List of Silver Spoons episodes

This is a list of Silver Spoons episodes from seasons 1-5, numbering 116 in total. Silver Spoons is an American sitcom that aired for four seasons on NBC from September 25, 1982 to May 11, 1986, and an additional fifth season in first-run syndication from September 15, 1986 to March 4, 1987.

Season 1: 198283

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11"Pilot"Bob LallyTeleplay: David W. Duclon & Ron Leavitt & Michael G. Moye
Story: David W. Duclon & Ron Leavitt & Michael G. Moye
and Howard Leeds & Ben Starr & Martin Cohan
September 25, 1982 (1982-09-25)
The wealthy Edward Stratton III has a big surprise -- the 12-year-old son, Ricky, he's never known.
22"Boys Will Be Boys"Jack SheaRobert Illes & James SteinOctober 2, 1982 (1982-10-02)
After Edward decides not to punish Ricky for misbehaving, Derek convinces Ricky that Edward doesn't love him.
33"Grandfather Stratton"Jack SheaSteve PritzkerOctober 9, 1982 (1982-10-09)
Ricky tries to reconcile his father and grandfather, who haven't spoken in years.
44"Me & Mr. T"Jack SheaDavid W. Duclon & Ron Leavitt & Michael G. MoyeOctober 16, 1982 (1982-10-16)
When a bully beats up Ricky at school, Edward hires Mr. T as a bodyguard to defend him.
55"Takin' a Chance on Love"Jack SheaSteve PritzkerOctober 23, 1982 (1982-10-23)
Ricky seeks advice on dating from Edward when he falls for the new girl at school.
66"Evelyn Returns"Jack SheaLee H. Grant and Danny KallisOctober 30, 1982 (1982-10-30)
Evelyn, Edward's ex-wife and Ricky's mother, arrives to take Ricky back with her to the UK.
77"The Great Computer Caper"Jack SheaDanny KallisNovember 6, 1982 (1982-11-06)
Ricky shows off his computer skills to Diff'rent Strokes' Arnold Jackson (Gary Coleman) by gaining access to top-secret military intelligence data.
88"I'm Just Wild About Harry"Jack SheaSteve PritzkerNovember 13, 1982 (1982-11-13)
Ricky wants to keep an orangutan he and Derek found while looking for the legendary Bigtoes.
99"Honor Thy Father"Jack SheaGlenn PadnickNovember 20, 1982 (1982-11-20)
Edward refuses to appear at a dinner honoring his father, so Ricky fills in.
1010"Father Nature"Jack SheaMichael G. MoyeNovember 27, 1982 (1982-11-27)
Ricky convinces his dad to take him camping so he can get a merit badge, only for everything to go wrong during the trip.
1111"A Little Magic"Jack SheaNeil LebowitzDecember 4, 1982 (1982-12-04)
Derek convinces Ricky that Edward's secretary Kate is in love with him, causing Ricky to set Kate up with Edward instead.
1212"Falling in Love Again"Jack SheaLee H. GrantDecember 11, 1982 (1982-12-11)
Ricky continues to play matchmaker between Kate and Edward, eventually causing them to publicly declare their love for each other.
1313"The Best Christmas Ever"Jack SheaTeleplay: Steve Pritzker
Story: Robert Illes & James Stein
December 18, 1982 (1982-12-18)
Ricky and Edward bring the spirit of Christmas to a family forced to live in a cave on their property.
1414"The Most Beautiful Girl in the World"Jack SheaRobert Illes & James SteinJanuary 8, 1983 (1983-01-08)

After Derek saves Ricky's life, Ricky promises to do anything for him in return -- a decision he soon regrets when Derek has Ricky pose as his date for a party.


