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Season 1

1 :01x01 - Katie the Crook (Oct/29/1981)

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Guest Stars: Howard Morton as Officer Simpson, Mike Darnell as George

Director: Howard Storm
Writer: Sy Rosen, Mort Lachman

2 :01x02 - A Good Man is Hard to Find (Nov/05/1981)

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Guest Stars: Ralph Wilcox as Bob, Ray Vitte as Ken, Harrison Page as Ray, Alvernette Jimenez as Angie

Director: Will Mackenzie (1)
Writer: Ted Bergman

3 :01x03 - The Second Time Around (Nov/12/1981)

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Starring Roles: Rue McClanahan as Marian

Director: Howard Storm
Writer: Geoffrey Neigher, Coleman Mitchell

4 :01x04 - Mom's Birthday (Nov/19/1981)

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Guest Stars: Hazel Shermet as Rita, Michael Salcido as the Maitre D', Richard Beauchamp as Raoul

Director: Will Mackenzie (1)
Writer: John Markus

5 :01x05 - Do or Diet (Nov/26/1981)

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Guest Stars: Robert Miller Driscoll (3) as Mr. Meyer, Nora Boland as Edna, Mary Jo Catlett as Betty

Director: Linda Day
Writer: Doug Keyes, Chip Keyes

6 :01x06 - A Man in Nell's Room (Dec/03/1981)

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Guest Stars: Alvernette Jimenez as Angie, Danny Glover as Bill

Director: Herbert Kenwith
Writer: Booker Bradshaw, J. Stanford Parker

7 :01x07 - Your Prisoner is Dead (Dec/10/1981)

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Guest Stars: Jay Johnson (1) as the Priest, Howard Platt as Gus Lambert

Director: Will Mackenzie (1)
Story: Erik Tarloff | Teleplay: Chip Keyes, Doug Keyes

8 :01x08 - Julie's Rejection (Dec/17/1981)

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Guest Stars: Mallie Jackson (1) as Babs Pasternak, Julie Anne Haddock as Silver Slipper, Kelly Ann Conn as Silver Slipper

Director: Dick Harwood
Writer: Ted Bergman

9 :01x09 - Julie's First Love (Jan/07/1982)

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Guest Stars: Loren Lester as Arnie

Director: Linda Day
Writer: Gene Perret

10 :01x10 - Nell's Ex (Jan/14/1982)

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Guest Stars: Ben Powers as Tony

Director: Linda Day
Writer: Kathy Joseph

11 :01x11 - Katie the Cheat (Jan/21/1982)

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Guest Stars: Elvia Allman as Grandma Kanisky, Peter Schrum as Ed Kanisky

Director: Will Mackenzie (1)
Writer: Jerry Ross

12 :01x12 - The Emergency (Feb/04/1982)

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Guest Stars: Liz Sheridan as Nurse Whales, Jack Carter (1) as Corelli, Hazel Shermet as Mrs. Larry Rhine

Director: Linda Day
Writer: Doug Keyes, Chip Keyes

13 :01x13 - Nell Goes Home (Feb/11/1982)

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Guest Stars: Hank Rolike as Rev. Harper, Johnny Brown (1) as Rev. Digby, Harrison Page as Robert, Robyn Hastings as Marie, Don Sherman as Cab Driver, Hilda Haynes as Mrs. Harper

Director: Will Mackenzie (1)
Writer: J. Stanford Parker, Booker Bradshaw

14 :01x14 - Samantha Steals a Squad Car (Feb/18/1982)

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Guest Stars: Will Hunt (2) as Bill Larkin, Phil Rubenstein as Captain Luchesi

Director: Tony Singletary
Writer: Ted Bergman

15 :01x15 - Grandma Fools Around (Feb/25/1982)

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Guest Stars: Peter Schrum as Ed Kanisky, Elizabeth Kerr (1) as Grandma Kanisky

Director: Tony Singletary
Writer: Chip Keyes, Doug Keyes

16 :01x16 - Hot Muffins (Mar/11/1982)

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Guest Stars: Bonnie Urseth as Doris, Crystal Bernard as Kelly, Alexa Kenin as C.C.

