Barrier-Breaking Characters

Nicholas’ single dad has very bad cancer and he’s going to die, soon. So Nicholas offers himself up to be the guardian for his two teenage half-sisters. They already know not to put their heads in the oven. What’s the worst that can happen?

Zoey tries to help Mitch's caregiver, Howie, reconnect with his estranged daughter. Max must make a decision about his future at SPRQ Point.

Bette weathers continued fallout as she prepares for an LGBTQIA Center talk. Shane helps Finley, while Alice is annoyed when the network forces her to bring on a new staff member. Dani and Sophie celebrate good news as Dani begins a new job. Micah pursues a new crush.

Creating a Mediterranean climate with nurturing space for his autistic son, a father constructs a greenhouse over his family’s log cabin.

Series premiere. Noah, Ethan, Jack and New Michael, better known as the comedy troupe Asperger's Are Us, prepare for a challenging six-week tour across the U.S. After shopping for the right set of wheels and mentally preparing for a journey that will challenge their ability to deal with change, they kick off their tour with a show in Boston, performing to an enthusiastic hometown crowd.

Nancy is disappointed when a family car trip isn't the epic adventure she imagined. Nancy makes friends with Lionel's favorite cousin Sean, who just happens to be autistic.

While Big Bird plays with Elmo and Abby's friend, Julia, he notices that she does things a little differently.

Andi befriends Jonah's new girlfriend, Buffy is elated when a talented player joins the girls' basketball team and Cyrus continues to avoid T.J.

Elmo, Abby and Alan play hair salon and pretend to be hair stylists to help Julia feel less scared about getting a haircut.

A longtime favorite of children and adults, and a staple of PBS, "Sesame Street" bridges many cultural and educational gaps with a fun program. Big Bird leads a cast of characters teaching children numbers, colors and the alphabet. Bert and Ernie, Oscar the Grouch and Grover are just a few of the other creatures involved in this show, set on a city street full of valuable learning opportunities.