走遍美国Episode1-12

Episode 1 Linden Street

Richard Stewart was a photographer who was writing a book. While he was taking pictures for a mother and her son, an exchange student from Greece called Alexandra volunteered to help him. Then they chatted pleasantly and Richard shared his photos to Alexandra. Since Richard was in such a hurry to meet his wife and have a dinner at home that he left his bag on the ferryboat, Alexandra decided to returned the bag. Finally, Alexandra managed to find Richard’s house and gave it back to Richard. After a brief talk with Richard and his family, Alexandra left. However, she forgot her bag. Episode 2 The Blind Date

Harry and Susan were going to have a date. At first, it took Harry a lot of trouble to find Susan’s house. Then they went to the reserved restaurant together. Before Harry had a chance to eat he had to leave. Because his daughter had a stomachache. In consequence, Susan packed the food home. When Susan was eating with Marilyn at home, Harry surprisingly came back and continued their date. They didn’t stop chatting until it was midnight. At last, they said goodbye to each other and appointed next date expectantly.

Episode 3 Grandpa’s Trunk

Grandpa used to live alone in California. For he is going to live with the other families in New York, the Stewart are all excitedly preparing grandpa’s room and gifts. When grandpa is on the train, he makes Ms. Tobin’s acquaintance. They have a pleasant conversation. Later at home, grandpa surprisingly received the presents from his grandchildren. These are their family photos. In return, grandpa opened his old trunk and present them a family tree. Grandpa doesn’t feel lonely anymore.

Episode 4 A Piece of Cake

Marilyn felt exhausted after her advanced exercise class while Richard thought it was a piece of cake. So, they made a bet on whether Richard would feel tired after the class. If Richard did, Marilyn cooked dinner for the entire family. If not, Richard cooked. Then Richard went to the class, however he was requested to photograph the class instead exercising. To continue the bet, Richard and Marilyn took the class together. After the class, despite Richard was worn out he was recognized by the instructor. Finally, Richard and Marilyn decided to cook dinner together.

Episode 5 The Right Magic

Phillip was too busy to go to the baseball game with Robbie. Then grandpa suggested that they three could go fishing together someday. Cherished the memory of fishing trips, grandpa managed to persuade Phillip to have a fishing together with Robbie and him. On the fishing day, Phillip taught Robbie how to fish and grandpa told Robbie the right magic. In no time, Robbie certainly caught a fish. When they were burning the fish, a cry from the little boy Albert was heard. Immediately, Robbie ran to pull Albert out of the water and Phillip saved Albert. After that, they could have got back to fish while Phillip was called to go to work in urgent. Despite of these emergencies, they did enjoy the day. And they appointed to next fishing next Sunday. Episode 6 Thanksgiving

It was Thanksgiving Day. Ellen and Philip were busy preparing the dishes. When Philip started to make apple pies, he found there is no cinnamon. Then he asked Robbie to buy some. However, Alexandra called home while Robbie was out. Robbie got frustrated for having missed Alexandra’s phone call. To cheer him up, grandpa watched the Thanksgiving parade together with Robbie.

At dinner time, Harry and Michelle came to have the Thanksgiving Day with the Stewart. Before they enjoyed the dinner, Michelle told the meaning of thanksgiving and everyone gave thanks each in their own way. Shortly after they finished the meal, Alexandra paid a visit with a pumpkin pie. Ellen and Philip served coffee and pumpkin pie only to find they had forgot to turn the oven on. Though it was, the Stewart had a great Thanksgiving Day.

Episode 7 Men’s Best Friend

Alexandra and Robbie were listening to music but Robbie found was sad. Alexandra admitted that she was homesick. To cheer up Alexandra, Robbie suggested going out for eating. They were about to leave when they heard a dog barking. It was a lost spaniel. Alexandra and Robbie tried calling the number on the collar but the number was no longer in service. Therefore, they took the spaniel to ASPCA. The staff there told Robbie that if the owner didn’t claim the dog in 2 days then Robbie can apply for adoption. Leaving the animal shelter, Alexandra and Robbie went to a restaurant for dining and then they went back home to hear dance music. When they were enjoying dancing, the staff from ASPCA phoned them and said that the owner claimed the lost dog. Alexandra and Robbie were glad for the dog though they couldn’t adopt it. Episode 8 You're Going to Be Fine

Dr. Stewart need to fit Carl’s operation into his schedule on Friday. He asked Nurse Molly to arrange the schedule. But it’s difficult to persuade Carl because he wanted to had his birthday party on Saturday. Molly promised Carl a surprise and Carl agreed. During the time Carl was in hospital, he refused to join the game of charades.

