Season 1

1993 · 23 episodes

Episodes

1PilotDave volunteers to help coach his older son's soccer team.
2The Insecurity SystemBeth buys a security system after Shel's van is stolen.
3Martian Death FluEveryone has the flu.
4The Anniversary SchmaltzOn their 14th anniversary, Beth and Dave finally decide to have a romantic celebration alone.
5The Great Mandala of LifeThe dog eats Tommy's homework -- which happens to be a frog; and Kenny tries to get Dave to buy more life insurance from the agent he's dating.
6I Sort of Saw What You DidWillie loses a tooth before the tooth fairy can collect it; Kenny persuades Dave to lie to an insurance adjuster.
7It's a Small Van After AllA weekend trip to Walt Disney World turns ugly.
8HeatwaveIn the middle of a heat wave, Beth tries to help Dave set up his fax machine and ends up blowing out the air conditioner.
9Writer's BlockTommy is crushed when Dave tries to overcome writer's block by writing a column about Tommy's crush on a girl at school.
10Educating RitaAn attempt to set Kenny up with Beth's friend Rita backfires.
11Death and Mom Take a HolidayBeth's mother visits, bearing an unusual Christmas gift.
12Exorcising with Dave BarryThe eccentric owner of a hardware store throws a monkey wrench into Dave's plans to fix a broken door when he tells Dave that the Barry house is haunted.
13I Saw Mommy Kicking Santa Claus (1)Pandemonium reigns at the Barry house before Christmas as Beth contemplates returning to work; Dave has to take a driving test; and both desperately search for a toy for Willie. (Part 1 of 2)
14I Saw Mommy Kicking Santa Claus (2)Through a series of mishaps, the Barrys are reminded of the true meaning of Christmas. (Part 2 of 2)
15Just KiddingDave gets into a heap of trouble after he writes a derogatory column about used-car salesmen.
16The Road TakenDave does not approve when Shel suddenly decides to sell his house, buy a boat and sail the Caribeean.
17Shel in LoveValentine's Day finds Tommy happy about getting a card from a girl he likes; and Shel on his first date since his divorce.
18Four Characters in Search of a RingDave and Kenny take Shel to a singles bar.
19Lost WeekendDave and Beth try to spend a romantic weekend away from the boys.
20Rat StoryAfter Beth goes back to work at her teaching job, Dave learns a lesson about housework.
21Six Years Old and All Washed UpDave is offended when Willie's kindergarten teacher suggests that Willie be held back a year.
22The Funeral (a.k.a.) Funeral EpisodesIf ever Beth would leave Dave when he's sick, it would be to see the musical ""Camelot"" -- or to attend the funeral of an aunt she barely knew.
23Saved By EstelleShel must spend the weekend with his ex-wife and her boyfriend.