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Life Goes On•Season 1•Episode 14

The Return of Uncle Richard

6.1/10 · 24 votesFeb 4, 199060 min

Ranked #21 of 22 in Season 1•−1.2 vs season avg

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Drew's younger brother Richard, a lovable family black sheep, breezes in at a time when Corky is beginning to wonder who'll look after him when his parents die. Drew and Richard don't get along, but needless to say, the kids love him. The culmination of

Directed byKim Friedman
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Bill Smitrovich

Bill Smitrovich

Andrew "Drew" Thatcher

Patti LuPone

Patti LuPone

Elizabeth 'Libby' Thacher

Chris Burke

Chris Burke

Charles "Corky" Thatcher

Kellie Martin

Kellie Martin

Rebecca 'Becca' Thacher

Chad Lowe

Chad Lowe

Jesse McKenna

Tracey Needham

Tracey Needham

Paige Thatcher

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Monique Lanier

Paige Thatcher

Elizabeth Berkley

Elizabeth Berkley

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Josh Lucas

Josh Lucas

Dylan

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Kim Friedman

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Episode Summary

"The Return of Uncle Richard" is episode 14 of Life Goes On season 1. It scored 6.1/10 from 24 votes, ranking #21 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.3). Directed by Kim Friedman, it aired on February 4, 1990.

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