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Life Goes On

Show Info

  • Status: Ended
  • First Aired: September 12, 1989
  • Seasons: 4
  • Episodes: 83
  • Networks: ABC
  • Genres: Drama, Family
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Life Goes On(1989)

Obladi, oblada, life goes on, brah, lala, how the life goes on.

TMDB Rating: 6.4 (26 votes)

Overview

Life Goes On is a television series that aired on ABC from September 12, 1989, to May 23, 1993. The show centers on the Thatcher family living in suburban Chicago: Drew, his wife Elizabeth, and their children Paige, Rebecca, and Charles, who is known as Corky. Life Goes On was the first television series to have a major character with Down syndrome.

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Season 1 Poster

Season 1

22 episodes • 1989

#EpisodeAir DateRating
1PilotSep 12, 19890.0
2Corky for PresidentSep 24, 19890.0
3The Baby-SitterOct 1, 19890.0
4Break a Leg, MomOct 8, 19890.0
5Becca's First LoveOct 15, 19890.0
6Paige's DateOct 22, 19890.0
7Paige's MomNov 5, 19890.0
8Call of the WildNov 12, 19890.0
9Corky Witnesses a CrimeNov 26, 19890.0
10Ordinary HeroesDec 3, 19890.0
11Pets, Guys and VideotapeDec 10, 19890.0
12Corky's CrushJan 14, 19900.0
13Thacher and HendersonJan 21, 19900.0
14The Return of Uncle RichardFeb 4, 19900.0
15BrothersFeb 11, 19900.0
16Corky RebelsFeb 18, 19900.0
17It Ain't All It's Cracked up to BeMar 4, 19900.0
18Pig o' My HeartMar 25, 19900.0
19Becca and the Underground NewspaperApr 1, 19900.0
20Save the Last Dance for MeApr 15, 19900.0
21With a Mighty HeartApr 29, 19900.0
22The Spring FlingMay 13, 19900.0
Season 2 Poster

Season 2

22 episodes • 1990

#EpisodeAir DateRating
1Honeymoon from HellSep 16, 19900.0
2Corky and the DolphinsSep 23, 19900.0
3The VisitorSep 30, 19900.0
4Becca and the BandOct 7, 19900.0
5The Banquet Room RenovationOct 14, 19900.0
6HalloweenOct 28, 19900.0
7Chicken PoxNov 4, 19900.0
8La Dolce BeccaNov 11, 19900.0
9A Thacher ThanksgivingNov 18, 19900.0
10Libby's SisterNov 25, 19900.0
11The BuddyDec 9, 19900.0
12The Bicycle ThiefDec 16, 19900.0
13Isn't It RomanticJan 6, 19910.0
14The Bigger PictureJan 13, 19910.0
15Last Stand in Glen BrookFeb 3, 19910.0
16Head over HeelsFeb 10, 19910.0
17Corky's TravelsMar 10, 19910.0
18Thanks a Bunch, Dr. LamazeMar 17, 19910.0
19Ghost of Grandpa PastMar 31, 19910.0
20ArthurApr 7, 19910.0
21Lighter Than AirApr 28, 19910.0
22Proms and PramsMay 5, 19910.0
Season 3 Poster

Season 3

22 episodes • 1991

#EpisodeAir DateRating
1ToastSep 22, 19910.0
2Hello, GoodbyeSep 29, 19910.0
3Out of the MainstreamOct 6, 19910.0
4ArmageddonOct 13, 19910.0
5Sweet 16Oct 20, 19910.0
6Life After DeathNov 3, 19910.0
7Dueling DivasNov 10, 19910.0
8Invasion of the Thacher SnatchersNov 17, 19910.0
9Loaded QuestionNov 24, 19910.0
10TrianglesDec 1, 19910.0
11The Smell of FearDec 15, 19910.0
12Struck by LightningJan 5, 19920.0
13Jerry's DeliJan 19, 19920.0
14The RoomFeb 9, 19920.0
15The WallFeb 16, 19920.0
16The BluesFeb 23, 19920.0
17The Fairy TaleMar 1, 19920.0
18Hearts and FlowersMar 15, 19920.0
19Corky's RomanceMar 29, 19920.0
20More Than FriendsApr 26, 19920.0
21ConfessionsMay 3, 19920.0
22Consenting AdultsMay 10, 19920.0
Season 4 Poster

Season 4

17 episodes • 1992

#EpisodeAir DateRating
1Bec to the FutureSep 20, 19920.0
2ExposedSep 27, 19920.0
3Premarital SyndromeOct 4, 19920.0
4The Whole TruthOct 18, 19920.0
5Love LettersNov 8, 19920.0
6WindowsNov 22, 19920.0
7Babes in the WoodsNov 29, 19920.0
8Udder MadnessDec 13, 19920.0
9Happy HolidaysDec 20, 19920.0
10ChoicesJan 3, 19930.0
11Incident on MainJan 10, 19930.0
12Lost WeekendJan 24, 19930.0
13VisionsFeb 14, 19930.0
14Five to MidnightFeb 21, 19930.0
15BedfellowsFeb 28, 19930.0
16Last WishMar 7, 19930.0
17Life Goes On (and On and On)May 23, 19930.0

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