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Season 1
1 :01x01 - Pilot (Sep/24/1985)
When Maggie decides to pursue her career in journalism and goes back to work, Jason moves his practice to the house so that he can watch the kids. It's not long before he realizes how difficult it's going to be when he learns that his son, Mike has been picked up by the police for underage driving.
Guest Stars: Alan Blumenfeld as Walter
Director: John Pasquin
Writer: Neal Marlens
 
2 :01x02 - Springsteen (Oct/01/1985)
Mike tries to win tickets to a Bruce Springsteen concert, but to no success. When Jason manages to get him a pair of tickets, he and Mike attend the show together. But when when the two get interviewed on live television after the concert and Jason embarrasses Mike, he fears that his reputation is ruined.
Guest Stars: Andrew Koenig as Richard "Boner" Stabone, K. C. Martel (1) as Eddie, Haunani Minn as Karen
Director: John Pasquin
Writer: David Kendall (1)
 
3 :01x03 - Jealousy (Oct/08/1985)
When Maggie works long hours on a toxic-waste story with her partner Fred, Jason grows incredibly jealous and begins to assume the worst.
Guest Stars: Biff McGuire as Mr. Simmons, Tom O'Rourke as Fred Mathis
Director: John Pasquin
Writer: Carol Black, Neal Marlens
 
4 :01x04 - Carol's Article (Oct/15/1985)
When Carol writes an article for the school paper, she isn't too pleased with Maggie's assessment of it. Meanwhile, Mike and Ben try to earn a little extra cash by betting on horse-races.
Guest Stars: Evan Arnold as Richie, Biff McGuire as Mr. Simmons
Director: John Pasquin
Writer: Sybil Adelman, Martin Sage
 
5 :01x05 - Superdad! (Oct/29/1985)
Maggie begins to feel as though she's not needed anymore when she notices how well Jason is doing with the children.
Guest Stars: Olivia d'Abo as Wendy
Director: Nick Havinga
Writer: Tom Walla, Dave Wollert
 
6 :01x06 - Mike's Madonna Story (Nov/05/1985)
Maggie isn't too thrilled about Lisa, the promiscuous girl who Mike has been spending time with lately. When Mike and Lisa end up having the house to themselves, Maggie's concern grows even greater.
Guest Stars: Dana Plato as Lisa
Director: John Pasquin
Writer: Neal Marlens, Carol Black
 
7 :01x07 - Weekend Fantasy (Nov/12/1985)
Jason and Maggie take a trip to Vermont and reluctantly leave the kids in charge of the house. When they phone home to check on the kids and nobody answers, they immediately assume the very worst, causing them to have a series of hilarious fantasies about what happened to their children.
Guest Stars: Morgan Koster as Girl in Bar, Robert Firth as Man in Bar, Joey Camen as Slash, K. C. Winkler as Man in Devil Costume, Derek McGrath as Encyclopedia Salesman, Dennis Haysbert as Officer Wright
Director: John Tracy (1)
Writer: Arnold Margolin
 
8 :01x08 - Slice of Life (Nov/19/1985)
Maggie and Jason take a compatibility test only to realize that their answers don't match up at all. Meanwhile, Mike fakes interest in a karate class to get closer to a girl.
Guest Stars: Ami Dolenz as Linda
Director: John Tracy (1)
Writer: Rich Reinhart
 
9 :01x09 - Carol's Crush (Nov/26/1985)
When old family friends come visit the Seavers, Carol falls for their son, Jeff, but is heartbroken when she learns that he doesn't feel the same way about her.
Guest Stars: Bader Howar as Leslie, John Scott Clough as Jeff, Evan Arnold as Richie
Director: John Tracy (1)
Writer: Stephen J. Curwick (1)
 
10 :01x10 - Dirt Bike (Dec/03/1985)
When Mike disobeys his parents and goes dirt bike-riding in the woods, he gets severely injured and tries to hide it from his parents. Meanwhile, Carol analyzes Ben's dreams for a school project.
Guest Stars: Andrew Koenig as Richard "Boner" Stabone, Richard McKenzie (1) as Dr. McClosky, Gary Riley (1) as Jimmy, Brian Robbins as Mitch, Suhey Smith as Assistant
Director: John Tracy (1)
Writer: Ali Matheson, Kerry Ehrin
 
11 :01x11 - Standardized Test (Dec/05/1985)
While taking an Intelligence aptitude test, Mike doesn't take it seriously and just bubbles in his answers to form a drawing. When he scores a 27 on the test, his parents are called in to meet with the school psychologist.
Guest Stars: Hart Sprager as Lipstone, Earl Boen as Dr. Marlen, Evan Arnold as Richie
Director: Nick Havinga
Writer: Carol Black, Neal Marlens
 
