1. Pilot
First aired: 9/11/1995 Production Code: 475098In the pilot episode, the Claytons consider buying a house to move out of their dinky little apartment.
Meanwhile, Danny's best friend Jane is staying over (a lot),because as it is soon revealed her mother is sleeping around.
Director: Barnet Kellman
Guest star: Randy Graff (Marion), Mimi Kennedy (Mrs. Elkins), Arneta Walker (Judy)
2. A Woman's Work is Never Done
First aired: 9/13/1995 Production Code: 457551Alice applies for a job as a legal secretary, then is fired from her head cashier's position when her boss learns of the interview.
Meanwhile, Danny brings home Matthew, her first boyfriend (who is 14, two years older than her), and then is crushed when her schoolmates spread lewd accusations about her and Matthew.
Director: Barnet Kellman
Guest star: Lorraine Toussaint (Lorraine), Bruce Kirby (Bill), Matt Carey (Matthew)
3. Company Loves Misery
First aired: 9/20/1995 Production Code: 457552Ever-bickering Lenny and Phyllis hope to inject some romance into their marriage by tagging along for Burt and Alice's anniversary celebration.
Director: Barnet Kellman
Guest star: Patricia Healy (Vicki), Derek Barton (Sammy)
4. A Date Which Will Live in Infamy
First aired: 9/27/1995 Production Code: 457553Alice and Burt are divided over whether to let 12-year-old Danny goes to the movies alone with Matthew.
Meanwhile, everyone's plans are stalled when the family car is stolen while Alice is at an ATM.
5. I Am Not My Sister's Keeper
First aired: 10/11/1995 Production Code: 457555Burt has never been fond of his sister's boyfriend, and the latest one is no exception.
6. Where There's Smoke, You're Fired
First aired: 10/18/1995 Production Code: 457554Frustrated by her jerk of a teenage boss at her temporary job, Alice starts smoking again -- and catches Danny in the mall washroom with a pack of cigarettes; Burt tries to resist Vicki's amorous advances.
7. The Road to Hell is Paved With Good Intentions
First aired: 10/25/1995 Production Code: 457556Burt's dogged by a guilty conscience when he forgets to pick up Sean from school, so he tries to make amends by getting him a puppy.
8. A Fight a Day Keeps the Doctor Away
First aired: 11/1/1995 Production Code: 457556The Claytons resume their house hunting and also decide to get a new life-insurance policy, but Burt fears he won't pass the required physical exam.
9. Fish and Guests Stink After Three Days
First aired: 11/8/1995 Production Code: 457558As the Claytons prepared to move into their new home, Lenny -- still feuding with his wife -- assumes he's coming along.
Director: Barnet Kellman
Guest star: Alan Blumenfeld (Louise), Pierre Epstein (Hotel Manager), Magda Harout (Mrs. Lewis)
10. The Postman Always Moves Twice
First aired: 11/15/1995 Production Code: 457559Before moving into their new home, the Claytons trash their apartment to get back at their landlord. But unfortunately the new house isn't ready and their stuck in their old apartment, while the heat is on full blast and the water's cut off.
Director: Barnet Kellman
Guest star: Brad Dourif (Jimmy), Burt Young (Mr. Riveto)
11. Neither a Borrower Nor a Landlord Be
First aired: 11/22/1995 Production Code: 457560Forced to choose between having a deranged neighbor of having "our house foreclosed on before we even make the first mortgage payment," the Claytons decide to rent out their new home.
Director: Barnet Kellman
Guest star: Ralph Ahn (Uncle Lou), B.D. Wong (Johnny Chen), Patty Ross (Joy), Jeffrey King (Mr. Rasmussen), Beulah Quo (Old Woman), Stephen Rowe (Mr. Noah)
12. If It Ain't Broke, Break It
Community Score
| 1.0 Abysmal |
Burt buys an expensive reclining chair from an obnoxious salesman.
13. Misery on 34th Street
Community Score
| 1.1 Abysmal |
It's a joyless Christmas at the Claytons' when Alice's mother Sheila arrives with unwanted advice on how to discipline Danny, leaving Burt to play referee for the feuding females.
Director: Shelley Jensen
Guest star: Elaine Stritch (Shelia), Richard Fancy (Dr. Hayman)
14. The Bowling Method
Community Score
| 1.3 Abysmal |
After one pregnancy scare too many, Burt and Alice decide that one of them will have to undergo surgery.
Director: Pamela Fryman
Guest star: Patty Ross (Joy), Charlayne Woodard (Charlene)
15. One Man's Ceiling Is Another Man's Stereo
Community Score
| 1.0 Abysmal |
The Claytons have a problem with a neighbor that will not stop playing his stereo loudly.
Director: Pamela Fryman
Guest star: Cody McMains (Hunter), Jane Carr (Margo), Robert Harper (Thad), Patricia Healy (Vicki), Jack Shearer (Cop #1), Montae Russell (Cop #2), Dustin Voigt (Will)
16. Natural Born Parents
Community Score
| 1.0 Abysmal |
When Danny gets an A in English, Burt and Alice are understandably proud, but then they discover it was because of her school project -- corresponding with a pen pal who happens to be a mass murderer.
Director: Shelley Jensen
Guest star: Don Fischer (Prison Guard), Monica Schneider (Annie)
