Built to Last (Season 1)

Pilot (Episode 1)

Writer: Greg Garcia

Air date: 1997-09-24

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: A recent college graduate turns his back on the corporate world to run his family's construction firm when his father suffers a heart attack.

The Apple Doesn't Fall Too Far ... (Episode 2)

Air date: 1997-10-08

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: Royale's first day managing the company requires attitude adjustments from his siblings—and from himself.

A Family Affair (Episode 3)

Air date: 1997-10-15

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: Almost everyone in the Watkins family loves Royale's new girlfriend—except Royale!

Admitting Mistakes (Episode 4)

Writer: Greg Garcia

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: Royale and Randal take a reluctant Robert out for fun; Ryce thinks his birth was a mistake.

Best Seats in the House (Episode 5)

Writer: Dan Cross

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: Royale's snobbish friend causes trouble with him and his father at a football game.

More Tricks Than Treats (Episode 6)

Writer: David W. Duclon

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: On Halloween, Russell schemes to scare Royale.

The Car, the Loan and the Date (Episode 7)

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: Royale regrets lending money to unreliable Randal; Russell teases Tammy's boyfriend.

A Thanksgiving to Remember (Episode 8)

Writer: Greg Garcia

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: When the Watkins family invites long-lost relatives for Thanksgiving, everyone gets a big surprise.