Episodes
Sea Dreams
September 13, 1983
Suffering from the effects of a hangover, the Optimist (Enn Reitel) watches a windsurfing documentary on television and starts to dream that he is part of the exotic scene.
The Good The Bad And The Nasty
September 20, 1983
Dressed up for a weekend break, the Optimist (Enn Reitel) arrives at a dude ranch. He meets the beautiful Girl (Carinthia West), a riding instructress, and squares off with a handsome Rival (Martin Kove), who also pursues her affections.
Mans Worst Friend
September 27, 1983
As an odd-job man, the Optimist (Enn Reitel) is a tennis pro, a waiter, golfing coach and dog minder - all in one day. Out walking a St Bernard and a Toy Poodle in Beverly Hills, he loses the poodle while coaching a beautiful Lady Golfer (Tracy Scoggins).
Healthy Body Unhealthy Mind
October 4, 1983
Out jogging, the Optimist (Enn Reitel) realizes he's unfit, but when a doctor enrols him at a health farm, he soon discovers the place is more like a prison run by the scary Matron (Fran Ryan).
Kids Stuff
October 11, 1983
Employed by a Mother (Patrika Darbo) to babysit her 'perfect' son, the Kid (Mathew J Connors), the Optimist (Enn Reitel) finds the spoiled 10-year old is a real problem.
Burning Rubber
October 18, 1983
Roller-skating through Venice Beach, the Optimist (Enn Reitel) runs into a racing driver, the Girl (Dinah May). After helping her fix a bust tire, he follows the Girl to the racing circuit where he becomes a mechanic before deciding to disguise himself as one of the top drivers.
A Challenge
October 25, 1983
After meeting a beautiful Girl (Jadie Rivas) in Marina del Ray, the Optimist finds himself in competition with a Rival (Richard Booker) for her affections.