Notes: This was the first appearance of both Bobby Fite and Corky Pigeon.
1515"Twelve Angry Kids"Jack SheaDavid W. DuclonJanuary 15, 1983 (1983-01-15)
Ricky tries to defend himself against the neighborhood bully, causing the bully and his father to sue the Strattons for damages. In court, Ricky asks to be tried by a jury of his peers.
1616"The Toy Wonder"Jack SheaJeff Reno & Ron OsbornJanuary 22, 1983 (1983-01-22)
Edward tries to get a 12-year-old toy wiz to work for him, but she will only do it if Ricky will be her boyfriend.
1717"Popcorn"Jack SheaTeleplay: Neil Lebowitz
Story: Jack Shea
February 5, 1983 (1983-02-05)
Ricky pledges a cash donation from Edward to help fund a school field trip, only to have to raise the money himself.
1818"Junior Businessman"Jack SheaDanny Kallis and Lee H. GrantFebruary 12, 1983 (1983-02-12)
Edward lets Ricky run his own restaurant to test his skills at managing a business.
1919"Three's a Crowd"Jack SheaGarry Ferrier & Aubrey TadmanFebruary 19, 1983 (1983-02-19)
Ricky eagerly goes on a ski trip with his dad, but feels neglected after Kate unexpectedly shows up at the cabin.
2020"The Empire Strikes Out"Jack SheaSteve PritzkerFebruary 26, 1983 (1983-02-26)
Edward butts heads with his father when the latter tries to send Kate away.
2121"Won't You Go Home, Bob Danish?"Jack SheaTeleplay: Robert Illes & James Stein
Story: Steve Pritzker
March 5, 1983 (1983-03-05)
Kate's old boyfriend "conveniently" crashes his plane on the Stratton estate, causing problems for Edward.
2222"The X-Team"Jack SheaTeleplay: Robert Illes & James Stein
Story: David W. Duclon
April 2, 1983 (1983-04-02)
Kate catches Ricky and his friends watching an X-rated film on TV.

Season 2: 198384

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231"Passports to Pleasure"Jack SheaDavid W. DuclonOctober 15, 1983 (1983-10-15)
When Ricky and Derek travel to Chicago for a convention, they try to get two "experienced" women to go with them to a rock concert.
242"Attack of the Giant Frog People"Jack SheaSteve PritzkerOctober 22, 1983 (1983-10-22)
Ricky feels guilty after he joins Derek and J.T. in putting down Freddy.
253"A Fair to Remember"Jack SheaRobert Illes & James SteinOctober 29, 1983 (1983-10-29)
After Ricky butts heads with his science teacher, he decides to come up with a winning project for the school science fair to regain his teacher's respect.
264"The Hospital"Jack SheaJim GeoghanNovember 12, 1983 (1983-11-12)

Edward has a gallstone attack which lands him in the hospital, much to Ricky and Kate's concern.


Notes: This is the first appearance of Leslie Crambottom played by Georgi Irene.
275"Mr. President"Jack SheaDavid W. Duclon and Robert Illes & James SteinNovember 19, 1983 (1983-11-19)
Faced with a dilemma as school class president, Ricky daydreams that he is President of the United States.
286"Drivers' Ed"Jack SheaDanny KallisNovember 26, 1983 (1983-11-26)
Ricky asks his grandfather to teach him to drive while Edward and Kate are out of town.
297"Menudo Madness"Jack SheaRobert Illes & James SteinDecember 3, 1983 (1983-12-03)
To impress a girl, Ricky promises her that Menudo will be at his party.
308"Happy Birthday"Jack SheaSteve PritzkerDecember 10, 1983 (1983-12-10)
Ricky has one birthday wish that appears nearly impossible to fulfill -- for Kate, his dad, and his grandfather to get along.
319"Sounds of Silence"Jack SheaDanny KallisDecember 17, 1983 (1983-12-17)
Edward tries to cheer his son up when Ricky's performance in the school orchestra concert turns out to be a disaster.
3210"Rick the Greek"Jack SheaNeil LebowitzJanuary 7, 1984 (1984-01-07)
When Ricky loses a bet, he resorts to selling a valuable coin that he and his father found to pay off his bookie.
3311"Uneasy Rider"Jack SheaLee H. GrantJanuary 14, 1984 (1984-01-14)
After Edward tells Ricky he can't have a motorcycle, Ricky cons his mom into getting him one.
3412"World's Greatest Father"Jack SheaGlenn PadnickJanuary 21, 1984 (1984-01-21)

Ricky's friend J.T.'s father gets upset after J.T. agrees that Edward is the world's greatest father.


