Season 3

01 The Umpire Strikes Back Episode 14th October 1987 Howard helps Marlene open the lines of communication with her father. 02 Puppy Love Episode 311th October 1987 Derek develops an infatuation for Marlene. 03 I'm Okay, You're a Spy Episode 417th October 1987 A corporate spy from the head office investigates Cobb's Supermarket. 04 Not for Commercial Use Episode 518th October 1987 Howard wants to star in a TV report on Cobb's. 05 Edna's Choice Episode 624th October 1987 Edna and Christian both compete for the manager's job at a new Cobb's store. 06 He's No Heavy, He's My Brother Episode 725th October 1987 Howard mistakenly thinks his brother is dying. 07 Mutiny on Mr. Christian Episode 87th November 1987 Marlene gets Christian in trouble after complaining to Howard about his behaviour. 08 Bannister & Dale Episode 914th November 1987 Howard tries to help an old vaudeville comedian raise enough money to keep his retirement home open. 09 Shrink from Sendrax Episode 1015th November 1987 Sendrax sends in a staff psychiatrist to evaluate the employees mental health. 10 The Naked Truth Episode 1121st November 1987 Unwitting Marlene agrees to be in a porn magazine. 11 Howard Hemingway Episode 1222nd November 1987 Howard writes a romance novel using the staff at Cobb's as characters in his book. 12 Edna, Howard, Cathy and Morty Episode 1328th November 1987 Edna attempt to make changes in her stagnant relationship with Howard. 13 Marlene For Hire Episode 1412th December 1987 Marlene agrees to become a surrogate mother for a yuppie couple who shop at Cobb's supermarket. 14 Make Room for Daddy Christian Episode 1527th December 1987 Jack meets Marlene's friend Barbara and asks her for a date. They get together for dinner and Jack is very surprised she has a 10-year old son Peter. Jack hastily leaves, regrets it, and returns to ask for a second chance. 15 My Hero, Mr. Bannister Episode 163rd January 1988 The new bag boy Derek looks up to Howard and the manager gets used to the attention. But when Howard learns that Derek isn't planning on continuing school to make being a grocery business permanent he works to dissuade him. 16 Fatal Harassment Episode 1710th January 1988 The attractive new cashier Kim makes her attraction to Howard clear and one evening tries to get amorous. Then Howard finds out Kim has a history of suing employers for sexual harassment and becomes worried. 17 Vote for Me Episode 1816th January 1988 Bannister decides to run for councilman, then later discovers his opponent is a local hero. 18 Losing It Episode 1930th January 1988 Howard buys into a weight-loss franchise. 19 Smotherly Love Episode 2031st January 1988 Christian pretends to be the manager of Cobb's when his mother visits. 20 Educating Leslie Episode 217th February 1988 Leslie's hopes of winning an acting scholarship rest on keeping his drama coach sober. 21 For the Book Episode 2214th February 1988 The staff reminisces for Cobb's 50th anniversary.