 Jean Weir—played by Becky Ann Baker—is the caring homemaker of the Weir family.Jean is frequently making wholesome meals for the Weirs and trying to give her children helpful advice about school while they have discussions at the dinner table, although at times she appears blissfully aloof to the realities that her children are experiencing.Though she wouldn't mind more appreciation now and again, Jean is always kind and generous to everyone and loves nothing more than her family.