Episode guide
Promised Land: Season 2
23 episodes · first aired Sep 25, 1997
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- 1 The Road Home (II) Sep 25, 1997 · 45m Still unable to accept responsibility for the fatal car crash, Joe drives off while under the influence of drugs, unaware that his son is hiding in the car. Meanwhile, Russell feels…
- 2 The Promise Oct 2, 1997 · 45m Russell is troubled when Claire chooses to go to the aid of her ex-boyfriend Rod, instead of attending an important family function. Claire is dismayed to discover that not only has she…
- 3 Par for the Course Oct 9, 1997 · 45m Claire shares some alarming news with Russell that will impact all members of the family. Meanwhile, Hattie and the kids head out on a search for the lost map that Hattie has embroidered…
- 4 Crushed Oct 16, 1997 · 45m Josh wrestles with the ardent feelings he's having for his new girlfriend, and must make a decision about where their relationship is heading. Meanwhile, a pregnant Claire battles morning…
- 5 Mooster's Revenge Oct 23, 1997 · 45m The Greenes come to the aid of a dying Mooster, but unwittingly cause her grief when they sell off her most prized possession and are unable to retrieve it from its new owner.
- 6 Saint Russell Oct 30, 1997 · 45m Russell accidently acquires the reputation of a spirtual healer after a cancer-stricken woman observes him saving a little girl from drowning, and his unavailing efforts to convince the…
- 7 Take Back The Night Nov 6, 1997 · 45m After being violently attacked by an unknown assailant, a shattered Dinah attempts to return to her normal life and befriends a seemingly good-natured doctor at the hospital where she…
- 8 Mr. Muscles Nov 13, 1997 · 45m Russell is appalled to learn that his friend's son, is popping steroids to improve his athletic ability and when concern for the boy forces Russell to intervene, he discovers the lengths…
- 9 The Winner Nov 20, 1997 · 45m While travelling through Nevada, the Greenes meet Rick, a widowed father who is gambling his life - and his relationship with his young daughter - away, and the deck seems stacked against…
- 10 To Everything a Season Nov 27, 1997 · 45m A Thanksgiving visit with Claire's sister and her husband is cut short, after Claire announces her unexpected pregnancy and the childless couple doesn't take the news well.
- 11 Bookworm Dec 11, 1997 · 45m Claire discovers a startling fact about one of her most popular high school students - he's illiterate, and so is his unsupportive father, who wants his son to quit school and learn a…
- 12 Recycled Jan 8, 1998 · 45m Hattie hastens to the aid of a dying childhood friend, who asks an alarming favor that Hattie's unsure she'll be able to grant. Meanwhile, Claire is rushed to the hospital when she suffers…
- 13 Mirror Family Jan 15, 1998 · 45m The Greenes befriend a family that seems to mirror their unusual lifestyle of home schooling and travelling around the U.S. but upon closer inspection, Russell realizes that they aren't…
- 14 Purple Heart Jan 29, 1998 · 45m The discovery of a seemingly valuable Purple Heart medal at a flea market has Nathaniel searching out its owner, but he's surprised to learn that it was given away by a troubled woman…
- 15 Designated Driver Feb 5, 1998 · 45m When the Greenes return to Chicory Creek to get their car fixed, Josh disobeys his father and becomes involved with a wild teenaged girl, who has a drinking problem she won't admit to.
- 16 Two for the Road Feb 26, 1998 · 45m Nathaniel's father is released from jail on a weekend pass to surprise his son on his birthday, but circumstances may stop the reunion from ever taking place.
- 17 The Secret of Bluestem Mar 5, 1998 · 45m Things are looking up for the Greenes when a relative of Claire's leaves her a 100 acre ranch in South Dakota, but the family soon becomes involved in a dispute over an Indiana burial site.
- 18 Undercover Granny Mar 26, 1998 · 45m Hattie goes undercover in a home for seniors to investigate possible elder abuse, after Dinah and Josh tell her about their suspicions.
- 19 On My Honor Apr 2, 1998 · 45m Claire faces a dilemma after landing a substitute teaching job at a school where the principal is an old college friend. Meanwhile, Nathaniel resorts to cheating to get a cub scout badge.
- 20 Total Security Apr 23, 1998 · 45m Russell and Claire help a man whose supposedly deceased wife returns to see their daughter after disappearing years earlier.
- 21 When Darkness Falls Apr 30, 1998 · 45m Family members hold a vigil outside the school as terrified students, including Claire, Josh and Dinah, are held hostage by a gun-wielding, troubled teen. When the situation is eventually…
- 22 A Hand Up Is Never a Handout (1) May 7, 1998 · 45m Claire awaits the arrival of the baby, and Joe is released from jail and joins the family. Meanwhile, Josh, Hattie and Dinah head to Oklahoma City for the memorial service.
- 23 A Hand Up Is Never a Handout (2) May 14, 1998 · 45m Claire and Russell stand vigil at the hospital with baby Grace until they're forced to give up the fight. Grief-stricken they return home to the rest of the family where they struggle to…