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Breaking Away

Breaking Away (1980-1981) - Season 1 Episodes and Ratings

Audience Score
60

Season 1 Episodes

1. The Cutters

November 29th, 19801 hr

This series pilot is based on the 1979 film, but opens a year earlier as Dave Stohler (Shaun Cassidy) and his three close friends graduate from high school and resolve to stick together.

2. The American Dream

December 6th, 19801 hr

A fraternity uses a pretty co-ed to lure Mike into playing for its football team. Meanwhile, Dave decides to audit a college course.

3. Knowing Her

December 13th, 19801 hr

Moocher lands a job as a movie-theater usher. Mrs. Stohler enrolls in a real-estate course taught by an attractive widower. And romance enters Cyril's life in the form of a co-ed.

4. King of the Quarry

December 20th, 19801 hr

Townsfolk won't let Stohler forget that he lost his poise as a guest lecturer at the college. Meanwhile, Moocher is offered a well-paying job in Chicago.

5. Heart Like a Wheel

December 27th, 19801 hr

Moocher asks Nancy to move in with him. Mike readies for a drag race with a collegian. Dave's friendship with a co-ed may blossom into a romance.

6. Rainy Night in Georgia

January 3rd, 19811 hr

Mrs. Stohler wants her husband to buy land she thinks the university will eventually need--and pay handsomely for when they need it. Meanwhile, the guys land a job painting a hardware store. Dave's treasured bicycle is stolen.

7. La Strada

January 10th, 19811 hr

Mrs. Stohler wants her husband to buy land she thinks the university will eventually need--and will pay handsomely for when they need it. Meanwhile, the guys land a job painting a hardware store. Dave's treasure bicycle is stolen.

8. The Grand Illusion

November 16th, 20251 hr

Unaired episode, upon cancellation of series.