5x1 - Who's the Boss

September 15, 1986

5x2 - Lost and Found

September 22, 1986

Kate's grandmother gets lost in New York City.

5x3 - The Live-In

September 29, 1986

A new housekeeper from Sweden steals Rickys heart.

5x4 - Rick Sells His Sole

October 6, 1986

Rick takes a job at shoe store, only to become a victim of nepotism when he loses a promotion to his employer's nephew.

5x5 - The Beach House

October 13, 1986

While Ricky is on vacation, he meets a beautiful girl.

5x7 - Man to Man

October 27, 1986

5x8 - Hey, Mrs. Robinson

November 3, 1986

5x9 - Rick's Learning Problem

November 10, 1986

Rick tutors a star football player, who must pass a history test in order to play for the championship. Edward gets the flu, and is getting on Rick and Kate's nerves.

5x10 - The Triangle

November 17, 1986

5x11 - Kate Lassos a Longhorn

November 24, 1986

Rick agrees to care for a boa constrictor, which soon becomes an uninvited guest at Kate's business dinner.

5x12 - Get the Hook

January 26, 1987

5x13 - Rumors are Flying

February 2, 1987

5x14 - The House Guest

February 9, 1987

5x15 - Band on the Run

February 16, 1987

Rick, Brad, Alfonzo & two others form a band getting ready for the Battle of the Bands. However, Brad & Alfonzo fight over issues & that Alfonzo invites his new girlfriend (Kiki) to rehearsal. Rick tries to convince Alfonzo to rejoin the band.

5x16 - Author, Author

February 23, 1987

5x17 - Mother's Day

February 25, 1987

5x18 - Fallen Idol

February 16, 1987

Rick's basketball idol is arrested for possession of narcotics.

5x19 - Baby Blues

February 17, 1987

5x20 - Thoroughly Modern Mildred

February 26, 1987

5x21 - Mon Amour

February 27, 1987

Grandfather Stratton returns home from a trip to Paris--with a young fiancee.

5x22 - Educating Rick

March 2, 1987

5x23 - Edward's Big Adventure

March 3, 1987

Edward loses his wallet while playing pool. But when he calls Rick for help, Rick believes it to be an April Fool's joke.

5x24 - Let It Snow, Let It Snow

March 4, 1987