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Elly Tries Macrame (1980)
Ted's Cabin (1981)
Lawrence Breaks His Leg (1981)
John Breaks His Foot (1984)
John Gets Arrested (1985)
The Enjos Move to Town (1985)
John & Phil's Canoe Trip (1986)
Irene Marries Ted (1986)
John Buys a Sportscar (1987)
Lizzie Gets Pierced Ears (1987)
Phil and Georgia Get Married (1987)
Irene Leaves Ted (1988)
The Big Storm (1988)
Liz Gets Glasses (1990)
Liz Loses Her Glasses (1990)
Mike Works at Walt's Weenies (1990)
Elly's Surprise Pregnancy (1990)
April is Born (1991)
Gord Crashes Elly's Car (1992)
An Addition to the House (1993)
Lawrence Comes Out (1993)
Michael Joins a Protest (1993)
Liz Cuts Her Hair (1994)
Liz and Anthony Get Together (1994)
Gordon Gets an Apartment (1994)
Farley and Sera Breed (1994)
Farley's Death (1995)
Gordon Buys the Garage (1995)
Summer Road Trip (1995)
Meeting Mrs. Dingle (1995)
Gordon & Tracey Get Married (1995)
Elly Cuts Her Hair (1996)
Liz Goes to the Farm (1996)
Liz Buys Mr. B. (1996)
Dee's Car Accident (1996)
Liz and the Purple Hair Dye (1996)
April Gets Head Lice (1997)
Dee Tells Mike "I Love You" (1998)
Grandma Marian Dies (1998)
Mike and Weed go to Quebec (1998)
Grandpa Jim Gets a Dog (1998)
Lawrence Meets His Dad (1999)
John Turns 50 (1999)
Elly Buys Lilliput's (2000)
Jeremy Gets Hit by a Car (2000)
Grandpa Jim Moves In (2000)
Mike & Dee's Secret Wedding (2000)
Mike and Dee Get Married (2001)
Eric Cheats on Liz (2002)
Jim and Iris Elope (2002)
Meredith is Born (2002)
Mr. B Dies (2002)
April Gets Butterscotch (2002)
April Starts a Band (2003)
John and Elly Go To Mexico (2004)
Kortney Gets Fired (2004)
April's Band Competes (2004)
Ned Saves Mrs Dingle (2004)
Shannon Lake's Story (2004)
Liz Gets Shiimsa (2004)
Robin is Born (2004)
April Gets Acne (2005)
Liz is Assaulted / Howard's Trial (2005)
Weed & Carleen Fall in Love (2005)
Grandpa Jim Has a Stroke (2006)
Mike & Dee's Housefire (2006)
Moving House (2007)
Liz and Mr. Wright (2008)
Liz Gets Married (2008)
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1980s
The Pattersons Get Farley (1980)Elly Tries Macrame (1980)
Ted's Cabin (1981)
Lawrence Breaks His Leg (1981)
John Breaks His Foot (1984)
John Gets Arrested (1985)
The Enjos Move to Town (1985)
John & Phil's Canoe Trip (1986)
Irene Marries Ted (1986)
John Buys a Sportscar (1987)
Lizzie Gets Pierced Ears (1987)
Phil and Georgia Get Married (1987)
Irene Leaves Ted (1988)
The Big Storm (1988)
Early 1990s
John Buys a Train Set (1990)Liz Gets Glasses (1990)
Liz Loses Her Glasses (1990)
Mike Works at Walt's Weenies (1990)
Elly's Surprise Pregnancy (1990)
April is Born (1991)
Gord Crashes Elly's Car (1992)
An Addition to the House (1993)
Lawrence Comes Out (1993)
Michael Joins a Protest (1993)
Liz Cuts Her Hair (1994)
Liz and Anthony Get Together (1994)
Gordon Gets an Apartment (1994)
Farley and Sera Breed (1994)
Late 1990s
Mike Interviews the Custodian (1995)Farley's Death (1995)
Gordon Buys the Garage (1995)
Summer Road Trip (1995)
Meeting Mrs. Dingle (1995)
Gordon & Tracey Get Married (1995)
Elly Cuts Her Hair (1996)
Liz Goes to the Farm (1996)
Liz Buys Mr. B. (1996)
Dee's Car Accident (1996)
Liz and the Purple Hair Dye (1996)
April Gets Head Lice (1997)
Dee Tells Mike "I Love You" (1998)
Grandma Marian Dies (1998)
Mike and Weed go to Quebec (1998)
Grandpa Jim Gets a Dog (1998)
Lawrence Meets His Dad (1999)
John Turns 50 (1999)
Early 2000s
Elly Gets A Mammogram (2000)Elly Buys Lilliput's (2000)
Jeremy Gets Hit by a Car (2000)
Grandpa Jim Moves In (2000)
Mike & Dee's Secret Wedding (2000)
Mike and Dee Get Married (2001)
Eric Cheats on Liz (2002)
Jim and Iris Elope (2002)
Meredith is Born (2002)
Mr. B Dies (2002)
April Gets Butterscotch (2002)
April Starts a Band (2003)
John and Elly Go To Mexico (2004)
Kortney Gets Fired (2004)
April's Band Competes (2004)
Ned Saves Mrs Dingle (2004)
Shannon Lake's Story (2004)
Liz Gets Shiimsa (2004)
Robin is Born (2004)
Late 2000s
April Goes to the Farm (2005)April Gets Acne (2005)
Liz is Assaulted / Howard's Trial (2005)
Weed & Carleen Fall in Love (2005)
Grandpa Jim Has a Stroke (2006)
Mike & Dee's Housefire (2006)
Moving House (2007)
Liz and Mr. Wright (2008)
Liz Gets Married (2008)
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ID: 8010
Publication Date: 2003-01-20
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Description: Musical band, practice, loud music, April, Becky, Duncan, Gerald, John, Elly
Caption: At Least, We'd Know Where They Were
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Caption: At Least, We'd Know Where They Were
