Season 1

01 Pilot Episode 120th September 1993 Dave volunteers to help coach his older son's soccer team. 02 The Insecurity System Episode 227th September 1993 Beth buys a security system after Shel's van is stolen. 03 Martian Death Flu Episode 34th October 1993 Everyone has the flu. 04 The Anniversary Schmaltz Episode 411th October 1993 On their 14th anniversary, Beth and Dave finally decide to have a romantic celebration alone. 05 The Great Mandala of Life Episode 518th October 1993 The dog eats Tommy's homework -- which happens to be a frog; and Kenny tries to get Dave to buy more life insurance from the agent he's dating. 06 I Sort of Saw What You Did Episode 622nd October 1993 Willie loses a tooth before the tooth fairy can collect it; Kenny persuades Dave to lie to an insurance adjuster. 07 It's a Small Van After All Episode 725th October 1993 A weekend trip to Walt Disney World turns ugly. 08 Heatwave Episode 81st November 1993 In the middle of a heat wave, Beth tries to help Dave set up his fax machine and ends up blowing out the air conditioner. 09 Writer's Block Episode 98th November 1993 Tommy is crushed when Dave tries to overcome writer's block by writing a column about Tommy's crush on a girl at school. 10 Educating Rita Episode 1015th November 1993 An attempt to set Kenny up with Beth's friend Rita backfires. 11 Death and Mom Take a Holiday Episode 1122nd November 1993 Beth's mother visits, bearing an unusual Christmas gift. 12 Exorcising with Dave Barry Episode 1229th November 1993 The eccentric owner of a hardware store throws a monkey wrench into Dave's plans to fix a broken door when he tells Dave that the Barry house is haunted. 13 I Saw Mommy Kicking Santa Claus (1) Episode 1313th December 1993 Pandemonium reigns at the Barry house before Christmas as Beth contemplates returning to work; Dave has to take a driving test; and both desperately search for a toy for Willie. (Part 1 of 2) 14 I Saw Mommy Kicking Santa Claus (2) Episode 1420th December 1993 Through a series of mishaps, the Barrys are reminded of the true meaning of Christmas. (Part 2 of 2) 15 Just Kidding Episode 153rd January 1994 Dave gets into a heap of trouble after he writes a derogatory column about used-car salesmen. 16 The Road Taken Episode 1610th January 1994 Dave does not approve when Shel suddenly decides to sell his house, buy a boat and sail the Caribeean. 17 Shel in Love Episode 1724th January 1994 Valentine's Day finds Tommy happy about getting a card from a girl he likes; and Shel on his first date since his divorce. 18 Four Characters in Search of a Ring Episode 1831st January 1994 Dave and Kenny take Shel to a singles bar. 19 Lost Weekend Episode 1928th February 1994 Dave and Beth try to spend a romantic weekend away from the boys. 20 Rat Story Episode 207th March 1994 After Beth goes back to work at her teaching job, Dave learns a lesson about housework. 21 Six Years Old and All Washed Up Episode 2114th March 1994 Dave is offended when Willie's kindergarten teacher suggests that Willie be held back a year. 22 The Funeral (a.k.a.) Funeral Episodes Episode 2228th March 1994 If ever Beth would leave Dave when he's sick, it would be to see the musical ""Camelot"" -- or to attend the funeral of an aunt she barely knew. 23 Saved By Estelle Episode 232nd May 1994 Shel must spend the weekend with his ex-wife and her boyfriend.