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Season 5
93 :05x01 - Anger With Love (Sep/20/1989)
The family returns home from their cruise, and Maggie and Jason, who are still not happy with Mike and Julie's wedding plans, try and talk him out of it.
Guest Stars: Julie McCullough as Julie Costello, Betty McGuire as Kate Malone, Gordon Jump as Ed Malone
Director: John Tracy (1)
Writer: Tim O'Donnell, David Kendall (1)
 
94 :05x02 - Mike and Julie's Wedding (Sep/27/1989)
As Mike and Julie's wedding day approaches, the two get a serious case of cold feet.
Guest Stars: Skip Young as Coffee Shop Regular, Al Ruscio as Stranger, Bill Erwin as Maurice, K. C. Martel (1) as Eddie, Archie Lang (2) as Minister, Jane Powell as Irma, Robert Rockwell as Wally, Bill Kirchenbauer as Coach Lubbok, Julie McCullough as Julie Costello, Parley Baer as Counterman
Director: John Tracy (1)
Writer: David Kendall (1)
 
95 :05x03 - Carol Meets the Real World (Oct/04/1989)
When Carol isn't allowed entrance into the college of her choice's fall semester, she takes Jason's advice and gets a job in the real world.
Guest Stars: Beans Morocco as Big Al, Robert Benedetti as Ike, Susan Diol as Miss. Sanders
Director: John Tracy (1)
Writer: David Kendall (1)
 
96 :05x04 - Fish Bait (Oct/11/1989)
Mike, still trying to make it as an actor, decides to take an acting course. However, he soon learns how difficult it's going to be to break into the business when he begins to feel intimidated by his classmates and professor.
Guest Stars: Rugg Williams as Guy, Lesley Boone as Girl, Bruce Baum as Weird Guy, Jim Marshall (1) as Lenny, Noah Blake as Tony De Sipio, Steeve Arlen as Peeter Thorne, Chelsea Noble as Kate McDonnel
Director: John Tracy (1)
Writer: Rob Bragin
 
97 :05x05 - Teach Me (Oct/18/1989)
When Wally and Irma throw a party, they along with Jason and Maggie try to set Carol up with a date. They all feel that Carol is afraid to date following the death of her boyfriend, Sandy. To teach them a lesson for butting into her life, Carol brings one of her much older co-workers, Big Al, as her fake date to the party.
Guest Stars: Daren Powell (1) as Ken, Kathleen Freeman (1) as Estelle, Jodi Peterson as Laura Lynn, Chelsea Noble as Kate McDonnel, Robert Rockwell as Wally, Jane Powell as Irma, Beans Morocco as Big Al
Director: John Tracy (1)
Writer: Tim O'Donnell
 
98 :05x06 - Carol's Papers (Oct/25/1989)
Mike and Ben are in trouble, when they are caught selling Carol's old high school term papers to other students.
Guest Stars: William Joseph Barker (2) as Student, Gil Perez as Student, Tracy Wells as Marlene, Sam Anderson as Mr. Dewitt, Ahmet Zappa as Louie
Director: John Tracy (1)
Writer: Tim O'Donnell
 
99 :05x07 - Coughing Boy (Nov/01/1989)
Mike is overjoyed when he lands a small role in a popular police drama, by the name of "New York Heat". However, his excitement quickly turns into disappointment when he learns that most of his scene ended up on the cutting-room floor and that his name wasn't even spelled correctly in the credits.
Guest Stars: William Denis (1) as TV Director, Nicole Tracy as Casting Secretary, Carlos Lacamara as Crew Member, Suzanne Goddard-Smythe (1) as Casting Director, Beth Toussaint as Morgan Chase, Jodi Peterson as Laura Lynn, Jamie Abbott as Stinky Sullivan
Director: John Tracy (1)
Writer: Mindy Schneider
 
100 :05x08 - The New Deal (1) (Nov/08/1989)
Maggie gets a major promotion and is made the head of her news team. Jason also gets a really good job offer working at a clinic, but isn't sure whether he can even accept it because of a deal he made with Maggie years ago- that one parent should always stay at home with the kids.
Guest Stars: Ted Hayden as Dr. Klauss, James Marshall (1) as Kevin Randall, Hugh Maguire as Dick Slots, Joseph Reale as Mr. Lepepke, Justin Williams (1) as Frank, Gregory Sierra as Dr. Paul Ramirez, Pamela Brüll as Thelma, Kenneth Tigar as Sid Sidlevich
Director: John Tracy (1)
Writer: Shelly Landau
 
