3x1 - The Umpire Strikes Back

October 4, 1987

Howard helps Marlene open the lines of communication with her father.

3x2 - Marlene For Hire

Cobbs is sold to a huge hotel conglomerate and Howard dreams of being made manager of a luxurious resort. He's informed he is staying, at the grocery store and must wear a smock. In frustration he quits.

3x3 - Puppy Love

October 11, 1987

Derek develops an infatuation for Marlene.

3x4 - I'm Okay, You're a Spy

October 17, 1987

A corporate spy from the head office investigates Cobb's Supermarket.

3x5 - Not for Commercial Use

October 18, 1987

Howard wants to star in a TV report on Cobb's.

3x6 - Edna's Choice

October 24, 1987

Edna and Christian both compete for the manager's job at a new Cobb's store.

3x7 - He's No Heavy, He's My Brother

October 25, 1987

Howard mistakenly thinks his brother is dying.

3x8 - Mutiny on Mr. Christian

November 7, 1987

Marlene gets Christian in trouble after complaining to Howard about his behaviour.

3x9 - Bannister & Dale

November 14, 1987

Howard tries to help an old vaudeville comedian raise enough money to keep his retirement home open.

3x10 - Shrink from Sendrax

November 15, 1987

Sendrax sends in a staff psychiatrist to evaluate the employees mental health.

3x11 - The Naked Truth

November 21, 1987

Unwitting Marlene agrees to be in a porn magazine.

3x12 - Howard Hemingway

November 22, 1987

Howard writes a romance novel using the staff at Cobb's as characters in his book.

3x13 - Edna, Howard, Cathy and Morty

November 28, 1987

Edna attempt to make changes in her stagnant relationship with Howard.

3x14 - Marlene For Hire

December 12, 1987

Marlene agrees to become a surrogate mother for a yuppie couple who shop at Cobb's supermarket.

3x15 - Make Room for Daddy Christian

December 27, 1987

Jack meets Marlene's friend Barbara and asks her for a date. They get together for dinner and Jack is very surprised she has a 10-year old son Peter. Jack hastily leaves, regrets it, and returns to ask for a second chance.

3x17 - Fatal Harassment

January 10, 1988

The attractive new cashier Kim makes her attraction to Howard clear and one evening tries to get amorous. Then Howard finds out Kim has a history of suing employers for sexual harassment and becomes worried.

3x18 - Vote for Me

January 16, 1988

Bannister decides to run for councilman, then later discovers his opponent is a local hero.

3x19 - Losing It

January 30, 1988

Howard buys into a weight-loss franchise.

3x20 - Smotherly Love

January 31, 1988

Christian pretends to be the manager of Cobb's when his mother visits.

3x21 - Educating Leslie

February 7, 1988

Leslie's hopes of winning an acting scholarship rest on keeping his drama coach sober.

3x22 - For the Book

February 14, 1988

The staff reminisces for Cobb's 50th anniversary.