Season 1

01 Hasta la Muerta, Baby Episode 125th September 1997 A would-be thespian from Texas comes to town and tries to land a part in Neil Simon's latest play. Losing out at her first audition, she finds friendship with the ecclectic group of regulars at a diner called Union Square. 02 The Audition Episode 22nd October 1997 Gaby asks Michael to write her an original monologue for a big audition, which leads to doubts about their respective talents. Jack gets involved with his parole officer's daughter. Suzanne interviews prospective divorce lawyers. Albie is fascinated by the diner's new revolving pie rack. 03 Enjoy Your Haddock Episode 39th October 1997 04 A Stool with a View Episode 416th October 1997 Gaby is cast in a student film, but the scene requires her to kiss Jack. 05 Michael's First Stand Episode 530th October 1997 Michael tries to prove he can be shallow when it comes to his sex life after the others find out he has never had a one-night stand. Gaby wants to be open-minded about a very tall guy who fancies women's clothes. Meanwhile, Suzanne's ex-husband is poaching clients. 06 Harrassed Episode 66th November 1997 A bookie's widow looks to collect a debt from Jack. Gaby is fired from her temp job after being sexually harassed and Michael wants her to sue. Suzanne tries to find someone to take a cruise with her. 07 Get Rusty Episode 713th November 1997 08 Jack Gets a Hot Tip Episode 84th December 1997 Jack takes money from the tip jar and bets it on a horse race. Suzanne gives Santa Claus a pep talk before he appears in the Thanksgiving Day parade. Michael and Gaby concoct stories about their careers to tell their families. 09 No Sex 'Til After Homework Episode 911th December 1997 Gaby is offered a kitchen job, but she claims to have an offer to join a production of South Pacific. Suzanne is pleasantly surprised when the child from a third-world country that she's been supporting turns out to be rather mature. 10 The First Christmas Show Episode 1018th December 1997 The gang rally to lift Gaby's limping Christmas spirit when a series of misfortunes leaves her singing the blues; Albie rescues a red-nosed reindeer from a Christmas tree lot. 11 What Are Friends For? Episode 118th January 1998 The reappearance of her hunky former boyfriend from Texas unsettles Gaby. And the diner plays host to a bratty ten-year-old movie star. 12 Out and In Episode 1215th January 1998 Carrie signs with a record label after performing in a lesbian club. Gaby tries to reunite an elderly man and his long-lost love. 13 It Takes A Thief Episode 1322nd January 1998 Jack goes to great lengths to make it up to a woman whose car he once stole. At Albie's prompting, Carrie tries to be nicer to her customers.