Episode 1
The Party
Sep 15, 1979
Mr. Roper decides to throw his wife a surprise party. He asks his former tenants, Jack, Janet, and Chrissy to help him. When Brookes sees him with them, he jumps to conclusions.
Episode 2
Days of Beer and Rosie
Sep 22, 1979
A man shows up at the condo and introduces himself as Stanley's son from an affair years ago.
Episode 3
Power Play
Sep 29, 1979
When the electricity to the Roper's house is cut off when Helen's sister is supposed to come for dinner, Stanley "borrows" electricity from the Brookes.
Episode 4
Baby Talk
Oct 6, 1979
Stanley fears that Helen will ignore him if they adopt a child. But when a social worker says they're to old to adopt, he raises her sprits by giving her Muffin, a dog.
Episode 5
Two for the Road
Oct 13, 1979
Stanley and Jeffrey get drunk and are arrested after both have arguments with their respective spouses.
Episode 6
Puppy Love
Oct 20, 1979
Stanley loses their dog and buys another one to try to calm Helen down.
Episode 7
All Around the Clock
Oct 27, 1979
On their 23rd wedding anniversary, Stanley buys a fake antique clock which happens to resemble the Brookes' clock which was stolen. Helen then tries to sneak into the house to return the clock.
Episode 8
Odd Couples
Nov 3, 1979
When Ropers' kitchen is accidently set on fire by Mr. Roper, Brookes thinks it's his fault and lets them stay with his family.
Episode 9
Pal Joey
Nov 17, 1979
When Stanley gets a new (or so he tells Helen) living room suite from his friend Joey and gets his old furniture hauled away, he finds out the furniture once belonged to Helen's sister, Ethel.
Episode 10
Helen Makes Music
Nov 24, 1979
The Brookes and Ropers fight over commission money Helen gets when she sells one of the townhouses to a buyer, the Brookes decide to buy her something—an organ!
Episode 11
The Skeleton
Dec 1, 1979
Jeffrey's hobo uncle comes for a visit.
Episode 12
The Other Man
Dec 15, 1979
Helen creates a phony lover named Roman to make Stanley jealous.
Episode 13
And Who's Been Sleeping in My . . . ?
Jan 26, 1980
The Ropers find out that a 18 year old girl has been living in their store room for weeks
Episode 14
Jenny's Date
Feb 2, 1980
Stanley pays Brookes' nephew $50 to take Jenny out on a date.
Episode 15
Of Mice and Horses
Feb 9, 1980
Ethel attempts to retrieve a valuable horse-shaped vase from the Ropers.
Episode 16
Family Fued
Feb 16, 1980
The Ropers and Brookes feud on the David and Helen's birthday.
Episode 17
The Other Woman
Mar 1, 1980
Helen thinks Stanley is cheating on her.
Episode 18
Man About the House
Mar 8, 1980
Stanley takes David to a poker game while babysitting him
Episode 19
Old Flames
Mar 15, 1980
Stanley is jealous when Helen's old boyfriend wants to see her.
Episode 20
The Rummage Sale
May 1, 1980
Stanley's mens magazines are accidentally donated to a church rummage sale.
Episode 21
Four Letter Word
May 8, 1980
When Stanley goes over to his brother-in-law Hubert's office to get a job, he finds two tickets for Hubert and his secretary to Acapulco.
Episode 22
Mother's Wake
May 15, 1980
Mother Roper holds a wake at the Ropers' house to discuss her will, complete with presents.
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