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ID: 8011
Publication Date: 2003-01-21
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Publication Date: 2003-01-21
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Description: Music, band, world tour, name, April, Becky, Duncan, Gerald
Caption: Shouldn't We Learn How To Play Something, First?
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Caption: Shouldn't We Learn How To Play Something, First?
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ID: 8012
Publication Date: 2003-01-22
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Publication Date: 2003-01-22
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Description: Music, band, back room Lilliput's, Moira, Elly
Caption: - The Neighbours Begging You To Move To A New Neighbourhood!
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Caption: - The Neighbours Begging You To Move To A New Neighbourhood!
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ID: 8013
Publication Date: 2003-01-23
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Publication Date: 2003-01-23
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Description: Loud music, band, April, Becky, Duncan, Gerald, John, Elly
Caption: Are You Sure You Don't Mind Having The Group Here, Elly? What?
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Caption: Are You Sure You Don't Mind Having The Group Here, Elly? What?
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ID: 8014
Publication Date: 2003-01-24
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Publication Date: 2003-01-24
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Description: Band, practicing, April, Becky, Gerald, Duncan
Caption: No Problem, Becky - You Can Just Stand There Like An idiot Without One!
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Caption: No Problem, Becky - You Can Just Stand There Like An idiot Without One!
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ID: 8015
Publication Date: 2003-01-25
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Description: Band, practice, argument, slamming door, April, Becky, Gerald, Duncan, John, Elly
Caption: What On Earth Was That? ... Becky Went Home
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Caption: What On Earth Was That? ... Becky Went Home
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ID: 8016
Publication Date: 2003-01-27
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Description: Telling Grandpa Jim about the band, fight, leader, April, Dixie, Edgar
Caption: But The Practice Was At My House! Oh
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Caption: But The Practice Was At My House! Oh
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ID: 8017
Publication Date: 2003-01-28
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Description: Grandpa Jim's stories, leader, "The Bentwood Rockers", April, Edgar, Dixie
Caption: ... The Rest Of Us Were Going Deaf!
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Caption: ... The Rest Of Us Were Going Deaf!
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ID: 8018
Publication Date: 2003-01-29
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Description: Band, fun, musicians, leader, jealousy, Grandpa Jim, April, Edgar, Dixie
Caption: I See I've Struck A Chord!
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Caption: I See I've Struck A Chord!
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ID: 8019
Publication Date: 2003-01-30
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Description: Band, best friends, music room, Gerald kisses April, Duncan
Caption: And Here's Another One .... No Caption
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Caption: And Here's Another One .... No Caption
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ID: 8020
Publication Date: 2003-01-31
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Description: Gerald kisses April, caught, music room. Mrs. Kipper, Mr. Phelps
Caption: I Thought You Two Were Supposed To Be Playing Some Music In Here! I'd Say They Are!
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Caption: I Thought You Two Were Supposed To Be Playing Some Music In Here! I'd Say They Are!
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ID: 8021
Publication Date: 2003-02-01
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Description: Becky gives the band a second chance, Gerald and April caught kissing, Duncan
Caption: They're Gonna Tell Our Parents!
