Rich Man, Poor Man
Chapter 5
Season 1, Episode 5 · Aired 1976-02-09
Synopsis
Tom's new life with Theresa begins to bring the happiness that has eluded him. Theresa gives birth to their son, Wesley, and Tom achieves early success as a prizefighter. Upon graduation, Rudy begins his business career after a surprising meeting with Duncan Calderwood. Rudy has since met up with Julie again. After an awkward reacquaintance, Rudy learns of the difficult choices Julie must now make in her life.
In the series
This episode is part of Rich Man, Poor Man (1976) on ABC.
Brothers at war with class — the novelization of the American century in chapters.
Key cast
- Peter Strauss as Rudy Jordache
- Nick Nolte as Tom Jordache
- Susan Blakely as Julie Prescott
- Edward Asner as Axel Jordache