"The Torkelsons" is an NBC sitcom that aired for two seasons, focusing on an Oklahoma mom and her five kids struggling to make ends meet after the Torkelson dad decides to split. Gifted crafter Millicent Torkelson is left to pick up the pieces as the family struggles to survive in the wake of her husband's departure. The series was notable for featuring a number of high-profile actors during its fairly short run including Michael Landes, Brittany Murphy, Alyson Hannigan, Drew Carey, Patty Duke, Joey Lawrence, Ben Affleck, Jared Leto, and Donal Logue.
Ahead of the show's second season, the Torkelsons were uprooted and moved to Seattle, with the show rebranded as "Almost Home." Although it wouldn't last long past that point, the series has had a fair run in syndication, and many fans of the sitcom continue to look back on it fondly. Only rare DVD dealers carry the series, and it can't be found on any major sites. Although the Disney Channel used to include it in their re-run offerings, the show hasn't yet made it onto Disney+.
