Season 1

E1. Home Again

Sep 11, 1986 · 60m

Jessie and her three children move in with her father-in-law following the death of her husband. Kris worries when she realizes the local school doesn't offer classes she needs to get into the Air Force Academy.

E2. The Money Machine

Sep 14, 1986 · 60m

David runs into serious competition with his business painting house numbers on curbs. Jessie enrolls in a photography course.

E3. Families and Friends

Sep 21, 1986 · 60m

Gus's visiting Marine buddy, J.J. Moon, causes havoc.

E4. That Lonesome Old Caboose

Sep 28, 1986 · 60m

Gus thinks he's dying, and stalls on getting treatment for his recently diagnosed diabetes.

E5. The Third Question

Oct 5, 1986 · 60m

Jessie goes on her first date despite David's strong disapproval.

E6. See You in Court

Oct 12, 1986 · 60m

Gus is called for jury duty; Kris practices driving and is struck by another car.

E7. Small Steps

Oct 19, 1986 · 60m

Gus brags about his childhood Halloween pranks and catches the imagination of David and Kris. Gus takes Molly trick-or-treating.

E8. Choices

Oct 26, 1986 · 60m

Jessie forbids Kris to go on an overnight trip to a rock concert until Gus volunteers to drive.

E9. First Impressions

Nov 2, 1986 · 60m

Jessie witnesses a crime, then meets one of the criminals when Kris brings some new friends over.

E10. Different Habits

Nov 9, 1986 · 60m

Kris befriends a girl with a drinking problem; David and Molly uncover a time capsule their father buried years before.

E11. Off We Go ...

Nov 16, 1986 · 60m

Kris asks her favorite teacher for a letter of recomendation for the Air Force Academy, and is surprised by the results.

E12. Heart of a Dancer

Nov 23, 1986 · 60m

A spurned lady friend of Gus' takes revenge by assaulting David.

E13. Green Christmas

Dec 14, 1986 · 60m

Molly's too angry about her father's death to celebrate Christmas; Gus tries to deflect David from his Christmas present hiding place.

E14. Family Secrets

Jan 4, 1987 · 60m

David falls for a teacher and strumbles across a collection of stories written by Gus; Jessie's perfect sister pays a visit.

E15. A Point of View

Jan 11, 1987 · 60m

Gus argues with Jessie and Kris about his men-only service organization; Molly befriends a blind girl; David nearly burns down the house.

E16. The Best Intentions

Jan 18, 1987 · 60m

Kris babysits for a teacher and ends up being accused of child abuse. David and Molly try to make their home come up to the standards of television households.

E17. The 100 Year Old Weekend

Feb 1, 1987 · 60m

Gus challenges the family to spend a weekend using only the tools available 100 years earlier. But a nuclear crisis invades their trip back in time.

E18. Past Tense, Future Tense (1)

Feb 8, 1987 · 60m

Kris wins a trip to March Air Force base; David ""borrows"" Gus's car; Jessie takes Molly to her mother-daughter fashion show. First of a two-part episode.

E19. Past Tense, Future Tense (2)

Feb 15, 1987 · 60m

Kris meets a handsome young pilot and tries to bring Gus together with his estranged son Ben. Second of a two-part episode.

E20. Friends

Feb 22, 1987 · 60m

Gus and his pals try to fulfill a dead friend's last request; David befriends a stressed athlete; Kris ignores a hurt Jessie; and Molly sells too many cookies.

E21. Giving 'em the Business

Mar 1, 1987 · 60m

After her car is destroyed during a theft, Jessie falls victim a second time to an unscrupulous car dealer.

E22. Growing Up, Growing Old

Mar 15, 1987 · 60m

Kris anticipates her 16th birthday. Jessie takes in Mrs. Taft after she hurts her back ans scares away her nurse.

E23. The Road out of Briarpatch

Mar 22, 1987 · 60m

Kris pities a student she tutors by allowing her to see an important test ahead of time. A slow plumber irritates Gus.

E24. The Children's Crusade

May 3, 1987 · 60m

Gus' former Marine comrade finds out he had a child he never knew about, and learns of an impending child as well. Kris and Jessie argue over a prom dress.