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Pilot

Pilot

Episode number: 1

Overview: A divorced contractor and a widowed beautician impulsively marry, but their broods are in no mood to meld.

The Dance

The Dance

Episode number: 2

Overview: Al is in the dumps after being dumped by a boy, so who's to undump her but lovable Steve Urkel.

Rules of the House

Rules of the House

Episode number: 3

Overview: Carol's new house rules are meant to bring harmony, but they drum up howls instead.

First Anniversary

First Anniversary

Episode number: 4

Overview: The newlyweds' one-month anniversary is marked by a misunderstanding over gifts and the arrival of Frank's nephew.

Frank & Son

Frank & Son

Episode number: 5

Overview: Frank's in a lather: J.T. doesn't seem cut out for carpentry, but he bubbles as Carol's shampoo boy.

Pulling Together

Pulling Together

Episode number: 6

Overview: Frank's kids are eager to compete in the rowdy Family Games--and Carol's are happy to let them.

Yo-Yo's Wedding

Yo-Yo's Wedding

Episode number: 7

Overview: Frank and Carol aren't clowning around when they retie the knot--at Brendan's birthday party.

Just for Kicks

Just for Kicks

Episode number: 8

Overview: Dana sneaks out to hear her favorite singer at a bikers bar.

Into the Woods

Into the Woods

Episode number: 9

Overview: Camping in the wilderness proves too much for Carol to bear.

Mixed Messages

Mixed Messages

Episode number: 10

Overview: An answering machine can be a lifesaver, but Karen doesn't get the message and, as a result, neither does Frank.

A Day in the Life

A Day in the Life

Episode number: 11

Overview: While discussing families on TV, the Lamberts and Fosters are told to forget the cameras and just be themselves--and unfortunately they do.

The New Car

The New Car

Episode number: 12

Overview: J.T. "borrows" Carol's car for a date, and someone "borrows" it from him; Penny dates a mortician who likes to talk shop at dinner.

Getting Organized

Getting Organized

Episode number: 13

Overview: Frank and Carol end up in a dumpster in search of the files Carol dumped; Dana and Karen pull a UFO trick on Cody and J.T.

Home Alone

Home Alone

Episode number: 14

Overview: Frank and Carol plan a weekend at a quiet retreat while Dana minds the kids at home. Is that how it works? No.

Drive, He Said

Drive, He Said

Episode number: 15

Overview: Dana passes her driving test with flying colors, but Frank flunks his.

Bully for Mark

Bully for Mark

Episode number: 16

Overview: Mark is doing the homework for a bully named Max; what's worse, Max is short for Maxine.

The Boys in the Band

The Boys in the Band

Episode number: 17

Overview: J.T. and Cody are dragged into replacing two of the four flu-stricken members of Al's all-girl rock band.

School Daze

School Daze

Episode number: 18

Overview: Carol returns to college as a student, but she's also a committed mother, wife, and beautician, and soon everyone's ready to be committed.

Country Club

Country Club

Episode number: 19

Overview: A country-club invitation works out nicely for everyone but Dana, who could club Frank over his hayseed ways.

Daddy's Girl

Daddy's Girl

Episode number: 20

Overview: Frank's dad, a widower, has a girlfriend who's a lot like Frank's mom--except she's a stripper.

He Wanted Wings

He Wanted Wings

Episode number: 21

Overview: Carol gives Frank flying lessons for his 40th birthday, and he gets a crash course when the instructor turns suicidal.

Beauty Contest

Beauty Contest

Episode number: 22

Overview: Carol and Karen enter a beauty pageant at Frank's Mallard Lodge, but can't cope with the judges' foul behavior.