Episodes
Those Who Care
September 10, 1973
Dennis Takes a Wife
September 17, 1973
Dennis is quite taken with a photo seen at Dick and Jenny's house, one of an attractive guest of theirs. Dennis is positive they are meant to be together and proceeds to act foolishly.
One of the Boys
September 24, 1973
Dick takes stock of his life and concludes he doesn't have enough male time. Dick decides to join the guys for their weekly poker game but winning and losing amongst friends leads to hard feelings.
Dick in Deutsch
October 1, 1973
Dick receives the unpleasant news that he's wanted for a legal matter in Germany. In flashback, Dick explains to his friends how a free trip to Europe took an unexpected direction, landing him in trouble.
Mrs. Ferguson
October 8, 1973
A fan of Dick's character has a difficult time distinguishing between his actual life and his television one.
I'll Cry Today
October 15, 1973
Dick reschedules a dentist appointment to babysit so Jenny can go on a job interview.
The Young Surgeons
October 22, 1973
Dick recalls the time he had a small role on Medical Center, in which he played a doctor, and how bad he was in it.
She Kisses Like a Dead Mackerel
October 29, 1973
A columnist reports that temperamental actress Margot Brighton has less than ideal kissing skills. Margot decides Dick and Jenny are responsible for the information and they feel her wrath.
Preston al Naturale
November 12, 1973
An Italian director meets Dick and thinks he would be perfect as the lead in his film. Dick is excited about the possibility until the script reveals he'll have a nude scene with a beautiful actress.
Turning Pro
November 19, 1973
Lucas visits his parents and has some interesting plans: he's leaving school to become a professional bowler.
Exit Laughing
November 26, 1973
Dick's favorite uncle, the black sheep of the family, drops in for an unexpected visit and unexpectedly drops dead. Twice. Dick arranges the "fun funeral" his uncle requested. Solid performances from the regular cast and guest stars.
What Your Best Friend Doesn't Know
December 3, 1973
Dick's old friend can't memorize his lines.
Mr. Dazzle
December 17, 1973
Dick has a chance to do a commercial that pays well and could lead to other jobs, but it's a cheesy ad for a toilet bowl cleaner.
He Who Steals My Friends
December 31, 1973
Dick and Jenny are happy to introduce their new friends the Eliots to neighbors the Richardsons. But the Prestons become much less glad when it appears the other couples are socializing without Dick and Jenny.
The Back Break Kid
January 7, 1974
Dick hurts his back doing a stunt with a young actor Tash who is trying to prove how virile he is.
Balzac, Come Home
January 14, 1974
The Prestons babysit, then lose, Margot's spoiled dog.
The Hickey
January 21, 1974
Dennis' girlfriend, Pamela, is written out of the show and, as a parting gift, leaves all the men with hickeys. Max Mathias steals paint from the set. Pamela is friendly with Tash. Dick and Max suspect they are romantically involved. Pamela and Tash say they are going to pick up Pamela's mother from the airport but they do not show at Dennis' house for hours.
House Guests
January 28, 1974
Company comes and stays and stays and stays, and tempers start to flare.
The Pregnancy
February 11, 1974
When Jenny thinks she might be pregnant, Dick has a dream that he and the guys at work are the ones expecting.
Man of Medicine
February 18, 1974
Dick quits his job when a producer promises him the lead in a show that hasn't sold yet.
Commercial Housewives
February 25, 1974
TV commercial producer Herbie Vincent overhears Jenny and Connie rave about a product. He asks the two friends to repeat the endorsement for a television commercial he's creating.
A Fake Matisse Is Better Than a Real Anzelowitz
March 4, 1974
After learning what they believed to be a valuable is a fake Dick and his wife become suspicious when they are offered a considerable amount of money for the art.
We Met at Mama Lombardi's
March 11, 1974
This flashback episode tells the story of how Dick and Jenny met and how they almost ended up hating one another.
Lt. Preston of the 4th Cavalry
March 18, 1974
Annie accidentally walks in on her parents while they are making love.
