American Dreams premiered on NBC on September 29, 2002. From the thrill of dancing to the new Ronettes song to the life-changing assassination of a beloved President, American Dreams follows one family's journey through the joys and pains of America in the '60s and early '70s. At the epicenter of these earth-shattering times is Meg Pryor, a style-conscious 15-year-old whose life revolves around the popular dance show, American Bandstand. While Meg's younger brother and sister are concerned with simple pursuits, her older brother, Will, is fighting to follow his dreams instead of his father's. And unbeknownst to the kids, their parents are struggling to define their own evolving relationship as partners, parents and people. Meanwhile, the world swirls around them - a vibrant combination of rock and roll, equal rights and soon, war. How will the changing times change this American family?
Cast
Show Cast • May 10, 2008
Meg Pryor ................................................ Brittany Snow
Will Pryor ................................................. Ethan Dampf
Jim Pryor ................................................. Tom Verica
Helen Pryor ............................................. Gail O'Grady
JJ Pryor .................................................... Will Estes
Patty Pryor .............................................. Sarah Ramos
Roxanne Bojarski ................................... Vanessa Lengies
Michael Brooks ........................................ Joey Lawrence
Episodes
Show Episodes • May 10, 2008
Season 1 (2002-2003)
25 Episodes In Season 1
The Pilot (Originally Aired 9/29/2002)
The End Of The Innocence (Originally Aired 10/6/2002)
New Frontiers (Originally Aired 10/13/2002)
Pryor Knowledge (Originally Aired 10/20/2002)
The Fighting Irish (Originally Aired 10/27/2002)
Soldier Boy (Originally Aired 11/3/2002)
Cold Snap (Originally Aired 11/10/2002)
Black + White (Originally Aired 11/17/2002)
The Home Front (Originally Aired 12/1/2002)
Silent Night (Originally Aired 12/15/2002)
I Wanna Hold Your Hand (Originally Aired 1/5/2003)
Great Expectations (Originally Aired 1/12/2003)
The Pursuit Of Happiness (Originally Aired 2/2/2003)
Heartache (Originally Aired 2/9/2003)
False Start (Originally Aired 2/16/2003)
Act Of Contrition (Originally Aired 3/2/2003)
Past Imperfect (Originally Aired 3/9/2003)
The One (Originally Aired 3/16/2003)
Where The Boys Are (Originally Aired 3/30/2003)
The Carpetbaggers (Originally Aired 4/6/2003)
Fear Itself (Originally Aired 4/13/2003)
Secrets And Lies (Originally Aired 4/27/2003)
Down The Shore (Originally Aired 5/4/2003)
High Hopes (Originally Aired 5/11/2003)
City On Fire (Originally Aired 5/18/2003)
Season 2 (2003-2004)
19 Episodes In Season 2
And Promises To Keep (Originally Aired 9/28/2003)
R-E-S-P-E-C-T (Originally Aired 10/5/2003)
Another Saturday Night (Originally Aired 10/12/2003)
Crossing The Line (Originally Aired 10/19/2003)
Life's Illusion (Originally Aired 10/26/2003)
Rescue Me (Originally Aired 11/2/2003)
Ticket To Ride (Originally Aired 11/16/2003)
Change A Comin' (Originally Aired 11/23/2003)
The Long Goodbye (Originally Aired 11/30/2003)
The 7-10 Split (Originally Aired 1/4/2004)
Beyond The Wire (Originally Aired 1/11/2004)
Real-To-Reel (Originally Aired 1/18/2004)
To Tell The Truth (Originally Aired 2/15/2004)
Old Enough To Fight (Originally Aired 2/22/2004)
Shoot The Moon (Originally Aired 3/7/2004)
Can't Hold On (Originally Aired 3/14/2004)
Chasing The Past (Originally Aired 3/21/2004)
Stewart's Charge (Originally Aired 3/28/2004)
No Way Out (Originally Aired 4/4/2004)
season 3 (2004-2005)
17 Episodes In Season 3
Long Shots And Short Skirts (Originally Aired 9/26/2004)
Charade (Originally Aired 10/3/2004)
Leaders Of The Pack (Originally Aired 10/10/2004)
Surround Me (Originally Aired 10/171/2004)
So Long, Farewell (Originally Aired 10/24/2004)
Clear And Present Danger (Originally Aired 10/31/2004)
What Dreams May Come (Originally Aired 11/7/2004)
One In A Million (Originally Aired 11/14/2004)
Tidings Of Comfort And Joy (Originally Aired 11/21/2004)
Home Again (Originally Aired 1/2/2005)
Truth Be Told (Originally Aired 1/9/2005)
For Richer, For Poorer (Originally Aired 1/23/2005)
American Dreams premiered on NBC on September 29, 2002. From the thrill of dancing to the new Ronettes song to the life-changing assassination of a beloved President, American Dreams follows one family's journey through the joys and pains of America in the '60s and early '70s. At the epicenter of these earth-shattering times is Meg Pryor, a style-conscious 15-year-old whose life revolves around the popular dance show, American Bandstand. While Meg's younger brother and sister are concerned with simple pursuits, her older brother, Will, is fighting to follow his dreams instead of his father's. And unbeknownst to the kids, their parents are struggling to define their own evolving relationship as partners, parents and people. Meanwhile, the world swirls around them - a vibrant combination of rock and roll, equal rights and soon, war. How will the changing times change this American family?
