The Clearys feel conflicted when Lawrence and Eddie are drafted to serve in the Vietnam War. Although Eddie and Lawrence try to avoid going, they come to terms with their fate, but the events of the day weigh heavily on Peggy and Mike. Though they are both proud, Mike and Peggy take matters into their own hands and try to derail Lawrence and Eddie's decision to serve their country.
Season 1 Episode 12 of The Kids Are Alright was watched by 3,670,000 viewers, resulting in a 0.70 rating in the 18-49 demographic.
Is The Kids Are Alright Renewed or Cancelled for Season 2?
s01e01 - Pilot
s01e02 - Timmy's Poem
s01e03 - Microwave
s01e04 - Peggy's Day Out
s01e05 - Boxing
s01e06 - Behind the Counter
s01e07 - Little Cyst
s01e08 - Christmas 1972
s01e09 - The Love List
s01e10 - Show Boat
s01e11 - Mailbox
s01e12 - Vietnam
s01e13 - Valentine's Day
s01e14 - Happy Cecil
s01e15 - Nine Birthdays
s01e16 - Wendi's House
s01e17 - Low Expectations
s01e18 - Peggy Drives Away
s01e19 - Mass For Shut-ins
s01e20 - Timmy's New Hobby
s01e21 - Mike's Award
s01e22 - Whales
s01e23 - Irish Goodbye
In a working-class neighborhood outside Los Angeles, Mike and Peggy raise eight boisterous boys during the 1970s. There are 10 people, three bedrooms, one bathroom and everyone in it for themselves.