The Texas Wheelers (1974)
Season 1
After their mother’s death, Zack Wheeler, a long-absent father, returns to raise his four children in rural Texas. His gruff personality clashes with the challenges of reconnecting with his family.
Released Sept. 13, 1974
Episode 30 min
None+
S1E1 - Wailin' Wheeler Is Dead
The four motherless Wheeler kids are managing, watched over by the eldest Truckie. The father Zack, who disappeared years ago, returns but still seems irresponsible. Doobie refuses to go to school so Truckie must change his mind.
Sept. 13, 1974, midnight
S1E2 - The X-Rated Movie
Doobie gets a date with a pretty classmate and friends suggest he watch a porn film to learn the "facts". Double quickly quits watching and asks hos brother Truckie instead.
Sept. 20, 1974, midnight
S1E3 - The Accident
Truckie is on the warpath when he discovers a dent in his truck. He is determined to make someone pay and his suspicions land on Zack who used the vehicle the night before.
Sept. 27, 1974, midnight
S1E4 - The Twister
When a tornado approaching Lamont Truckie takes the kids to safety in town. Zack and Doobie are forced to ride out the storm in the basement of the family home.
Oct. 4, 1974, midnight
S1E5 - The Bookmobile
Truckie falls hard for the local librarian but learns she has dreams that involve moving away.
July 3, 1975, midnight
S1E6 - The Music Box
Zack discovers a pile of junk and after being told it's worth something, conducts a sale. But he accidentally deposes of daughter Boo's music box and the family frantically tries to get it back.
July 10, 1975, midnight
S1E7 - The Call
Zack is determined to return to Superstition Mountain and locate the Lost Dutchman mine. Daughter Boo insists on going with him.
July 17, 1975, midnight
S1E8 - The Rebel
Truckie is tired of working multiple jobs plus chores at home to support the family and decides to go on strike.
July 24, 1975, midnight
S1E9 - Big Night in the Blue Gum
None
July 25, 1975, midnight
S1E10 - Flowers for Her Grave
None
July 31, 1975, midnight
S1E11 - The Liar's Contest
None
Aug. 1, 1975, midnight
S1E12 - The Well
None
Aug. 7, 1975, midnight
S1E13 - The Widow
None
Aug. 8, 1975, midnight
ABC
30 min/ep
390 min
Sept. 13, 1974
Aug. 8, 1975, midnight
Ended
NR
Action
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