After the operation, children had sore throat. To cheer them up, Molly told the children that they would have some ice-cream for dinner. Molly made a deal with Carl. Only did Carl smiled would him got the surprise.

On Saturday, Carl’s birthday, a clown was invited to entertain the children. Carl was happy. And his wish is to play charades with other children.

Episode 9 It's Up to You

Robbie was writing an article on the feelings about graduation for his high-school paper when Philip brought him a sandwich and milk. Robbie told his father he enjoyed writing so his father suggested him being a writer. In the morning, father and grandpa were so cheerful because Charley Rafer, a classmate of Philip’s, agreed to have an interview with Robbie on the next day. Though they expected Robbie to be admitted by Michigan, but they allow Robbie to make his own decision.

Robbie and Philip headed off for the city to have an interview with Charley Rafer. Robbie left a good impression to Charley, but Robbie had some doubt about wanting to go to Michigan.

Robbie chatted with his friend who applied to Columbia University and NYU. After fully consideration, Robbie discussed his ideas with Philip. Philip was so understanding that he supported Robbie’s own decision. Eventually, Robbie said he might choose Michigan. It was not only Robbie’s own decision, but also what Philip and grandpa expected.

Episode 10 Smell the Flowers

Susan had a very busy day with a full schedule. She was to have a lunch date with a client but she suddenly realized she forgot the appointment with Harry and his daughter Michelle. Susan had to make another appointment with her client. They went to a restaurant for lunch but Michelle showed unwillingness towards Susan. When Harry went to get some vegetables, Susan had a nice talk with Michelle.

After lunch, they had fun together. At a quarter to four Susan said she had to leave due to a meeting. Harry and Michelle were disappointed with her leaving. Finally, Susan made a phone call to her secretary, rearranging the work. Susan took a little time to smell the flowers in that afternoon.

Episode 11 A Place of Our Own

Marilyn seeks Ellen’s opinion about buying their own house because the baby is coming. Ellen loves having families living together but she can also understand what Richard and Marilyn think. Ellen tells their early experiences of buying the house and advises them to look at some houses, speak to a real-estate agent and consult a bank about a mortgage.

Richard and Marilyn have an appointment with Mrs. Martinelli, the real-estate agent Ellen recommended. She shows them some pictures of houses. Among plenty of choices, they are in favor with two houses. Then they plan to see the houses this weekend and talk to someone at the bank next week.

Richard and Marilyn discuss a housing mortgage with Mr. Riley, a loan office. Due to Richard and Marilyn don’t have enough income and collateral, they find it difficult to get a loan unless they get a guarantor. Richard and Marilyn want to be independent so they don’t want to ask Dad to sign as a guarantor. After Richard and Marilyn have a talk with Ellen they finally decide to slow down the course, keep looking at the houses, talk to the real-estate agent and the loan officer.

Episode 12 You’re Tops

Susan comes over grandpa for dinner. Grandpa tells Susan that he is restless because he has too much free time since he is retired. Hearing this, Susan offers to find him a solution to put his mind to good use.

Susan ask her secretary Sam for an advice on a personal matter about her grandpa. They think of their boss John Marchetta who may be able to help. So, Susan meets with Mr. Marchetta and explains the problem. Mr. Marchetta got an idea to solve the problem and appoints a meeting with grandpa on the tomorrow morning.

Grandpa meets with John Marchetta. Grandpa tells Mr. Marchetta about his experience in the construction business and John Marchetta introduces grandpa an organization called Tops which aims to find opportunities for those experienced, talented but retired people to use their talent. Then John Marchetta invites grandpa to go over the construction site together to meet with his foreman. With his valuable experience, Grandpa give some helpful advice to the foreman on a difficult problem.

Grandpa feels a sense of fulfillment and he is so thankful for Susan that he invites Susan to enjoy a dinner at tomorrow night.