Episodes
1. Head Over Heels
September 15, 1985
Whitney Houston gets more than she expects during a visit to the Stratton household when Dexter decides to move to Los Angeles with the singing star.
2. Mrs. Stratton Builds Her Dreamhouse
September 22, 1985
As new wife and mother, Late begins making changes in the Stratton household that Edward supports and Rick resents.
3. Poor Evelyn
October 6, 1985
Rick coerces Edward into offering his mom a job, after an embezzler takes all her money.
Guest Stars:
Christine Belford
4. Promises, Promises
October 13, 1985
Rick's girlfriend has something in mind for their relationship that is a serious step for Rick.
5. The Great Baseball Card Scheme
October 27, 1985
30 min
Grandfather Stratton schemes with Rick to corner the baseball card market.
Guest Stars:
Tommy Lasorda, Bruce French, John Houseman
6. The Trouble with Harry
November 3, 1985
30 min
Kate's Uncle Harry uses the Stratton family in a deceptive maneuver to impress an old Army buddy.
Guest Stars:
Norman Alden, Ray Walston
7. One Strike and You're Out
November 10, 1985
Rick leads his friends in a picket line against Grandfather Stratton for paying unfair wages to student employees.
Guest Stars:
Billy Jayne, John Houseman
8. Race with Eagles
November 17, 1985
30 min
In an effort to prove that he is athletic, Edward decides to participate in a race up to the top of the Empire State Building.
Guest Stars:
Ray Walston
10. Judgment Day
December 1, 1985
When Edward lectures him about his poor geometry grade, Rick goes crazy trying to improve it.
Guest Stars:
Al Fann, Marc Gilpin, Corky Pigeon
12. Three Musketeers
December 15, 1985
Guest Stars:
Billy Jayne, Michael Young, Earl Boen, Ellyn Stern, Tip O'Neill
16. Daddy Rick
January 19, 1986
Rick takes part in a marriage with a student, but is shocked when his ""wife"" gets pregnant.
Guest Stars:
Billy Jayne
17. One for the Road (1)
February 2, 1986
Rick's new friend encourages him to try alcohol.
Guest Stars:
Rima Lyn, Jo Marie Payton
18. One for the Road (2)
February 9, 1986
Rick gets grounded, which effectively ends his experience with alcohol, but he soon learns that Greg is still drinking.
Guest Stars:
Jo Marie Payton
20. Rick Sings
February 23, 1986
Rick's the manager of his friend's band, Splat! When Rick gets them on Rock Search, the lead singer has laryngitis. The band convinces Rick to step in for him & sing that tune.
Guest Stars:
Billy Jayne
22. A Family Affair
March 16, 1986
As prom night approaches, Rick jilts a girl whose father is rumored to be associated with the mob.
Guest Stars:
Christina Applegate
23. Rick at 16
May 4, 1986
Rick wants to invite Nicole Desmond to be his date at his 16th birthday party but Brad accidentally gives the invitation to Julie Warren. When Nicole gets herself invited anyway Rick has to balance his time between two dates without letting either girl find out about the other.
Guest Stars:
Billy Jayne, Amanda Ingber