Notes: This was the final appearance of Bobby Fite.
3513"I Want To Be Alone"Jack SheaTeleplay: Robert Illes & James Stein
Story: Jack Shea
January 28, 1984 (1984-01-28)
Ricky invites Dexter to a relaxing family retreat in a cabin in the woods, but Dexter ends up being anything but relaxed.
3614"Mr. Cool"Jack SheaTeleplay: Robert Illes & James Stein
Story: Michael Hallauer & Randy Wilson
February 4, 1984 (1984-02-04)
Ricky and Freddy change their looks to impress some girls.
3715"St. Louis Blues"Jack SheaSteve PritzkerFebruary 11, 1984 (1984-02-11)

Derek learns that his parents are getting a divorce and his mom is moving to St. Louis.


Notes:This was the final appearance of Jason Bateman.
3816"A Hunting We Will Go"Jack SheaDavid W. DuclonFebruary 17, 1984 (1984-02-17)
Ricky is eager to go on his first hunting trip with his dad and grandfather until he comes face to face with his quarry -- an adorable, vulnerable deer.
3917"Changes"Jack SheaNeil LebowitzMarch 3, 1984 (1984-03-03)
Kate tells Ricky that Billie, the tomboyish pitcher on his baseball team, has a crush on him, but Billie has her sights on someone else.
4018"A Summer's Romance: Part 1"Jack SheaDavid W. DuclonMarch 10, 1984 (1984-03-10)
Ricky's classmate Leslie, who has a crush on him, visits to help rehearse a play. She brings her mother, who turns out to be an old flame from Edward's past. Edward learns that Leslie's mother is divorced, which starts to cause problems between him and Kate.
4119"A Summer's Romance: Part 2"Jack SheaDavid W. DuclonMarch 17, 1984 (1984-03-17)
Edward finds himself in the awkward position of having to choose between Leslie's mother Veronica and Kate when the latter catches him in a passionate kiss with Veronica.
4220"Spare the Rod"Jack SheaTeleplay: Steve Pritzker
Story: Barry O'Brien and Cheryl Alu
March 24, 1984 (1984-03-24)
Ricky discovers that his seemingly accident-prone friend Toby (Meeno Peluce) is actually a victim of child abuse.
4321"Blazing Hotel Rooms"Jack SheaRobert Illes & James Stein and Steve PritzkerMarch 31, 1984 (1984-03-31)
While in Miami for a toy convention, Dexter, Edward and Ricky are trapped in their hotel room during a fire.
4422"Hi, Mom"Jack SheaDeborah J. Duclon & David W. DuclonApril 7, 1984 (1984-04-07)
Kate tries to keep her relationship with Edward a secret from her mother.

