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.

Episode Viewers and Ratings

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?

The Kids Are Alright Season 1 Episodes...

• 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

The Kids Are Alright Show Summary

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.