Season 1
Episodes
1. Pilot
1993-09-20
Dave volunteers to help coach his older son's soccer team.
2. The Insecurity System
1993-09-27
Beth buys a security system after Shel's van is stolen.
3. Martian Death Flu
1993-10-04
Everyone has the flu.
4. The Anniversary Schmaltz
1993-10-11
On their 14th anniversary, Beth and Dave finally decide to have a romantic celebration alone.
5. The Great Mandala of Life
1993-10-18
The dog eats Tommy's homework -- which happens to be a frog; and Kenny tries to get Dave to buy more life insurance from the agent he's dating.
6. I Sort of Saw What You Did
1993-10-22
Willie loses a tooth before the tooth fairy can collect it; Kenny persuades Dave to lie to an insurance adjuster.
7. It's a Small Van After All
1993-10-25
A weekend trip to Walt Disney World turns ugly.
8. Heatwave
1993-11-01
In the middle of a heat wave, Beth tries to help Dave set up his fax machine and ends up blowing out the air conditioner.
9. Writer's Block
1993-11-08
Tommy is crushed when Dave tries to overcome writer's block by writing a column about Tommy's crush on a girl at school.
10. Educating Rita
1993-11-15
An attempt to set Kenny up with Beth's friend Rita backfires.
11. Death and Mom Take a Holiday
1993-11-22
Beth's mother visits, bearing an unusual Christmas gift.
12. Exorcising with Dave Barry
1993-11-29
The eccentric owner of a hardware store throws a monkey wrench into Dave's plans to fix a broken door when he tells Dave that the Barry house is haunted.
13. I Saw Mommy Kicking Santa Claus (1)
1993-12-13
Pandemonium reigns at the Barry house before Christmas as Beth contemplates returning to work; Dave has to take a driving test; and both desperately search for a toy for Willie. (Part 1 of 2)
14. I Saw Mommy Kicking Santa Claus (2)
1993-12-20
Through a series of mishaps, the Barrys are reminded of the true meaning of Christmas. (Part 2 of 2)
15. Just Kidding
1994-01-03
Dave gets into a heap of trouble after he writes a derogatory column about used-car salesmen.
16. The Road Taken
1994-01-10
Dave does not approve when Shel suddenly decides to sell his house, buy a boat and sail the Caribeean.
17. Shel in Love
1994-01-24
Valentine's Day finds Tommy happy about getting a card from a girl he likes; and Shel on his first date since his divorce.
18. Four Characters in Search of a Ring
1994-01-31
Dave and Kenny take Shel to a singles bar.
19. Lost Weekend
1994-02-28
Dave and Beth try to spend a romantic weekend away from the boys.
20. Rat Story
1994-03-07
After Beth goes back to work at her teaching job, Dave learns a lesson about housework.
21. Six Years Old and All Washed Up
1994-03-14
Dave is offended when Willie's kindergarten teacher suggests that Willie be held back a year.
22. The Funeral (a.k.a.) Funeral Episodes
1994-03-28
If ever Beth would leave Dave when he's sick, it would be to see the musical ""Camelot"" -- or to attend the funeral of an aunt she barely knew.
23. Saved By Estelle
1994-05-02
Shel must spend the weekend with his ex-wife and her boyfriend.