Joey and Alice have hardly enough to keep their heads above water. Alice's wealthy parents disapproved of their daughter marrying Joey but after a while, they had to admit that, together with Emily, their 6 year old little girl, they were a happy family. After Alice's sudden death, Joey takes care of Emily the best he can but doesn't manage too well. After losing his job, he reluctantly agrees with Emily going to live with her grandparents. But Emily isn't happy. When Joey finally realizes this, he fights back.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Ricky SchroderJoey Cutter | Joey Cutter |
 Lawrence PressmanArthur Monroe | Arthur Monroe |
 Khandi AlexanderHarriet | Harriet |
 Megan GallivanAlice Cutter | Alice Cutter |
 Keith AmosTim | Tim |
| AAshley MalingerEmily Cutter | Emily Cutter |
 Linda GrayEleanor Monroe | Eleanor Monroe |
| JJoseph BurkeMartin | Martin |
 Eric HullMr. Lawrence | Mr. Lawrence |
 Nealla GordonMrs. Lewiston | Mrs. Lewiston |
| GGeorg OldenLou | Lou |
| DDanny PerkinGeorge | George |
| GGail HebertNaomi | Naomi |
| DDanielle CampbellCharlotte | Charlotte |
| AAshley CaldwellRachel | Rachel |
| KKayla CrandallCynthia | Cynthia |
| MMichelle HassonTeresa | Teresa |
| CChris MastrandreaRalph | Ralph |
| BBarbara IrvinClerk | Clerk |