Homefront is an American television drama series created and produced by Lynn Marie Latham and Bernard Lechowick in association with Warner Bros. Television for ABC. The show was set in the fictional city of River Run, Ohio in 1945, 1946, and 1947. The show's theme song, "Accentuate the Positive", was written by Johnny Mercer and performed by Jack Sheldon. Forty-two episodes were broadcast in the United States over two seasons from 1991 to 1993. TV Guide, Abigail Van Buren, and fans showed determination in getting ABC to continue the show for a third season before it was cancelled.
The peaks and the valleys. Find the essential episodes — and the ones to skip.
The town of River Run is rocked when allegations surface that Al is a member of the Communist party and he refuses to deny it when pressed; Everyone with ties to Al is questioned.
The Sloans arrive at the train station expecting Mike Jr. but meet his new Italian bride Gina instead. Ginger is shocked to find out her fiancee Charlie has married Caroline, an English woman, while he was overseas. Abe and Gloria are thrilled that Robert's home early, but are surprised by his angry attitude. Jeff and Sarah try to figure out a way to tell his brother Hank that they are in love with each other. Linda tries to move on with her life after losing her boyfriend Mike Jr. to Gina, and losing her job to the incoming GIs.
Jeff is surprised when Coach Zelnick offers him a second chance to try out for the team, not knowing who put him up to it. Ginger finalizes her wedding plans. Al decides to go back east to find work since no one want to hire him. Charlie realises that it's going to be harder than he thought to convert to Judaism. Mike and Ruth decide to divorce.
Jeff's worries at training camp turn him toward a sports-savvy bar owner who happens to be female. Ginger copes with an amorous boss.
Each point is an episode, plotted in order. Colored bands mark season boundaries. Look for the rise, the plateau, or the decline.
High votes + high rating = beloved classic. High votes + low rating = notorious stinker. Low votes + high rating = hidden gem.
Did each season build or fizzle? Green means the finale outscored the premiere. Red means the opposite. Longer arrows, bigger swings.
How steady is each season? Tightly clustered dots mean reliable quality. Scattered dots mean a wild ride.
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