Episodes
The Monument
September 26, 1983
Boone gets into trouble with the law and almost misses his chance to perform at a war monument dedication.
The Last Dance (a.k.a. A Trip Down to Memphis)
October 3, 1983
Boone and Rome miss the senior prom to accompany Mr. Johnson to a nightclub.
Banjo
October 10, 1983
Boone and Rome discover an orphaned girl living in a burned-out cabin. Boone and Rome meet Banjo, a wild orphan with a talent for the instrument she's named after, and bring her to the Sawyer's home to stay, but Boone is not prepared for the jealousy his sister, Squirt, exhibits toward the newcomer. |
The Trial
October 17, 1983
Boone is injured in an explosion at the airport, but his music takes on a new dimension when he develops a friendship with singer Lucky Parsons.
Second Fiddle
October 24, 1983
Boone and Rome's friendship is tested when they meet a beautiful 17-year-old bonde girl.
The Decision
October 31, 1983
Boone confronts his parents with his decision to make music his career, with or without their support. Mr. Johnson dies and leaves his guitar to Boone. At the funeral Boone's parents announce they will support him in any career he chooses.
The Graduation
November 14, 1983
Chance of a Lifetime
November 21, 1983
The Auction
December 5, 1983
Words and Music
December 12, 1983
Boone and Rome help thwart a crooked record producer.
Hard to Get
July 28, 1984
Boone gets involved with a woman who has a five-year-old son and runs moonshine for her ex. Boone's parents are arrested and he puts himself in danger to protect the woman and her son.
The Front Line
August 4, 1984
Rome gets drafted and Boone enlists so they can be together. Boone fails the physical and is rejected. As Rome prepares to leave he hears the Korean War is over. While he is celebrating his motorcycle falls, crushing his knee and preventing him from going into the army.
The Runaway
August 11, 1984
Cousin Geneva leaves her husband and comes to Nashville to get Boone to help her launch a music career. Her first appearance does not go very well, but Boone discovers she has a talent for sewing. Geneva's husband joins her as she begins her new career as a seamstress.
