Season 1 (1985)
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Episodes 22
Pilot
Maggie goes back to work as a journalist, prompting psychologist Jason to move his office into their home so he can keep his eye on the kids. Things don't get off to a great start: the first night he gets a call from the police that Mike has been picked up for illegally driving a car.
Read MoreSpringsteen
Jason embarrasses Mike at a Bruce Springsteen concert when they are interviewed together.
Read MoreCarol's Article
Maggie gives an honest assessment of Carol's writing of an article for her school magazine; Mike and Ben discover track betting.
Read MoreMike's Madonna Story
Mike's infatuation with a Madonna look-alike worries Maggie.
Read MoreWeekend Fantasy
Jason and Maggie want to go to a mountain lodge for a weekend, but are reluctant to leave the kids alone.
Read MoreSlice of Life
Coming across a compatibility test in Jason's office, Maggie decides she and Jason should fill it out, but her answers don't tab with his. Meanwhile, Mike feigns interest in karate when his real goal is a girl attending the course.
Read MoreCarol's Crush
Carol develops a crush on a family friend, who thinks of her as his little sister.
Read MoreStandardized Test
Mike doodles on his aptitude test and winds up with an IQ score of 27.
Read MoreA Christmas Story
A depressed department store Santa consulting Jason decides to commit suicide by leaping down the Seavers' chimney.
Read MoreThe Love Song of M. Aaron Seaver
Mike backs out of the family-bowling match so he can date a snobbish girlfriend.
Read MoreFirst Blood
Jason faces off against Ben's hockey coach, who's teaching the boys to play dirty; Mike learns ballroom dancing.
Read MoreSlice of Life II
Maggie casually mentions to Jason that she might be pregnant; Mike acts as a weekend servant to Ben; and Carol wants to divorce her class-project husband.
Read MoreThe Seavers vs. the Cleavers
The PTA head rejects the Seavers as dance chaperones.
Read MoreCharity Begins at Home
Ben gives Jason a very expensive birthday present, causing speculation on how he can possibly afford it.
Read MoreReputation
Mike writes test answers on his shoe soles.
Read MoreThe Anniversary That Never Was
Maggie's assignment interferes with anniversary plans.
Read MoreCareer Decision
Reporter Maggie and psychiatrist Jason both face important career decisions.
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