Season 3

01 Best Friends Episode 116th September 1984 Ricky meets Alfonso, Dexters nephew. 02 Survival of the Fittest Episode 223rd September 1984 Ricky starts his first day in high school. 03 Growing Pains (1) Episode 330th September 1984 Rick is outraged by being treated like a ""child"" when Edward becomes furious with him for breaking his curfew, in part one of a special two-part story. 04 Growing Pains (2) Episode 47th October 1984 Rick exhibits his independence by running away, but he soon begins to appreciate what he's left, in the conclusion of a special two-part story. 05 A Dark and Stormy Night Episode 528th October 1984 When the television goes out on a stormy Halloween night, Rick, Alfonso and Freddy use their imaginations to create their own late-night horror story. 06 I Won't Dance Episode 64th November 1984 Rick plays Cupid by introducing Grandfather Stratton to his history teacher, played by Barbara Billingsley of ""Leave It To Beaver."" 07 Voyage of the Darned (1) Episode 711th November 1984 Edward, Rick, Dexter, Alfonso and Kate are faced with one small detour on their way to the Caribbean when Kate pilots the plane through the Bermuda Triangle, in part one of a two-part story. 08 Voyage of the Darned (2) Episode 818th November 1984 After their plane crashes on a deserted island, Rick Alfonso, Dexter, Edward and Kate must battle Mother Nature to survive, in the conclusion of a two-part story. 09 The Call of the Wild Episode 925th November 1984 Rick's mom shows up with an ex-pro football player as a boyfriend and a ""new"" outlook on life. 10 Beauties and the Beasts Episode 109th December 1984 In an effort to save the freshman newspaper, Rick, Alfonso and Freddy create a freshman beauty pageant, hoping everyone will ""read all about it."" 11 Twas the Night Before Christmas Episode 1116th December 1984 Edward's true Christmas spirit is tested when the Strattons welcome Freddy and his family after a tragedy leaves them homeless. 12 Lulu's Back in Town Episode 1230th December 1984 Pearl Bailey as Lula Baker, Edward's former governess returns to the Stratton household and becomes the foil in Rick and Alfonso's secret scheme. 13 The Trouble with Grandfather Episode 136th January 1985 Edward, Kate and Rick have their hands full when Grandfather Stratton trades his empire for a beautiful blonde and a powerful Porsche. 14 Special Friend Episode 1413th January 1985 Rick finds out that he can't ""save the world"" when he gets involved with a peer-counseling program. 15 What's Cookin'? Episode 1527th January 1985 Lulu holds the key to solving a rift between Rick and his grandfather. 16 Marry Me, Marry Me (1) Episode 163rd February 1985 Edward pops the question to Kate when she receives a job offer, in the first of a special two-part story. 17 Marry Me, Marry Me (2) Episode 1710th February 1985 Edward and Rick successfully persuade Kate to change her mind, bringing long-awaited wedding bells to the Stratton household, in the conclusion of a special two-part story. 18 Rick and the Legend Episode 1817th February 1985 Rick is estatic when a hip 16-year-old wants to hang around him, but Edward is suspect of his motives - especially when his gold pen suddenly disappears. 19 Trouble with Words Episode 1924th February 1985 Bruce Jenner helps solve the puzzle of Alfonso's poor school performance - the missing piece is the learning disorder dyslexia. 20 Hot Shot Episode 203rd March 1985 Consumer advocate, David Horowitz helps Rick ""fight back"" against a crooked mail order camera company. 21 All the Principal's Men Episode 2110th March 1985 Rick must choose between getting suspended or revealing his source when he exposes a cafeteria scandal on his school's cable news show. 22 Return of the Paisley Conspiracy Episode 2217th March 1985 Rick surprises his dad for his 40th birthday with a reunion of his college singer partner, which prompts Edward to take the old act on the road again. 23 The Secret Life of Ricky Stratton Episode 2324th March 1985 A blind date with a computer pen pal panics Rick after they exchange photos. 24 The Babysitters Episode 247th April 1985 While babysitting, Rick suspects that 6-year-old Beth is a victim of parental kidnapping.