One World (1998)
Synopsis
A former pro ballplayer and his sculptor wife start a family in an unorthodox way, adopting six teenagers of various ethnic and racial backgrounds.
Creator
Peter Engel
Network
NBC
Episodes
Hurricane Jane
When a new girl called Jane joins the Blake family, the other children have opinions of there own towards her. Once she runs away, Ben runs off to find her. The other children then run of to find Ben, but, they get catched by the police. Ben finds Jane in a boat place in the middle of a hurricane. He tells her he made a song about her called ""Hurricane Jane"" (hence the title of this episode).
What's in a Name?
Neal becomes offically adopted into the Blake Family but he does'nt want to take the Family Name.
Marci's Job
When the job for Assistant Manager at the Warehouse becomes Available, Marci decides to go for the job so Ben can play there every night. Her Boss Gator Joe hires her and starts to change the Warehouse into a Professional Place. But when Gator Joe starts to Insult Marci about being Cuban, Ben tells Him about Marci being Upset and she tells him off. Meanwhile, Cray steals a pair of Sneakers and Neal and Jane take them back to the mall and end up in Jail for Armed Robbery, So Dave, Karen and Cray go down to Confess.
The Gift
It's Dave's 45th Birthday and the Blake Children come up with ideas for his Present. Jane Meanwhile, Tries to steal a Expensive Watch to give to Dave, but she decides she could'nt.
Community Service
After thorwing a Party and Disturbing the Neighbours, Ben, Jane, Marci and Neal have to spend 40 hours doing Community Service at the Hospital. Ben and Neal can't take their eyes off a Cute Female Doctor, Marci helps a Man who tells her to get things for money and Jane tries to entertain a Male Patient but keeps get restless. Meanwhile back at the Blake Household, Sui tries to make a cake from Scratch so she can avoid being dropped from the soccer team with Dave's Assistance.
The 12 Steps to Ben
Ben dates a Girl named Alex who has a Drinking Problem.
Runaround Sui
In a Runaround Dilemma, Sui starts to spend more time with Riley, a guy she met at the Warehouse. Marci starts to get worried about her Friendship with Sui and the Sisters clash about dropping each other whenMarci get her Driver's Licence, The Two Sisters learn to date Friends while still being Friends. Also, Ben tries to Impress Alex by being rich to her Parents so he can can meet them at her Country Club.
Crushes, Lies & Zuckerman
Neal develops a crush on One of Sui's Spin Classmates and he lies to her about being a Gangmember, Marci gets annoyed when her Annoying Friend comes to visit.
Two Flew over the Cuckoo's Nest
Fighting and Arguments causes Jane and Sui to not get along, so Karen arranges with Dr. Spencer for some Counselling, but when the 2 Girls try differnet things, The Arguments Continue. Meanwhile, Neal andDave challenge a Female Coach and her daughter to a Bowling Game and Ben tries to get a spot on Marci's Calendar.
Ben's Brother
Ben finds out that he has a twin Brother named Bryan, but when Bryan gets hooked on Gambling and Going out with Jane, He must tell Ben the Truth.
The Thanksgiving Show
At Thanksgiving, The Blakes help out the homeless.
The One Where Sui & Alex Walk
Sui gets released from Hospital after jarring her knee after an accident, she gives up her dream to play Soccer and loses her will to do everything. Meanwhile, Ben has to save his twin Brother Bryan and Jane from a Bookie that Bryan owns him money crushing Ben's Relationship with Alex on the night of their six-month anniversary.
Love is a Many Splintered Thing
Ben and Jane go out on a date and get caught up a family matter, Sui fails to make the Olympic Soccer Team.
Cast
Details
Original Title
One World
Status
Ended
Seasons
3
Episodes
39
Production
Peter Engel Productions, NBC Productions
