Seasons & Episodes
Pilot
A divorced contractor and a widowed beautician impulsively marry, but their broods are in no mood to meld.
The Dance
Al is in the dumps after being dumped by a boy, so who's to undump her but lovable Steve Urkel.
Rules of the House
Carol's new house rules are meant to bring harmony, but they drum up howls instead.
First Anniversary
The newlyweds' one-month anniversary is marked by a misunderstanding over gifts and the arrival of Frank's nephew.
Frank & Son
Frank's in a lather: J.T. doesn't seem cut out for carpentry, but he bubbles as Carol's shampoo boy.
Pulling Together
Frank's kids are eager to compete in the rowdy Family Games--and Carol's are happy to let them.
Yo-Yo's Wedding
Frank and Carol aren't clowning around when they retie the knot--at Brendan's birthday party.
Just for Kicks
Dana sneaks out to hear her favorite singer at a bikers bar.
Into the Woods
Camping in the wilderness proves too much for Carol to bear.
Mixed Messages
An answering machine can be a lifesaver, but Karen doesn't get the message and, as a result, neither does Frank.
A Day in the Life
While discussing families on TV, the Lamberts and Fosters are told to forget the cameras and just be themselves--and unf
The New Car
J.T. "borrows" Carol's car for a date, and someone "borrows" it from him; Penny dates a mortician who likes to talk shop
Getting Organized
Frank and Carol end up in a dumpster in search of the files Carol dumped; Dana and Karen pull a UFO trick on Cody and J.
Home Alone
Frank and Carol plan a weekend at a quiet retreat while Dana minds the kids at home. Is that how it works? No.
Drive, He Said
Dana passes her driving test with flying colors, but Frank flunks his.
Bully for Mark
Mark is doing the homework for a bully named Max; what's worse, Max is short for Maxine.
The Boys in the Band
J.T. and Cody are dragged into replacing two of the four flu-stricken members of Al's all-girl rock band.
School Daze
Carol returns to college as a student, but she's also a committed mother, wife, and beautician, and soon everyone's read
Country Club
A country-club invitation works out nicely for everyone but Dana, who could club Frank over his hayseed ways.
Daddy's Girl
Frank's dad, a widower, has a girlfriend who's a lot like Frank's mom--except she's a stripper.
He Wanted Wings
Carol gives Frank flying lessons for his 40th birthday, and he gets a crash course when the instructor turns suicidal.
Beauty Contest
Carol and Karen enter a beauty pageant at Frank's Mallard Lodge, but can't cope with the judges' foul behavior.
S.A.T. Blues
Dana is beside herself when Cody outscores her on the SATs; the kids help themselves to Frank's clothes.
To B or Not to Be
Frank teaching Shakespeare? 'Twould indeed be nobler to suffer the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune.
Stuck on You
To outdo the "superdad" of Al's friend, Frank enters a Human Fly contest in which he has to bounce off a trampoline and
JT's World
J.T. and Cody team for "J.T.'s World" on TV, but when a guest bats her eyes at Cody, J.T. gives him the boot.
It's a Dog's Life
The family dog-sits a Saint Bernard that keeps Frank away from Carol, and terrorizes Mark.
The Boss
As assistant manager of the 50's Cafe, Dana runs the ship like Capt. Queeg--and drives the help to mutiny.
Model Daughter
Karen's modeling job rouses the mother hen in Carol; the flu hits at home, testing the nurse in Frank.
Someone to Watch Over Me
Frank goes out on a limb--a tree limb--to keep an eye on Dana and her date, a teenage make-out artist known as Mike the
The Making of the President
It's J.T. vs. Dana for student-body president, pitting schmo against smarty--and Frank against Carol.
Virgin Territory
J.T. is mystified: Cody's still a virgin; and he plans to stay that way for the "dudette of his dreams."
Back to Basics
Brendan feels responsible for a crackdown on family spending after he loses a rented video.
