Season 1 • Episode 20
LatestIt's Christmastime, and Ron and Rachel decide to limit the kids' gifts in hopes of making the holiday less materialistic. When Trevor finds out his friend Julie has run away from home, he hides her in the basement. While taking care of his friend, Trevor fails to complete his gift to Emma, which upsets Ron and Rachel until they find out the reason. After Ron helps Julie reconcile with her father, the Aimes praise Trevor for knowing the true giving spirit of Christmas. Meanwhile, Bruce spends the day helping out at a soup kitchen in order to impress a beautiful woman, who he later learns is a nun, and Francine decides to spend the holiday alone because she misses her daughter, who is spending Christmas with Francine's ex-husband.
The series starred stand-up comedian Rondell Sheridan in his first headlined TV series, as a child psychologist and family man who has a remarkable ability in connecting with his young patients.
Acting
Rondell Sheridan's genuine warmth with kid actors.
Writing
Mental health topics handled with surprising care.
Creators
Ken Estin, Rondell Sheridan
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Tahj Mowry filmed this between Smart Guy seasons — peak child star hustle.
This quietly preceded the therapy-boom era by two decades — your therapist's therapist's therapist watched this.
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