The RopersSeason 21979 · 22 episodesEpisodes1The PartyMr. Roper decides to throw his wife a surprise party. He asks his former tenants, Jack, Janet, and Chrissy to help him. When Brookes sees him with them, he jumps to conclusions.2Days of Beer and RosieA man shows up at the condo and introduces himself as Stanley's son from an affair years ago.3Power PlayWhen the electricity to the Roper's house is cut off when Helen's sister is supposed to come for dinner, Stanley "borrows" electricity from the Brookes.4Baby TalkStanley fears that Helen will ignore him if they adopt a child. But when a social worker says they're to old to adopt, he raises her sprits by giving her Muffin, a dog.5Two for the RoadStanley and Jeffrey get drunk and are arrested after both have arguments with their respective spouses.6Puppy LoveStanley loses their dog and buys another one to try to calm Helen down.7All Around the ClockOn their 23rd wedding anniversary, Stanley buys a fake antique clock which happens to resemble the Brookes' clock which was stolen. Helen then tries to sneak into the house to return the clock.8Odd CouplesWhen Ropers' kitchen is accidently set on fire by Mr. Roper, Brookes thinks it's his fault and lets them stay with his family.9Pal JoeyWhen Stanley gets a new (or so he tells Helen) living room suite from his friend Joey and gets his old furniture hauled away, he finds out the furniture once belonged to Helen's sister, Ethel.10Helen Makes MusicThe Brookes and Ropers fight over commission money Helen gets when she sells one of the townhouses to a buyer, the Brookes decide to buy her something—an organ!11The SkeletonJeffrey's hobo uncle comes for a visit.12The Other ManHelen creates a phony lover named Roman to make Stanley jealous.13And Who's Been Sleeping in My . . . ?The Ropers find out that a 18 year old girl has been living in their store room for weeks14Jenny's DateStanley pays Brookes' nephew $50 to take Jenny out on a date.15Of Mice and HorsesEthel attempts to retrieve a valuable horse-shaped vase from the Ropers.16Family FuedThe Ropers and Brookes feud on the David and Helen's birthday.17The Other WomanHelen thinks Stanley is cheating on her.18Man About the HouseStanley takes David to a poker game while babysitting him19Old FlamesStanley is jealous when Helen's old boyfriend wants to see her.20The Rummage SaleStanley's mens magazines are accidentally donated to a church rummage sale.21Four Letter WordWhen Stanley goes over to his brother-in-law Hubert's office to get a job, he finds two tickets for Hubert and his secretary to Acapulco.22Mother's WakeMother Roper holds a wake at the Ropers' house to discuss her will, complete with presents.Season 1