Season 3: 198485

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451"Best Friends"Jack SheaRobert Illes & James SteinSeptember 16, 1984 (1984-09-16)
Dexter introduces Ricky to Alfonso, his nephew. Alfonso, in turn, tries to fit in with Ricky's crowd by saying he knows Michael Jackson.
462"Survival of the Fittest"Jack SheaJim GeoghanSeptember 23, 1984 (1984-09-23)
After being top dog at junior high, Ricky has a hard time adjusting to being a freshman in high school, especially after he is hazed by the upperclassmen.
473"Growing Pains: Part 1"Jack SheaNeil LebowitzSeptember 30, 1984 (1984-09-30)
When Rick stays out past his curfew one time too many, Edward grounds him, causing him to run away from home.
484"Growing Pains: Part 2"Jack SheaDanny Kallis and Jim GeoghanOctober 7, 1984 (1984-10-07)
After spending the night at a run-down hotel, Rick returns home and is torn between going out with his friends and obeying his dad.
495"A Dark and Stormy Night"Jack SheaSteve PritzkerOctober 28, 1984 (1984-10-28)
When a lightning storm knocks out the power to the Stratton mansion, Ricky, his dad and his friends keep themselves entertained by telling a round-robin ghost story.
506"I Won't Dance"Jack SheaSteve PritzkerNovember 4, 1984 (1984-11-04)
Ricky tries to set up his grandfather with his teacher (Barbara Billingsley), but they discover that they're better off as just friends.
517"Voyage of the Darned: Part 1"Jack SheaRobert Illes & James SteinNovember 11, 1984 (1984-11-11)
Ricky and Alfonso make plans to go to a Thanksgiving party but are less than thrilled when Edward, Kate and Dexter decide to take them on a last-minute trip to the Caribbean instead in the company plane, with Kate piloting.
528"Voyage of the Darned: Part 2"Jack SheaSteve PritzkerNovember 18, 1984 (1984-11-18)
After Kate makes an emergency landing while piloting the plane through the Bermuda Triangle, everyone spends Thanksgiving stranded on a Caribbean island.
539"The Call of the Wild"Jack SheaGeorge TibblesNovember 25, 1984 (1984-11-25)
Ricky's mom and Edward's ex-wife Evelyn arrives with her fiance, Elmer (John Matuszak), and plans to move next door to the Strattons.
5410"Beauties and the Beasts"Jack SheaRobert Illes & James SteinDecember 9, 1984 (1984-12-09)
Ricky, Freddy and Alfonso become judges for a beauty pageant at school only to discover the entrants trying to butter them up to win. Meanwhile, Edward enlists Kate's help to resolve a labor dispute. Tracy Wells who would later be famous for starring on Mr. Belvedere makes her television debut in this episode.
5511"'Twas the Night Before Christmas"Jack SheaRobert Illes & James SteinDecember 16, 1984 (1984-12-16)
Edward invites Freddy's family to spend Christmas Eve at the Stratton mansion after their house burns down. Meanwhile, Alfonso becomes depressed upon learning that his mom won't be able to spend Christmas with him.
5612"Lulu's Back in Town"Jack SheaRobert Illes & James SteinDecember 30, 1984 (1984-12-30)
When Max, who runs Rick and Alfonso's favorite hangout, decides to retire and sell the restaurant, Rick tries to get Lulu Baker (Pearl Bailey), a family friend and retired restaurateur, to take over.