Boys Will Be Boys
A visit by Frank's boorish bud sends Carol into orbit; Cody becomes attached to a live holiday turkey he won in a raffle
If I Were a Rich Man
Cody's not sure how to spend the fortune left to him by a friend at a rest home, but it's not for a lack of suggestions.
Happy Birthday, Baby
Dana's plans for her birthday party don't include Carol, but Frank's plans definitely do.
One of the Guys
Carol may be a '90s woman, but she can't see Frank's gorgeous co-worker as one of the guys. Meanwhile, the kids gamble t
No Business Like Show Business
J.T. sees himself a star when a producer likes his TV show; in art class, Carol sees a lot that Frank doesn't like.
Love, Port Washington Style
Dana's been dumped, Frank burns one of Carol's customers, and J.T.'s limo date backfires.
Aloha (1)
Adventure and romance abound on a family trip to Maui, where Dana's swept off her feet by a far-from-typical beach bum.
Aloha (2)
Amid Maui's adventures, will...Dana marry Brian? Carol relax? J.T. and Cody find treasure? Brendan, Mark and Al win a he
No Way to Treat a Lady
J.T.'s woman is a biker who wants to be treated like a lady. Meanwhile, Al yearns for her first bra.
The Un-Natural
Carol goes to bat for Mark when he wants on the Cubs just before their big game.
The Psychic
A psychic predicts J.T. will be killed by a woman in red whose name starts with K. Meanwhile, Frank and Carol contend wi
This Old House
Frank's hired to raze a house for a new building, but a family's still living there--with nowhere to go.
Double Date
Carol sticks Karen with a date who doesn't rate--so Karen dumps him.
Way-Off Broadway
Dana's new boyfriend, Daniel, convinces her to be in a local play he is directing. Coincidentally, Cody is working on th
The Apartment
A nearby family is going out of town and they want Dana to ""house-sit."" Carol is extremely uncomfortable with Dana lea
Never on Sunday
While at church with the Fosters (and NOT the Lamberts), Carol invites the pastor and his wife over for Sunday lunch. Th
The Paper Chase
JT and his friend Doug find out that they have a book report due on Monday. Mark tells them that he has read and written
Trading Places
JT is struggling with Algebra and Frank will not let him cheat. Dana doesn't like not having power and having to walk pl
Video Mania
Mark is depressed about getting an ""A"" on a test, rather than an ""A+."" Frank tries to loosen him up by getting him a
Hog Wild
JT discovers that although Cody is the best motorcycle repairman in town, he charges everyone $9. JT convinces him to st
Down and Out in Port Washington
Lucille is in the shop being repaired so Cody stays in the Lambert living room. After Cody does his wash in the kitchen
The Marrying Dude
After posting an ad in a biker magazine, Cody finally meets his blind date,Bonnie.She turns out to have an adorable 8 ye
Sister Act
Karen is interested in Michael, but is too scared to talk to him so she gets Dana to talk to him. Dana talks to him and
Christmas Story
After Carol presents an idea of exchanging fewer gifts, Frank announces he gets a 20% discount at Hartman's Toy Store be
Close Encounters of the Marital Kind
Carol has just bought a book named ""Ten Minutes Per Day to a Better Marriage."" The book advised to tell each other a b
Bad Girls
The boys at school tell Al they do not want to play with a girl; Frank tells Al to try to get more friends that are girl
Read All About It
Cody reads so much that he ruins the stories (by telling the ending) for JT, Al, and Carol and desserts (by crushing it
Thirteen with a Bullet
It's Mark's 13th birthday.While frank introduces him to the fine art of shaving,and Carol arranges a real party for him
My Bodyguard
Cody acquires this strange ability to see things in the future accurately (although unclear and misleading at times). He
Pretty Woman
Karen is having an interview at the mall for a jeans ad. The photographer is looking for a girl to promote the jeans ""w
Nightmare Weekend
Frank and Carol decide to celebrate the anniversary of thier first encounter (on June 20, 1993),by taking a weekend trip
Birth of a Salesman
Urged by his parents to either apply to college or find a job, JT gets a part-time position as an assistant salesman in
Feeling Forty
Worried about turning forty, Carol exercies and diets with Karen. When Karen steps out, Carol sees a commercial for Skin
The Case of the Missing Diary
Cody is writing a 40's style mystery for his creative writing class. He gets an idea when Karen proclaims her diary is m
Great Expectations
Cody's father comes to see him on his 21st birthday. He gives him a job as executive VP of his successful real estate bu
Prom Night
After a little bad luck, JT is deceitfully set up with a 13-year-old. Dana, on the other hand, was able to get a date wi
Karate Kid
Mark feels his friends don't respect him, and his mother babies him. In order to earn respect he joins a Karate class. H
College Bound
Carol adds to her vast collection of ""first"" pictures by taking one of Dana's first day at East Wisconsin University.
