1x1 - A Night Out

March 18, 1988

1x2 - Dad

March 25, 1988

Shelly is forced to exercise fatherly discipline when his son steals chalk at school and his daughter wants to get her ears pierced.

1x3 - Above the Fruited Plain

April 1, 1988

In addition to taking care of his sick wife, Shelly finds that he must teach his daughter Rosie how to sing a patriotic song.

1x4 - Valentine's Day

April 8, 1988

Josh wants to give valentines to all of his classmates for Valentine's Day. Meanwhile, his parents are trying to stick to a difficult diet regimen.

1x6 - Preferred List

April 22, 1988

Shelly becomes acutely aware of his own mortality when visited by a life insurance salesman.

1x7 - Weekend

April 29, 1988

Shelly's plans for a romantic weekend alone with Andrea are brought to a screeching halt by - house clutter.