5713"The Trouble with Grandfather"Jack SheaJim Evering & Dorothy VanJanuary 6, 1985 (1985-01-06)
Grandfather Stratton decides to cut loose and enjoy life a little after his longtime rival passes away.
5814"Special Friend"Jack SheaTeleplay: Jill Gordon
Story: Jim Evering & Dorothy Van
January 13, 1985 (1985-01-13)
When Rick becomes a peer counselor at school, he thinks he can handle anyone needing help until he meets a junior high student who has serious attitude and academic problems.
5915"What's Cookin'?"Jack SheaSteve PritzkerJanuary 27, 1985 (1985-01-27)
Rick suggests a promotion for his grandfather's company, Stratton Flour Mills, and is hired by his grandfather. However, when he doesn't complete a task, Grandfather quickly fires him, causing friction in the family. Lulu (Pearl Bailey) steps in to keep the peace.
6016"Marry Me, Marry Me: Part 1"Jack SheaJim Geoghan & Danny KallisFebruary 3, 1985 (1985-02-03)
Edward proposes to Kate after she turns down a lucrative job offer because of their relationship. Rick, however, becomes upset upon learning that his dad didn't ask him first, and Kate decides to take some time alone to think the engagement over.
6117"Marry Me, Marry Me: Part 2"Jack SheaDanny Kallis and Jim GeoghanFebruary 10, 1985 (1985-02-10)
After thinking things over, Kate decides to marry Edward.
6218"Rick and the Legend"Jack SheaSteve PritzkerFebruary 17, 1985 (1985-02-17)
Rick discovers that an obnoxious 16-year-old named Lege (short for "Legend") that he's been hanging out with is merely taking advantage of him.
6319"Trouble with Words"Jack SheaTeleplay: Robert Illes & James Stein
Story: Marvin Himelfarb
February 24, 1985 (1985-02-24)
Alfonso becomes frustrated and upset with his performance in school until Bruce Jenner, who is visiting the Stratton mansion, suggests that the problem may be due to dyslexia.
6420"Hot Shot"Jack SheaTeleplay: Steve Pritzker
Story: Alan L. Gansberg
March 3, 1985 (1985-03-03)
Rick seeks help from consumer advocate David Horowitz when he becomes the victim of fraud.
6521"All the Principal's Men"Jack SheaTeleplay: Danny Kallis and Jim Geoghan
Story: Garry Ferrier & Aubrey Tadman
March 10, 1985 (1985-03-10)
When Rick reports on his school's cable news show that the cafeteria is serving horse meat, he has to decide between being suspended or revealing his source.
6622"Return of the Paisley Conspiracy"Jack SheaMilt Rosen & Glenn PadnickMarch 17, 1985 (1985-03-17)
Rick surprises his dad for his 40th birthday with a reunion of his college singer partner, which prompts Edward to take the old act on the road again.
6723"The Secret Life of Ricky Stratton"Tony SingletaryTeleplay: Danny Kallis
Story: Ron Kidd
March 24, 1985 (1985-03-24)
Ricky, as "The Ricker," agrees to meet a girl he's been corresponding with on the computer in person, but becomes self-conscious after seeing her photo.
6824"The Babysitters"Marlena LairdRobert Illes & James Stein and Steve PritzkerApril 7, 1985 (1985-04-07)
Ricky suspects a six-year-old girl he is babysitting may have been abducted by her father.