Animal House
Cody joins a college fraternity (Delta Delta Beta),to be cool.But finds the way they treat woman disgusting after Karen
Spoiled Sport
When a part time Sportscaster job becomes available, Frank's old visions of being a great announcer come back. He chokes
Revenge of the Nerd
Karen tries to become Homecoming Queen, and discovers it's not worth the effort.Cody suffers an identity crisis.
Something Wild
Cody makes the world's largest Jack-o-Lantern and Mark discovers an alien life.
Growing up is Hard to Do
Al has a date with Kevin Philips,so she seeks advice from her step-sisters.Dana tells her she needs to stand up to him a
Beyond Therapy
Cody puts the entire family into counseling over the baby.
The Ice Cream Man Cometh
The kids kick up a fuss about the baby's room and Cody comforts an old friend.
Letting Go
Al brings home her new boyfriend to meet Frank,but he has some major issues about the way the boy dresses.
Make Room for Daddy
Carol and Frank go on a romantic getaway, but Carol can think of nothing but the baby. Mark meets a girl, but is surpris
I'll Be Home For Christmas
It's christmas time at the Lambert/Foster's and J.T. decides he's to old to spend Christmas with the family and he wants
Can't Buy Me Love
J.T. and Cody are out riding around in J.T. boss's car.When J.T. meets a pretty girl,at a cafe.She thinks he's rich and
Thirtysomething
Carol starting binging on odd combo's of foods at her pregnancy wears on.While Cody makes a film about a goldfish and Da
The Honeymoon is Over
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One Truck, Al Dente
Al is learning to drive, but she gets into a predicament when JT lets her drive while Frank and Carol are away at the do
Head of the Class
Everyone begins to help Carol so she will not be stressed out too much and harm the baby. Carol, however, is so fussy ab
Back to School
JT realizes that he can not find a good job, unless he goes to college. He struggles to study and fails his first test,
She Came in Through the Bedroom Window
Cody's speech teacher tells him he says the word ""dude"" too much. He creates a device whereby someone can press a butt
Indecent Proposal
JT and Dana are in the same Ethics class, and JT gets an ""A+,"" while Dana gets a lower grade. Dana goes to inquire abo
Where Have You Gone, Joe DiMaggio?
JT and Frank make a bet with Dana and Carol to wear a pregnancy outfit to see if they can cope and see how it is to be
Adventures in Babysitting
J.T. applies his greed to babysitting,with Al's help.But they agree to sit for too many kids and can't control the group
Big Girl on Campus
Carol decides that they need to get rid of all of Frank's old junk. They have a yard sale where Frank tries to sell thin
A Foster/Lambert Production
Carol finally goes into labor. Frank rushes everyone to the hospital while Cody is taping everything on videotape. Carol
Little Sister Don'tcha
J.T. and Rich are excited about going on dates, but J.T. didn't expect Al to be invited.
Three Girls and a Baby
With Frank and Carol out for dinner, Dana, Karen and Al are left to watch their new baby sister.
Party Animal
Cody, J.T. and Mark suspect their new neighbor is a jewel thief. Meanwhile, Dana moves out and loosens up a little too m
Midnight Caller
While working on the Family Helpline, J.T. and Dana mishandle a call from a troubled teen.
