Ep 16. Going Home, Going Home
- TV-PG
- January 23, 1985
- 48 min
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8.6 (146)
Highway To Heaven season 1 episode 16 titled "Going Home, Going Home" is an emotionally-charged episode that touches the hearts of viewers and showcases the importance of family and love, regardless of race or age. The episode follows the story of Joseph, a teenage African-American boy who has grown up in foster care and has been on the move for most of his life.
When we first meet Joseph, he is living with a kind and loving foster family who have taken him in after being bounced around from one home to another for years. Despite being happy with his life, Joseph still longs to find his real mother, whom he has never met in person. With the help of an attorney, he manages to track her down and discovers that she is still living in the same town where he was born.
Joseph decides to run away from his foster home and head out on a journey to find his mother, hoping that meeting her will connect the missing pieces of his past. Along the way, he encounters Mark and Jonathan, who are traveling in the same direction. The pair notices that he is alone and vulnerable, and soon become emotionally invested in his quest to find his mom.
We soon learn that Joseph's mother, Mrs. Randolph, is an elderly woman living alone in a run-down neighborhood. She is surprised and overjoyed when her son suddenly appears at her doorstep, but soon finds out that he ran away from home to find her and is clearly not in the best of health. Mrs. Randolph and Joseph try to catch up on lost time, and it becomes apparent that they have a deep love for each other despite the years they have spent apart.
As the story unfolds, Mark and Jonathan slowly get to know Mrs. Randolph and Joseph, and they become invested in their well-being. The trio soon discovers that Mrs. Randolph's home has no heat or hot water, and the family is living in deplorable conditions. They vow to help Mrs. Randolph and Joseph with whatever they need to get their home back into shape and provide them with some much-needed support.
The rest of the episode follows Joseph's journey as he balances newfound love between his real mother and his foster family, and how Mark and Jonathan help him find a way to reconcile both worlds. With the help of his newfound friends, he creates an avenue where he can maintain a relationship with both families. The episode ends with a heart-warming conclusion that is sure to bring tears to viewers' eyes and is a testament to the power of love and family.
Highway To Heaven season 1 episode 16 is an emotional and memorable journey that demonstrates the importance of family and the love that comes with it. The show's themes are timeless, and it is easy to see why it continues to be a beloved classic decades after its original airing. Going Home, Going Home is a beautiful reminder of the power of love and family as it shows how people can make connections despite differences in age and race. It is a must-see for anyone who wants to experience the transformative power of love.