12 :01x12 - A Christmas Story (Dec/10/1985)
One of Jason's patients, Walter, is a department store Santa contemplating suicide.
Guest Stars: Alan Blumenfeld as Walter
Director: John Tracy (1)
Writer: Tom Walla, Dave Wollert
Story: Neal Marlens, Carol Black
 
13 :01x13 - The Love Song of M. Aaron Seaver (Jan/07/1986)
When Mike falls for an artsy girl, he puts up an act and tries to change his image, as well as his family's to try and impress her. When she falls for the act and invites Mike to a show, he must decide whether he should accompany her or attend the annual bowling competition with his family.
Guest Stars: Mary Betten as Mrs. Jeffries, Larry Poindexter as Andre, Artur Cybulski as Fabrizzio, April Lerman as Juliet Van Druten
Director: John Tracy (1)
Writer: Arnold Margolin
 
14 :01x14 - First Blood (Jan/14/1986)
When Jason learns that Ben's hockey coach (Dan Lauria) is pushing the kids to play tough and win by any means possible, he decides to have a word with him. However, when he ends up getting in a fight with the coach and comes home with a black eye, he realizes that all he's done is set a bad example for his son.
Guest Stars: Chance Quinn as Kelly, Stacey Young as Jennifer, Dan Lauria as Coach Brockton, Scott Curtis as Rodney
Director: John Tracy (1)
Writer: Mark Fink
 
15 :01x15 - Slice of Life II (Jan/21/1986)
When Mike breaks a window while skateboarding inside the house, he agrees to be Ben's servant for the weekend if he takes the fall. Meanwhile, Maggie discovers that she may be pregnant and Carol is married to a classmate for a school project.
Guest Stars: Evan Arnold as Richie
Director: John Tracy (1)
Writer: Tom Walla, David Kendall (1)
 
16 :01x16 - The Seavers vs. the Cleavers (Jan/28/1986)
When Maggie and Jason find out that the reason they were rejected as chaperons for the school dance was because the PTA considers them to be "unfit parents", they take matters into their own hands.
Guest Stars: Annette Funicello as Mrs. Hinkley, Keith Coogan as Jim, Andrew Koenig as Richard "Boner" Stabone, Bill Cort (1) as Scott, Drew Snyder as Ward
Director: John Tracy (1)
Writer: Susan Beavers
 
17 :01x17 - Charity Begins at Home (Feb/18/1986)
When Ben gives Jason an expensive birthday gift, the family is stunned as to how he could afford such a thing, but soon learn that he went around the neighborhood tricking people into donating money to "charity".
Guest Stars: Marte Boyle Slout (1) as Collector
Director: John Tracy (1)
Writer: Steve Marshall, Dan Guntzelman
 
18 :01x18 - Reputation (Feb/25/1986)
Mike prepares for an upcoming test by writing the answers on the soles of his shoes. When he goes to take the test, he realizes that while writing the answers on his shoes the information must have sunk in because he is able to breeze through the test and gets the best grade in the class. However, when his teacher discovers the answers on Mike's shoes, he accuses him of cheating.
Guest Stars: Andrew Koenig as Richard "Boner" Stabone, K. C. Martel (1) as Eddie, Sam Anderson as Mr. Dewitt
Director: John Tracy (1)
Writer: David Kendall (1)
 
19 :01x19 - The Anniversary That Never Was (Mar/04/1986)
On Jason and Maggie's 17th anniversary, they have trouble finding time to spend together due to interfering work and other mix-ups.
Guest Stars: Bill Erwin as Buzz, Richard Sanders as Luthor
Director: John Tracy (1)
Writer: Timothy James (1)
 
20 :01x20 - Be a Man (Mar/11/1986)
When his family goes to visit Maggie's parents, Mike, who stays behind, decides to take advantage of the empty house and throw a party.
Guest Stars: Troy Shire as Unknown, Joseph Reale as Unknown, Bob Perlow (1) as Unknown, Barry Pearl as Unknown, Leigh Kelly as Realtor, Ami Dolenz as Linda, K. C. Martel (1) as Eddie, Andrew Koenig as Richard "Boner" Stabone, Betty McGuire as Kate Malone, Gordon Jump as Ed Malone
Director: John Tracy (1)
Writer: Rich Reinhart
 
21 :01x21 - Career Decision (May/06/1986)
Jason gets a job offer at a hospital, while a careless mistake gets Maggie in trouble at work.
Guest Stars: Kelly Jean Peters as Mrs. Cuzman, Philip Sterling as Dr. Miller, Deborah White as Susan
Director: John Tracy (1)
Writer: Bob Brush, Tom Walla
 
22 :01x22 - Extra Lap (May/13/1986)
The kids are excited when their fun-spirited Uncle Bob comes for a visit. However, their fun comes to an abrupt end when he dies in his sleep one night.
Guest Stars: James T. Callahan (1) as Uncle Bob
Director: John Tracy (1)
Writer: Stephen J. Curwick (1)
 
