Family Coming Apart (Season 2, Episode 1)
TV-PG
TV Episode | 60 min | Drama, Family

Family

Coming Apart (Season 2, Episode 1)

TV-PG

TV Episode | 60 min | Drama, Family

When Buddy gets a part-time job at a bakery, Willie is smitten with the owner, Big Al. Meanwhile, Nancy finds herself in a romantic triangle between Peter, her former college professor, and ex-husband Jeff, anxious for a reconciliation.

Director

John Erman

Writers

Jay Presson Allen (creator) | Hindi Brooks (written by) | Lawrence Konner (staff writer) (as Lawrence M. Konner)

Producer

Composer

Cinematographer

Editor

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Edit Released

Updated Oct 6, 1976

Release date

Oct 6, 1976 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

Won 4 Primetime Emmy Awards. Another 5 wins & 25 nominations

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Cast	+ Add Cast
14 cast members

Name	Known for
Sada Thompson Kate Lawrence Kate Lawrence See fewer	Family (1976)
James Broderick Doug Lawrence Doug Lawrence See fewer	Dog Day Afternoon (1975)
Gary Frank Willie Lawrence Willie Lawrence See fewer	Family (1976)
Kristy McNichol Buddy Lawrence Buddy Lawrence See fewer	The Pirate Movie (1982)
Meredith Baxter Nancy Lawrence Maitland (as Meredith Baxter Birney) Nancy Lawrence Maitland (as Meredith Baxter Birney) See fewer	All the President's Men (1976)
David Hedison Peter Towne Peter Towne See fewer	Live and Let Die (1973)
Jane Alice Brandon Alexandra Friel Alexandra Friel See fewer	The Incredible Hulk (1978)
John Rubinstein Jeff Maitland Jeff Maitland See fewer	Family (1976)
Mary Grace Canfield Mrs. Hanley Mrs. Hanley See fewer	Green Acres (1965)
Edith Atwater Judge Harmon Judge Harmon See fewer	Sweet Smell of Success (1957)
Gaye Nelson Liz Romney Liz Romney See fewer	A Man Called Sloane (1979)
Drew Michaels Neal Ferguson Neal Ferguson See fewer	The In-Laws (1979)
Michael Schackelford Timmy Maitland (as Michael and David Schackelford) Timmy Maitland (as Michael and David Schackelford) See fewer	Family (1976)
David Schackelford Timmy Maitland (as Michael and David Schackelford) Timmy Maitland (as Michael and David Schackelford) See fewer	Family (1976)