1x2 - The New Kid

February 2, 1979

Ruthie is rejected at school by her friends as they learn her dad is the local outspoken talk-show host.

1x3 - The Final Papers

February 9, 1979

Larry receives his final divorce papers and struggles with his emotions.

1x4 - The Hitchhiker

February 16, 1979

A homesick Diane begins to miss her boyfriend in L.A. So, she decides to hitch her way back.

1x5 - Mother Morgan

February 23, 1979

Diane and Ruthie begin to miss their mom and Morgan helps fill the void.

1x6 - Ruthie's First Crush

March 2, 1979

Ruthie and her friend Eric develop a case of puppy love and aren't sure how to react.

1x7 - Larry's First Date

March 9, 1979

Recently divorced Larry goes on a date with Morgan's sister much to Morgan's worry.

1x8 - Peer Pressure

March 16, 1979

It's feared that Diane is on uppers when Larry finds them in her purse.

1x9 - Leona, The New Neighbor

March 23, 1979

New tenant Leona moves into Larry's building and aids his daughters but angers him.

1x10 - The Trip (1)

March 30, 1979

The Alder family welcomes Drummond's family to Portland,as Drummond is considering the downsizing of Alder's radio station. **Part one aired as an episode of Diff'rent Strokes.

1x11 - The Trip (2)

March 30, 1979

The Alder family welcomes Drummond's family to Portland, as Drummond is considering the downsizing of Alder's station.

1x12 - The Triangle

April 6, 1979

Before a party at the Alders', Ruthie's boyfriend Eric gets a crush on Diane.

1x13 - Larry's Bad Back

April 13, 1979

1x14 - Rap With Ruthie

April 27, 1979

Ruthie gets to do her own radio talk-show for a school project. She uses Larry's radio show airtime.

1x15 - My Sister, The Criminal

May 4, 1979