Season 1

01 In the Beginning... Episode 125th October 1982 Dick and Joanna Loudon purchase the Stratford Inn, a remnant of colonial times in scenic Vermont. Their caretaker, George Utley, and his family have tended the inn for decades. Dick hires a maid, Leslie, and meets their next-door neighbor (and habitual liar) Kirk. The inn opens for business amid myriad start-up problems. 02 Mrs. Newton's Body Lies A'Mould'ring in the Grave Episode 21st November 1982 Dick and Joanna learn that there's a body buried in the basement. The Loudons try to get the body moved to the church cemetery, only to find that she was a witch. 03 Hail to the Councilman Episode 38th November 1982 Dick gets his hopes up after two city officials suggest he run for town council. 04 Shall We Gather at the River? Episode 415th November 1982 Joanna falls through the ice at the annual River Day festival. Dick is on the outs when Joanna blames him for everything bad that happens in her life. 05 This Probably is Condemned Episode 522nd November 1982 Dick and the gang pitch in to help Kirk get the Minuteman up to code after its shut down. 06 No Tigers at the Circus Episode 629th November 1982 Dick spirals into a profound depression after the Stratford is denied in its bid to be classified an historic landmark. 07 The Perfect Match Episode 76th December 1982 Leslie's high school sweetheart returns from far off places to ask for her hand in marriage, to Kirk's obvious displeasure. 08 Some are Born Writers...Others Have Writers Thrust Upon Them Episode 813th December 1982 Dick praises an aspiring writer's work to avoid hurting her feelings. The writer's enthusiastic husband quits his job to allow his wife to write full time. It's up to Dick to secure her an agent and teach her to write, all before their savings runs out in a month and a half. 09 No Room at the Inn Episode 920th December 1982 The inn is swamped when 24 guests are snowed in on Christmas Eve. While Kirk tries to keep the guests entertained, Dick tries to find room for a traveller named Joseph and his pregnant wife. 10 The Senator's Wife Was Indiscreet Episode 1027th December 1982 A U.S. Senator's wife checks into the inn and holds a press conference to announce she's divorcing her inattentive husband. 11 Sprained Dreams Episode 113rd January 1983 Dick jeopardizes Leslie's lifelong dream of becoming a world-class skier when he accidentally falls on her. 12 The Way We Thought We Were Episode 1210th January 1983 George's old flame visits the inn. Both are disappointed when the other isn't as they remember. 13 The Visitors Episode 1317th January 1983 Dick and Joanna cant wait for their 'fun' friends to visit, but soon become perturbed after their friends treat the Loudons not as friends, but innkeepers. 14 What is This Thing Called Lust? Episode 1431st January 1983 Leslie's attractive cousin Stephanie visits Vermont to settle her emotions as she nears her wedding day. Stephanie soon finds herself lusting after Kirk. 15 Breakfast Theater Episode 157th February 1983 Washed-up comic Manny Silver visits the Stratford, reminding Dick of the 'debt' he owes Manny for starting his writing career. Manny shames Dick into letting him perform in the inn, over Joanna's strenuous objections. 16 Ricky Nelson, Up Your Nose Episode 1614th February 1983 Kirk goes into the hospital for surgery to remove a foreign object from his nose, leaving Larry, Darryl and a very svelte Darryl in charge of the cafe. Dick and Joanna, about to go to New York for a writer's conference have to bail out the boys when an unexpected crowd turns up at the cafe. 17 A View from the Bench Episode 1721st February 1983 Dick, Kirk, and George go to Boston to use their bench passes for a Celtics game. Dick loses his pass. Meanwhile, Leslie and Joanna wait at the inn for incoming guest, Daniel J. Travanti. 18 The Boy Who Cried Goat Episode 1813th March 1983 When Kirk's cafe is robbed, his history of deception comes back to haunt him as the insurance investigator refuses to believe his story. 19 Heaven Knows Mr. Utley Episode 1920th March 1983 George is the town laughingstock when he claims to have spied an UFO. 20 You're Homebody 'til Somebody Loves You Episode 2027th March 1983 Dick inadvertently insults Joanna, calling her a homebody. Joanna takes a job with a travel agency in an attempt to assert herself. 21 Grandma, What a Big Mouth You Have Episode 213rd April 1983 Kirk's grandmother visits on the same night he finally gets a date with Leslie. 22 I Enjoy Being a Guy Episode 2210th April 1983 Dick loves being 'just one of the guys' when Chester and Jim invite him to join their golf foursome. Dick is distressed to find that their gambling habit and lousy golfing abilities make him the big winner. Dick tries to figure out a way to give the money back without breaking 'the guy code'.