American Dreams Life's Illusions (Season 2, Episode 5)
TV-PG
TV Episode | 42 min | Drama, Family, History

American Dreams

Life's Illusions (Season 2, Episode 5)

TV-PG

TV Episode | 42 min | Drama, Family, History

Meg attends a free speech rally with Drew at college. J.J. is tempted to cheat as Roxanne's relationship with Lenny is tested. Sam and his family face life without his mother, who dies of cancer.

Director

James Whitmore Jr.

Writers

Michael Foley (staff writer) | Rama Laurie Stagner

Producer

Rama Laurie Stagner (as Rama Stagner)

Cinematographer

Brian J. Reynolds

Casting Directors

Laura Adler | Jason La Padura

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Edit Released

Updated Oct 26, 2003

Release date

Oct 26, 2003 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

Won 2 Primetime Emmy Awards. Another 8 wins & 27 nominations

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Cast	+ Add Cast
43 cast members

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