Season 2
23 :02x01 - Jason and the Cruisers (Sep/30/1986)
After the family gets together to watch old home movies, Jason begins to think he's gotten too old and goes through a mid-life crisis of sorts. Maggie, trying to lift his spirits plans to reunite his old college rock band.
Guest Stars: Helen Hooper as Party Guest, Eugenia Bostwick as Party Guest, Raymond Singer as Rick, Dan Barrows as David Sacks
Director: John Tracy (1)
Writer: Tom Walla
 
24 :02x02 - Fast Times at Dewey High (Oct/21/1986)
Mike, Carol and Ben each deal with the first day of school in differently. Carol tries to change her image for the new school year, while Mike tries to impress an attractive girl named Becky. Meanwhile, Ben tries to avoid school becuase of a bully.
Guest Stars: Nicole Tracy as Elaine's Friend, Leon Fan as Student #2, Jason Naylor as Student, Jamie Abbott as Louis Vasco, Christa Denton as Elaine Dooley, Anael Edwards as French Speaker, Jonna Lee as Becky, Bill Kirchenbauer as Coach Lubbock, K. C. Martel (1) as Eddie, Andrew Koenig as Richard "Boner" Stabone, Scott Curtis as Mark, Nancy Burnett as Mrs. Cutter
Director: Dan Guntzelman
Writer: David Kendall (1)
 
25 :02x03 - Long Day's Journey Into Night (Oct/28/1986)
The Seavers learn that Carol's new friend, Annie, who is spending the night, only befriended Carol to get closer to Mike.
Guest Stars: Katy Boyer as Annie, Andrew Koenig as Richard "Boner" Stabone
Director: John Tracy (1)
Writer: David Kendall (1)
 
26 :02x04 - Call Me (Nov/11/1986)
Ben is caught in a web of lies trying to keep the truth from his parents, when he calls a sexual fantasy hotline number, and his parents find out.
Guest Stars: Michael Kenworthy as Kris Koosman, Michael McManus (1) as Buddy Koosman
Director: John Tracy (1)
Writer: Tim O'Donnell
 
27 :02x05 - Employee of the Month (Nov/18/1986)
When Mike's parents reluctantly allow him to get a job at a fast food restaurant, he tries to keep his getting fired a secret as to not disappoint them.
Guest Stars: Olivia d'Abo as Terri, Danny Nucci as Scooter Krassner, Mya Akerling as Girl
Director: John Tracy (1)
Writer: Tom Walla
 
28 :02x06 - Dream Lover (Nov/25/1986)
When Carol becomes tutor to Bobby, the captain of the football team, she begins to spread rumors about how the two spend their time together.
Guest Stars: Arlene McIntyre as Carrie, Gregory "Mars" Martin (1) as Buzzy, Rachel Jacobs (1) as Shelley, Lisa Capps as Debbie, Bill Kirchenbauer as Coach Lubbock, Kevin Wixted as Bobby
Director: John Tracy (1)
Writer: Tim O'Donnell
 
29 :02x07 - Do You Believe in Magic? (Dec/02/1986)
The Seavers scheme up the ultimate plan to get back at Mike for all the cons he's pulled on them.
Guest Stars: Andrew Koenig as Richard "Boner" Stabone, Kit McDonough as Mrs. Scoffengario
Director: John Tracy (1)
Writer: Rodney Rowland
 
30 :02x08 - Jason's Rib (Dec/09/1986)
Maggie and Jason have a marital spat because of their opposing views on a school dress code policy.
Guest Stars: Janet Clark (1) as Yvonne, Matthew Asnwer (1) as Delivery Man, Lou Richards as Braxton Hicks, John LaMotta as Salvatore Babotz, Barry Hickey as Jon Donson
Director: John Tracy (1)
Writer: Tom Walla
 
31 :02x09 - The Kid (Dec/16/1986)
Jason's advice to Ben about giving to others backfires when Ben brings home a homeless girl for Christmas dinner.
Guest Stars: Hallie Todd as Denise
Director: John Tracy (1)
Writer: Tim O'Donnell
 
32 :02x10 - The Breakfast Club (Jan/06/1987)
When Maggie and Jason ground Mike for lying to them, Maggie is then forced to ground herself as well once Mike catches her lying to her boss.
Guest Stars: Gordon Jump as Ed Malone, Betty McGuire as Kate Malone, Mickey Morton (1) as Maitre D', Stephen Wolcott as Waiter
Director: John Tracy (1)
Writer: David Tyron King (5)
 
33 :02x11 - Choices (Jan/13/1987)
When Carol is given the opportunity to skip a grade, her family responds with mixed reactions.
Guest Stars: Tina Caspary as Jamie, Darian Mathias (1) as Kitty, Buzz Sapien as Mr. Sapien, Jill Whitlow as Kim
Director: John Tracy (1)
Writer: Susan Beavers
 
