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Rich Man, Poor Man Season 1 Episodes

  • 1976-2016
  • 1 Season
  • ABC
  • Family
  • TVPG
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A superb 12-hour adaptation of Irwin Shaw's novel, chronicling the widely divergent values and paths of two brothers over 20 years. The compelling story of familial jealousy and heartbreak was an extraordinarily successful miniseries, garnering a record 23 Emmy nominations (it won four), and helped launch the career of Nick Nolte, who plays the free-spirited and unruly Tom Jordache.

Season 1 Episode Guide

Season 1

8 Episodes 1976 - 1976

Episode 1

Rich Man, Poor Man

Sun, Feb 1, 1976 120 mins

This eight-part series, based on Irwin Shaw's novel, covers the divergent lives of two brothers born in a small town. Part 1 introduces conscientious Rudy (Peter Strauss), his irresponsible brother Tom (Nick Nolte), and their unloving father (Edward Asner). Julie: Susan Blakely.

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Episode 2

Book I Part 2 of 8

Mon, Feb 2, 1976 120 mins

Part 2. Rudy's plans to open a ski shop with help from his father (Edward Asner) are dashed when Axel is forced to pay for Tom's illicit affairs, one of which is with a maid (Fionnula Flanagan). Meanwhile, Julie lands a bit part on Broadway. Tom: Nick Nolte. Rudy: Peter Strauss. Julie: Susan Blakely.

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Episode 3

Book I Part 3 of 8

Mon, Feb 9, 1976 60 mins

In Part 3, Tom returns home and learns of his father's death; and college graduate Rudy meets Julie's surly, alcoholic husband (Bill Bixby). Tom: Nick Nolte. Rudy: Peter Strauss. Julie: Susan Blakely.

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Episode 4

Book I Part 4 of 8

Mon, Feb 16, 1976 60 mins

Part 4. Rudy becomes a stockholder in a large shopping complex he developed, while Julie (Susan Blakely) enjoys fame as a photographer. Rudy: Peter Strauss. Tom: Nick Nolte. Duncan Calderwood: Ray Milland.

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Episode 5

Book I Part 5 of 8

Mon, Feb 23, 1976 60 mins

In Part 5, Virginia Calderwood (Kim Darby) grows bitterly jealous of Julie. Meanwhile, Tom (Nick Nolte) begins an affair with the wife of a syndicate-controlled boxer. Rudy: Peter Strauss. Julie: Susan Blakely.

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Episode 6

Book I Part 6 of 8

Mon, Mar 1, 1976 60 mins

Part 6. Tom turns to his mother (Dorothy McGuire) for help in escaping syndicate hit men; Virginia becomes increasingly desperate to win Rudy's love. Tom: Nick Nolte. Rudy: Peter Strauss. Virginia: Kim Darby.

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Episode 7

Book I Part 7 of 8

Mon, Mar 8, 1976 120 mins

Part 7. Rudy (Peter Strauss) marries Julie and considers entering politics. Meanwhile, Tom (Nick Nolte) becomes a merchant seaman in Europe, and soon clashes with a shipmate (William Smith). Duncan Calderwood: Ray Milland. Julie: Susan Blakely.

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Episode 8

Book I Part 8 of 8

Mon, Mar 15, 1976 120 mins

Conclusion. Rudy's senatorial career falters along with his marriage. Tom (Nick Nolte), who is running a yachting venture in France, gets married. Rudy: Peter Strauss. Julie: Susan Blakely. Kate: Kay Lenz. Marsh Goodwin: Van Johnson.

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