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.

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.

3x16 - My Hero, Mr. Bannister

January 3, 1988

The new bag boy Derek looks up to Howard and the manager gets used to the attention. But when Howard learns that Derek isn't planning on continuing school to make being a grocery business permanent he works to dissuade him.

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.