Season 1

01 Pilot Episode 129th September 1987 Hope and Michael Steadman are still adjusting to parenthood while struggling with money problems and best-friend crises. 02 The Parents Are Coming, the Parents Are Coming Episode 26th October 1987 Hope's anxiety over her parents' impending visit taxes everyone's patience. 03 Housewarming Episode 313th October 1987 Michael and Hope race to renovate their crumbling mansion for a huge housewarming party. 04 Couples Episode 427th October 1987 A night out with friends degenerates as Nancy and Elliot's marital woes become apparent. 05 But Not for Me Episode 53rd November 1987 Gary and Melissa rekindle their affair; Michael and Hope's first date in months is a disaster. 06 We Gather Together Episode 617th November 1987 Hope and Michael plan a quiet Thanksgiving but learn friends are counting on being invited. 07 Nice Work If You Can Get It Episode 71st December 1987 Before a deadline, Michael and Elliot wrestle with a creativity block; Ellyn develops a crush on an associate. 08 Weaning Episode 88th December 1987 Sensing baby Janey's decreasing dependency on her, depressed Hope decides to go back to work. 09 I'll Be Home for Christmas Episode 915th December 1987 Michael and Hope argue about whether their infant's first holiday should be Christmas or Hanukkah. A famous photographer shows interest in Melissa's work. 10 South by Southeast Episode 105th January 1988 It's a Hitchcockian nightmare as Gary falls in love; as the romance progresses, he begins receiving a series of threats against his life. 11 Therapy Episode 1112th January 1988 Elliot and Nancy seek professional help for their troubled marriage; Michael finds it hard to keep it a secret. 12 Competition Episode 1219th January 1988 Michael's jealousy is aroused when an important client make it clear he prefers Elliot. Meanwhile, Hope and Nancy try to come to terms with computers. 13 Separation Episode 1326th January 1988 Elliot temporarily moves in with Michael and Hope after separating from Nancy. 14 I'm in Love, I'm in Love, I'm in Love with a Wonderful Gynecologist Episode 142nd February 1988 Competing for the attention of the same man jeopardizes the new found friendship between Ellyn and Melissa. 15 Business as Usual Episode 159th February 1988 Michael's hopes for a joyous reunion with his father are destroyed when he discovers the real reason for the visit. 16 Accounts Receivable Episode 161st March 1988 A rocky relationship between Michael and his brother Brad is further strained when Michael learns the family business is almost bankrupt. 17 Whose Forest Is This? Episode 1715th March 1988 Nancy and Elliot's separation takes its toll on their son; Elliot prepares for a blind date with a chiropractor. 18 Nancy's First Date Episode 1822nd March 1988 Melissa's burgeoning romance slows when she learns he doesn't want any more kids. Nancy has her first date since the separation. 19 Undone Episode 1912th April 1988 Michael's old girlfriend from college pays a visit. 20 Tenure Episode 203rd May 1988 Gary evaluates the fate of his academic career as he undergoes tenure review at the college. Ellyn learns her building is going co-op, leaving her to decide whether to buy her apartment. 21 Born to Be Mild Episode 2110th May 1988 Ellyn and Woodman's weekend is ruined when they are forced to babysit Janey.