In der Neuauflage der gleichnamigen TV-Serie steht der 12-jährige Dean Williams (Elisha Williams) im Mittelpunkt, der mit seiner Familie in den unruhigen 1960er Jahren in Montgomery, Alabama lebt. Aus der Gegenwart erzählt Dean (jetzt: Don Cheadle) über seine damaligen Erlebnisse, die trotz allem ‚magische Jahre‘ waren. Und wie jeder Jugendliche macht der heranwachsende Junge wichtige Erfahrungen in verschiedenen Bereichen im Leben: Dean verliebt sich, hat Probleme in der Schule und ärgert sich mitunter über seine Familienmitglieder. Zudem ist es für afro-amerikanische Bürger in den Südstaaten in den großen sozialen Umbrüchen dieser Zeit nicht immer einfach – der alltägliche Rassismus, dem sie ausgesetzt sind, wirkt sich auch auf das Leben der Familie Williams aus.
One Small Step (Folge 1) 3.8
Autor: Saladin K. Patterson
Sendedatum: 2023-06-14
Laufzeit: 22 min
Übersicht: It’s the summer of 1969, and Dean and Bill are experiencing new walks of life in New York City where Dean has tagged along for Bill’s career-making songwriting gig. Back in Montgomery, Lilian’s infamous sister, Jackie, pays a memorable visit.
Forbidden Fruit (Folge 2) 1.0
Autor: Bob Daily
Sendedatum: 2023-06-14
Laufzeit: 22 min
Übersicht: Torn between his secret relationship with Keisa and his friendship with Broderick, Dean turns to Jackie for advice. Meanwhile, after her latest run-in with the law, Jackie decides to turn over a new leaf.
Football Team (Folge 3) 1.0
Autor: Amberia Allen
Sendedatum: 2023-06-21
Laufzeit: 22 min
Übersicht: As Kim decides to take classes at Bill's college and date one of his star students, Bill must walk the line between teacher and dad; Dean and his friends join the football team where Dean finds himself in a tricky situation.
Blockbusting (Folge 4) 2.4
Autor: Jacque Edmonds Cofer
Sendedatum: 2023-06-28
Laufzeit: 22 min
Übersicht: Bill and Lillian consider moving into the first integrated neighborhood in Montgomery; Dean develops a crush on Brad's mom during a sleepover at their house.
Takeover Spirit (Folge 5) 1.0
Autor: Jordan Black
Sendedatum: 2023-07-05
Laufzeit: 22 min
Übersicht: When Lillian joins the church choir, she discovers a new side to her mother-in-law; Kim encourages a guilt-ridden Dean to have an encounter with the supernatural.
Bill's New Friend (Folge 6) 2.8
Autor: Max Searle
Sendedatum: 2023-07-26
Laufzeit: 22 min
Übersicht: After Bill befriends Dean's music teacher, Bill and Lillian attend a party at his house and the evening takes an unexpected turn. Meanwhile, with their parents away, Dean, Bruce and Kim make their own plans for the night.
A Star is Born (Folge 7) 2.6
Autor: Melanie Boysaw
Sendedatum: 2023-08-02
Laufzeit: 22 min
Übersicht: In search of a new hobby, Dean joins the drama club - only to find himself mixed up in drama of his own. Bill and Kim grapple with Bruce's choice to campaign for a local politician.
Like a Boss (Folge 8) 2.2
Autor: Tom Young
Sendedatum: 2023-08-09
Laufzeit: 22 min
Übersicht: After Lillian's boss announces budget cuts, she is forced to make a decision and enforce boundaries between her personal and professional life. Meanwhile, Dean and Cory's friendship hits a few speed bumps as they work together for the boxcar derby.
Happy Birthday Clisby (Folge 9) 2.8
Autor: Kendra Cole
Sendedatum: 2023-08-16
Laufzeit: 22 min
Übersicht: The Williams gather to celebrate Clisby's 75th birthday - including Bill's brother Melvin and his daughter Cassie. While Bill and Melvin try to one-up each other for Clisby's approval, Cassie shares big news with Lillian and Kim.
The Happiest Place on Earth (Folge 10) 2.8
Autor: Yael Galena
Sendedatum: 2023-08-16
Laufzeit: 22 min
Übersicht: When the Williams family decides to go on a family vacation, Kim suggests a road trip to Austin College and Dean proposes a stop at Disneyland. After meeting up with his old bandmates, Bill reflects on his life choices.