34 :02x12 - Higher Education (Jan/20/1987)
When a teacher's aid raises Mike's grade so that he may attend a ski trip, she expects a little something from him in return.
Guest Stars: Ronalda Douglas as Mrs. Trotter, Renee Estevez as Robin, Andrew Koenig as Richard "Boner" Stabone, K. C. Martel (1) as Eddie
Director: John Tracy (1)
Writer: Susan Beavers
 
35 :02x13 - Some Enchanted Evening (Jan/27/1987)
Carol's winter formal doesn't go the way she planned when she has a little trouble reading Bobby.
Guest Stars: Jamie Luner as Sheena Berkowitz, Kevin Wixted as Bobby, Lisa Capps as Debbie, Rachel Jacobs (1) as Shelley
Director: John Tracy (1)
Writer: Susan Beavers
 
36 :02x14 - Thank You, Willie Nelson (Feb/03/1987)
Maggie's squabbling parents pay a visit to the Seavers. It turns out that Ed, Maggie's father, sold the house and bought a camper without consulting it with his wife, which leads to a big argument between the two.
Guest Stars: Rachel Jacobs (1) as Shelley, Lisa Capps as Debbie, Betty McGuire as Kate Malone, Gordon Jump as Ed Malone
Director: John Tracy (1)
Writer: David Kendall (1)
 
37 :02x15 - Thank God It's Friday (Feb/10/1987)
Mike, Boner and Eddie attend a party and must make an important decision when they are offered drugs.
Guest Stars: Justin Williams (1) as Roland Taylor, Kristy Swanson as Rhonda, Melanie Gaffin as Trudy Sullivan, Heidi Kozak as Bonnie, K. C. Martel (1) as Eddie, Andrew Koenig as Richard "Boner" Stabone, Maura Gallagher as Lana
Director: John Tracy (1)
Writer: Steve Marshall, Dan Guntzelman
 
38 :02x16 - My Brother, Myself (Feb/24/1987)
When Ben begins to reach puberty, he goes to big brother Mike for advice on girls.
Guest Stars: Brooke Theiss as Stacy
Director: John Tracy (1)
Writer: Susan Beavers
 
39 :02x17 - Jimmy Durante Died for Your Sins (Mar/03/1987)
Carol confronts her parents about the want of a nose job. While at first they are against it, they later tell her she can have the procedure if she can come up with the money by herself, knowing by the time she gets the money together she will have changed her mind. However, their plan backfires when she stuns everyone and wins a radio station contest and intends to use her winnings on the nose job.
Guest Stars: Bruce Vidal as Announcer #2, Eileen Conn as Receptionist, Ray Ritzke as Man in Hat, Tim Kelby as Announcer #1
Director: John Tracy (1)
Writer: Christopher Ames, Carolyn Shelby
 
40 :02x18 - Carnival (Mar/10/1987)
While the family works on the carnival for Ben's school, Ben overwhelms Maggie with guilt when he begins to feel neglected.
Guest Stars: Mary Farrell (1) as Gail, Patricia Rees as Clarabelle, Janet Clark (1) as Female Bidder, Bill McLean as Earl, Mya Akerling as Heidi Deforest, Julie Cobb as Gracie Thornton, Patrika Darbo as Judy, Dawn Wells as Myrtle Deforest
Director: John Tracy (1)
Writer: Martin Sage, Sybil Adelman
 
41 :02x19 - The Awful Truth (Mar/17/1987)
While searching the basement to help Ben with a school assignment, Mike and Carol discover a secret about their parents' marriage.
Director: John Tracy (1)
Writer: Kate Boutilier
 
42 :02x20 - Born Free (Mar/31/1987)
When Jason takes an unmotivated Mike with him on a flight to Boston where he has to deliver a speech, the two end up having to deliver a baby on the plane.
Guest Stars: Rachel Victoria as Baby, Bruce Baum as Frightened Passenger, Kari Lizer as Stewardess, Mimi Lieber as Susan, Dan Lauria as Dan
Director: John Tracy (1)
Writer: Tim O'Donnell
 
43 :02x21 - The Long Goodbye (May/05/1987)
Jason has trouble firing an old handyman because of his years of loyal service. Meanwhile, Ben and his friend Jenny film the family for a school project.
Guest Stars: Candace Cameron as Jenny Foster, Andrew Koenig as Richard "Boner" Stabone, Douglas Seale as Jimmy
Director: John Tracy (1)
Writer: Tim O'Donnell, David Kendall (1)
 
44 :02x22 - Confidentially Yours (May/19/1987)
When Maggie gets the job offer of a lifetime, Jason learns that the man offering the job is a slime-ball, but can't tell Maggie. Meanwhile, the children who are left home alone have a series of bad luck accidents around the house.
Guest Stars: Joseph Reale as Mr. Watney, Roger Til as Waiter #2, Gilles Savard as Waiter #1, Marius Mazmanian as Maitre D', Linda Carlson as Margo Drummond, James Sloyan as Max Drummond
Director: John Tracy (1)
Writer: Tom Walla
 
