Season 3

01 Cleanliness is Next to Nakedness Episode 113th September 1995 Beth's plan to surprise Dave in the shower backfires. 02 It's Not About That . . . Episode 220th September 1995 Construction of the new neighbour's house disturbs the peace; a commitment-shy Eric turns to Dave and the guys when his relationship with Mia hits a snag -- prompting Kenny to consider ""enhancement"" surgery. 03 You Must(ang) Remember This Episode 327th September 1995 The Barrys and friends take a ride down memory lane as Dave debates whether to sell his 1965 Mustang; Tommy and Willie scheme to augment their allowance. 04 What the Early Bird Gets Episode 411th October 1995 A convention-bound Shel reluctantly entrusts his beloved luxury car to Dave -- who is then held responsible for the good doctor's unpaid parking tickets. 05 Do the Write Thing Episode 518th October 1995 Mia enrolls in the writing class Dave teaches at community college. 06 Death of a Saleswoman Episode 625th October 1995 A neighbor's boasting about how much school candy his son has sold leaves a bitter taste in Beth's mouth, so she determines that Willie's sales will be just as sweet. 07 Writing Wrongs Episode 71st November 1995 Is truth stranger than fiction? Dave's about to find out when Tommy takes issue with his father's first major work, a serio-comic memoir about Dave's wild and crazy youth. 08 Catch of the Day Episode 88th November 1995 Eric flounders when his father returns from a fishing trip with a different sort of catch -- a new girlfriend. 09 Health Hath No Fury Episode 915th November 1995 Kenny's ""cardiac event"" inspires Beth to change the Barrys' eating habits -- and to drag Dave to a shady lawyer in order to draft a new will. 10 Leave a Mystery at the Beep Episode 1022nd November 1995 An enigmatic answering machine message from a lovelorn sailor sends Beth scurrying to find the man and reunite him with his girl; Dave hunts his stolen laptop, which contains several of his columns. 11 The Green-Eyed Monster Episode 1129th November 1995 A fire forces Mia and Eric to temporarily move in with the Barrys, but the blaze that wrecked their house is nothing compared to the sparks that fly betwee Julie and Eric. 12 Working Stiffs Episode 1220th December 1995 When Kenny becomes a victim of ""corporate downsizing,"" Dave tries to get his friend's job back by talking to the boss, who tells him the real reason Kenny was let go. 13 Pardon My Nuptuals Episode 133rd January 1996 The IRS informs Dave and Beth that their marriage isn't legally valid, an occasion that calls for a visit to the hippie ""minister"" who married them -- but who never filed their marriage license. 14 Gator Bait Episode 1410th January 1996 Stressed-out Dave sees an alligator in the backyard. 15 Those Who Do Be Do Be Do Episode 1531st January 1996 Teacher Beth regrets lecturing to her loved ones when her advice sends Duke weightlifting, Shel and Mia skydiving, and promps Kenny to turn down a great job opportunity. 16 Fame Episode 167th February 1996 Dave enjoys, then soon tires of, his 15 minutes of fame after a new publicity campaign for his column finds his face plastered on billboards all over Miami. 17 Loves Me Like a Rock Episode 1714th February 1996 Dave abandons the long-standing Barry tradition of not celebrating Valentine's Day when he decides to purchase a romantic -- and costly -- gift. 18 Nuts and Bolts Episode 1821st February 1996 Eric and Mia's domestic squabbles spark a fight in the Barry house when Dave reluctantly -- and foolishly -- reveals things about Beth that annoy him. 19 My Girl Episode 196th March 1996 Shel frets when his girlfriend bonds with Beth. 20 Stayin' Alive Episode 2013th March 1996 Dave finds he's alienated both his friends after he wins an award that Shel coveted, then decides to make his own recording of his book rather than let Kenny do it. 21 Do You Want to Know a Secret? Episode 213rd April 1996 Mia's new obsession with astrology has Eric wishing she'd be more down-to-earth; Kenny turns snoop to discover wh at plastic surgery Shel performed on his new girlfriend; and Tommy confesses a minor crime to Willie. 22 Double Fault Episode 2210th April 1996 To earn the favor of a socialite and secure a sizable donation to the hospital, Shel serves up famous writer Dave Bary at a celebrity tennis benefit, despite the fact that Dave himself refuses to pay. 23 Don't Blame Me Episode 2329th April 1996 Dave gives Eric a three-day deadline to build a sun deck. 24 The Good Doctor Episode 246th May 1996 Pediatrician Celia's skill in the ER -- performing emergency surgery on a little girl injured in a bicycle accident -- makes plastic surgeon Shel feel useless as a doctor, so he decides to make some changes in his personal and professional life. He starts by proposing to Celia. 25 L.A. Times Episode 2513th May 1996 Dave plugs his new book in Hollywood, along with a starstruck Shel, whose Tinseltown experience dims after a spat with Carly. 26 It's Not About That, Either Episode 2620th May 1996 Teacher Beth regrets lecturing to her loved ones when her advice sends Dave weightlifting, Shel and Mia sky diving, and promps Kenny to turn down a great job opportunity.