American Dreamer_
After the death of his wife, former network correspondent Tom Nash leaves his career to raise his children and writes a column about ordinary people for a Chicago newspaper. His editor frequently tries to lure him back into hard news, while Tom adjusts to his new life in Wisconsin.
Created By
Susan Seeger
Network
NBC
Episodes
17
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Overview
American Dreamer has 1 season with 17 episodes spanning 1990-1991.
Year context
American Dreamer first aired 36 years ago in 1990.
CAST (6)
Robert Urich
Tom Nash
Carol Kane
Lillian Abernathy
Chay Lentin
Rachel Nash
Johnny Galecki
Danny Nash
Margaret Welsh
Holly Baker
Jeffrey Tambor
Joe Baines
SEASONS (1 season, 17 episodes)
SEASON 1
SERIES INFO
1
Seasons
17
Episodes
Ended
Status
CREW
Creator
Susan Seeger
NETWORKS (1)
NBC
DETAILS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is American Dreamer about?
After the death of his wife, former network correspondent Tom Nash leaves his career to raise his children and writes a column about ordinary people for a Chicago newspaper. His editor frequently tries to lure him back into hard news, while Tom adjusts to his new life in Wisconsin.
How many seasons does American Dreamer have?
American Dreamer has 1 season with 17 episodes total.
Who created American Dreamer?
American Dreamer was created by Susan Seeger.
Who stars in American Dreamer?
The cast of American Dreamer includes Robert Urich, Carol Kane, Chay Lentin, Johnny Galecki, Margaret Welsh.
What is the rating of American Dreamer?
American Dreamer has a rating of 4.5 out of 10 based on 2 votes on TMDB.
Is American Dreamer still running?
American Dreamer has ended. The final episode aired on .
GENRES (1)
Comedy