Season 3
45 :03x01 - Aloha (1) (Sep/18/1987)
The Seaver family vacations in Maui, but no one besides Jason seems to want to be there. While stranded on a boat, the family reminisces about how they wound up on this vacation in the first place.
Guest Stars: Kelly Hu as Melia, Ty Miller as Hadley Barnes, Deborah White as Susan, Kevin Wixted as Bobby
Director: John Tracy (1)
Writer: Dan Guntzelman, Steve Marshall
Story: Tom Walla
 
46 :03x02 - Aloha (2) (Sep/18/1987)
As the family vacation continues, Jason gives up on trying to get the family to spend time together, while Ben follows around his siblings and observes their vacation romances.
Guest Stars: Kevin Wixted as Bobby, Kelly Hu as Melia, Ty Miller as Hadley Barnes, Steve Marshall as Luau Matre D'
Director: John Tracy (1)
Writer: Steve Marshall, Dan Guntzelman
Story: Tom Walla
 
47 :03x03 - Taking Care of Business (Sep/22/1987)
Jason and Maggie don't approve of Mike's new job at a stereo store, which requires him to use unorthodox methods to cheat people out of their money.
Guest Stars: Timothy Gibbs as Jerry "Andrew" Daglish, Andrew Koenig as Richard "Boner" Stabone
Director: John Tracy (1)
Writer: Tim O'Donnell
 
48 :03x04 - Not Necessarily the News (Sep/29/1987)
When Maggie has difficulty finding a new job, she decides to stay at home and take care of her family. However, she goes a little overboard and ends up driving everybody nuts. She eventually realizes that she needs to be working and snags a job as a Channel 19 news reporter.
Guest Stars: Kenneth Tigar as Sid Sidlevich, Pamela Brüll as Thelma
Director: John Tracy (1)
Writer: Tim O'Donnell
 
49 :03x05 - Michaelgate (Oct/06/1987)
When Mike is nominated for student-body president, Carol is envious at first because she believes she deserved to be nominated; however, she soon finds out what's really going on behind the scenes and comes to her brother's aid.
Guest Stars: Butch Hartman as Robert Jordan, Heather Graham (1) as Cindy, Jo de Winter (1) as Mrs. Salinger, Monica Creel as Schwartz Twin #2, Leanna Creel as Schwartz Twin #1, Evan Arnold as Richie, K. C. Martel (1) as Eddie, Sam Anderson as Mr. Dewitt, Andrew Koenig as Richard "Boner" Stabone
Director: John Tracy (1)
Writer: Steve Marshall, Dan Guntzelman
 
50 :03x06 - Big Brother is Not Watching (Oct/13/1987)
When Ben enlists Carol for help in getting a new bike, the plan that the two hatch up ends up severely backfiring.
Guest Stars: Eric Ratliff as Todd Babotz, Carl Steven (1) as Vinnie Babotz, Summer Phoenix as Judy
Director: John Tracy (1)
Writer: David Tyron King (5)
 
51 :03x07 - A Star is Born (Oct/27/1987)
In order to impress a girl, Monica, Mike takes part in the school production of Our Town. He at first doesn't take his duties seriously, but then realizes that acting might actually be his calling.
Guest Stars: Ahmet Zappa as Barry, Christa Denton as Monica Shakleford, Dawn Wells as Casting Secretary, Rachel Jacobs (1) as Shelley, Lisa Capps as Debbie, Evan Arnold as Richie, Bill Kirchenbauer as Coach Lubbock, Andrew Koenig as Richard "Boner" Stabone
Director: John Tracy (1)
Writer: David Kendall (1)
 
52 :03x08 - Gone But Not Forgotten (Nov/03/1987)
When the Seavers return home after celebrating Maggie's birthday, they discover that their home has been invaded by burglars, which causes them to deal with the tragedy in different ways.
Guest Stars: Dan Barrows as Clown, Dennis Haysbert as Officer Wright
Director: John Tracy (1)
Writer: Carolyn Shelly (1), Christopher Ames
 
53 :03x09 - Who's Zoomin' Who? (Nov/10/1987)
Carol who isn't satisfied with her current relationship with Bobby, begins spending a lot of time with a charming new transfer student named Jeffery (Brad Pitt).
Guest Stars: Brad Pitt as Jeffery, Kevin Wixted as Bobby, Lisa Capps as Debbie
Director: John Tracy (1)
Writer: Tom Walla
 
54 :03x10 - This is Your Life (Nov/17/1987)
Ben who is incredibly nervous about the tonsillectomy he is about to undergo, dreams that he sneaks out of the hospital right before the operation, only to discover that his role in the Seaver family has been replaced.
Guest Stars: Danny Cooksey as The New Ben, Franklyn Seales as Dr. Jerry Marquez, Alan Hale, Jr. (2) as Cabby
Director: John Tracy (1)
Writer: David Kendall (1)
 
