1x1 - Home Again

September 11, 1986

Jessie and her three children move in with her father-in-law following the death of her husband. Kris worries when she realizes the local school doesn't offer classes she needs to get into the Air Force Academy.

1x2 - The Money Machine

September 14, 1986

David runs into serious competition with his business painting house numbers on curbs. Jessie enrolls in a photography course.

1x3 - Families and Friends

September 21, 1986

Gus's visiting Marine buddy, J.J. Moon, causes havoc.

1x4 - That Lonesome Old Caboose

September 28, 1986

Gus thinks he's dying, and stalls on getting treatment for his recently diagnosed diabetes.

1x5 - The Third Question

October 5, 1986

Jessie goes on her first date despite David's strong disapproval.

1x6 - See You in Court

October 12, 1986

Gus is called for jury duty; Kris practices driving and is struck by another car.

1x7 - Small Steps

October 19, 1986

Gus brags about his childhood Halloween pranks and catches the imagination of David and Kris. Gus takes Molly trick-or-treating.

1x8 - Choices

October 26, 1986

Jessie forbids Kris to go on an overnight trip to a rock concert until Gus volunteers to drive.

1x9 - First Impressions

November 2, 1986

Jessie witnesses a crime, then meets one of the criminals when Kris brings some new friends over.

1x10 - Different Habits

November 9, 1986

Kris befriends a girl with a drinking problem; David and Molly uncover a time capsule their father buried years before.

1x11 - Off We Go ...

November 16, 1986

Kris asks her favorite teacher for a letter of recomendation for the Air Force Academy, and is surprised by the results.

1x12 - Heart of a Dancer

November 23, 1986

1x13 - Green Christmas

December 14, 1986

Molly's too angry about her father's death to celebrate Christmas; Gus tries to deflect David from his Christmas present hiding place.

1x14 - Family Secrets

January 4, 1987

David falls for a teacher and strumbles across a collection of stories written by Gus; Jessie's perfect sister pays a visit.

1x15 - A Point of View

January 11, 1987

Gus argues with Jessie and Kris about his men-only service organization; Molly befriends a blind girl; David nearly burns down the house.

1x16 - The Best Intentions

January 18, 1987

Kris babysits for a teacher and ends up being accused of child abuse. David and Molly try to make their home come up to the standards of television households.

1x18 - Past Tense, Future Tense (1)

February 8, 1987

Kris wins a trip to March Air Force base; David ""borrows"" Gus's car; Jessie takes Molly to her mother-daughter fashion show. First of a two-part episode.

1x19 - Past Tense, Future Tense (2)

February 15, 1987

Kris meets a handsome young pilot and tries to bring Gus together with his estranged son Ben. Second of a two-part episode.

1x20 - Friends

February 22, 1987

Gus and his pals try to fulfill a dead friend's last request; David befriends a stressed athlete; Kris ignores a hurt Jessie; and Molly sells too many cookies.

1x21 - Giving 'em the Business

March 1, 1987

1x22 - Growing Up, Growing Old

March 15, 1987

1x23 - The Road out of Briarpatch

March 22, 1987

1x24 - The Children's Crusade

May 3, 1987