The Thorns (TV series)

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The Thorns
Created by Allan Leicht
Starring Tony Roberts
Kelly Bishop
Opening theme"We're All Right"
performed by Dorothy Loudon
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes12 (5 unaired) (list of episodes)
Production
Camera setup Multi-camera
Running time30 minutes
Production company Reeves Entertainment Group
Original release
Network ABC
ReleaseJanuary 15 (1988-01-15) 
March 11, 1988 (1988-03-11)

The Thorns is an American sitcom that aired from January 15 until March 11, 1988.

Contents

Premise

The Thorns are a dysfunctional married couple trying to climb their way up the social ladder in New York while dealing with their children and a grandmother moving in. [1]

Cast

Episodes

No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air date
1"Death and Transfiguration" John Bowab UnknownJanuary 15, 1988 (1988-01-15)
The Thorns' 6-year-old son reacts badly to the death of his dog. Sloan's mother moves in after her apartment burns down.
2"Nothing Happened" J.D. Lobue UnknownJanuary 22, 1988 (1988-01-22)
Chad would rather go out on a date than go on a trip with his father.
3"The Girlfriend"Valentine MayerUnknownJanuary 29, 1988 (1988-01-29)
Chad falls in love with Katina, but his parents are trying to evict her parents.
4"Condolence Call"Valentine MayerUnknownFebruary 5, 1988 (1988-02-05)
A friend of Tony dies.
5"The Maid"Valentine MayerUnknownFebruary 12, 1988 (1988-02-12)
6"The Other Maid" Peter Bonerz Alan KirschenbaumMarch 4, 1988 (1988-03-04)
Peggy's true identity is discovered.
7"The Thief"Peter BonerzUnknownMarch 11, 1988 (1988-03-11)
Someone has stolen Edmund's bookbag.
8"The First Date (or The Extended Family)"Valentine MayerTBDUNAIRED
Ginger wants her uncle to go out on a date with Mrs. Hamilton.
9"The Rage"Peter BonerzTBDUNAIRED
The Thorns want to become more friendly, so they try psychotherapy.
10"The Horse"Peter BonerzTBDUNAIRED
11"The Prodigal Son"Peter BonerzTBDUNAIRED
12"Dream House"Peter BonerzTBDUNAIRED

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References

  1. TV Guide. "The Thorns Cast and Details". TV Guide. Retrieved 2012-10-28.