#102 A LEAP OF FAITH (Original air date: 10/29/96)
Written by: Martha Williamson & E.F. Wallengren & Norman Morrill Directed by: Michael Schultz Produced by: Martha Williamson, Jon Andersen & R.J. Visciglia, Jr. Guest Cast:
Scott Porter James Brolin Emily Jeanne Paulsen Mr. Tweed Alan Gregory Jake John Hawkes Lucien Leon Redbone The Greenes take a detour (courtesy of Dinah's navigation) and wind up in Roswell, New Mexico, at the fictional A-Lee-Inn Cafe, a hangout for UFO-seekers. Russell tries to muster the courage to tell Claire about his angel sighting and conquers an old ghost from his childhood. Josh tries his hand at being a DJ for the in-house airwaves, KUFO--until a lightning storm strikes the small cafe. Russell experiences an epiphany in a rain storm and tries to make contact with his brother Joe. Quirky and funny, this episode is a refreshing blend of humor and substance.