The Thorns (TV series)

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

The Thorns
Created by	Allan Leicht
Starring	Tony Roberts Kelly Bishop
Opening theme	"We're All Right" performed by Dorothy Loudon
Country of origin	United States
Original language	English
No. of seasons	1
No. of episodes	12 (5 unaired) (list of episodes)
Production
Camera setup	Multi-camera
Running time	30 minutes
Production company	Reeves Entertainment Group
Original release
Network	ABC
Release	January 15 (1988-01-15) – March 11, 1988 (1988-03-11)

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

• Tony Roberts as Sloan Thorn
• Kelly Bishop as Ginger Thorn
• Marilyn Cooper as Rose Thorn
• Lori Petty as Cricket
• Mary Louise Wilson as Toinette
• Adam Biesk as Chad Thorn
• Jesse Tendler as Edmund Thorn
• Maureen Stapleton as Mrs. Hamilton
• Kathreen Marcopulos as Katina Pappas
• Lisa Rieffel as Joey Thorn

Episodes

No.	Title	Directed by	Written by	Original air date
1	"Death and Transfiguration"	John Bowab	Unknown	January 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	Unknown	January 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 Mayer	Unknown	January 29, 1988 (1988-01-29)
Chad falls in love with Katina, but his parents are trying to evict her parents.
4	"Condolence Call"	Valentine Mayer	Unknown	February 5, 1988 (1988-02-05)
A friend of Tony dies.
5	"The Maid"	Valentine Mayer	Unknown	February 12, 1988 (1988-02-12)
6	"The Other Maid"	Peter Bonerz	Alan Kirschenbaum	March 4, 1988 (1988-03-04)
Peggy's true identity is discovered.
7	"The Thief"	Peter Bonerz	Unknown	March 11, 1988 (1988-03-11)
Someone has stolen Edmund's bookbag.
8	"The First Date (or The Extended Family)"	Valentine Mayer	TBD	UNAIRED
Ginger wants her uncle to go out on a date with Mrs. Hamilton.
9	"The Rage"	Peter Bonerz	TBD	UNAIRED
The Thorns want to become more friendly, so they try psychotherapy.
10	"The Horse"	Peter Bonerz	TBD	UNAIRED
11	"The Prodigal Son"	Peter Bonerz	TBD	UNAIRED
12	"Dream House"	Peter Bonerz	TBD	UNAIRED