Episodes
Passports to Pleasure
October 15, 1983
Derek and Ricky pick up cheerleaders while in Chicago for a Badger Patrol convention.
Attack of the Giant Frog People
October 22, 1983
Derek and JT put frogs in Freddy's sleeping bag during a slumber party. Ricky hurts Freddy by saying that he isn't his friend.
A Fair to Remember
October 29, 1983
Ricky impresses his science teacher by doing a project with laser beams. Kate is promoted to Vice President of Eddie Toys.
Hospital
November 12, 1983
Edward is hospitalized when he has a gallstone attack.
Mr. President
November 19, 1983
Ricky daydreams that he is the President of the United States.
Driver Ed
November 26, 1983
While Edward and Kate are away Grandfather tries to teach Ricky to drive.
Menudo Madness
December 3, 1983
To impress a girl, Ricky promises to have the pop group Menudo play at his private party.
Happy Birthday
December 10, 1983
The family celebrates Ricky's 13th birthday with an evening of arguments.
Sounds of Silence
December 17, 1983
Ricky pretends to play in the school orchestra's production of Peter and the Wolf so Edward won't be disappointed that he isn't musical.
Rick the Greek
January 7, 1984
Ricky gets in over his head when he, Derek and Freddy bet on football games.
Uneasy Rider
January 14, 1984
Ricky manipulates Evelyn into buying him a motor bike after Edward said he couldn't have one.
The World's Greatest Father
January 21, 1984
JT's father is offended by how much time Edward is spending with his son.
I Want to Be Alone
January 28, 1984
Dexter gets dragged to the country for a camping trip by the family.
Mr. Cool
February 4, 1984
Ricky turns punk rocker to try to impress a girl.
St. Louis Blues
February 11, 1984
After his parents have an argument, Derek hides out at Ricky's. His mother arrives to take him to St. Louis. ** This is Jason Bateman's final appearance.
A Hunting We Will Go
February 18, 1984
Against his better judgment Edward agrees to let Ricky go hunting with Grandfather.
Changes
March 3, 1984
Ricky thinks that a fellow baseball player likes him when in all actuality it's Edward that she wants.
A Summer's Romance (1)
March 10, 1984
Edward's former girlfriend decides she wants him back.
A Summer's Romance (2)
March 17, 1984
Edward is forced to choose between Kate and Veronica.
Spare the Rod
March 24, 1984
Ricky discovers that a friend is being beaten by his father.
Blazing Hotel Rooms
March 31, 1984
Edward, Ricky and Dexter are trapped as their hotel catches on fire during a toy convention.
Hi, Mom
April 7, 1984
Kate's mom arrives for a surprise visit and discovers that Kate and Edward are involved.
