Breaking Away

1980 - 1981 NR 1h 00m 7.5

Four buddies live in Bloomington, Indiana, facing life as working class "cutters" in a college town. Focus is on Dave and his $1200 La Strada bike.

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Episodes:

Episode 1 The Cutters

1. The Cutters

Aired: Nov 28, 1980

This series pilot is based on the 1979 film, but opens a year earlier as Dave...

Episode 2 The American Dream

2. The American Dream

Aired: Dec 5, 1980

A fraternity uses a pretty co-ed to lure Mike into playing for its football t...

Episode 3 Knowing Her

3. Knowing Her

Aired: Dec 12, 1980

Evelyn Stoller takes a real estate class taught by an attractive widower. Moo...

Episode 4 King of the Quarry

4. King of the Quarry

Aired: Dec 19, 1980

While the boys are relaxing at their swimming spot they are interrupted by so...

Episode 5 Heart Like a Wheel

5. Heart Like a Wheel

Aired: Dec 26, 1980

Moocher prepares for the next step in his relationship with Nancy by moving i...

Episode 7 La Strada

7. La Strada

Aired: Jan 9, 1981

Mrs. Stohler wants her husband to buy land she thinks the university will eve...

Info about Breaking Away

Current Status: Ended

Network: ABC

Genres: Drama, Family