Season 1

01 Pilot Episode 124th September 1985 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. 02 Springsteen Episode 21st October 1985 Jason embarrasses Mike at a Bruce Springsteen concert when they are interviewed together. 03 Jealousy Episode 38th October 1985 Jason fumes when Maggie spends long hours on a toxic waste story with handsome co-worker Fred. 04 Carol's Article Episode 415th October 1985 Maggie gives an honest assessment of Carol's writing of an article for her school magazine; Mike and Ben discover track betting. 05 Superdad! Episode 529th October 1985 Maggie accuses Jason of monopolizing the children. 06 Mike's Madonna Story Episode 65th November 1985 Mike's infatuation with a Madonna look-alike worries Maggie. 07 Weekend Fantasy Episode 712th November 1985 Jason and Maggie want to go to a mountain lodge for a weekend, but are reluctant to leave the kids alone. 08 Slice of Life Episode 819th November 1985 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. 09 Carol's Crush Episode 926th November 1985 Carol develops a crush on a family friend, who thinks of her as his little sister. 10 Dirt Bike Episode 103rd December 1985 Mike hurts more than his pride when he takes a nasty fall off a dirt bike that he promised his parents he wouldn't go near. 11 Standardized Test Episode 1110th December 1985 Mike doodles on his aptitude test and winds up with an IQ score of 27. 12 A Christmas Story Episode 1217th December 1985 A depressed department store Santa consulting Jason decides to commit suicide by leaping down the Seavers' chimney. 13 The Love Song of M. Aaron Seaver Episode 137th January 1986 Mike backs out of the family-bowling match so he can date a snobbish girlfriend. 14 First Blood Episode 1414th January 1986 Jason faces off against Ben's hockey coach, who's teaching the boys to play dirty; Mike learns ballroom dancing. 15 Slice of Life II Episode 1521st January 1986 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. 16 The Seavers vs. the Cleavers Episode 1628th January 1986 The PTA head rejects the Seavers as dance chaperones. 17 Charity Begins at Home Episode 1718th February 1986 Ben gives Jason a very expensive birthday present, causing speculation on how he can possibly afford it. 18 Reputation Episode 1825th February 1986 Mike writes test answers on his shoe soles. 19 The Anniversary That Never Was Episode 194th March 1986 Maggie's assignment interferes with anniversary plans. 20 Be a Man Episode 2011th March 1986 Custodian Mike watches a wild party explode in his home. 21 Career Decision Episode 216th May 1986 Reporter Maggie and psychiatrist Jason both face important career decisions. 22 Extra Lap Episode 2213th May 1986 Mike's practical-joker uncle Bob visits from the hereafter.