Release CalendarTop 250 MoviesMost Popular MoviesBrowse Movies by GenreTop Box OfficeShowtimes & TicketsMovie NewsIndia Movie Spotlight
    What's on TV & StreamingTop 250 TV ShowsMost Popular TV ShowsBrowse TV Shows by GenreTV News
    What to WatchLatest TrailersIMDb OriginalsIMDb PicksIMDb SpotlightFamily Entertainment GuideIMDb Podcasts
    OscarsCannes Film FestivalStar WarsAsian Pacific American Heritage MonthSummer Watch GuideSTARmeter AwardsAwards CentralFestival CentralAll Events
    Born TodayMost Popular CelebsCelebrity News
    Help CenterContributor ZonePolls
For Industry Professionals
  • Language
  • Fully supported
  • English (United States)
    Partially supported
  • Français (Canada)
  • Français (France)
  • Deutsch (Deutschland)
  • हिंदी (भारत)
  • Italiano (Italia)
  • Português (Brasil)
  • Español (España)
  • Español (México)
Watchlist
Sign In
  • Fully supported
  • English (United States)
    Partially supported
  • Français (Canada)
  • Français (France)
  • Deutsch (Deutschland)
  • हिंदी (भारत)
  • Italiano (Italia)
  • Português (Brasil)
  • Español (España)
  • Español (México)
Use app
Episode guide
  • Cast & crew
  • User reviews
  • Trivia
  • FAQ
IMDbPro

Promised Land

  • TV Series
  • 1996–1999
  • TV-G
  • 1h
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
806
YOUR RATING
Gerald McRaney in Promised Land (1996)
Drama

A family devotes their lives to traveling the country to help those in need.A family devotes their lives to traveling the country to help those in need.A family devotes their lives to traveling the country to help those in need.

  • Creator
    • Martha Williamson
  • Stars
    • Gerald McRaney
    • Wendy Phillips
    • Austin O'Brien
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.9/10
    806
    YOUR RATING
    • Creator
      • Martha Williamson
    • Stars
      • Gerald McRaney
      • Wendy Phillips
      • Austin O'Brien
    • 28User reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Won 1 Primetime Emmy
      • 13 wins & 9 nominations total

    Episodes70

    Browse episodes
    TopTop-rated

    Photos5

    View Poster
    View Poster
    View Poster
    View Poster
    View Poster

    Top cast99+

    Edit
    Gerald McRaney
    Gerald McRaney
    • Russell Greene
    • 1996–1999
    Wendy Phillips
    Wendy Phillips
    • Claire Greene
    • 1996–1999
    Austin O'Brien
    Austin O'Brien
    • Josh Greene
    • 1996–1999
    Sarah Schaub
    • Dinah Greene
    • 1996–1999
    Eddie Karr
    • Nathaniel Greene
    • 1996–1999
    Celeste Holm
    Celeste Holm
    • Hattie Greene
    • 1996–1999
    Eugene Byrd
    Eugene Byrd
    • Lawrence 'L.T.' Taggert
    • 1998–1999
    Ossie Davis
    Ossie Davis
    • Erasmus Jones
    • 1996–1998
    Ashleigh Norman
    Ashleigh Norman
    • Margot Notewirthy
    • 1998–1999
    Kathryne Dora Brown
    Kathryne Dora Brown
    • Shamaya Taggert
    • 1998–1999
    Tinsley Grimes
    • Bobbie Fitzgerald
    • 1998–1999
    Della Reese
    Della Reese
    • Tess
    • 1996–1998
    John Dye
    John Dye
    • Andrew
    • 1996–1998
    Michael Flynn
    Michael Flynn
    • Principal Vincent Peters
    • 1998–1999
    Kamar de los Reyes
    Kamar de los Reyes
    • Leon Flores
    • 1998–1999
    Richard Thomas
    Richard Thomas
    • Joe Greene
    • 1997–1998
    Derrick Shore
    • Ethan Palmer…
    • 1996–1999
    Suzzanne Douglas
    Suzzanne Douglas
    • Dr. Rebecca Dixon
    • 1997–1998
    • Creator
      • Martha Williamson
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews28

    6.9806
    1
    2
    3
    4
    5
    6
    7
    8
    9
    10

    Featured reviews

    7bac-96806

    Ruined a good show again

    The first two seasons were what the show was all about, every episode different and refreshing. Then in the third season I guess the studio heads who think they know better turned it into an urban show like every other on TV and it completely lost its charm. If they would have continued for a fourth season by some amazing chance, I would not have watched.
    AustinOBrienfan1

    Great Show

    I started watching Promised Land in September of 2001. I think it is a really great show and I wish they hadn't cancelled it. They should make videos of the whole season so that people who just started watching the show can see what they missed in earlier episodes. I think Promised Land teaches you about how you should get along with the people in your family and help he people who aren't in your family even if you don't like them or wish you didn't know them.
    FrogFear

    Refreshing.

    I think it's great to see that someone out there promoting strong values (a term I hesitate to use because it is so often abused for corrupt political intentions) understands that morals are about love and compassion rather than hate and judgmental, holier-than-thou attitudes. You don't win people over to strive for good things by creating negativity and it's nice to see that recognized. Additionally, I've worked as a background actress on this series and everybody on the set put a lot of heart into what they were doing. That's the way TV ought to work, because it's not just about communication. It's an art form too. PL did a nice job with that.
    10ready4god

    The best TV I have ever seen!!