Maid to Order
J.T. hires an aspiring model to be the family's maid; and Carol gets overly involved in Karen's cheerleading tryouts.
Don't Ask
Tired of the kids acting "either lazy, selfish or brain-dead," Frank and Carol order them to fend for themselves.
Hello, Mister Chips
Al takes a job at a cookie store and has to work alongside the company mascot, Mr. Chips the chimpanzee.
Roadie
Cody's a roadie---"the coolest job in the world"---for singer Christi Rose, who asks him to become her bodyguard.
The Wall
Mark scores points for the guys on the "geek wall" at a dance; Dana attempts to stir interest in a feminist study group;
Baby Come Back
J.T. and Al have dollar signs in their eyes when they take Lily to audition for a commercial.
The Fight Before Christmas
Frank and Carol set up Al on a blind date with their friends' equally reticent son.
What's Wrong with This Picture?
J.T. receives an offer he can't refuse: the chance to go out with a gangster's daughter.
Beautiful Ladies of Wrestling
To win Super Bowl tickets, Frank and J.T. dress up as cheerleaders and face off against a pair of women wrestlers named
Torn Between Two Mothers
When Frank's mother and Carol can't agree on child-rearing philosophies, Frank's caught in the middle of the power strug
Snow Bunnies
Al feels compelled to check up on Matt when she learns he'll be on a ski trip with Stephanie "Love Boat" Leifer.
Secret Admirer
Carol gets really ticked when Frank buys her a fake designer watch for Valentine's Day.
Forever Young
A flirtatious girl disproves J.T.'s claim that a guy "would never trash a friendship over some stupid chick."
Guess Who's Coming to Dinner?
Dana brings her boyfriend Fleming home, and he promptly psychoanalyzes Frank.
Do the Right Thing
J.T. decides to rely on brain power to boost his grades rather than use a cheat sheet procured by his friend Rich.
The Bodyguard Formerly Known as Prince
Dana, Karen and Al meet a prince and his two assistants on a ski weekend, but the girls don't know which is the real roy
Major Pain
Dana, J.T. and Rich take career-placement tests; Frank deals with an overly eager employee.
We're Going to Disney World (1)
Frank's mom treats everyone to a trip to Disney World, but there's some unexpected baggage---Rich and Flash.
We're Going to Disney World (2)
During a trip to Disney World, Flash tries to break a record for visiting every attraction.
Men at Work
When the local bar goes belly-up, Frank buys everything so he can turn his basement into a lounge for his guy friends.
Crazy Love
Jean-Luc celebrates a lonely birthday; Dana tutors Rich and romance blossoms.
Road Trip
JT, Rich and Dana take a trip to Mexico and wind up in jail; Jean-Luc takes driving lessons from Carol.
Sex, Lies and Videotape
19-Year-old JT dates a 29-year-old woman with an ulterior motive; Mark and his buddies are caught watching an adult vide
Just Say Maybe
Al is tempted to toke at a rock concert; Carol's married friend Patti is tempted by Jean-Luc.
The "L" Word
Rich tries not to be jealous when Dana's old boyfriend arrives; Frank and Jean-Luc go on a disastrous camping trip.
She's the One
JT finds romance with a female tow-truck operator, but his fear of commitment may stall the courtship.
Independence Day
JT moves out of the house--and into Jean-Luc's. Meanwhile, Carol tries to spend more time with the girls.
Reality Bites
Carol and Jean-Luc vie for Lilly's attentions; JT and Rich are evicted from their new apartment by their new landlord--F
Locket Man
Rich's gift to Dana turns out out be a locket he'd given another girl years earlier; meanwhile, Frank begins to feel his
How the West Was Won
Frank falls asleep in front of the TV, prompting a dream of the Old West in which he's a drunken sheriff.
Absolutely Fabio
Jean-Luc gets to cut Fabio's hair; Carol bets Dana that she can't supervise a children's birthday party.
Loose Lips
Mark's big date backfires and makes him the laughingstock of the school; Karen's collagen injections make her lips huge.
