True Colors is an American sitcom that aired on Fox from September 2, 1990 to April 12, 1992 for a total of 45 episodes. The series was created by Michael J. Weithorn, and featured an interracial marriage and a subsequent blended family.
True Colors (Season 1)
A Visit from Ray 9.0
Air date: 1990-09-02
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Ron and Ellen's families try to adjust to the marriage, while Lester befriends a turkey scheduled to become dinner.
A Pair of Cranks 10.0
Air date: 1990-09-09
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Sara comes to Lester's defense when he is mistakenly accused of stealing expensive basketball shoes.
One of the Girls 10.0
Air date: 1990-09-16
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: After Lester joins Sara and her friends for mah-jongg, he starts behaving like his step-grandmother—including seeing things.
A Dog's Life 10.0
Air date: 1990-09-23
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Katie inadvertently jeopardizes Terry's chance for a student athletic scholarship.
Step Lightly 8.0
Air date: 1990-09-30
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Ellen washes Terry's lucky t-shirt, and he gets injured playing football soon after. Sara brings Ron bad luck when they take a flight together.
Life with Fathers 8.0
Air date: 1990-10-07
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Ron gets the blues when Katie gets a visit from her dad on her 16th birthday.
What's Wrong With That Boy? 9.0
Air date: 1990-10-21
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Lester's continued drawing and dreaming land him in hot water, both at school and home.
Tooth or Consequences 10.0
Air date: 1990-10-28
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Sara agrees to let Ron look at her teeth after her former dentist passes away.
Soft Shell 9.0
Air date: 1990-11-04
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Ellen disapproves of Katie's relationship with a collegiate environmental activist.
Young at Heart 8.0
Air date: 1990-11-11
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Sara's easily able to find a date to a wedding—a gentleman who may make a proposal to her of his own.
Occasional Wife 8.0
Air date: 1990-11-18
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: To protect his frail aunt, Ellen pretends to still be married to Leonard.
High Anxiety 7.0
Air date: 1990-11-25
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Lester and Katie hope to cure Terry's aerophobia by taking him to the roof and making him face his fear.
Puppet Regime 4.0
Air date: 1990-12-16
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: The family bands together to build the confidence of Ron's cousin before an audition to join a puppeteering group.
Christmas Show '90 0.0
Air date: 1990-12-23
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Ron and Ellen use the family Christmas gathering to reflect on both how they first met and how they revealed their romance to their loved ones.
Moment of Ruth 0.0
Air date: 1991-01-13
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Ellen's afraid her being white will hinder Ron's ability to win an award from a black magazine.
A Real Pain 0.0
Air date: 1991-02-03
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: An hysterical Sara is hospitalized for a gallbladder operation.
The Tender Trap 0.0
Air date: 1991-02-10
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Terry teaches Lester some ways to approach girls with confidence, but neglects to teach him how to handle rejection.
Opposites Attract 0.0
Air date: 1991-02-17
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: On a date, Terry regrets giving Katie a lift after his car breaks down.
Homies Alone 8.0
Air date: 1991-03-03
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: A horror movie marathon frightens Katie and Lester. Meanwhile, Ellen and Terry find themselves stuck in an elevator en route to a banquet.
Daughter Dearest 0.0
Air date: 1991-03-24
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Mom puts a downer on Katie's hoped-for romance on a ski vacation, while Ron and Terry aren't pleased with having to take care of Sara.
A Matter of Principal 10.0
Air date: 1991-04-14
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Ellen's plan to bring her students to see Ron's dental office is met with resistance by a racist parent.
Superman, Superego 0.0
Air date: 1991-04-21
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Terry's conscience eats away at him after plagiarizing a paper of Katie's.
Prisoners of Love 0.0
Air date: 1991-04-28
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Sara's friend accidentally gets a locket that was a gift for Ellen, and she comes up with a plan to retrieve it.
Favorite Son 9.0
Air date: 1991-05-12
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Ellen's joy at throwing a surprise party for Ron is ruined by his pushy mother.
Seasons
Episodes 24
Episodes 21