Airing on ABC from September 12, 1989, to May 23, 1993, Life Goes On offers a poignant glimpse into the lives of the Thatcher family in suburban Chicago. The narrative revolves around Drew, his wife Elizabeth, and their three children: Paige, Rebecca, and Corky, who uniquely navigates life with Down syndrome. This groundbreaking series not only highlights the everyday challenges and triumphs of family life but also stands out for its representation, being the first to feature a prominent character with Down syndrome, fostering awareness and understanding during its run.
Seasons & Episodes
Season 1
Season 1
22 ep
1
Pilot
2
Corky for President
3
The Baby-Sitter
4
Break a Leg, Mom
5
Becca's First Love
6
Paige's Date
7
Paige's Mom
8
Call of the Wild
9
Corky Witnesses a Crime
10
Ordinary Heroes
11
Pets, Guys and Videotape
12
Corky's Crush
13
Thacher and Henderson
14
The Return of Uncle Richard
15
Brothers
16
Corky Rebels
17
It Ain't All It's Cracked up to Be
18
Pig o' My Heart
19
Becca and the Underground Newspaper
20
Save the Last Dance for Me
21
With a Mighty Heart
22
The Spring Fling
Season 2
Season 2
22 ep
1
Honeymoon from Hell
2
Corky and the Dolphins
3
The Visitor
4
Becca and the Band
5
The Banquet Room Renovation
6
Halloween
7
Chicken Pox
8
La Dolce Becca
9
A Thacher Thanksgiving
10
Libby's Sister
11
The Buddy
12
The Bicycle Thief
13
Isn't It Romantic
14
The Bigger Picture
15
Last Stand in Glen Brook
16
Head over Heels
17
Corky's Travels
18
Thanks a Bunch, Dr. Lamaze
19
Ghost of Grandpa Past
20
Arthur
21
Lighter Than Air
22
Proms and Prams
Season 3
Season 3
22 ep
1
Toast
2
Hello, Goodbye
3
Out of the Mainstream
4
Armageddon
5
Sweet 16
6
Life After Death
7
Dueling Divas
8
Invasion of the Thacher Snatchers
9
Loaded Question
10
Triangles
11
The Smell of Fear
12
Struck by Lightning
13
Jerry's Deli
14
The Room
15
The Wall
16
The Blues
17
The Fairy Tale
18
Hearts and Flowers
19
Corky's Romance
20
More Than Friends
21
Confessions
22
Consenting Adults
Season 4
Season 4
17 ep
1
Bec to the Future
2
Exposed
3
Premarital Syndrome
4
The Whole Truth
5
Love Letters
6
Windows
7
Babes in the Woods
8
Udder Madness
9
Happy Holidays
10
Choices
11
Incident on Main
12
Lost Weekend
13
Visions
14
Five to Midnight
15
Bedfellows
16
Last Wish
17
Life Goes On (and On and On)
