American Dreams - Season 1 - Eps 16: Act of Contrition
In the first track meet of the season, JJ (Will Estes) and Sam (Arlen Escarpeta) square off to determine who will race one of the fastest runners in the city, creating a new-found relationship between this unlikely pair. Meanwhile, after their break-up, Meg (Brittany Snow) and Luke (Jamie Elman) try to figure out exactly what to call their relationship with the help of confidents Roxanne (Vanessa Lengies) and record storeowner Mr. Greenwood (guest star Art Garfunkel). Elsewhere, Helen's (Gail O'Grady) classmates lead her to believe that their professor, Mr. Witt (guest star Robby Benson), has a crush on her. Musical guest star India.Arie portrays Nina Simone performing at the Vinyl Crocodile record store. Tom Verica, Sarah Ramos and Ethan Dampf also star.
About American Dreams
Title: American Dreams
First Air Date: 2002-09-29
Last Air Date: 2005-03-30
Status: Ended
Rating: 5.1/10 (from 13 votes)
Language: EN
Seasons: 3
Total Episodes: 61
Network: NBC
Genres: Drama
Production Companies: Dick Clark Productions, NBC Universal Television, NBC Studios, Once A Frog Productions
Synopsis
In the 1960s, a family experiences life and the struggles of the era, accompanied by the well-known pop songs of the period.
Cast
Gail O'Grady
Helen Pryor
Tom Verica
Jack Pryor
Brittany Snow
Meg Pryor
Will Estes
JJ Pryor
Jonathan Adams
Henry Walker
Vanessa Lengies
Roxanne Bojarski
Arlen Escarpeta
Sam Walker
Sarah Ramos
Patty Pryor
Ethan Dampf
Will Pryor
Rachel Boston
Beth Mason