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The Byrds of Paradise is an American television series .The hour-long drama centers on a father and his three children, abruptly relocated to Hawaii from New Haven after the sudden death of the children's mother. Much of the show dealt with the titular Byrd family adjusting to their lives in an entirely new environment as they recovered from their loss, similar to the premise of the later Everwood.

First Aired

1994-03-03
Last Aired

1994-06-23
Creator

Channing Gibson
Genre

Comedy, Drama
Seasons

1
Episodes

13
Status

Ended
Language

English
Network

ABC

Keywords:

culture clash exotic locale

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Season 1

1. Pilot

After his wife's death, Sam takes his three kids and relocates to Hawaii to begin a new life.

After his wife's death, Sam takes his three kids and relocates to Hawaii to begin a new life.Less

1994-03-03

2. The Nenes Have It

Sam tries to curb Franny's rebellious streak by making her see a therapist.

Sam tries to curb Franny's rebellious streak by making her see a therapist.Less

1994-03-10

3. Moon, Man

Sonny and Manu want to start a family; a practical joker called ""The Phantom"" strikes at the Palmer ...More

Sonny and Manu want to start a family; a practical joker called ""The Phantom"" strikes at the Palmer school, where aging hippy Alan Moon is applying for admission; Junior puts Harry in an awkward position.Less

1994-03-17

4. This Band is My Band

Harry forms a forms a funk band; Sam is singing the blues when Healani announces that she might be lea...More

Harry forms a forms a funk band; Sam is singing the blues when Healani announces that she might be leaving the Palmer School and moving to Oahu; Franny finds herself in tune with a new friend; and Zeke is sweet on his new math tutor who's all keyed up over Sam.Less

1994-03-24

5. The Secret Life of Underpants

Franny's lingerie is being stolen; Zeke's drawing of a nude woman gets him into trouble at school; and...More

Franny's lingerie is being stolen; Zeke's drawing of a nude woman gets him into trouble at school; and Healani is having second thoughts about her relationship with Glenn.Less

1994-03-31

6. In Todd We Trust

Sam struggles to find a replacement for Healani, who's off to marry Glennâ€”until she meets his mistre...More

Sam struggles to find a replacement for Healani, who's off to marry Glennâ€”until she meets his mistress; Harry's stateside girlfriend unexpectedly shows up for a visit; and Franny dates a teen pilot.Less

1994-04-07

7. Mi Casa es Tsunami

As a tsunami approaches Hawaii, Sam turns the Palmer school into an evacuation center, much to Rex Pal...More

As a tsunami approaches Hawaii, Sam turns the Palmer school into an evacuation center, much to Rex Palmer's chagrin. Meanwhile, Harry and Todd remain blissfully unaware of the danger while up on a camping trip.Less

1994-04-14

8. The Bottle Show

Franny throws herself a birthday party; Sonny and Manu discover that trying to have a baby is no piece...More

Franny throws herself a birthday party; Sonny and Manu discover that trying to have a baby is no piece of cake; and Harry doesn't have much to celebrate when he finds out that Crystal is pregnant with Junior's baby.Less

1994-04-21

9. Back in the Saddle

Sam becomes romantically involved with a woman just as his former in-laws arrive unexpectedly.

Sam becomes romantically involved with a woman just as his former in-laws arrive unexpectedly.Less

1994-04-28

10. Kimo the Magnificent

Sam strikes out when trying to recruit a great player for the Palmer School baseball team. Meanwhile, ...More

Sam strikes out when trying to recruit a great player for the Palmer School baseball team. Meanwhile, someone in the Byrd household seems to have taken to stealing.Less

1994-05-05

11. Hair Today, Gone to Maui

Franny joins the cheer-leading squad. Meanwhile, Harry's new hairstyle is nothing to cheer about; and ...More

Franny joins the cheer-leading squad. Meanwhile, Harry's new hairstyle is nothing to cheer about; and Sam flips when he catches one of his students working in a bar.Less

1994-06-16

12. He Hawai'i Kakou I Ka Pu'uwai

Sam is offered a job at Amherst College in Massachusetts; Junior is in danger of being expelled from t...More

Sam is offered a job at Amherst College in Massachusetts; Junior is in danger of being expelled from the Palmer School; and Alan gets stressed out about final exams.Less