The Baxters

The Baxters is an American situation comedy television series produced by Norman Lear. The series premiered in broadcast syndication in 1979 and lasted two seasons, ending in 1981. The series was the first "interactive" sitcom, depicting a middle-class St. Louis family, and in its second season, a different Baxter family featuring an all new cast. Each 30-minute episode was split into two-parts; the first half, a vignette dramatizing the events in the lives of the Baxter family, and the second, a live studio audience "talk-show" segment where audiences were given the opportunity to participate and voice their opinions about the issues raised in that week's episode.

Comedy

Seasons

1. Naomi Drops Out

Air Date: 1979-10-06

2. Nuclear Power

Air Date: 1979-10-07

3. Nancy Speaks Out

Air Date: 1979-10-13

4. The Right to Die

Air Date: 1979-10-14

5. Jonah's Decision

Air Date: 1979-10-20

6. Birth Control Responsibility

Air Date: 1979-10-21

7. Homosexual Teachers

Air Date: 1979-10-27

Fred Baxter learns that one of Jonah's teachers is gay. Homophobic neighbor Jerry Johnson circulates a petition demanding that the teacher be fired.

8. In Self Defense

Air Date: 1979-11-03

Following a rash of burglaries in the neighborhood, Fred Baxter purchases a handgun to protect his family. But Nancy is uncomfortable having a firearm in the house.

9. Naomi's Right to Know

Air Date: 1979-11-04

10. Infidelity

Air Date: 1979-11-10

11. Victims of Inflation

Air Date: 1979-11-17

12. Going to Church

Air Date: 1979-11-18

13. The Right to Respond

Air Date: 1979-11-25

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Rating

0.0/10

Release Date

1979-10-06

Episodes

13 (1 seasons)

Status

Ended