Season 4: 198586

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691"Head Over Heels"Jack SheaMarshall Goldberg & Jim GeoghanSeptember 15, 1985 (1985-09-15)
When Whitney Houston pays a visit to the Stratton mansion, Dexter is smitten and plans to move to Los Angeles to be with her, much to Alfonso's dismay.
702"Mrs. Stratton Builds Her Dreamhouse"Jack SheaSteve PritzkerSeptember 22, 1985 (1985-09-22)
Edward gives Kate permission to redesign the Stratton mansion, but he and Rick regret that decision once Kate guts the house.
713"Poor Evelyn"Jack SheaSteve PritzkerOctober 6, 1985 (1985-10-06)
Rick convinces his dad to hire his mom, Evelyn, after Evelyn announces she's broke.
724"Promises, Promises"Jack SheaKen Cinnamon & Karen WengrodOctober 13, 1985 (1985-10-13)
Rick agonizes about whether or not to get a promise ring for a girl he's dating.
735"The Great Baseball Card Scheme"Jack SheaMarshall GoldbergOctober 27, 1985 (1985-10-27)
Grandfather Stratton shows Rick how to make a killing with baseball cards by starting a rumor that Tommy Lasorda will be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame and buying up all the Lasorda cards, thus making the card valuable.
746"The Trouble with Harry"Jack SheaRon ClarkNovember 3, 1985 (1985-11-03)
Kate's Uncle Harry (Ray Walston) convinces a reluctant Rick to let him use the Stratton mansion to impress an old Army buddy.
757"One Strike and You're Out"Jack SheaJim MulliganNovember 10, 1985 (1985-11-10)
Rick tries to settle a labor dispute between his friends and his grandfather regarding minimum wage being paid at his restaurant.
768"Race with Eagles"Jack SheaLinwood BoomerNovember 17, 1985 (1985-11-17)
Edward has to run up the steps of the Empire State Building in order to help a fund-raiser.
779"A Magnificent Obsession"Jack SheaKen Cinnamon & Karen WengrodNovember 24, 1985 (1985-11-24)
Rick attempts to win back his girlfriend, who's left him for the captain of the football team.
7810"Judgment Day"Jack SheaDanny KallisDecember 1, 1985 (1985-12-01)
Not wanting Rick to make the same mistakes he made, Edward pressures him to improve his grades and get into a good college. The pressure appears to be a little too much, though, as Rick goes nuts desperately trying to please his dad.
7911"The Barbarians"Jack SheaDanny Kallis & Jim GeoghanDecember 8, 1985 (1985-12-08)
Grandfather Stratton invites Rick and Edward to join him at a lodge, then shows a bit of his wild side when he plots revenge after he falls victim to a prank from one of his lodge mates.
8012"Three Musketeers"Jack SheaTeleplay: Tom Straw
Story: Nick Gore & Jerry Jacobius
December 15, 1985 (1985-12-15)
Freddy writes a letter that gets the attention of Congressman Tip O'Neill.
8113"Second Class Parent"Jack SheaDanny KallisDecember 21, 1985 (1985-12-21)
While Edward is away, Kate allows Rick to spend winter vacation with his friends at Fort Lauderdale.
8214"The Lady Is A Tramp"Jack SheaSteve PepoonJanuary 5, 1986 (1986-01-05)
A bag lady Rick invites to dinner makes an impression on one of Edward's key clients.
8315"Stratton and Stratton"Jack SheaJim GeoghanJanuary 12, 1986 (1986-01-12)
Rick refuses to take his father's advice on marketing the board game he invented.
8416"Daddy Rick"Jack SheaJim GeoghanJanuary 19, 1986 (1986-01-19)
Rick's "wife" in a mock marriage for school tells him she's actually pregnant.
8517"One for the Road: Part 1"Jack SheaJack HumphreyFebruary 2, 1986 (1986-02-02)
Rick's friend convinces him to sneak out to a wild party. They come back the next morning, and even though Rick has his first hangover the boys are able to keep Edward and Kate in the dark. However, Rick and his friends are not so lucky when they go out to drink again the next night.
8618"One for the Road: Part 2"Jack SheaTeleplay: Linwood Boomer
Story: Stephen Langford & Hendrik Van Leuven
February 9, 1986 (1986-02-09)
Edward grounds Rick for experimenting with alcohol, but Greg continues to have a drinking problem.
8719"Movie Madness"Jack SheaDanny KallisFebruary 16, 1986 (1986-02-16)
Rick is determined to win the annual student filmmaking contest.
8820"Rick Sings"Jack SheaJim GeoghanFebruary 23, 1986 (1986-02-23)
Rick becomes the manager of his friends' band, but is forced to fill in when the lead singer comes down with laryngitis.
8921"The Way We Weren't"Jack SheaMarshall GoldbergMarch 2, 1986 (1986-03-02)
Rick lands a job as a DJ at a local radio station. Meanwhile, Edward's ex-wife Evelyn shows up just as Kate is leaving on a business trip, causing Edward to call Rick at the station in a panic.
9022"A Family Affair"Jack SheaDanny Kallis and Linwood BoomerOctober 13, 1986 (1986-10-13)
Rick dates a girl whose father purportedly has ties to the mob.
9123"Rick at 16"Jack SheaJim GeoghanMarch 16, 1986 (1986-03-16)
Rick tries to juggle two girls he invited to his 16th birthday party -- one he wanted to invite, the other he inadvertently invited.
9224"Second Best"Jack SheaBob BaublitzMay 4, 1986 (1986-05-04)
Rick is tired of his girlfriend Holly being better at everything than he is.

