier Elizabeth Berkley Josh Lucas Andrea F. Friedman

Episodes

Corky for President

The Baby-Sitter

Break a Leg, Mom

Becca's First Love

Call of the Wild

Corky Witnesses a Crime

Ordinary Heroes

Pets, Guys and Videotape

Thacher and Henderson

The Return of Uncle Richard

It Ain't All It's Cracked up to Be

Pig o' My Heart

Becca and the Underground Newspaper

Save the Last Dance for Me

With a Mighty Heart

The Spring Fling

Honeymoon from Hell

Corky and the Dolphins

Becca and the Band

The Banquet Room Renovation

A Thacher Thanksgiving

The Bicycle Thief

Isn't It Romantic

The Bigger Picture

Last Stand in Glen Brook

Head over Heels

Corky's Travels

Thanks a Bunch, Dr. Lamaze

Ghost of Grandpa Past

Lighter Than Air

Proms and Prams

Out of the Mainstream

Life After Death

Invasion of the Thacher Snatchers

Loaded Question

The Smell of Fear

Struck by Lightning

Hearts and Flowers

Corky's Romance

More Than Friends

Consenting Adults

Bec to the Future

Premarital Syndrome

The Whole Truth

Babes in the Woods

Incident on Main

Five to Midnight

Life Goes On (and On and On)