Season 4

01 Pirate Pete Episode 130th September 1985 Dick fills in on a kiddie TV program for its ailing host, Pirate Pete. Dick is appalled at Pete's commercialism and inadvertantly gets the programs cancelled. Dick tries his hardest to get Pete reinstated. Meanwhile, George plays a practical joke on Stephanie, adjusting her scale up two pounds. 02 The Way We Ought to Be Episode 27th October 1985 Michael and Steph break up when Michael realizes he's tired of Stephanie's demanding ways. Dick has difficulties with the WPIV staff when they're slow to direct his show. 03 Summa Cum Larry Episode 321st October 1985 Dick covers for Larry when he enrolls in night school and doesn't want the Darryls to know he's improving himself. Joanna obsesses when a travel guide lowers the inn's rating. 04 Oh, That Morocco Episode 428th October 1985 A lonely Joanna becomes best friends with Stephanie who insists on a group vacation to lovely Morocco. 05 Candidate Larry Episode 54th November 1985 Larry runs for Mayor. 06 Locks, Stocks, and Noodlehead Episode 611th November 1985 Stephanie's father visits the inn with the news that he's left his wife. The town celebrates Colonial Days, an authentic recreation of colonial times. 07 The Geezers in the Band Episode 725th November 1985 When Dick's old college jazz band reunites at the inn, he finds that expectations often excede reality. 08 The Shape of Things Episode 82nd December 1985 Stephanie and Joanna open an aerobics club. Problems present themselves when Stephanie appoints herself as the manager and relegates Joanna to custodial duties. 09 Write to Privacy Episode 916th December 1985 Joanna and Steph are furious with Michael after they peek at his diary and find out what he really thinks of them. 10 Still the Beavers Episode 1023rd December 1985 Dick convinces George to quit the Beaver Lodge after the Beavers cheat George out of a prize rightfully his. George starts up a rival lodge to get back at the Beavers. 11 Much Ado About Mitch Episode 116th January 1986 George joins a Big Brother program and is dismayed when his young protege Mitch is awestruck by Dick's fast paced lifestyle. Michael and Stephanie use a Oujia board. 12 Look Ma, No Talent Episode 1213th January 1986 Michael begins shirking his duties and risks his job when he tries to find a talent to impress his mother. 13 Larry's Dead, Long Live Larry Episode 1320th January 1986 Larry dedicates his life to Dick when he believes Dick brought him back from the dead. 14 Stephanie Nightingale Episode 1427th January 1986 Stephanie must care for the hotel staff and guests when a measels epidemic sweeps the inn. 15 The Stratford Horror Picture Show Episode 153rd February 1986 The Loudons are spooked when the ghost of Sarah Newton (episode #2) returns to haunt the inn. 16 I Do, Okay Episode 1610th February 1986 Joanna and a decidedly unenthusiastic Dick decide to renew their wedding vows to celebrate their wedding anniversary. 17 The Snowmen Cometh Episode 1717th February 1986 The town panics when it appears the annual Snow Carnival will be cancelled due to a lack of snow. Larry, Darryl & Darryl request $2,000 to make it snow. 18 Will the Real Dick Loudon Please Shut Up? Episode 1824th February 1986 Dick is thrilled when a production company expresses interest in making 'How to be a Plumber' into a video. His elation quickly dissipates when the producers decide to recast 'Dick Loudon' because of Dick's shifty eyes and stammer. 19 He Ain't Human, He's My Cousin Episode 193rd March 1986 George meets his only living relative, Cousin Eugene. 20 Dwight Schmidlapp Is Not a Quitter Episode 2010th March 1986 On a lark, Dick submits his newest book to his publisher under the pseudonym he used when he first started writing, Dwight Schmidlapp, only to find it rejected. Dick sinks into a funk when he realizes he's 'coasting' in his writing career. 21 Torn Between Three Brothers Episode 2117th March 1986 A jilted fiancee staying at the inn gets a job at the Minuteman cafe. She unwittingly encourages the affections of both Darryls but rejects them for the more vocal Larry. George organizes a citywide campaign when Michael pulls Barnaby Jones off the air in favor of The Secret Lives of Platinum Gold Dancers. 22 Baby, I'm Your Handyman Episode 227th April 1986 George worries that a new girlfriend, actress Loretta Dupris is only dating him to make use of his handyman skills. TV Producer J.J. buys a Victorian mansion and plans to bulldoze it to erect a space needle. 23 Replaceable You Episode 2314th April 1986 Secretary Alma amazes Dick, which she fills in as producer. 24 Pre-Nups Episode 2412th May 1986 The Loudons, George, Steph and Michael are invited to Vanderkellen mansion for Arthur's birthday. Art insists Michael sign a pre-nuptial agreement that he refuses to do. Stephanie fears Michael's only dating her for her money. Dick worries when he breaks a music box given to Arthur by Winston Churchill.