Season 3

01 Aloha Episode 118th September 1987 The family is stranded in Maui. Ben videotapes Mike and Carol's Hawaiian romances. 02 Taking Care of Business Episode 222nd September 1987 Mike uses double talk to sell stereos. 03 Not Necessarily the News Episode 329th September 1987 The family scrambles to help find an out-of-work Maggie a job after she turns into Super Mom, preparing oversize meals and assigning new chores. 04 Michaelgate Episode 46th October 1987 Mike is unaware that he's been nominated for student-body president because he's "a sure loser." 05 Big Brother is Not Watching Episode 513th October 1987 Ben asks Carol's advice on getting a new bike from their parents. 06 A Star is Born Episode 627th October 1987 A star is born when Mike lands a leading role in the school play opposite the lovely Monica. 07 Gone But Not Forgotten Episode 73rd November 1987 Burglars hit the Seaver home. 08 Who's Zoomin' Who? Episode 810th November 1987 Bobby's annoying habits make Carol look elsewhere for the man of her dreams -- just in time for her to notice a new student. 09 This is Your Life Episode 917th November 1987 During a tonsillectomy, Ben has an out-of-body experience, dreaming that he escapes with a friendly cabbie, only to find a new Ben has replaced him at home. 10 Broadway Bound Episode 1024th November 1987 After their success in the school play, Mike and Monica set their sights on a Broadway audition for ""Our Town."" 11 The Scarlet Letter Episode 111st December 1987 An unearned "A" makes Carol doubt her academic record. 12 A Reason to Live Episode 128th December 1987 A troubled student named Jill volunteers to work on a school project with Mike and Boner. This, however, is a subterfuge: Jill has been contemplating suicide due to some very serious problems at home, and she hopes to get some free counseling from Mike's psychiatrist dad Jason. But as it turns out, Jason is presently weighed down with a few self-pity issues of his own. 13 Nasty Habits Episode 1315th December 1987 Maggie and Jason try to keep Mike in his room to complete an English paper, but Mike's mind is of course elsewhere. 14 The Marrying Kind Episode 145th January 1988 Reason flies out the window when Bobby and his parents arrive at the Seavers' for dinner and a special announcement -- that Bobby and Carol are engaged. 15 State of the Union Episode 1512th January 1988 Maggie fumes over the many irritants that seem to be driving her and Jason apart -- until unexpected news sheds light on the situation. 16 The Mom Who Knew Too Much Episode 1626th January 1988 Maggie and Carol share confidences at the beauty salon, but later Carol learns to her chagrin that a secret isn't safe with Maggie. 17 Great Expectations Episode 179th February 1988 A letter from the girl he met in Hawaii has Mike scheming to fly to Los Angeles to see her without his parents' knowing. 18 Dance Fever (1) Episode 181st March 1988 At the school dance, Mike gets a girl and Carol gets raked over the coals. Meanwhile, Ben's adventure goes awry. 19 Dance Fever (2) Episode 192nd March 1988 Great expectations turn sour at the Dewey High dance after Mike hears Lydia's voice; and Ben and Stinky find themselves in a seedy diner eyeing a pinball machine that pays real money. 20 Bringing Up Baby Episode 209th March 1988 The Seavers begin to make room for baby, relegating Ben to the guest quarters and making the others lament the changes bound to come. Meanwhile, Maggie grasps for a way to tell her boss she is pregnant. 21 The Obscure Objects of Our Desire Episode 2130th March 1988 Spring-cleaning breathes new life into the family's household objects, and each has a story to tell. 22 How the West Was Won (1) Episode 2220th April 1988 Mike and Boner learn that Coach Lubbock has been fired, prompting them to organize a protest. 23 How the West Was Won (2) Episode 2326th April 1988 Jason, Carol, Mike and Boner are arrested in the demonstration over the dismissal of Coach Lubbock. 24 Graduation Day Episode 244th May 1988 At Mike's high-school graduation, family members recall moments when it seemed like his graduation would never take place.