Season 7

01 Back to School Episode 118th September 1991 Mike teaches at an urban high school. 02 Stop, Luke, and Listen Episode 225th September 1991 Mike gets involved when he learns his prize pupil Luke is homeless. 03 In Vino Veritas Episode 328th September 1991 Mike persuades Jason and Maggie to let Luke stay with them temporarily; then Jason's wine cellar goes missing. 04 Paper Tigers Episode 45th October 1991 Jason and Maggie compete to write a newspaper column; Ben hates his glasses. 05 The Young and the Homeless Episode 512th October 1991 Mike gears up for his big day as a TV soap opera star just as Luke gears up to move out of the Seavers'. 06 Jason Sings the Blues Episode 619th October 1991 Luke is afraid to visit the doctor, so Jason accompanies him -- but it's Jason who turns out to need surgery. 07 The Kid's Still Got It Episode 726th October 1991 Carol accompanies Maggie to a resort, which turns out to be hosting a singles convention; meanwhile, the all-male weekend planned at home is ruined when Chrissy is set home with head lice. 08 There Must Be a Pony Episode 82nd November 1991 Nouveau riche neighbors move in next door; Ben is forced to look after Luke on his first day of high school; Jason's scheme to let Chrissie stay up late backfires when the neighbors throw a lavish party. 09 The Big Fix Episode 99th November 1991 Consumer advocate Maggie raps a vacuum cleaner that Ben broke without telling her. 10 Home Malone Episode 1014th November 1991 The ghost of Maggie's father oversees the Seavers' visit to her childhood home. 11 Bad Day Cafe Episode 1123rd November 1991 While Jason and Maggie are away, the principal informs Mike that Luke's birth father is back in town -- and wants him back. 12 B=MC² Episode 1230th November 1991 Ben crams for a college entrance exam, but gets no help from Jason. 13 It's Not Easy Being Green Episode 1321st December 1991 Christmas brings anger and angst to the Seavers. 14 The Call of the Wild Episode 144th January 1992 Penniless Mike schemes to give Kate a skiing trip. 15 Honest Abe Episode 1517th January 1992 Luke's homeless friend steals a Seaver momento. 16 Vicious Cycle Episode 161st February 1992 Maggie and Jason put Mike on the spot for Luke's curfew problems. 17 Ménage à Luke Episode 178th February 1992 A love triangle involves Ben, Luke and a classmate. 18 The Five Fingers of Ben Episode 1822nd February 1992 Tired of being bullies, Ben takes karate lessons. 19 Don't Go Changin' Episode 1929th February 1992 Mike thinks his friend is a bad influence on Luke. 20 The Truck Stops Here Episode 2021st March 1992 Luke's father George visits the Seavers hoping that Luke has mellowed a little and would like to spend some time with him but Luke doesn't. He was about to leave when he collapses outside the door. He says that can't move, so they take him in. Jason and Ben offer to deliver his load, and they experience all sorts of chaos on the way. Mike thinks that George is faking his injury so that he could stay and Luke would have to talk to him. But the doctor tells Maggie who tells Mike that unless George stops driving trucks, he could become paralyzed. Mike talks to George and tells him to tell Luke but doesn't want Luke to pity him and doesn't anything else to do but be a trucker. Mike suggests that maybe he could open a truck stop. Luke finds George struggling to get up and they finally talk. The next day after Jason and Ben return, George tells them that he is giving up trucking and will open a truck stop and Luke's going with him. Luke says goodbye to the Seavers. 21 Maggie's Brilliant Career Episode 214th April 1992 Maggie wants to fulfill a dream by climbing a mountain. 22 The Wrath of Con Ed Episode 2211th April 1992 A power failure causes dissensions in the Seaver household. 23 The Last Picture Show Episode 2325th April 1992 Maggie is offered a plum job in Washington, D.C. The Seavers move to Washington, D.C., but share a final meal and memories in the empty house.