1x1 - No Security In Security

October 2, 1985

When Cobb's grocery store has a new video security system installed, Manager Howard Bannister must fire Alf, the store's security guard of fifty years.

1x2 - Labor and Other Relations

October 9, 1985

Cobb's latest directive prompts Marlene to call a strike among the supermarket employees.

1x3 - No Cause For Alarm

October 16, 1985

Howard is about to realize his lifelong dream of managing a world-class hotel.

1x4 - X-Ray Marks the Spot

October 23, 1985

The staff prepares for annual insurance physicals.

1x5 - Everyone's a Winner

October 30, 1985

An in-store bingo promotion is a big success until Mr. Christian examines the cards.

1x6 - Seven Days Make One Week

November 6, 1985

Edna's outraged when an attractive health food representative expresses interest in Howard.

1x7 - A Rosenbloom By Any Other Name

November 13, 1985

Jennifer, denied a raise, sues for discrimination.

1x8 - ...Or Get Off the Pot

November 20, 1985

Convinced that their six-year relationship has lost its magic, Edna issues Howard an ultimatum.

1x9 - Phantom of the Market

November 27, 1985

Gourmet food worth thousands of dollars vanishes.

1x10 - Car Pool

December 4, 1985

Jack organizes a car pool with his fellow employees but his van is not exactly road worthy. When they are in an accident Jack gets sued. Mr. Bannister assists Edna is pretending to be someone else to avoid traffic tickets.

1x11 - Love on Sale

December 11, 1985

Murray is the source of trouble when he starts an in-store dating service.

1x12 - Skip to the Loo

December 18, 1985

A pair of unwanted newcomers plagues Howard.

1x13 - Love is a Many Splendored Alf

January 8, 1986

Alf becomes interested in Helen so Howard and Edna attempt to help things out. But Alf is feeling insecure around the classy lady and in trying to impress Helen in ruins a nice dinner.

1x14 - Supermarket Superbowlers

January 15, 1986

The grocery crew believes they have a genuine shot of winning a bowling competition and the cash that does with it until Murray injures his arm. Howard decides to use a ringer Big Ed instead of girlfriend Edna causing hurt feelings.

1x15 - Otherwise Engaged

January 22, 1986

Marlene comes to work with a flashy engagement ring and Edna asks to try it on. The jewelry gets stuck and when Edna's mother visits she is excited her daughter is finally getting married. Edna hesitates to clear up the misunderstanding.

1x16 - Banzai

February 1, 1986

A couple of food purists target Cobb's grocery for selling junk items causing mayhem for Howard and his staff.

1x17 - Dog Day After Dark

February 8, 1986

Jack is taking a long awaited vacation and seems secure he's not easily replaceable. Edna is performing his duties but right before he's to leave jack learns Edna is in an important meeting and he panics.

1x18 - Store Wars

February 12, 1986

Edna is decides to take a vacation to rethink her relationship with Howard. The much younger manager of a competitor spikes Howard's interest getting him to take up yoga and get his ear pierced. The lady lets him down easy.

1x19 - My Darling Serpentine

February 19, 1986

Howard gets too busy to buy Edna an anniversary gift and hands the job to Alf. He decides a hamster is an appropriate present which gets loose at the store. The situation escalates until they're looking for a mongoose named Billy Bob.

1x20 - Edna's New Friend

February 26, 1986

Howard refuses to take Edna to the ballet so she asks Leslie to accompany her. Howard get jealous despite Leslie being gay. Christian gets a deal on beef but learns it's horse meat after customers start buying it.

1x21 - Jack Be Numbskull

March 5, 1986

After Jack goes home with Marlene after a part the rumors begin. Bruno, Marlene's boyfriend, hears them and threatens Jack. Howard decides the only fair thing is to stage a boxing match between the men in the grocery store.

1x22 - Sex Appeal

March 12, 1986

Howard is competing for a promotion and Tiffany Cobb the owner is to make the decision. Ms. Cobb makes it clear she desires Howard and his advancement depends on him reciprocating her sexual advances.

Don Adams

Howard Bannister

Dinah Christie

Edna Moseley

Kathleen Laskey

Marlene Weimaraner

Jeff Pustil

Jack Christian

Aaron Schwartz

Leslie Rappaport