Season 1

1985 · 22 episodes

Episodes

1No Security In SecurityWhen Cobb's grocery store has a new video security system installed, Manager Howard Bannister must fire Alf, the store's security guard of fifty years.
2Labor and Other RelationsCobb's latest directive prompts Marlene to call a strike among the supermarket employees.
3No Cause For AlarmHoward is about to realize his lifelong dream of managing a world-class hotel.
4X-Ray Marks the SpotThe staff prepares for annual insurance physicals.
5Everyone's a WinnerAn in-store bingo promotion is a big success until Mr. Christian examines the cards.
6Seven Days Make One WeekEdna's outraged when an attractive health food representative expresses interest in Howard.
7A Rosenbloom By Any Other NameJennifer, denied a raise, sues for discrimination.
8...Or Get Off the PotConvinced that their six-year relationship has lost its magic, Edna issues Howard an ultimatum.
9Phantom of the MarketGourmet food worth thousands of dollars vanishes.
10Car PoolJack organizes a car pool with his fellow employees but his van is not exactly road worthy. When they are in an accident Jack gets sued. Mr. Bannister assists Edna is pretending to be someone else to avoid traffic tickets.
11Love on SaleMurray is the source of trouble when he starts an in-store dating service.
12Skip to the LooA pair of unwanted newcomers plagues Howard.
13Love is a Many Splendored AlfAlf becomes interested in Helen so Howard and Edna attempt to help things out. But Alf is feeling insecure around the classy lady and in trying to impress Helen in ruins a nice dinner.
14Supermarket SuperbowlersThe grocery crew believes they have a genuine shot of winning a bowling competition and the cash that does with it until Murray injures his arm. Howard decides to use a ringer Big Ed instead of girlfriend Edna causing hurt feelings.
15Otherwise EngagedMarlene comes to work with a flashy engagement ring and Edna asks to try it on. The jewelry gets stuck and when Edna's mother visits she is excited her daughter is finally getting married. Edna hesitates to clear up the misunderstanding.
16BanzaiA couple of food purists target Cobb's grocery for selling junk items causing mayhem for Howard and his staff.
17Dog Day After DarkJack is taking a long awaited vacation and seems secure he's not easily replaceable. Edna is performing his duties but right before he's to leave jack learns Edna is in an important meeting and he panics.
18Store WarsEdna is decides to take a vacation to rethink her relationship with Howard. The much younger manager of a competitor spikes Howard's interest getting him to take up yoga and get his ear pierced. The lady lets him down easy.
19My Darling SerpentineHoward gets too busy to buy Edna an anniversary gift and hands the job to Alf. He decides a hamster is an appropriate present which gets loose at the store. The situation escalates until they're looking for a mongoose named Billy Bob.
20Edna's New FriendHoward refuses to take Edna to the ballet so she asks Leslie to accompany her. Howard get jealous despite Leslie being gay. Christian gets a deal on beef but learns it's horse meat after customers start buying it.
21Jack Be NumbskullAfter Jack goes home with Marlene after a part the rumors begin. Bruno, Marlene's boyfriend, hears them and threatens Jack. Howard decides the only fair thing is to stage a boxing match between the men in the grocery store.
22Sex AppealHoward is competing for a promotion and Tiffany Cobb the owner is to make the decision. Ms. Cobb makes it clear she desires Howard and his advancement depends on him reciprocating her sexual advances.