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Breaking Away

Four friends reside in Bloomington, Indiana, navigating the lives of local working-class "cutter" residents. The story centers around Dave's beloved $1200 La Strada bicycle.

Episodes:

Episode 1 The Cutters

1. The Cutters

Aired: Nov 28, 1980

The pilot episode of this series takes inspiration from the 1979 film, but se...

Episode 2 The American Dream

2. The American Dream

Aired: Dec 5, 1980

Mike is tricked into joining a college football team by a fraternity that use...

Episode 3 Knowing Her

3. Knowing Her

Aired: Dec 12, 1980

In the next episode, Evelyn takes a real estate class where she meets a capti...

Episode 4 King of the Quarry

4. King of the Quarry

Aired: Dec 19, 1980

A heated confrontation erupts when the boys' peaceful day at their swimming s...

Episode 5 Heart Like a Wheel

5. Heart Like a Wheel

Aired: Dec 26, 1980

The next episode of the series sees Moocher taking a significant step in his ...

Episode 7 La Strada

7. La Strada

Aired: Jan 9, 1981

The university's potential future needs spark a real estate venture for Mrs. ...

Episode 8 Grand Illusion

8. Grand Illusion

Aired: Nov 29, -1

The next episode would have explored the consequences of a major betrayal, as...

Info about Breaking Away

Current Status: Ended

Network: ABC

Genres:Drama, Family