Kind-hearted social worker Jack Palmer feels guilty about not spending enough time with his wife due to the pressures of his job taking care of four developmentally disabled men: obsessive-compulsive Norman, bipolar Arnold, childlike Lucien, and schizophrenic Barry. When Jack announces his decision to leave his job, his four charges react quite unexpectedly to the news.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Nathan LaneNorman Bulansky | Norman Bulansky |
 Robert Sean LeonardBarry Klemper | Barry Klemper |
 Tony GoldwynJack Palmer | Jack Palmer |
 Michael JeterArnold Wiggins | Arnold Wiggins |
 Courtney B. VanceLucien P. Singer | Lucien P. Singer |
 Mare WinninghamSheila | Sheila |
 Elizabeth WilsonMary Fremus | Mary Fremus |
 Richard JenkinsBob Klemper | Bob Klemper |
 Lynne ThigpenMrs. Tracy | Mrs. Tracy |
 Caroline AaronMrs. Warren | Mrs. Warren |
 Michael HoganDr. Racine | Dr. Racine |
 Laura BertramCashier | Cashier |
 Martha BurnsNot listed | Not listed |
 George R. RobertsonSenator Warren Clarke | Senator Warren Clarke |
 Jenny RobertsonRena Palmer | Rena Palmer |