Seasons & Episodes
How To Not To
Diane's boyfriend is putting pressure on her to go all the way.
The New Kid
Ruthie is rejected at school by her friends as they learn her dad is the local outspoken talk-show host.
The Final Papers
Larry receives his final divorce papers and struggles with his emotions.
The Hitchhiker
A homesick Diane begins to miss her boyfriend in L.A. So, she decides to hitch her way back.
Mother Morgan
Diane and Ruthie begin to miss their mom and Morgan helps fill the void.
Ruthie's First Crush
Ruthie and her friend Eric develop a case of puppy love and aren't sure how to react.
Larry's First Date
Recently divorced Larry goes on a date with Morgan's sister much to Morgan's worry.
Peer Pressure
It's feared that Diane is on uppers when Larry finds them in her purse.
Leona, The New Neighbor
New tenant Leona moves into Larry's building and aids his daughters but angers him.
The Trip (II)
The Alder family welcomes Drummond's family to Portland, as Drummond is considering the downsizing of Alder's station.
The Triangle
Before a party at the Alders', Ruthie's boyfriend Eric gets a crush on Diane.
Larry's Bad Back
Rap With Ruthie
Ruthie gets to do her own radio talk-show for a school project. She uses Larry's radio show airtime.
My Sister, The Criminal
Feudin' and Fussin' (II)
The Drummond family welcomes the Alders to New York City. As Larry auditions there for a television talk-show. The cros
Ruthie Grows Up (1)
Diane, thinking Ruthie is too much of a tomboy, gets Ruthie persuaded to go to a school dance. Then soon enough Ruthie d
Ruthie Grows Up (2)
Hello, Marion (1)
Larry's ex-wife Marion comes to visit while Larry has to leave town with Morgan on a business trip.
Hello, Marion (2)
Ruthie keeps hoping her parents will get back together and tries much persuasion. Larry and Marion go out and have an in
Goodbye, Marion
Larry and Marion announce they are getting remarried. However, they run into problems on where they will live and where
The Nude Emcee
Larry, in dire need of funds to buy a house for his daughters, is offered big money to be a nude emcee for a nude beauty
Morgan the Boss
Morgan becomes Larry's boss and Larry is jealous of her new position and promotion.
Marion's Fiancé
Marion's (Shelley Fabares) new fianc'e comes to visit and mentions he and Marion will be seeking shared custody of the g
Thanksgiving Crossover (II)
The Alders go to New York City one more time, as Larry tries to pitch the sale of a television station he wants to manag
Diane Drinks
Huge trouble arises when Diane develops a big deinking problem.
Tommy the Houseguest
Tommy has to temporarily move in with the Alder's while his mother is away.
Larry's Father
Larry's father moves in and against Larry's wishes, he gives Diane money to buy a car.
Money From Home
Larry's ex-wife Marion sends a sizeable check to help him buy a house for his daughters. And in the process, it challeng
The Neighbor Dies
Ruthie gets in a fight with her new piano teacher who is very much disliked. He dies after their argument and Ruthie fee
The Blind Friend
Morgan's blind nephew gets a sympathetic Ruthie to be his date.
Love Around The Corner
Larry meets a female tenant ( who happens to be Tommy's mother) in his building's laundry room and things get very serio
Larry's Mid-Life Crisis (1)
Larry uses his radio show to protest destruction of a local hotel housing senior citizens. He then ends up in jail and i
Larry's Mid-Life Crisis (2)
Larry seeks new job offers after the loss of his job.
Larry's Mid-Life Crisis (3)
Morgan also finds herself jobless and Larry the confronts the station's boss's son, in order to at least try to get her
The Rock Star (1)
Diane meets and falls for a rock star and may be leaving the home for the rock star.
The Rock Star (2)
Diane must make a very important choice. She must decide between either her new love (the rock star) and her family.
The Protégé
Tommy asks Larry for advice on women. Soon, Tommy is in very serious trouble at school for kissing a girl in a broom clo
Yearning
Morgan's new secretary dates Larry's father and we soon find out that marriage is in their plans.