101 :05x09 - The New Deal (2) (Nov/15/1989)
Jason, still trying to find a way to tell Maggie about his job offer, realizes that the kids aren't mature enough to be left alone without parental supervision.
Guest Stars: Jamie Abbott as Stinky Sullivan, Justin Williams (1) as Frank, Hank Azaria as Steve Stevenson, Pamela Brüll as Thelma, Hugh Maguire as Dick Slots
Director: John Tracy (1)
Writer: Shelly Landau
 
102 :05x10 - Paper Route (Nov/22/1989)
Mike and Ben, both trying to con people into doing their newspaper delivery job for only a fraction of the cost, are caught in a long chain of deceit and lies.
Guest Stars: Semina De Laurentiis as Mrs. Sullivan, Jamie Abbott as Stinky Sullivan, Jason Horst as Gary, Mickey Morton (1) as Mr. Sullivan, Richard Karron as Philly
Director: John Tracy (1)
Writer: David Kendall (1)
 
103 :05x11 - Five Grand (Nov/29/1989)
Much to Jason and Maggie's dismay, Ed and Kate come to visit the Seavers, and give $5,000 to each of their three grandchildren to spend however they want.
Guest Stars: Lisa Carr (1) as Waitress, Steve Greenstein (1) as Joe, Jamie Abbott as Stinky Sullivan, Jason Horst as Gary, Hartley Silver as Manager, Raymond O'Connor as Manny, Carmen Filpi as Fred, Betty McGuire as Kate Malone, Gordon Jump as Ed Malone
Director: John Tracy (1)
Writer: Tim O'Donnell
 
104 :05x12 - Carol's Promotion (Dec/06/1989)
When Carol gets a promotion at work, she realizes just how good she is at her job and how much she loves it. She then decides to put her plans to attend college on hold while she continues to work full time, but her parents are none too pleased with her decision.
Guest Stars: Robert Bendetti (1) as Ike, Kevin Brophy as Ray, Peter Hansen (1) as Mr. Littlefield, Lesley Boone as Lesley
Director: John Tracy (1)
Writer: Mindy Schneider
 
105 :05x13 - Ben and Mike's Excellent Adventure (Dec/13/1989)
Mike takes Ben to get supplies for a school project, but what should have been a short car ride, turns into an amazing adventure that they will never forget.
Guest Stars: Robin Thicke as Ralph, Jean Kasem as DeDe Dewitt, Ivory Ocean as Police Officer, Kim Valentine as Shauna, Jennie Garth as Denise, Sam Anderson as Mr. Dewitt, K. C. Martel (1) as Eddie
Director: John Tracy (1)
Writer: Rob Bragin
 
106 :05x14 - The Triangle (Jan/03/1990)
While working on a play, Mike falls for Kate, even though her boyfriend is the director.
Guest Stars: Chelsea Noble as Kate McDonnel, David Coburn as David, Steeve Arlen as Peeter Thorne
Director: John Tracy (1)
Writer: Shelly Landau
 
107 :05x15 - The Return of the Triangle (Jan/10/1990)
Things heat up as David, Kate's boyfriend, finds out about her secret relationship with Mike.
Guest Stars: Steeve Arlen as Peeter Thorne, David Coburn as David, Judie Aronson as Cindy, Chelsea Noble as Kate McDonnel
Director: John Tracy (1)
Writer: Shelly Landau
 
108 :05x16 - The Home Show (Jan/17/1990)
Hilarity ensues when the Seavers get the date of a charity event they were holding at their house, mixed up, and are forced to put together a party and get their house ready at the last minute.
Guest Stars: Jamie Abbott as Stinky Sullivan, Marte Boyle Slout (1) as Mrs. Cavanaugh, Erwin Fuller as Dr. Cavanaugh, Carol Ann Susi as Norma, Brian Peck (1) as Pizza Guy
Director: John Tracy (1)
Writer: David Kendall (1), Tim O'Donnell
 
109 :05x17 - Jason vs. Maggie (Jan/24/1990)
When Ben asks to get his ear pierced and comes home with a tattoo, Jason and Maggie clash over how to deal with the situation.
Director: John Tracy (1)
Writer: Tim O'Donnell
 
