Season 1

01 Pilot Episode 119th January 1993 Lottery winner Seamus O'Neil (Fisher Stevens) quits a dull factory job to become a newspaper writer, a la Hemmingway, in Key West. His first story: a heated mayoral campaign. 02 The Second Day in Heaven Episode 226th January 1993 The good news: Seamus's million-dollar lottery check arrives. The bad news: it's only $32.59 after deductions. 03 The Great Unknown Episode 32nd February 1993 Flu-stricken and short-staffed, Seams vows to the paper out if it kills him—and it might; a mysterious, filry stranger captivates Jody; Gumbo faces up to the 10th anniversary of his beloved wife's death. 04 Less Moonlight Episode 49th February 1993 Laurel, the passion of Seamus's life, intends to reclaim him; JoJo wins a "slave" for a day: Chaucy; and Rikki peddles exotic marital aids to island housewives. 05 Pieces of a Man Episode 516th February 1993 Seamus tackles the obituary of an island legend he never met, but whose bequests changes the lives of many—including Seams, who's entrusted with the care of the old man's ashes. 06 The Greening Episode 623rd February 1993 Two ne'er-do-well friends for Seamus's youth want to take him to Africa; a gentlemanly navel officer take Savannah by storm; Chaucy's drinking problem resurfaces. 07 Act of God Episode 72nd March 1993 As Hurricane Andrew bears down of the Keys, tourists and townsfolk prepare to evacuate—except for a few loco locals who get ready to party. 08 Gimme Shelter Episode 89th March 1993 Seams, JoJo and Rikki scrounge for shelter while their digs are being fumigated; and Savannah is visited by a stern nun form her school days, who's come to ask a favor. 09 Crossroads Episode 916th March 1993 No write-up available at this time. 10 We the People Episode 101st June 1993 Everyone suffers when the Government blockades tie island to find illegal immigrants, but most of all JoJo, whose visa has expired. 11 Compadres Episode 118th June 1993 Seamus assumes the duties of fatherhood when an illegal immigrant abandons her newborn; Gumbo's pink-ribbonrd gator takes a pouder; the death of a libidinous admiral compromises Chaucy. 12 The System Episode 1222nd June 1993 Seamus's slice-of-life article about Gumbo's bar enables Chaucy to shut it down; Hector's dream of producing quality cigars goes up in smoke. 13 Heavy Metal, Heavy Hearts Episode 1329th June 1993 A "moonstruck" dolphin follows Savannah and Seams home from lobster fishing; JoJo and Hunter strike gold in an underwater treasure hunt; Hector pressures Chaucy to issue a dredging permit.