55 :03x11 - Broadway Bound (Nov/24/1987)
Still reeling from their success in the high school production of Our Town, Mike and Monica decide to audition for the same play on Broadway, only to discover that they are in way over their heads.
Guest Stars: Bill Kirchenbauer as Coach Lubbock, Christa Denton as Monica Shakleford, Dawn Wells as Hedi
Director: John Tracy (1)
Writer: Tim O'Donnell, Tom Walla
 
56 :03x12 - The Scarlet Letter (Dec/01/1987)
When Carol receives an A+ on a pop quiz she believed to have failed, she begins to wonder if she had actually earned all the past grades which made up her flawless academic record, or if they were just given to her simply because of who she is.
Guest Stars: Julie Cobb as Gracie Thornton, Rachel Jacobs (1) as Shelley, Lisa Capps as Debbie, Bill Kirchenbauer as Coach Lubbock
Director: John Tracy (1)
Writer: Kate Boutilier
 
57 :03x13 - A Reason to Live (Dec/08/1987)
Jason tries to help a suicidal girl named Jill, who also happens to be a classmate of Mike's.
Guest Stars: Cristine Rose as Roseanne Flagg, Kellie Overbey Shane as Jill, Rachel Jacobs (1) as Shelley, Lisa Capps as Debbie, Andrew Koenig as Richard "Boner" Stabone
Director: John Tracy (1)
Writer: David Tyron King (5)
 
58 :03x14 - Nasty Habits (Dec/15/1987)
When Jason and Maggie learn that Mike, the king of procrastination, has had four weeks to complete the English paper that is due the following day and has yet to start, they force him to sit in his room and complete it, but he is overwhelmed with distractions.
Guest Stars: Andrew Koenig as Richard "Boner" Stabone, Kimberley Kates as Sheena Berkowitz, Bruce Vidal as Deejay
Director: John Tracy (1)
Writer: Carolyn Shelby, Christopher Ames
 
59 :03x15 - The Marrying Kind (Jan/05/1988)
When Carol accepts Bobby's marriage proposal, she tries to find a way to gently break the news to her parents. She decides to invite Bobby's parents to dinner with her family, where she and Bobby will then drop the bomb on their unsuspecting families. When both sets of parents respond with great disapproval, Carol and Bobby decide to take matters into their own hands.
Guest Stars: Arlene Golonka as Kitty, Dick Butkus (1) as Robert, Kevin Wixted as Bobby
Director: John Tracy (1)
Writer: David Kendall (1)
 
60 :03x16 - State of the Union (Jan/12/1988)
Maggie is not happy when Jason befriends her boss and the two begin to spend a lot of time together, while she can barely even get a word in with him. She also gets some surprising news from her doctor- that she's pregnant.
Guest Stars: Kenneth Tigar as Sid Sidlevich, Pamela Brüll as Thelma, Dennis Haysbert as Frank
Director: John Tracy (1)
Writer: Kate Boutilier
 
61 :03x17 - The Mom Who Knew Too Much (Jan/26/1988)
When Carol and Maggie share secrets at a hair salon, Carol is outraged to find out that her mother betrayed her confidence and shared the secret with Jason.
Guest Stars: Robert Dubac as Rodney, Ralph Manza as Izzy
Director: John Tracy (1)
Writer: Kate Boutilier
 
62 :03x18 - Great Expectations (Feb/09/1988)
When Mike receives a letter from Melia, the girl he met while vacationing in Hawaii, he decides to fly half way across the country to see her and has Carol and Ben cover for him so that his parents don't find out.
Guest Stars: Raffaella Cammintante as Mail Lady, Eve Smith as Passenger, Kelly Hu as Melia, Andrew Koenig as Richard "Boner" Stabone
Director: John Tracy (1)
Writer: David Kendall (1)
 
63 :03x19 - Dance Fever (1) (Mar/01/1988)
Maggie and Jason chaperon Mike and Carol's high school dance much to their children's dismay.
Guest Stars: Cathy Podewell as Lydia Shane, Johnny Dark (1) as Deejay, K. C. Martel (1) as Eddie, Andrew Koenig as Richard "Boner" Stabone
Director: John Tracy (1)
Writer: Tim O'Donnell
 
64 :03x20 - Dance Fever (2) (Mar/02/1988)
As the dance continues, Maggie finds herself filling in as deejay, while Carol has dance partner troubles and Mike finally hears his date's unique sounding voice.
Guest Stars: Cathy Podewell as Lydia Shane, Kimberlee Kramer as Rita, Rachel Jacobs (1) as Shelley, Lisa Capps as Debbie, K. C. Martel (1) as Eddie, Andrew Koenig as Richard "Boner" Stabone, Bill Erwin as Janitor, Kathleen Freeman (1) as Madge
Director: John Tracy (1)
Writer: Tim O'Donnell
 
