Episodes
2. The Insecurity System
September 27, 1993
30 min
Beth buys a security system after Shel's van is stolen.
Guest Stars:
Al Fann, Mary Fanaro
4. The Anniversary Schmaltz
October 11, 1993
30 min
On their 14th anniversary, Beth and Dave finally decide to have a romantic celebration alone.
Guest Stars:
Lee Allan
5. The Great Mandala of Life
October 18, 1993
30 min
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.
Guest Stars:
Jessica Tuck
6. I Sort of Saw What You Did
October 22, 1993
30 min
Willie loses a tooth before the tooth fairy can collect it; Kenny persuades Dave to lie to an insurance adjuster.
Guest Stars:
William Allen Young, Jim Jansen
7. It's a Small Van After All
October 25, 1993
30 min
A weekend trip to Walt Disney World turns ugly.
Guest Stars:
Eva Charney, Andrea Parker
8. Heatwave
November 1, 1993
30 min
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.
Guest Stars:
Dave Barry, Taylor Negron, Harry Woolf
9. Writer's Block
November 8, 1993
30 min
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
November 15, 1993
30 min
An attempt to set Kenny up with Beth's friend Rita backfires.
Guest Stars:
Bertila Damas
11. Death and Mom Take a Holiday
November 22, 1993
30 min
Beth's mother visits, bearing an unusual Christmas gift.
Guest Stars:
Florence Henderson, Jodie Mann, Tia Riebling
12. Exorcising with Dave Barry
November 29, 1993
30 min
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.
Guest Stars:
Pat Morita
13. I Saw Mommy Kicking Santa Claus (1)
December 13, 1993
30 min
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)
Guest Stars:
Paul Willson, Lisa Cash
14. I Saw Mommy Kicking Santa Claus (2)
December 20, 1993
30 min
Through a series of mishaps, the Barrys are reminded of the true meaning of Christmas. (Part 2 of 2)
Guest Stars:
Paul Willson, Phil Leeds, Andy Berman, Joe Urla
15. Just Kidding
January 3, 1994
30 min
Dave gets into a heap of trouble after he writes a derogatory column about used-car salesmen.
Guest Stars:
Fred Willard, Jason Davis, Jane Morris
16. The Road Taken
January 10, 1994
30 min
Dave does not approve when Shel suddenly decides to sell his house, buy a boat and sail the Caribeean.
17. Shel in Love
January 24, 1994
30 min
Valentine's Day finds Tommy happy about getting a card from a girl he likes; and Shel on his first date since his divorce.
Guest Stars:
Janet Hubert, Angell Conwell
18. Four Characters in Search of a Ring
January 31, 1994
30 min
Dave and Kenny take Shel to a singles bar.
Guest Stars:
Edward Hibbert, Cindy Ambuehl, Michael Cutt, Lisa Kaseman, Hayley Tyrie
19. Lost Weekend
February 28, 1994
30 min
Dave and Beth try to spend a romantic weekend away from the boys.
Guest Stars:
Lyman Ward, Jane Curtin, Frances Bay, Glenn Shadix, Lydia Hannibal
20. Rat Story
March 7, 1994
30 min
After Beth goes back to work at her teaching job, Dave learns a lesson about housework.
21. Six Years Old and All Washed Up
March 14, 1994
30 min
Dave is offended when Willie's kindergarten teacher suggests that Willie be held back a year.
Guest Stars:
James Widdoes, Peter Scolari, Chris Thompson, Cerita Monet Bickelmann, Debra Engle
22. The Funeral (a.k.a.) Funeral Episodes
March 28, 1994
30 min
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.
Guest Stars:
Florence Henderson, Amy Yasbeck, Reeve Carney, Jan Hoag, Gregory Itzin
