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Season 1
September 11, 1986

Season 1

01. Home Again

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.

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September 11, 1986

02. The Money Machine

David runs into serious competition with his business painting house numbers on curbs. Jessie enrolls in a photography course.

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September 14, 1986

03. Families and Friends

Gus's visiting Marine buddy, J.J. Moon, causes havoc.

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September 21, 1986

04. That Lonesome Old Caboose

Gus thinks he's dying, and stalls on getting treatment for his recently diagnosed diabetes.

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September 28, 1986

05. The Third Question

Jessie goes on her first date despite David's strong disapproval.

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October 5, 1986

06. See You in Court

Gus is called for jury duty; Kris practices driving and is struck by another car.

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October 12, 1986

07. Small Steps

Gus brags about his childhood Halloween pranks and catches the imagination of David and Kris. Gus takes Molly trick-or-treating.

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October 19, 1986

08. Choices

Jessie forbids Kris to go on an overnight trip to a rock concert until Gus volunteers to drive.

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October 26, 1986

09. First Impressions

Jessie witnesses a crime, then meets one of the criminals when Kris brings some new friends over.

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November 2, 1986

10. Different Habits

Kris befriends a girl with a drinking problem; David and Molly uncover a time capsule their father buried years before.

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November 9, 1986

11. Off We Go ...

Kris asks her favorite teacher for a letter of recomendation for the Air Force Academy, and is surprised by the results.

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November 16, 1986

12. Heart of a Dancer

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November 23, 1986

13. Green Christmas

Molly's too angry about her father's death to celebrate Christmas; Gus tries to deflect David from his Christmas present hiding place.

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December 14, 1986

14. Family Secrets

David falls for a teacher and strumbles across a collection of stories written by Gus; Jessie's perfect sister pays a visit.

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January 4, 1987

15. A Point of View

Gus argues with Jessie and Kris about his men-only service organization; Molly befriends a blind girl; David nearly burns down the house.

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January 11, 1987

16. The Best Intentions

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.

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January 18, 1987

17. The 100 Year Old Weekend

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.

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February 1, 1987

18. Past Tense, Future Tense (1)

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.

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February 8, 1987

19. Past Tense, Future Tense (2)

Kris meets a handsome young pilot and tries to bring Gus together with his estranged son Ben. Second of a two-part episode.

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February 15, 1987

20. Friends

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.

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February 22, 1987

21. Giving 'em the Business

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March 1, 1987

22. Growing Up, Growing Old

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March 15, 1987

23. The Road out of Briarpatch

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March 22, 1987

24. The Children's Crusade

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May 3, 1987