Season 1

1. Pilot

Dave volunteers to help coach his older son's soccer team.

1993-09-20 • 30 min

2. The Insecurity System

Beth buys a security system after Shel's van is stolen.

1993-09-27 • 30 min

3. Martian Death Flu

Everyone has the flu.

1993-10-04 • 30 min

4. The Anniversary Schmaltz

On their 14th anniversary, Beth and Dave finally decide to have a romantic celebration alone.

1993-10-11 • 30 min

5. The Great Mandala of Life

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.

1993-10-18 • 30 min

6. I Sort of Saw What You Did

Willie loses a tooth before the tooth fairy can collect it; Kenny persuades Dave to lie to an insurance adjuster.

1993-10-22 • 30 min

7. It's a Small Van After All

A weekend trip to Walt Disney World turns ugly.

1993-10-25 • 30 min

8. Heatwave

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.

1993-11-01 • 30 min

9. Writer's Block

Tommy is crushed when Dave tries to overcome writer's block by writing a column about Tommy's crush on a girl at school.

1993-11-08 • 30 min

10. Educating Rita

An attempt to set Kenny up with Beth's friend Rita backfires.

1993-11-15 • 30 min

11. Death and Mom Take a Holiday

Beth's mother visits, bearing an unusual Christmas gift.

1993-11-22 • 30 min

12. Exorcising with Dave Barry

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.

1993-11-29 • 30 min

13. I Saw Mommy Kicking Santa Claus (1)

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)

1993-12-13 • 30 min

14. I Saw Mommy Kicking Santa Claus (2)

Through a series of mishaps, the Barrys are reminded of the true meaning of Christmas. (Part 2 of 2)

1993-12-20 • 30 min

15. Just Kidding

Dave gets into a heap of trouble after he writes a derogatory column about used-car salesmen.

1994-01-03 • 30 min

16. The Road Taken

Dave does not approve when Shel suddenly decides to sell his house, buy a boat and sail the Caribeean.

1994-01-10 • 30 min

17. Shel in Love

Valentine's Day finds Tommy happy about getting a card from a girl he likes; and Shel on his first date since his divorce.

1994-01-24 • 30 min

18. Four Characters in Search of a Ring

Dave and Kenny take Shel to a singles bar.

1994-01-31 • 30 min

19. Lost Weekend

Dave and Beth try to spend a romantic weekend away from the boys.

1994-02-28 • 30 min

20. Rat Story

After Beth goes back to work at her teaching job, Dave learns a lesson about housework.

1994-03-07 • 30 min

21. Six Years Old and All Washed Up

Dave is offended when Willie's kindergarten teacher suggests that Willie be held back a year.

1994-03-14 • 30 min

22. The Funeral (a.k.a.) Funeral Episodes

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.

1994-03-28 • 30 min

23. Saved By Estelle

Shel must spend the weekend with his ex-wife and her boyfriend.

1994-05-02 • 30 min