Director: Will Mackenzie (1)
Writer: Sy Rosen, Mort Lachman, Geoffrey Neigher, Coleman Mitchell

17 :01x17 - Sam's Affair (Mar/18/1982)

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Guest Stars: John P. Navin, Jr. as Scotty Sherman

Director: Jim Drake (1)
Writer: Chip Keyes, Doug Keyes

18 :01x18 - The Robbery (Mar/25/1982)

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Director: Dick Harwood
Writer: Ted Bergman

19 :01x19 - An Unmarried Couple (Apr/01/1982)

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Guest Stars: Jay Johnson (1) as Rev. Cummingham, Helen Hunt as Valerie, Paul Regina as Jonathan

Director: Will Mackenzie (1)
Writer: Chip Keyes, Doug Keyes

Season 2

20 :02x01 - Nell Goes to Jail (Oct/02/1982)

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Director: Jim Drake (1)
Writer: J. Stanford Parker

21 :02x02 - Brother Ed and the Hooker (Oct/09/1982)

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Guest Stars: Peter Schrum as Ed Kanisky, Arlene Golonka as Maxine

Director: John Pasquin
Writer: Ted Bergman

22 :02x03 - Sam's Imaginary Friend (Oct/16/1982)

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Director: Jim Drake (1)
Writer: Erik Tarloff

23 :02x04 - Grandpa's Visit (Oct/23/1982)

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Director: Jim Drake (1)
Writer: Sandy Krinski, Chet Dowling

24 :02x05 - Take My Baby, Please (Oct/30/1982)

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Guest Stars: Bonnie Urseth as Valerie

Director: Jim Drake (1)
Writer: Ted Bergman

25 :02x06 - Porko's II (Nov/06/1982)

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Director: Jim Drake (1)
Writer: Chip Keyes, Doug Keyes

26 :02x07 - The Chief's Gay Evening (Nov/13/1982)

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Director: Linda Day
Story: Michael Mount, Elliot Stern | Teleplay: Doug Keyes, Chip Keyes

27 :02x08 - Katie Steals Julie's Jock (Nov/27/1982)

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Director: Jim Drake (1)
Story: Fred Raker | Teleplay: Ted Bergman

28 :02x09 - Sam Faces Death (Dec/04/1982)

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Director: Jim Drake (1)
Story: Ted Bergman | Teleplay: Sandy Krinski, Chet Dowling

29 :02x10 - Nell Goes Door to Door (Dec/11/1982)

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Director: Linda Day
Writer: Dave Wollert, Tom Walla

30 :02x11 - Love Thy Neighbor (Dec/18/1982)

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Guest Stars: Alice Ghostley as Mrs. Falconberg

Director: Jim Drake (1)
Writer: Ted Bergman

31 :02x12 - Love, Kidney (Jan/06/1983)

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Director: Linda Day
Writer: Booker Bradshaw

32 :02x13 - Julie Smokes (Jan/13/1983)

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Director: Jim Drake (1)
Writer: Ed Jurist, Sandy Krinski, Chet Dowling, Larry Rhine

33 :02x14 - The Centerfold (1) (Jan/20/1983)

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Director: Jim Drake (1)
Writer: Ted Bergman

34 :02x15 - The Centerfold (2) (Jan/27/1983)

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Director: Jim Drake (1)
Writer: Ted Bergman

35 :02x16 - The Custody Suit (Feb/10/1983)

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Guest Stars: Alan Oppenheimer as Mr. Daniels

Director: Linda Day
Story: Kevin Hartigan | Teleplay: Geoffrey Neigher, Coleman Mitchell

36 :02x17 - The Return of the Doo-Wop Girls (Feb/17/1983)

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Guest Stars: Liz Torres as Receptionist, Frantz Turner as Wilson Brown, June Pointer as Charlotte, Ruth Pointer as Monica, Anita Pointer as Delores

Director: Jim Drake (1)
Writer: J. Stanford Parker

37 :02x18 - Eddie Gets Married (Feb/24/1983)

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Guest Stars: Jane Dulo as Grandma Kanisky, Arlene Golonka as Maxine, Peter Schrum as Ed Kanisky

