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- Dave's World
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Rat Story
Dave's World - S1 - E20
After Beth goes back to work at her teaching job, Dave learns a lesson about housework.
Dave's World: Season 1 - 23 Episode s
1x1 - Pilot
September 20, 1993
Dave volunteers to help coach his older son's soccer team.
1x2 - The Insecurity System
September 27, 1993
Beth buys a security system after Shel's van is stolen.
1x3 - Martian Death Flu
October 4, 1993
Everyone has the flu.
1x4 - The Anniversary Schmaltz
October 11, 1993
On their 14th anniversary, Beth and Dave finally decide to have a romantic celebration alone.
1x5 - The Great Mandala of Life
October 18, 1993
The dog eats Tommy's homework -- which happens to be a frog; and Kenny tries to get Dave to buy more life insurance from the agent he's dating.
1x6 - I Sort of Saw What You Did
October 22, 1993
Willie loses a tooth before the tooth fairy can collect it; Kenny persuades Dave to lie to an insurance adjuster.
1x7 - It's a Small Van After All
October 25, 1993
A weekend trip to Walt Disney World turns ugly.
1x8 - Heatwave
November 1, 1993
In the middle of a heat wave, Beth tries to help Dave set up his fax machine and ends up blowing out the air conditioner.
1x9 - Writer's Block
November 8, 1993
Tommy is crushed when Dave tries to overcome writer's block by writing a column about Tommy's crush on a girl at school.
1x10 - Educating Rita
November 15, 1993
An attempt to set Kenny up with Beth's friend Rita backfires.
1x11 - Death and Mom Take a Holiday
November 22, 1993
Beth's mother visits, bearing an unusual Christmas gift.
1x12 - Exorcising with Dave Barry
November 29, 1993
The eccentric owner of a hardware store throws a monkey wrench into Dave's plans to fix a broken door when he tells Dave that the Barry house is haunted.
1x13 - I Saw Mommy Kicking Santa Claus (1)
December 13, 1993
Pandemonium reigns at the Barry house before Christmas as Beth contemplates returning to work; Dave has to take a driving test; and both desperately search for a toy for Willie. (Part 1 of 2)
1x14 - I Saw Mommy Kicking Santa Claus (2)
December 20, 1993
Through a series of mishaps, the Barrys are reminded of the true meaning of Christmas. (Part 2 of 2)
1x15 - Just Kidding
January 3, 1994
Dave gets into a heap of trouble after he writes a derogatory column about used-car salesmen.
1x16 - The Road Taken
January 10, 1994
Dave does not approve when Shel suddenly decides to sell his house, buy a boat and sail the Caribeean.
1x17 - Shel in Love
January 24, 1994
Valentine's Day finds Tommy happy about getting a card from a girl he likes; and Shel on his first date since his divorce.
1x18 - Four Characters in Search of a Ring
January 31, 1994
Dave and Kenny take Shel to a singles bar.
1x19 - Lost Weekend
February 28, 1994
Dave and Beth try to spend a romantic weekend away from the boys.
1x20 - Rat Story
March 7, 1994
After Beth goes back to work at her teaching job, Dave learns a lesson about housework.
1x21 - Six Years Old and All Washed Up
March 14, 1994
Dave is offended when Willie's kindergarten teacher suggests that Willie be held back a year.
1x22 - The Funeral (a.k.a.) Funeral Episodes
March 28, 1994
If ever Beth would leave Dave when he's sick, it would be to see the musical ""Camelot"" -- or to attend the funeral of an aunt she barely knew.
1x23 - Saved By Estelle
May 2, 1994
Shel must spend the weekend with his ex-wife and her boyfriend.