Season 1

01 Home Again Episode 111th September 1986 Jessie and her three children move in with her father-in-law following the death of her husband. Kris worries when she realizes the local school doesn't offer classes she needs to get into the Air Force Academy. 02 The Money Machine Episode 214th September 1986 David runs into serious competition with his business painting house numbers on curbs. Jessie enrolls in a photography course. 03 Families and Friends Episode 321st September 1986 Gus's visiting Marine buddy, J.J. Moon, causes havoc. 04 That Lonesome Old Caboose Episode 428th September 1986 Gus thinks he's dying, and stalls on getting treatment for his recently diagnosed diabetes. 05 The Third Question Episode 55th October 1986 Jessie goes on her first date despite David's strong disapproval. 06 See You in Court Episode 612th October 1986 Gus is called for jury duty; Kris practices driving and is struck by another car. 07 Small Steps Episode 719th October 1986 Gus brags about his childhood Halloween pranks and catches the imagination of David and Kris. Gus takes Molly trick-or-treating. 08 Choices Episode 826th October 1986 Jessie forbids Kris to go on an overnight trip to a rock concert until Gus volunteers to drive. 09 First Impressions Episode 92nd November 1986 Jessie witnesses a crime, then meets one of the criminals when Kris brings some new friends over. 10 Different Habits Episode 109th November 1986 Kris befriends a girl with a drinking problem; David and Molly uncover a time capsule their father buried years before. 11 Off We Go ... Episode 1116th November 1986 Kris asks her favorite teacher for a letter of recomendation for the Air Force Academy, and is surprised by the results. 12 Heart of a Dancer Episode 1223rd November 1986 13 Green Christmas Episode 1314th December 1986 Molly's too angry about her father's death to celebrate Christmas; Gus tries to deflect David from his Christmas present hiding place. 14 Family Secrets Episode 144th January 1987 David falls for a teacher and strumbles across a collection of stories written by Gus; Jessie's perfect sister pays a visit. 15 A Point of View Episode 1511th January 1987 Gus argues with Jessie and Kris about his men-only service organization; Molly befriends a blind girl; David nearly burns down the house. 16 The Best Intentions Episode 1618th January 1987 Kris babysits for a teacher and ends up being accused of child abuse. David and Molly try to make their home come up to the standards of television households. 17 The 100 Year Old Weekend Episode 171st February 1987 Gus challenges the family to spend a weekend using only the tools available 100 years earlier. But a nuclear crisis invades their trip back in time. 18 Past Tense, Future Tense (1) Episode 188th February 1987 Kris wins a trip to March Air Force base; David ""borrows"" Gus's car; Jessie takes Molly to her mother-daughter fashion show. First of a two-part episode. 19 Past Tense, Future Tense (2) Episode 1915th February 1987 Kris meets a handsome young pilot and tries to bring Gus together with his estranged son Ben. Second of a two-part episode. 20 Friends Episode 2022nd February 1987 Gus and his pals try to fulfill a dead friend's last request; David befriends a stressed athlete; Kris ignores a hurt Jessie; and Molly sells too many cookies. 21 Giving 'em the Business Episode 211st March 1987 22 Growing Up, Growing Old Episode 2215th March 1987 23 The Road out of Briarpatch Episode 2322nd March 1987 24 The Children's Crusade Episode 243rd May 1987