Episodes
Home Again
September 11, 1986
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.
The Money Machine
September 14, 1986
David runs into serious competition with his business painting house numbers on curbs. Jessie enrolls in a photography course.
Families and Friends
September 21, 1986
Gus's visiting Marine buddy, J.J. Moon, causes havoc.
That Lonesome Old Caboose
September 28, 1986
Gus thinks he's dying, and stalls on getting treatment for his recently diagnosed diabetes.
The Third Question
October 5, 1986
Jessie goes on her first date despite David's strong disapproval.
See You in Court
October 12, 1986
Gus is called for jury duty; Kris practices driving and is struck by another car.
Small Steps
October 19, 1986
Gus brags about his childhood Halloween pranks and catches the imagination of David and Kris. Gus takes Molly trick-or-treating.
Choices
October 26, 1986
Jessie forbids Kris to go on an overnight trip to a rock concert until Gus volunteers to drive.
First Impressions
November 2, 1986
Jessie witnesses a crime, then meets one of the criminals when Kris brings some new friends over.
Different Habits
November 9, 1986
Kris befriends a girl with a drinking problem; David and Molly uncover a time capsule their father buried years before.
Off We Go ...
November 16, 1986
Kris asks her favorite teacher for a letter of recomendation for the Air Force Academy, and is surprised by the results.
Heart of a Dancer
November 23, 1986
Green Christmas
December 14, 1986
Molly's too angry about her father's death to celebrate Christmas; Gus tries to deflect David from his Christmas present hiding place.
Family Secrets
January 4, 1987
David falls for a teacher and strumbles across a collection of stories written by Gus; Jessie's perfect sister pays a visit.
A Point of View
January 11, 1987
Gus argues with Jessie and Kris about his men-only service organization; Molly befriends a blind girl; David nearly burns down the house.
The Best Intentions
January 18, 1987
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.
The 100 Year Old Weekend
February 1, 1987
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.
Past Tense, Future Tense (1)
February 8, 1987
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.
Past Tense, Future Tense (2)
February 15, 1987
Kris meets a handsome young pilot and tries to bring Gus together with his estranged son Ben. Second of a two-part episode.
Friends
February 22, 1987
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.
Giving 'em the Business
March 1, 1987
Growing Up, Growing Old
March 15, 1987
The Road out of Briarpatch
March 22, 1987
The Children's Crusade
May 3, 1987