65 :03x21 - Bringing Up Baby (Mar/09/1988)
The Seavers begin to prepare for the arrival of the new baby as they start to decorate the nursery. Mike, knowing that one of the kids will have to give their room to the new baby and move into the guest room, devises a plan to make sure he isn't the one to be kicked out. Meanwhile, Maggie has trouble letting her boss know that she's pregnant.
Guest Stars: Pamela Brüll as Thelma, Kenneth Tigar as Sid Sidlevich
Director: John Tracy (1)
Writer: Tom Walla
 
66 :03x22 - The Obscure Objects of Our Desire (1) (Mar/30/1988)
In this retrospective episode, the family does a little spring cleaning and prepares for a garage sale, and some of the household objects have stories to tell about events that occurred in past episodes.
Director: John Tracy (1)
Writer: David Kendall (1)
 
67 :03x23 - The Obscure Objects of Our Desire (2) (Mar/30/1988)
As household objects continue to tell stories through flashback, the children realize that they aren't ready to part with some of their belongings because the memories mean too much to them.
Director: John Tracy (1)
Writer: David Kendall (1)
 
68 :03x24 - How the West Was Won (1) (Apr/20/1988)
Carol and Mike stage a sit-in to protest Coach Lubbock being let go at the end of the school year. Matters get serious when the authorities get involved and Maggie has to be the one to report the story on the news.
Guest Stars: JoAnn Willette as Connie Lubbock, Brooke Theiss as Wendy, Deborah Harmon as Elizabeth, Sam Anderson as Mr. Dewitt, Bill Kirchenbauer as Coach Lubbock, Andrew Koenig as Richard "Boner" Stabone, Jamie Luner as Cindy Lubbock, Heather Langenkamp as Marie Lubbock
Director: John Tracy (1)
Writer: Steve Marshall, Dan Guntzelman
 
69 :03x25 - How the West Was Won (2) (Apr/26/1988)
After all the press the school received because of Mike's protest, the school decides to fire Coach Lubbock immediately rather than at the end of the semester. Coach Lubbock, who is angry at Mike for making matters worse, along with his family, is invited for dinner at the Seavers home to get everything straightened out. Coach Lubbock eventually decides to accept the only job offer he received- as a teacher in a California high school, where he and his large family are set to move to.
Guest Stars: JoAnn Willette as Connie Lubbock, Matt Shakman as J.R., Heidi Zeigler as Sherry, Richard Marion (1) as Mr. Stabone, Ruth Silviera as Mrs. Stabone, Brooke Theiss as Wendy, Deborah Harmon as Elizabeth, Jamie Luner as Cindy Lubbock, Heather Langenkamp as Marie Lubbock, Andrew Koenig as Richard "Boner" Stabone, Bill Kirchenbauer as Coach Lubbock, Sam Anderson as Mr. Dewitt
Director: John Tracy (1)
Writer: Dan Guntzelman, Steve Marshall
 
70 :03x26 - Graduation Day (May/04/1988)
During Mike's graduation ceremony, his family, who are extremely proud of his accomplishment, reminisce about his early years and all the events that led to this moment.
Guest Stars: Kanin Guntzelman as Toddler Mike, Hunter Cope as Baby Mike, Kent Smith as Soldier, Viola Kates Stimpson (1) as Prunish Woman, Jarrett Lennon as Little Boner, Judith Barsi as Little Carol, Victor Di Mattia as Young Mike, Patrika Darbo as Estelle, K. C. Martel (1) as Eddie, Sam Anderson as Mr. Dewitt, Andrew Koenig as Richard "Boner" Stabone
Director: John Tracy (1)
Writer: Steve Marshall, Dan Guntzelman
 
Season 4
71 :04x01 - Fool for Love (Oct/19/1988)
When Vito throws a Halloween party, Ben who desperately needs a date asks one of his best friends, Jenny to attend the party with him.
Guest Stars: Kenny Morrison as Vito Paducci, Patrika Darbo as Luella, Jamie Abbott as Stinky Sullivan, Diane Delano as Sonya Olsen, Candace Cameron as Jenny Foster
Director: John Tracy (1)
Writer: Kate Boutilier
 
72 :04x02 - Birth of a Seaver (Oct/26/1988)
Ben's 12th birthday party is cut short when Maggie goes into labor and the family must rush to the hospital. Ben who is feeling neglected and a little down in the dumps, has a chat with a hospital patient, Chris, who lifts his spirits, and Maggie gives birth to a baby girl- Chrissy.
Guest Stars: Robbie Howard (2) as Orderly, Karen Hensel as Dr. Goodner, Dick O'Neill as Chris, Kathleen Freeman (1) as Marge
Director: John Tracy (1)
Writer: David Kendall (1)
 
