Episodes 24

1 Home Again

September 11, 1986

1h

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.

2 The Money Machine

September 14, 1986

1h

David runs into serious competition with his business painting house numbers on curbs. Jessie enrolls in a photography course.

3 Families and Friends

September 21, 1986

1h

Gus's visiting Marine buddy, J.J. Moon, causes havoc.

4 That Lonesome Old Caboose

September 28, 1986

1h

Gus thinks he's dying, and stalls on getting treatment for his recently diagnosed diabetes.

5 The Third Question

October 5, 1986

1h

Jessie goes on her first date despite David's strong disapproval.

6 See You in Court

October 12, 1986

1h

Gus is called for jury duty; Kris practices driving and is struck by another car.

7 Small Steps

October 19, 1986

1h

Gus brags about his childhood Halloween pranks and catches the imagination of David and Kris. Gus takes Molly trick-or-treating.

8 Choices

October 26, 1986

1h

Jessie forbids Kris to go on an overnight trip to a rock concert until Gus volunteers to drive.

9 First Impressions

November 2, 1986

1h

Jessie witnesses a crime, then meets one of the criminals when Kris brings some new friends over.

10 Different Habits

November 9, 1986

1h

Kris befriends a girl with a drinking problem; David and Molly uncover a time capsule their father buried years before.

11 Off We Go ...

November 16, 1986

1h

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

November 23, 1986

1h

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13 Green Christmas

December 14, 1986

1h

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

January 4, 1987

1h

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

January 11, 1987

1h

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

January 18, 1987

1h

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

February 1, 1987

1h

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)

February 8, 1987

1h

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)

February 15, 1987

1h

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

February 22, 1987

1h

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

March 1, 1987

1h

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22 Growing Up, Growing Old

March 15, 1987

1h

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23 The Road out of Briarpatch

March 22, 1987

1h

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24 The Children's Crusade

May 3, 1987

1h

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