110 :05x18 - Mike, Kate and Julie (Jan/31/1990)
Mike and Kate go out to a very nice restaurant for a Valentine's Day dinner. However, things get tense when they discover that their waitress is none other than Julie- Mike's ex-fiance.
Guest Stars: Christopher Weeks as Maitre'd, Jodi Peterson as Laura Lynn, Peggy Doyle as Big Al's Mother, Beans Morocco as Big Al, Lesley Boone as Lesley Boone, Chelsea Noble as Kate McDonnel, Julie McCullough as Julie Costello
Director: John Tracy (1)
Writer: David Kendall (1)
 
111 :05x19 - Mike, the Teacher (Feb/07/1990)
Make takes a job as a substitute teacher at his former high school. Meanwhile, Jason and Maggie have a problem on their hands when Chrissy learns a bad word and keeps repeating it.
Guest Stars: Kristian Newquist as Pencil-nose Kid, Jory Husain as Scuzz, Chelsea Noble as Kate McDonnel, Abraham Benrubi as Big Kid, Gil Perez as Substitute #3, J. W. Fails as Student #3, Christian Hoff as Student #1, Randy Kaplan (1) as Student #2, Patrika Darbo as Estelle, Anjul Nigam as Substitute #1, Sam Anderson as Mr. Dewitt
Director: John Tracy (1)
Writer: Mindy Schneider
 
112 :05x20 - Carol in Jail (Feb/14/1990)
While test driving Mike's car, Carol is pulled over and is arrested for Mike's unpaid tickets, as well as for her accidentally assaulting the officer.
Guest Stars: Jack Dobson as Judge Herman, Heidi Thomas as Sydney, Jamie Abbott as Stinky Sullivan, Kelsey and Kirsten Dohring as Chrissy, Michael Gregory as Cop, Suzanne Goddard-Smythe (1) as Erica, Lisa Carr (1) as Paula, Lu Leonard as Guard
Director: John Tracy (1)
Writer: Mindy Schneider
 
113 :05x21 - Future Shock (Feb/21/1990)
Maggie, who feels that she and Jason are far too old to be raising another child, dreams about what life will be like when Chrissy becomes a teenager.
Guest Stars: Kelsey and Kirsten Dohring as Chrissy, Mark Voland as Burley Swede, Paula Irvine as Lori, Khrystyne Haje as Teenage Chrissy, Joely Fisher as Sally Garner
Director: John Tracy (1)
Writer: Todd Thicke
 
114 :05x22 - Cheating (Mar/14/1990)
Ben has an important decision to make when his friend offers him the answers to an upcoming Biology exam.
Guest Stars: Jamie Abbott as Stinky Sullivan, Kenny Morrison as Vito Paducci, Kendra Booth as Danica, Richard Marion (1) as Mr. Dunbar
Director: John Tracy (1)
Writer: Tim O'Donnell
 
115 :05x23 - Mike the Director (Mar/21/1990)
Mike questions his ability to become a professional actor, while directing a play with Kate for the final project of his acting class.
Guest Stars: Chelsea Noble as Kate McDonnel, Holly Fields as Courtney, Steeve Arlen as Peeter Thorne
Director: John Tracy (1)
Writer: Rob Bragin
 
116 :05x24 - Weekend at Mike's (Apr/04/1990)
When the Seavers discover termites in their home, they must spend the weekend in Mike's cramped room above the garage, while their house is being fumigated.
Guest Stars: Jerry Vale as Himself, Robert Rockwell as Wally Overmier, Bonnie Urseth as Tanya, K. C. Martel (1) as Eddie, Chelsea Noble as Kate McDonnel, Jane Powell as Irma, Bill Erwin as Lloyd
Director: John Tracy (1)
Writer: Shelly Landau
 
117 :05x25 - Ben's Movie (Apr/25/1990)
For a school project, Ben must shoot his very own movie. His parents grow concerned though when they notice a group of girls in the backyard wearing nothing but their swimsuits.
Guest Stars: Jodi Peterson as Laura Lynn, Becky Phelps as Girl, Jamie Abbott as Stinky Sullivan
Director: John Tracy (1)
Writer: Shelly Landau
 
118 :05x26 - Where There's a Will (May/02/1990)
When Jason's Uncle George passes away, he leaves his Colorado cabin to him in his will.
Guest Stars: Hoyt Axton as Claver Jackson, Arlene Golonka as Nancy
Director: John Tracy (1)
Writer: David Kendall (1)
 
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