Director: Oz Scott
Writer: Chet Dowling, Sandy Krinski

38 :02x19 - Grandpa Robs a Bank (Mar/03/1983)

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Director: Tony Singletary
Writer: Larry Rhine, Ed Jurist

39 :02x20 - Greenlawn Street Blues (Mar/10/1983)

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Director: Jim Drake (1)
Writer: Ed Jurist, Larry Rhine

40 :02x21 - Nell and the Kid (Apr/28/1983)

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Special Guest Stars: Don Rickles as Max, | Guest Stars: Lashana Dendy as Danny, Barbara Hamilton as Lady Customer

Director: Oz Scott
Writer: Ted Bergman

41 :02x22 - Nell Gets Sick (May/05/1983)

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Director: John Bowab
Writer: Michael Miller (2)

Season 3

42 :03x01 - The Groupie (Sep/29/1983)

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Special Guest Stars: Andy Gibb as Himself

Director: Hal Cooper
Writer: Gary H. Miller (1)

43 :03x02 - The Way to a Man's Heart (Oct/13/1983)

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Guest Stars: James A. Watson, Jr. as James, Deborah Pratt (1) as Vanessa

Director: Hal Cooper
Writer: Gina Goldman

44 :03x03 - Katie's Commitment (Oct/20/1983)

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Guest Stars: Thomas Callaway (1) as Michael

Director: Hal Cooper
Writer: Gary H. Miller (1)

45 :03x04 - Joey (1) (Oct/27/1983)

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Director: Hal Cooper
Story: Arthur Julian, Rod Parker, Hal Cooper | Teleplay: Arthur Julian, Rod Parker

46 :03x05 - Joey (2) (Nov/03/1983)

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Director: Hal Cooper
Story: Hal Cooper, Arthur Julian, Rod Parker | Teleplay: Arthur Julian, Rod Parker

47 :03x06 - The Mayor (Nov/10/1983)

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Special Guest Stars: George Kirby as Mayor Hopkins

Director: Hal Cooper
Writer: Tom Biener, Ron Landry

48 :03x07 - Melissa (Nov/17/1983)

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Director: Hal Cooper
Writer: Arthur Julian

49 :03x08 - Nell's Friend (Dec/01/1983)

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Director: Hal Cooper
Writer: Tom Biener, Ron Landry

50 :03x09 - Grandpa's Rebellion (Dec/08/1983)

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Director: Hal Cooper
Writer: Ted Bergman

51 :03x10 - A Kanisky Christmas (Dec/22/1983)

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Guest Stars: Hilda Haynes as Mrs. Harper

Director: Hal Cooper
Writer: Robert Kaplan

52 :03x11 - Herbie (Jan/05/1984)

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Director: Hal Cooper
Writer: Arthur Julian

53 :03x12 - James Returns (Jan/12/1984)

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Guest Stars: James A. Watson, Jr. as James

Director: Hal Cooper
Writer: Gina Goldman

54 :03x13 - Samantha's Protest (Jan/19/1984)

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Director: Hal Cooper
Writer: R.J. Colleary

55 :03x14 - Flashback (Jan/26/1984)

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Guest Stars: Sharon Spelman as Margaret Kanisky, Theodore Wilson as Club Owner, Cliff Norton as Mr. Bickford, | Co-Guest Stars: Jeanna Barron as Young Samantha, Keri Houlihan as Young Julie, Nicole Rosselle as Young Katie, Candi Milo as Leslie

Director: Hal Cooper
Writer: Ron Landry, Tom Biener

56 :03x15 - Knock Three Times (Feb/02/1984)

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Director: Hal Cooper
Writer: Mady Julian

57 :03x16 - Valentine (Feb/09/1984)

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Guest Stars: Dorothy Meyer as Sarah Banks, K. C. Martel (1) as Danny, Michael Dorn as Quentin T. Jones

Director: Hal Cooper

58 :03x17 - The Big Apple (1) (Feb/16/1984)

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Guest Stars: Vanna White as Herself, Pat Sajak as Himself

Director: Hal Cooper
Writer: Arthur Julian, Rod Parker