Episodes
1. The Purple Avenger
September 17, 1966
The twins TV hero. the 'Purple Avenger' (played by Dom De Luise) was their Mom's old school boyfriend. He is about to visit, creating a few challenges.
Guest Stars:
Clint Howard
2. My Mother's Name Is Fred
September 24, 1966
Joan has used a man's pen name for a story in a 'girlie' magazine. Things become complicated when the publishers decide to visit, to interview what they assume is the male writer.
Guest Stars:
Louis Quinn, Dorothy Neumann
3. A-hunting We Will Go
October 1, 1966
Jim is someone inclined to indoor, scholarly pursuits so he's at a loss when ordered to entertain Roland Cunningham. The guest approaches each endeavor with vigor and enthusiasm sending the family into exhaustion.
4. At Home with the Family
October 8, 1966
The Nash clan is to be profiled on the university's TV show "At Home with the Faculty." The attention creates chaos on the home front as Joan wants to present an artificial look at their life instead of reality.
Guest Stars:
Norbert Schiller
5. The Holdouts
October 15, 1966
When the boys learn their mom Joan received a nice paycheck for writing about them they think some so the money belongs to them.
Guest Stars:
Sheldon Collins
6. Trouble Right Here in Ridgemont
October 22, 1966
Joan and neighbor, Marge, have a fallout over who won the raffle ticket prize of a pool table. To resolve the dispute, they mutually agree to sell the pool table.
Guest Stars:
Shirley Mitchell
7. Black Is the Color of My Love's Eye
October 29, 1966
A girl named Sam, gives Joel a black eye. His parents decide to confront Sam's parents, with unexpected results.
8. My Son, the Genius
November 5, 1966
Joel's IQ test comes back with a score of 182, putting him in the genius category. However all is not what it appears.
9. The End of the Trailer
November 12, 1966
The Nash's holiday in a new caravan trailer is a disaster, so they decide to sell it. Jim's boss, Dean Carter, wants to buy it. The Nash's try to put him off with photos and stories of their trailer escapades.
Guest Stars:
Bill Quinn
10. My Son, the Actor
November 19, 1966
Kyle and Joel try out for various roles at the community playhouse but seem to miss out on being cast. When Joel doesn't get a part he really wanted he gets depressed and his parents try to boost his ego.
Guest Stars:
Patricia McNulty
11. Of Haunted Houses, Little Boys, and a Ghost Named Malcolm
November 26, 1966
The twins believe a nearby house is haunted, but discover an older man and his dog residing within. The man in question happens to be someone from Jim's past.
12. And What Does Your Husband Do?
December 3, 1966
Joan is named ' Woman writer of the Year', by a New York newspaper, and minimizing Jim's role as a professor and drama teacher. The inevitable jealousy ensues.
13. Just For Laughs
December 10, 1966
Joan accidentally drops her wedding ring, as she is washing it, into the garbage disposal unit. While trying to extract it she gets her hand stuck.
Guest Stars:
Kevin O'Neal
14. The Guardian
December 24, 1966
During another chaotic day in the Nash household, the twins have inadvertently glued the family's tax return to their painting, which is being auctioned at a charity event. Joan frantically bids on the painting .
Guest Stars:
Dabney Coleman
15. Peace, It's Wonderful
January 7, 1967
Neighbors Marge and Herb's big fight, drags Joan and Jim into the fallout and they are then reluctantly forced to take sides.
17. The Cupid Machine
January 21, 1967
Joan joins a computer dating service, hoping to get insights into the dating scene, for a upcoming article she is writing.
18. The Thing's the Play
January 28, 1967
Drama coach Jim tries to spark Joan into finishing her third act. Jim's professional reputation hangs in the balance: he's entered Joan's play in a drama competition.
Guest Stars:
John Fiedler
19. The Officer of the Court
February 4, 1967
Neighbor and Lawyer, Herb, gets involved in legal cases for Jim and Joan. His involvement seems to make matters worse.
20. None So Righteous
February 11, 1967
The Righteous Brothers encounter the Nash family at a PTA event. The hit group perform "Sticks and Stones" plus "Along Came Jones." Joan and Jim join them in singing "King of the Road."
21. Remember Lake Serene?
February 18, 1967
A bachelor friend of Jim and Herb, convinces them to come with him on a male only camping/fishing trip. Joan and Marge however have a surprise in store for them.
Guest Stars:
Carol Byron
22. Pest In the House
February 25, 1967
Neighbor, Herb comes to stay at the Nashe's, while his house is being fumigated. He wants to help out around the house ,insisting on doing unwanted repairs on a vacuum cleaner and TV set, with disastrous results.
Guest Stars:
Kathleen Freeman, King Donovan, Larry Thor
23. Help Wanted, Desperately
March 4, 1967
A new maid sweeps through.
Guest Stars:
King Donovan, Ellen Corby, Mary Treen
24. Just While You're Resting
March 11, 1967
Joan, trying to please everyone, says yes to too many organizations. The new housekeeper Martha fights a losing battle in trying to maintain order on the home front.
Guest Stars:
King Donovan, Majel Barrett, Tommy Ivo, Ellen Corby