The Big Date
Al has a date with the pizza guy; Dana, Rich, JT and Sam go to a concert in Chicago; and Jean-Luc dumps his lenses.
Future Shock
Rich and Dana feel matrimonial pressure after attending a friend's wedding; Jean-Luc and Frank get zonked on homemade me
Show Me the Money
Frank and his buddy challenge Carol and Jean-Luc to a bowling contest; JT and Rich fancy themselves sports agents.
It Didn't Happen One Night
Karen's ego takes a hit when the boy she's after goes for Al instead. Meanwhile, Carol and Dana crave attention from Fra
Macho Man
Sam beats JT at every game they play, causing him to question his manhood and the future of their relationship.
Ain't Misbehavin'
JT is jealous when Sam finds a roommate; meanwhile, Jean-Luc is in trouble with taxes, so Frank and Carol try to help.
The Facts of Life
Frank and Carol tell Lilly about the facts of life, she then tells her kindergarten classmates; JT and Rich play the hor
Talking Trash
Frank's birthday gift to Carol is a dud; Rich teams with a cheerleader for a science contest.
Walk Like a Man
Mark is embarrassed by Carol's cheering at his basketball games; Rich takes heat from JT for kowtowing to Dana.
Shear Madness
Jean-Luc panics when he discovers he'll be cutting the First Lady's hair; Frank finds a guy for Al.
The Kissing Game
Carol fixes up Jean-Luc with a blind date; the kids use the salon as a make-out parlor.
Bonjour Jean-Luc
Carol introduces Jean-Luc to Frank, who dislikes him immediately; JT tries to learn to dance.
Making the Grade
With the kids at school, Carol decides to take some college courses--the same ones Karen is taking. Meanwhile, Dana tell
A Star is Born
Al lands a part in a movie and dreams of a career in Hollywood; Carol gets in a bake-sale battle.
Your Cheatin' Heart
Rich secretly takes dancing lessons to impress Dana at a wedding, but she thinks he's cheating on her.
Take This Job and ...
JT's job at a garage is an accident waiting to happen; Frank is obsessed with restoring a boat docked in the backyard.
Poetic Justice
The teaching assistant who's been giving A's to Karen now wants something in return; Mark dates a slacker girl.
Can't Buy Me Love
Carol tries to convince an old classmate, now a rich developer, to hire Frank; Karen wants Dana to join a sorority.
Dream Lover
Two Halloween parties result in a lesson about being scared for Lilly and a ghostly encounter for JT.
Girls Just Wanna Have Fun
Dana feels compelled to compete with an old female buddy of Rich's; Frank's troublesome cousin Bert reappears.
Goodbye, Mr. Chip
Rich and JT feud; meanwhile, Karen takes advantage of boyfriend Chip's easy nature.
Too Many Santas
Lilly has a crisis of faith when she discovers that the department store Santa is really JT.
Phoney Business
Al gets a job modeling on a TV commercial, only to discover it was re-dubbed as a phone-sex ad.
Goin' to the Chapel
JT falls for an aerobics instructor; Carol has a fight with Dana, who decides to get even by eloping with Rich.
Feet of Clay
Dana talks Rich into taking a pottery class; Carol and Frank's "role playing" is misinterpreted by the kids.
Pain in the Class
Frank and Carol attend their 25th high-school reunion, along with Frank's old rival; Rich and JT charge pals to watch a
The Half Monty
JT and Rich enter a male-stripper contest for quick cash to take their girlfriends on a promised ski trip.
And Justice for Some
A truck giveaway causes friction between Frank and JT; a women's safety seminar is a big hit thanks to a hunky cop.
The Understudy
Al, angry about being an understudy at a local play, refuses to learn her lines--something she regrets when the leading
We're in the Money
Cody returns and gives Frank and Carol $50,000, which causes nothing but trouble as they decide how to spend it.
Movin' On Up
Everybody is excited about the prospect of moving into a brand-new house--except Lilly.
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