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Caption: They're Gonna Tell Our Parents!
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ID: 7934
Publication Date: 2004-01-26
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Description: Band practice, lots of excuses for not going to practice, breaking up the band, April, Becky, Duncan, Gerald
Caption: Then We Might As Well Break Up An Do Our Own Thing!! We Can't Do That! We're Not Famous Yet!
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Caption: Then We Might As Well Break Up An Do Our Own Thing!! We Can't Do That! We're Not Famous Yet!
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ID: 7935
Publication Date: 2004-01-27
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Description: Band practice without the boys, jam session, excitement over not needing men, John looks dismayed, April, Becky, Elly
Caption: We Don't Need Men!
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Caption: We Don't Need Men!
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ID: 7936
Publication Date: 2004-01-28
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Description: Breaking up the band, 4 Evah, discussion before class, trying to work out schedules, April, Becky, Duncan, Gerald
Caption: The First Class Bell Rang, People. Why Are You Standing Around? ... Have You Nothing To Do?!!
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Caption: The First Class Bell Rang, People. Why Are You Standing Around? ... Have You Nothing To Do?!!
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ID: 7937
Publication Date: 2004-01-29
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Description: Writing notes in class, trying to keep the band together, writing unflattering things about the teacher. Mr Filstrupp confiscates and reads the note. Gerald plugs his ears expecting an explosion, April
Caption: I'll Take That, Please No Caption
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Caption: I'll Take That, Please No Caption
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ID: 7938
Publication Date: 2004-01-30
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Description: Sent to the principal's office for passing notes, discussion about breaking up the band, 4 Evah, April, Gerald, Mrs. Collins
Caption: Top Hit! Neil Sedaka 1962
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Caption: Top Hit! Neil Sedaka 1962
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ID: 7939
Publication Date: 2004-01-31
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Description: Talking to Mrs. Collins the school principal, trying to avoid breaking up the band 4 Evah, suggests using the music room at lunch, Mrs Collins donates a drum set, April, Gerald
Caption: You'd Give Away A Good Drum Set?! Believe Me, Gerald For Some Mothers It's A Dream Come True
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Caption: You'd Give Away A Good Drum Set?! Believe Me, Gerald For Some Mothers It's A Dream Come True
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ID: 7940
Publication Date: 2004-02-02
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Description: Telling Elly about practicing with the band at school, helpfulness of a principal, computer, passing notes, April
Caption: Nope. He Passed Her A Note
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Caption: Nope. He Passed Her A Note
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ID: 7941
Publication Date: 2004-02-03
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Description: Practicing with the band in the school music room, catching Jeremy listening outside the door, acting defensive, April, Becky, Gerald, Duncan
Caption: Your Music Sucks
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Caption: Your Music Sucks
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ID: 7942
Publication Date: 2004-02-04
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Description: Singing the Jeremy Jones song, April stops it, anger towards his father who plays in a band, blame, April, Gerald, Becky, Duncan
Caption: Nah ... He Thinks It's His
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Caption: Nah ... He Thinks It's His
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ID: 7943
Publication Date: 2004-02-05
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Description: Talking about Jeremy, breaking up the band practice for lunch, April, Becky, Gerald, Duncan
Caption: Well, Since We Are Here, We Have, Like, 10 Minutes To Go Grab Lunch
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Caption: Well, Since We Are Here, We Have, Like, 10 Minutes To Go Grab Lunch
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ID: 7958
Publication Date: 2004-02-23
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Publication Date: 2004-02-23
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Description: April's band practices in the music room, Mrs Collins catches Jeremy Jones sitting outside listening to the kids play, advice, Becky, Duncan, Gerald
Caption: Tell 'Em Their Bass Needs Boosting An' Their Amp Cable's Shot
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Caption: Tell 'Em Their Bass Needs Boosting An' Their Amp Cable's Shot
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ID: 7959
Publication Date: 2004-02-24
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Description: Mrs Collins informs April and the rest of the band about a Youth Talent Festival, Juried competition, Metro Center, not much time before the Festival, showbiz, Becky, Gerald, Duncan
Caption: That's Showbiz!
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Caption: That's Showbiz!
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ID: 7960
Publication Date: 2004-02-25
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Description: E-mail, telling Elizabeth about April's band and the Youth Talent Festival, difficult teenager, constantly fighting with mom and dad, wishing Elizabeth was there, computer, laptop
Caption: Wish You Were Here
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Caption: Wish You Were Here
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