73 :04x03 - Family Ties (1) (Nov/02/1988)
Father and son butt heads when Mike believes that he, as an 18 year old college student, deserves more freedom than Jason allows him. The argument leads to Mike moving out of the house and living in his cramped car. After many failed attempts at getting the other to cave, they finally reach an agreement in which Mike will move into the room above the garage, where he will have more privacy and freedom, but must pay rent to his parents.
Guest Stars: Brian Peck (1) as PIzza Man
Director: John Tracy (1)
Writer: Tim O'Donnell
 
74 :04x04 - Family Ties (2) (Nov/09/1988)
Jason realizes that the agreement he had with Mike is not working out at all as his son is not even complying with his part of the bargain. The two get into another fight and refuse to speak with each other, leaving Maggie no choice but to get involved and try to get the two to make up.
Guest Stars: Andrew Koenig as Richard "Boner" Stabone, K. C. Martel (1) as Eddie
Director: John Tracy (1)
Writer: Tom Walla
 
75 :04x05 - Guess Who's Coming to Dinner? (Nov/16/1988)
Jason is not happy when his mother, Irma, returns home from a cruise with a new boyfriend, Wally, who she intends to marry.
Guest Stars: Charlie Spradling as Tawny, Robert Rockwell as Wally, Jane Powell as Irma
Director: John Tracy (1)
Writer: Becky Ayers
 
76 :04x06 - Homecoming Queen (Nov/23/1988)
Carol is stunned when she is nominated for homecoming court, because never thought that one could have both brains and beauty.
Guest Stars: Sam Anderson as Mr. Dewitt, Lisa Capps as Debbie, Rachel Jacobs (1) as Shelley, Tamara Glynn as Susan Fryman
Director: John Tracy (1)
Writer: Kate Boutilier
 
77 :04x07 - Nude Photos (Nov/30/1988)
One of Mike's photos in his photography class wins an award, and his family is invited to the gallery. Mike tries to keep this a secret because the award-winning photo happens to be a nude picture of himself.
Guest Stars: Tricia Leigh Fisher as CJ, Andrew Koenig as Richard "Boner" Stabone
Director: John Tracy (1)
Writer: David Kendall (1)
 
78 :04x08 - Ben's First Kiss (Dec/07/1988)
When Ben is caught in a web of lies and is stuck throwing a party at his house to impress a girl, he goes to Mike and Carol for help in setting up the party without their parents knowing.
Guest Stars: Mel Brandt as Accordian Player, Kenny Morrison as Vito Paducci, Robin Thicke as Boy, Marc Tubert as Waiter, Ben Slack as Mr. Merkin, Jamie Abbott as Stinky Sullivan, Jenny Lewis (1) as Judy Jones
Director: John Tracy (1)
Writer: Tim O'Donnell
 
79 :04x09 - The Nanny (Jan/04/1989)
With Maggie returning to work after her maternity leave and the other family members busy with their own lives, the Seavers decides to hire a nanny to take care of Chrissy. However, Maggie isn't too pleased when she learns that the nanny Jason hired, Julie, is a stunningly beautiful young lady.
Guest Stars: Julie McCullough as Julie Costello, Kenneth Tigar as Sid Sidlevich, Pamela Brüll as Thelma
Director: John Tracy (1)
Writer: Kevin Abbott
 
80 :04x10 - Mandingo (Jan/11/1989)
The family plans a small trip to Martha's Vineyard for the weekend, but a small mix-up leaves Mike and Julie stranded alone for the night and the two realize they may have feelings for each other.
Guest Stars: Charlie Spradling as Tawny, Bill Erwin as Chester/Lester, Julie McCullough as Julie Costello
Director: John Tracy (1)
Story: Dan Guntzelman, Michael Sullivan | Teleplay: David Kendall (1), Tim O'Donnell
 
81 :04x11 - In Carol We Trust (Jan/18/1989)
Carol takes advantage of her parents' trust and lies about spending time with a boy she met at the library, Sandy.
Guest Stars: Matthew Perry as Sandy
Director: John Tracy (1)
Writer: Tom Walla
 
82 :04x12 - Mom of the Year (Jan/25/1989)
Maggie has a little difficulty getting to the award ceremony where she is to accept her "Working Mother of the Year" award.
Guest Stars: Mary Farrell (1) as Woman at Banquet, Julie Cobb as Mrs. Duffelder, Irwin Keyes as Jeff, Jane Kean as Kathleen, John Dantona as Ron
Director: John Tracy (1)
Writer: Becky Ayers
 
83 :04x13 - Semper Fidelis (Feb/01/1989)
Boner, who is dissatisfied with his life and lackluster college grades, decides to join the Marines, much to Mike's shock.
Guest Stars: Julie McCullough as Julie Costello, Ruth Silveira as Mrs. Stabone, Richard Marion (1) as Mr. Stabone, Andrew Koenig as Richard "Boner" Stabone
Director: John Tracy (1)
Writer: David Kendall (1)
 
84 :04x14 - Feet of Clay (Feb/08/1989)