The Torkelsons
Overview
Millicent Torkelson takes on the challenge of keeping her family intact after her husband, Randy, leaves them behind. Now a single mother, she navigates the ups and downs of life with her children, each facing their own struggles and growth. Through humor and heart, Millicent strives to create a nurturing home environment, despite the challenges of reduced family dynamics. As they adapt to their new reality, the Torkelson family learns the importance of resilience and love in the face of adversity.
Episodes
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1
Fence Neighbors
In a close-knit family headed by a single mother, life can be a struggle. Things take a turn when her teenage daughter, Dorothy Jane, is less than ple...
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2
The Cotillion
Dorothy Jane dreams of a perfect fairy-tale ending for the upcoming school dance, but she faces a dilemma—she lacks a dress, a date, and her neighbo...
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3
A Kiss is Still a Kiss
Dorothy Jane is hoping for a budding romance between Millicent and the new pastor. However, when he pays a visit, it’s not to pursue that idea; inst...
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4
For Love or Money
Millicent believes it's important to have a steady job, so she assigns Dorothy Jane the responsibility of taking care of the other children.
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5
Poetry in Motion
Ruth Ann, seeking to blackmail Dorothy Jane, exposes her deeply personal love poems to everyone. Surprisingly, this public revelation boosts Dorothy J...
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6
An American Almost in Paris
Dorothy Jane is eager to leave Oklahoma behind and embrace the excitement of Paris. Her dream could become a reality if she wins a student-exchange co...
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7
Men Don't Leave
Randall Torkelson returns from Texas after over a year, bringing a stormy presence that unsettles Dorothy Jane. His unexpected comeback could spell th...
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8
Thanksgivingmesomething
Pastor Langley and his assistant are coming over for Thanksgiving, which leads Dorothy Jane to encourage Millicent to embrace her feminine side more.
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9
Return to Sender
Wesley's estranged ex-daughter-in-law makes a surprising return, bringing along his granddaughter. Their reunion with Wesley is sparked by the well-me...
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10
I Fought the Law
Millicent champions the American spirit by asserting her right to sell her homemade pickled products. She refuses to let red tape get in her way and i...
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11
A Sigh is Just a Sigh
Steven Floyd stands up for Millicent by confronting a notorious school bully, giving him a good beating. However, Millicent is unaware of his actions ...
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12
Educating Millicent
Millicent had her justifications for leaving high school early, yet there's really no valid excuse for her not to take an equivalency exam at this poi...
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13
Double Date
Radio host Kitty Drysdale, known as the "Love Professor," dives into the romantic lives of Dorothy Jane and Millicent, helping to ignite their dating ...
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14
The Ice Princess
Determined to transform into a girl who can captivate any guy, Dorothy Jane turns to the school's ice princess for advice and tips on how to achieve h...
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15
Swear Not By the Moon
No tale of sorrow compares to that of Dorothy Jane's experience as Juliet in the school production, especially as she shared the stage with her Romeo,...
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16
Say Uncle
Dorothy Jane and Millicent find themselves the targets of persistent romantic advances from two Scroggins men—Kirby and his boastful uncle, who seem...
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17
The Long Goodbye
Randall Torkelson greets Millicent and the kids with enthusiasm, but Dorothy Jane is preoccupied with thoughts of Riley, who’s off to college and di...
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18
The Egg and I
Dorothy Jane and Kirby discover that parenting isn't as easy as it seems when a school project has them taking care of an egg.
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19
It's My Party
Dorothy Jane faces the challenges of being popular when she hosts a party to boost her social status, but in the process, she inadvertently leaves a n...
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20
Aunt Poison
Millicent inherits a wide array of assets from her aunt, along with a plethora of mysteries that remain unresolved.
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1
New Moon
The Torkelsons embark on a fresh chapter as Millicent and her children relocate to Seattle. There, Millicent secures a position as a nanny for the two...
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2
Girls and Boy
Dorothy Jane is loving her new position at a fast-food chicken restaurant, especially thanks to her attractive supervisor. However, Molly is eager to ...
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3
Sleeping with the Enemy
Sharing a bedroom is anything but ideal for Dorothy Jane and Molly, but what truly weighs on Molly’s mind is the chance of Brian connecting with a b...
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4
Is That All There Is?
The star athlete at school decides to ask out the unassuming Dorothy Jane, who suddenly finds herself in the spotlight, trading her usual life for a r...
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5
The Fox and the Hound
After Brian’s dinner companion bails on him at the last minute, he turns to Millicent for help. He believes that the client he’s meeting will judg...
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6
Winner Take Millicent
Brian's confident brother, Jim, takes an interest in Millicent, and as their connection intensifies, Brian finds himself feeling neglected and alone.
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7
To Jane Eyre is Human
In an attempt to impress Brian, who is disappointed with her latest report card, Molly decides to copy Dorothy Jane's book report. However, her plan b...
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8
Duelling Birthdays
Dorothy Jane and Molly are both celebrating their sweet sixteen on the same day. Molly is throwing a lavish backyard celebration filled with excitemen...
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9
To Date or Not to Date
Millicent's ruling that Molly isn't allowed to date any college-age boys brings Molly and Dorothy Jane closer together, prompting them to sneak out of...
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10
The Dance
Gregory finds himself in a bind when his tomboy friend Sam decides to glam up and invites him to the Girls' Choice Dance.
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11
You Ought to Be in Pictures
Chuckie Lee thrives in the spotlight, relishing the admiration he receives while modeling for Brian's clothing catalog. When an opportunity arises for...
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12
Hot Ticket
Gregory finds himself in hot water after he impulsively uses Brian's credit card in a last-ditch attempt to score elusive tickets to a highly sought-a...
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13
Bowling for Daddies
Millicent and Chuckie Lee decide to participate in the father-son bowling tournament organized by Chuckie Lee's Wilderness Troop.
