Season 1

Season 1

1986-09-11
24 Episodes

Episodes

Home Again

1. Home Again

1986-09-11

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Jessie and her three children move in with her father-in-law following the death of her husband. Kris worries when she realizes the local school doesn't offer classes she needs to get into the Air Force Academy.

The Money Machine

2. The Money Machine

1986-09-14

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David runs into serious competition with his business painting house numbers on curbs. Jessie enrolls in a photography course.

Families and Friends

3. Families and Friends

1986-09-21

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Gus's visiting Marine buddy, J.J. Moon, causes havoc.

That Lonesome Old Caboose

4. That Lonesome Old Caboose

1986-09-28

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Gus thinks he's dying, and stalls on getting treatment for his recently diagnosed diabetes.

The Third Question

5. The Third Question

1986-10-05

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Jessie goes on her first date despite David's strong disapproval.

See You in Court

6. See You in Court

1986-10-12

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Gus is called for jury duty; Kris practices driving and is struck by another car.

Small Steps

7. Small Steps

1986-10-19

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Gus brags about his childhood Halloween pranks and catches the imagination of David and Kris. Gus takes Molly trick-or-treating.

Choices

8. Choices

1986-10-26

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Jessie forbids Kris to go on an overnight trip to a rock concert until Gus volunteers to drive.

First Impressions

9. First Impressions

1986-11-02

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Jessie witnesses a crime, then meets one of the criminals when Kris brings some new friends over.

Different Habits

10. Different Habits

1986-11-09

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Kris befriends a girl with a drinking problem; David and Molly uncover a time capsule their father buried years before.

Off We Go ...

11. Off We Go ...

1986-11-16

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Kris asks her favorite teacher for a letter of recomendation for the Air Force Academy, and is surprised by the results.

Heart of a Dancer

12. Heart of a Dancer

1986-11-23

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Green Christmas

13. Green Christmas

1986-12-14

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Molly's too angry about her father's death to celebrate Christmas; Gus tries to deflect David from his Christmas present hiding place.

Family Secrets

14. Family Secrets

1987-01-04

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David falls for a teacher and strumbles across a collection of stories written by Gus; Jessie's perfect sister pays a visit.

A Point of View

15. A Point of View

1987-01-11

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Gus argues with Jessie and Kris about his men-only service organization; Molly befriends a blind girl; David nearly burns down the house.

The Best Intentions

16. The Best Intentions

1987-01-18

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Kris babysits for a teacher and ends up being accused of child abuse. David and Molly try to make their home come up to the standards of television households.

The 100 Year Old Weekend

17. The 100 Year Old Weekend

1987-02-01

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Gus challenges the family to spend a weekend using only the tools available 100 years earlier. But a nuclear crisis invades their trip back in time.

Past Tense, Future Tense (1)

18. Past Tense, Future Tense (1)

1987-02-08

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Kris wins a trip to March Air Force base; David ""borrows"" Gus's car; Jessie takes Molly to her mother-daughter fashion show. First of a two-part episode.

Past Tense, Future Tense (2)

19. Past Tense, Future Tense (2)

1987-02-15

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Kris meets a handsome young pilot and tries to bring Gus together with his estranged son Ben. Second of a two-part episode.

Friends

20. Friends

1987-02-22

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Gus and his pals try to fulfill a dead friend's last request; David befriends a stressed athlete; Kris ignores a hurt Jessie; and Molly sells too many cookies.

Giving 'em the Business

21. Giving 'em the Business

1987-03-01

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Growing Up, Growing Old

22. Growing Up, Growing Old

1987-03-15

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The Road out of Briarpatch

23. The Road out of Briarpatch

1987-03-22

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The Children's Crusade

24. The Children's Crusade

1987-05-03

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