    All I can say is I really miss this show!! My wife & I just got married around the time this show started up!! Why did CBS take it off the air??? I think it was the best show for the whole family to enjoy!! It made me laugh!! It also made me cry. But when CBS took it off the air my wife & I thought CBS made a big mistake. You know what would be so great?? Have a reunion show!! That would be so cool!!!! Anybody know if it is on DVD yet?? On the last season of Promised Land, did CBS show the whole last season?? I think CBS took it off the air at mid-season. My wife & I will never forget it. The opening with that theme song was fantastic!!! This show only comes once in a life time! May we never forget Promised Land!!
    heavenangelslive

    A Beautiful Show that never should have gotten cancelled

    I only just discovered Promised Land in 2004, but I can't believe how long it took for me to find it, afterall I enjoyed Touched By An Angel very much and the crossovers with the Greene's were always quite powerful. But WOW! I never could have anticipated how dramatic Promised Land would be. I absolutely love Gerald McRaney...he is so talented playing Russell Greene, because this character is so warm and strong that he is such a great father figure..I admire McRaney incredibly for portraying such an caring and wise character. But Wendy Phillips is also extremely talented, I love the chemistry between Gerald and Wendy its so intense. The truth is everybody on this show were all great actors, Celeste Holm is one of those legendary, great actresses who always shines with maturity, Austin O'Brien and Sarah Schaub gave PL more depth and angst and Eddie Karr amazes me with his older-then-his-years humor. Promised Land is by far the very best..and I can't believe it got cancelled, it has great morals and values..it taught me a lot. I enjoy it much more then TBAA, because these people aren't angels..they are just going from place to place lending a hand and changing people's lives for the better. The acting is so much more deeper and spiritual. I hope I'll never forget this show or the people in it and the ones portraying them..it has truly entered my heart and I hope it will never truly leave. I'll take what I have learnt from it and take it with me for the rest of my life.

    More like this

    Simon & Simon
    7.0
    Simon & Simon
    Early Edition
    7.6
    Early Edition
    In the Heat of the Night
    7.6
    In the Heat of the Night
    Renegade
    5.9
    Renegade
    Hunter
    6.9
    Hunter
    Hart to Hart
    6.7
    Hart to Hart
    Daniel Boone
    7.3
    Daniel Boone
    Promise Land
    7.5
    Promise Land
    Cagney & Lacey
    6.9
    Cagney & Lacey
    7.3
    Home of the Brave
    CHiPs
    6.5
    CHiPs
    Buck Rogers in the 25th Century
    6.9
    Buck Rogers in the 25th Century

    Storyline

    Edit

    Did you know

    Edit
    • Trivia
      The interior set for the family's trailer was a real Airstream trailer, which had been removed from its original frame. It was made about three feet wider than a normal Airstream trailer, and then reassembled on a platform, which could also accommodate lighting and camera equipment. Sections of the trailer set could be removed, one by one, to allow for various angles of camera coverage.
    • Goofs
      The interior Airstream set was about three feet wider than the Airstream trailer which was used for exterior shots. The extra width in the set's ceiling was covered by a removable, simulated skylight which is clearly visible throughout the series. The top of the trailer shown in exterior shots has no visible signs of a skylight.
    • Quotes

      [Opening Credits Narration, Season One]

      Russell Greene: My name is Russell Greene. Maybe you passed me and my family out on the highway. Maybe you were driving some fancy sports car or an old beat up four-door. Or maybe you've had some hard times like us and you're out on the road with your house hitched up behind you, and America the Beautiful up ahead. But whoever you are you be sure to give us a wave the next time you drive by. Cause we're your neighbors, and we're all on the road together.

    • Connections
      Featured in The 50th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1998)

    Top picks

    Sign in to rate and Watchlist for personalized recommendations
    Sign in

    FAQ19

    • How many seasons does Promised Land have?Powered by Alexa

    Details

    Edit
    • Release date
      • September 15, 1996 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Земля обетованная
    • Filming locations
      • Granite High School - 3305 S 500 E, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
    • Production companies
      • MoonWater Productions
      • CBS Productions
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    Edit
    • Runtime
      1 hour
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

    Related news

    Contribute to this page

    Suggest an edit or add missing content
    Gerald McRaney in Promised Land (1996)
    Top Gap
    By what name was Promised Land (1996) officially released in India in English?
    Answer
    • See more gaps
    • Learn more about contributing
    Edit pageAdd episode

    More to explore

    Recently viewed

    Please enable browser cookies to use this feature. Learn more.
    Get the IMDb app
    Sign in for more accessSign in for more access
    Follow IMDb on social
    Get the IMDb app
    For Android and iOS
    Get the IMDb app
    • Help
    • Site Index
    • IMDbPro
    • Box Office Mojo
    • License IMDb Data
    • Press Room
    • Advertising
    • Jobs
    • Conditions of Use
    • Privacy Policy
    • Your Ads Privacy Choices
    IMDb, an Amazon company

    © 1990-2025 by IMDb.com, Inc.