Touched By An Angel Season 3 Episode 26 At Risk
- April 27, 1997
- 42 min
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At Risk is the twenty-sixth and final episode of the third season of Touched by an Angel. The show revolves around angels Monica, Tess, and Andrew, who are sent down to Earth by God to help people in need.
In this episode, the angels are sent to Texas to help a troubled teenager named Tommy (played by a young Joseph Gordon-Levitt). Tommy is a rebellious and troubled young man who has gotten mixed up in a gang and is on the verge of being sent to juvenile detention. His mother, Gloria (played by Marlee Matlin), has tried everything she can think of to help him but nothing seems to work.
As the angels watch over Tommy and Gloria, they realize that the root of Tommy's problems lies in the fact that he feels constantly abandoned and unloved. He has never known his father, and his mother has had to work long hours to support them, leaving Tommy to fend for himself most of the time. In addition, Tommy is also struggling with being deaf, which makes it difficult for him to communicate with others and often leaves him feeling left out and isolated. These feelings of abandonment and isolation have led him to seek acceptance and belonging in the gang he has become a part of.
Through their interactions with Tommy and Gloria, the angels show them that they are not alone and that there is help out there for them. Monica helps Tommy see that he is loved by God and that he has a purpose in life. Tess helps Gloria find the strength to stand up for herself and her son, and Andrew works to heal the wounds between Tommy and Gloria by helping them communicate with each other.
Meanwhile, another member of the gang, a young boy named Carlos, is also in trouble. He has been shot and is in critical condition, and his family is struggling to come up with the money to pay for his medical bills. Gloria wants to help, but she doesn't know how. With the help of the angels, she and Tommy come up with a plan to raise the money by putting on a benefit concert featuring Tommy's music.
As the concert approaches, Tommy begins to feel nervous and doubts himself, but with the encouragement of the angels, he finds the courage to go through with it. The concert is a huge success, and they are able to raise the money needed to pay for Carlos's medical bills.
In the end, the angels are able to help Tommy and Gloria find the strength to overcome their struggles and find hope for the future. Tommy realizes that he can use his music to reach out to others and make a difference in the world, and Gloria finds the courage to stand up for herself and her son. The episode ends with the angels watching over them, knowing that they have made a difference in their lives.
Overall, At Risk is a heartwarming episode that explores themes of love, acceptance, and the power of faith. It showcases the importance of reaching out to others and the impact that even small acts of kindness can have on someone's life. Fans of Touched by an Angel will not want to miss this powerful and inspiring finale to season three.