Tom Guthrie, a high school history teacher, is faced with raising two young sons after his wife leaves him. Maggie Jones, a fellow teacher, tries to provide comfort and support.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Aidan QuinnTom Guthrie | Tom Guthrie |
 Rachel GriffithsMaggie Jonas | Maggie Jonas |
 America FerreraVictoria Roubideaux | Victoria Roubideaux |
 Geoffrey LewisRaymond McPheron | Raymond McPheron |
 William AndrewsHarold McPheron | Harold McPheron |
 Megan FollowsElla Guthrie | Ella Guthrie |
 Zachery Ty BryanRussell Beckman | Russell Beckman |
 Cody ArensBobby Guthrie | Bobby Guthrie |
| MMick HazenIke Guthrie | Ike Guthrie |
 Marian SeldesIva Stearns | Iva Stearns |
| JJeffrey CarlsonDwayne | Dwayne |
 Katie FinneranJudy | Judy |
 Margo MartindaleMrs. Beckman | Mrs. Beckman |
 Ron PerkinsLloyd Crowder | Lloyd Crowder |
| MMargot RoseBetty Roubideaux | Betty Roubideaux |
| KKim AbunuwaraAunt Janet | Aunt Janet |
| MMary GreenwoodCharlene | Charlene |
 Allan GrovesMurphy | Murphy |
| EEdward SeamonMaggie's Father | Maggie's Father |
 Brent SextonBud Sealy | Bud Sealy |
 Brenda WehleJanine | Janine |
 Morgan LundHarvey the Barber | Harvey the Barber |
 Steven AndersonBarber Shop Patron | Barber Shop Patron |
| DDan MerketCook | Cook |
 Donré SampsonSuperintendent | Superintendent |