Michael tells Andrea that he wants to marry her and that it would not interfere with her career aspirations. Glen prepares to impress Joan Hamblyn. Globatron is a buzz with L.W. Carruthers popping in. Christina and Dan prepare an evening rendezvous.
Glenn tries to impress Joan Hamblyn. L.W. lets it be known that hiring Linda Murkland for the campaign is a catastrophe. L.W. warns Linda if she goes public with her "secret" there will be dire consequences. Bert overhears Christina on the phone with Dan and confronts Christina.
Guest Stars:
Jessica Walter
Aspiring actor Glen prepares for an audition; model Linda Murkland meets with her psychiatrist.
L.W. informs the executives that Linda Murkland is a transsexual and wants to tell the world. Ma Packer and Sonny Packer are holding Linda hostage for a million dollar ransom. The executives wonder if L.W. is behind Linda's kidnapping. Bert gets advice from his plumber.
Guest Stars:
Eileen Brennan, Tim Thomerson
L.W. talks with Linda via Ma Packer. Ma tells L.W. that she wants a million dollars in small bills. Michael and Andrea argue over Andrea's new client Steve Norlinger. Michael blurts out to Andrea that Linda has been kidnapped. Bert gets advice from Glenn.
Guest Stars:
Eileen Brennan, Tim Thomerson
Bert and Glenn bond over their issues. Andrea is thrilled that Michael is going to help her with her case with Steve. Linda tries to convince Ma to set her free. Nancy tells Christina she would love to give up the daily grind. Nancy is worried about the handling of Linda's kidnapping. Ma pushes Linda towards Sonny.
Guest Stars:
Eileen Brennan, Tim Thomerson, Greg Evigan, James Daughton
Linda explains she is a transsexual to Ma and Sonny. Andrea and Bert discuss their love lives.
Guest Stars:
Jessica Walter, Eileen Brennan, Tim Thomerson
Christina questions L.W. about rescuing Linda. Christina refuses to discuss their marriage to Bert.
Guest Stars:
Jessica Walter, Eileen Brennan, Tim Thomerson
Ma gets to know Linda better. Nancy worries about the way L.W. is handling Linda's kidnapping. Glenn tries to boost Bert's confidence. Glenn worries Andrea is using Michael.
Guest Stars:
Eileen Brennan, Tim Thomerson
Tina seduces a clueless Glenn. Things continue to be rocky between Michael and Andrea. Linda's kidnapping is nagging at Nancy. The exec's meet for a Friday night dinner out.
Guest Stars:
Jessica Walter, Eileen Brennan, Tim Thomerson, Greg Evigan, James Daughton
Ma visits L.W. and ups Linda's ransom to 5 million. Wes confides to Bert about the Italian producer and what he actually did for a role. Dan tells Christina he is leaving Globatron with another job offer.
Guest Stars:
Jessica Walter, Eileen Brennan, Marilyn Sokol, Danny DeVito
Linda is having trouble gripping to reality. Bert is at the breaking point. Michael calls Andrea to say he loves her. Steve and Andrea get cozy. L.W. continues dealing with Farrah.
Guest Stars:
Eileen Brennan, Tim Thomerson, Greg Evigan, Marilyn Sokol, Danny DeVito
Nancy and Smitty join forces to turn L.W. into the police about Linda's kidnapping; even if it costs them their job.
Guest Stars:
Eileen Brennan, Greg Evigan, Marilyn Sokol
Bert gets assertive with Christina.
Guest Stars:
James Daughton, Marilyn Sokol, Danny DeVito
Linda is released and goes on television announcing she is a transsexual.
Guest Stars:
Eileen Brennan, Tim Thomerson, James Daughton, Marilyn Sokol, Danny DeVito
Bert and Christina assess their relationship; talent agent Joan Hamlyn talks to Linda about her future.
Christina and Dan talk about cohabitation; Joan and L.W. have a fiery discussion about Linda's future.
Christina's announcement that she is leaving him shocks Bert; Joan hopes to launch Glen's acting career.
Nancy and Glen argue about his opportunity to become an actor; Christina and Dan discuss their future together.
Dan and Christina's plans stun Michael; Christina bids farewell to Bert.
Bert and Jeremy persevere in Christina's absence; Michael asks out Andrea to discuss her interest in Steve.
L.W. delegates new responsibilities to Christina; Andrea infuriates an envious Michael.
Glen advises Bert to meet women, while Steve and Michael argue angrily about Andrea.
Nancy is concerned about Glen and Joan; Bert shops for a new wardrobe.
Dan and Christina discuss their future; Bert visits a singles' bar.
Peggy confronts L.W. about Christina's promotion; Nancy forbids Glen to have further dealings with Joan Hamlyn.
Glen tries to confront a depressed Bert; Christina questions Michael about Dan.
Michael and Andrea talk seriously about their romantic future; Bert tries computer dating.
Andrea and Steve discuss their future; Ma leaves for Australia.
Bert gets ready for a blind date; L.W. frets over Globatron's new involvement in movie production.
Glen is disappointed with the outcome of his screen test; Michael and Andrea make new living arrangements.
Bert and Smitty make another date; Peggy's absence from a board meeting perturbs L.W.
Glen and Nancy become romantically involved again; Globatron plans a party to celebrate a new promotional campaign.
A desperate Linda Murkland threatens the Globatron board members; Glen advises Bert to seek psychological help.
At the Globatron party, Bert overhears Dan and Michael's conversation about Christina.
Bert temporarily loses control of his emotions; L.W. and Andrea exchange threats over pending litigation against Globatron.
A troubled Jeremy visits Christina to discuss Bert's emotional state.
Smitty calls on Bert; Michael and Andrea argue over who should assume birth-control responsibilities.
Bert participates in a therapy session conducted in his kitchen.
An agoraphobic Bert hides in the kitchen closet, forcing Christina to decide whether to help him or stay with Dan.
Michael hopes to realize his dream of becoming Globatron's first male executive.
L.W. offers pianist David Moore a chance to attend a prestigious music academy; Christina rushes home to aid Bert.
Dan issues an ultimatum to Christina regarding the future of their relationship.
Dr. Quincy makes a house call in hopes of helping Bert overcome his agoraphobia.
With an agoraphobic Bert hiding in the kitchen closet, Christina tries her hand at domesticity.
Andrea wins a minor victory in her court battle against Globatron.
Michael battles sex discrimination in his effort to become Globatron's first male executive.
Bert overcomes his agoraphobia and attends a consciousness-raising session.
Bert's father Fred flatly tells his agoraphobic son to come out of the closet, and later speaks out against the new morality at a men's awareness meeting.
After arguing with Glen about their future, Nancy goes out for a drink with Christina.
Christina manages to lure an agoraphobic Bert out of the closet.
Hoping to avoid choosing between marriage and a career, Andrea discusses her plight with Michael.
Glen decides that his marital problems will end if he and Nancy have a child.