Season 5: 198687

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931"Who's the Boss?"Jack SheaDanny Kallis and Jim GeoghanSeptember 15, 1986 (1986-09-15)
Kate's success as toy-company head makes Edward jealous.
942"Lost and Found"Jack SheaMarshall Goldberg and Linwood BoomerSeptember 22, 1986 (1986-09-22)
Kate's grandmother, who's trying to maintain her independence in spit of her failing memory, visits the Strattons.
953"The Live-In"Jack SheaTeleplay: Jim Parker
Story: Linwood Boomer
September 29, 1986 (1986-09-29)
The Strattons hire a pretty housekeeper (Lena Pousette), who thinks Edward is speaking of himself when he tries to tell her that Rick has a crush on her.
964"Rick Sells His Sole"Bob LallyDanny KallisOctober 6, 1986 (1986-10-06)
When the nephew of a shoe-store owner gets promoted ahead of Rick, he resorts to sabotage.
975"The Beach House"Bob LallyJim KeoghanSeptember 15, 1986 (1986-09-15)
While on vacation, Rick's resolve to stay true with his girlfriend turns to sand when he meets the beach bunny next door.
986"Rick Moves Out"Steven RobmanGeorge Tricker & Neil RosenOctober 27, 1986 (1986-10-27)
Rick moves into the guest house to get some privacy, only for friends and strangers to make it their home away from home.
997"Man to Man"Tony SingletaryLinwood BoomerOctober 20, 1986 (1986-10-20)
Edward's birthday is nothing to celebrate after Rick beats him at tennis for the first time.
1008"Hey, Mrs. Robinson"Zane BuzbyBob BaublitzNovember 3, 1986 (1986-11-03)
Kate's attractive college friend Jackie comes to visit but after she takes a strong interest in Rick, Edward and Kate become concerned.
1019"Rick's Learning Problem"Art DielhennMelissa ClarkNovember 10, 1986 (1986-11-10)
Rick must help the star football player pass a history test in order to play for the championship.
10210"The Triangle"John SguelgliaEd Burnham & Elaine NewmanNovember 17, 1986 (1986-11-17)
Rick reluctantly agrees to take Brad's girlfriend Leslie to a rock concert when Brad gets grounded. He then finds his friendship with Brad getting strained after Leslie dumps Brad for him.
10311"Kate Lassos a Longhorn"Art DielhennGeorge Tricker & Neil RosenNovember 24, 1986 (1986-11-24)
Kate gets close to landing a big business deal with a Texas businessman, only to find out that he's a sexist.
10412"Edward Creates a Monster"John SguegliaJim GeoghanJanuary 26, 1987 (1987-01-26)
Rick's homework for a comedy class gets him in trouble with Edward and Kate.
10513"Rumors Are Flying"Tony SingletaryDanny KallisFebruary 2, 1987 (1987-02-02)
Rick tutors the hottest girl in school in chemistry, but after they fall asleep on the bed while studying, he inadvertently starts a rumor about them having had sex -- a rumor that proves difficult and awkward to quash.
10614"The House Guest"Tony SingletaryBob BaublitzFebruary 9, 1987 (1987-02-09)
Rick's friend Brad becomes the Strattons' house guest -- with disastrous results.
10715"Band on the Run"Art DielhennGeorge Tricker & Neil RosenFebruary 16, 1987 (1987-02-16)
Alfonso quits Rick's band when they won't listen to his girlfriend's ideas.
10816"Author, Author"Art DielhennDenis Markell & Douglas BernsteinFebruary 23, 1987 (1987-02-23)
Edward discovers that a character in his ex-wife's novel bears a strong resemblance to him.
10917"Mother's Day"Phil SquyresRacelle FriedmanFebruary 25, 1987 (1987-02-25)
Kate feels that she can't compare to Rick's real mother.
11018"Hero Worship"Judi EltermanTeleplay: Stephen Langford
Story: Ron Wullner
February 16, 1987 (1987-02-16)
Rick admires his new neighbor -- a rookie basketball star who gets suspended for possessing drugs.
11119"Baby Blues"Tony SingletaryJim Geoghan and Danny KallisFebruary 17, 1987 (1987-02-17)
Rick sets a single mother up with a contractor.
11220"Thoroughly Modern Mildred"Luis Soto and John SguegliaLisa MedwayFebruary 26, 1987 (1987-02-26)
Kate's grandmother surprises everyone with her new boyfriend.
11321"Pardon My French"Jack SheaRon ClarkFebruary 27, 1987 (1987-02-27)
Grandfather Stratton returns from his visit to Paris along with his fiancee.
11422"Educating Rick"Joel Higgins and John SquegliaGeorge Tricker & Neil RosenMarch 2, 1987 (1987-03-02)
Rick and Brad have more fun than they're permitted when they attend an open-house weekend at an all-male college.
11523"Edward's Big Adventure"John SguegliaJim Geoghan & Danny KallisMarch 3, 1987 (1987-03-03)
Edward loses his wallet as a pool shark hustles him.
11624"Let It Snow, Let It Snow"John SguegliaDanny Kallis & Jim GeoghanMarch 4, 1987 (1987-03-04)
Edward and Kate have trouble getting time alone on their ski trip.
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