A widowed mother and her two sons move to Baltimore and struggle to adjust to urban life, encountering numerous eccentric characters along the way.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Jessica LangeBeth Macauley | Beth Macauley |
 Arliss HowardCharles Simon | Charles Simon |
 Joan CusackJody | Jody |
 Chris O'DonnellChris Macauley | Chris Macauley |
 Kathy BatesLisa Coleman | Lisa Coleman |
 Charlie KorsmoMatt Macauley | Matt Macauley |
| BBelita MorenoMrs. Buckley | Mrs. Buckley |
 Jim HaynieMr. Buckley | Mr. Buckley |
 Corey CarrierWinston Buckley | Winston Buckley |
 Kevin CorriganMike | Mike |
 David CaleFred | Fred |
 Tom MasonJohn Macauley | John Macauley |
 Constance ShulmanCarly | Carly |
| MMark HardwickIan | Ian |
| EErnesto D. Borges Jr.1st Officer | 1st Officer |
 Lora ZaneNina Simon | Nina Simon |
 Rick RubinCraig | Craig |
 Tom TowlesEvan Taylor | Evan Taylor |
 Richard WhartonNick | Nick |
 Rosemary KnowerNurse | Nurse |
 Jane MorrisLaura | Laura |
 Annabel ArmourSusan | Susan |
 Deanna DunaganFay | Fay |
 Tom IrwinGary | Gary |
| SStacey GustaferroJulia | Julia |