Episodes
1. Jason and the Cruisers
September 30, 1986
30 min
Maggie plans a surprise reunion for Jason's college rock band.
Guest Stars:
Raymond Singer, Beans Morocco
2. Fast Times at Dewey High
October 21, 1986
30 min
A new school year brings boredom, bullies, and romantic mix-ups.
Guest Stars:
K.C. Martel, Jonna Lee, Andrew Koenig, Bill Kirchenbauer, Scott Curtis
3. Long Day's Journey Into Night
October 28, 1986
30 min
A cheerleader befriends Carol solely to meet Mike.
Guest Stars:
Andrew Koenig
5. Employee of the Month
November 18, 1986
30 min
Fired Mike hides the truth from his parents.
Guest Stars:
Danny Nucci, Olivia D'Abo
6. Dream Lover
November 25, 1986
30 min
Carol spreads rumors about herself and a "hunk".
Guest Stars:
Rachel Jacobs, Bill Kirchenbauer
7. Do You Believe in Magic?
December 2, 1986
30 min
A con man sells Mike a "magic" rock.
Guest Stars:
Andrew Koenig, Kit McDonough
8. Jason's Rib
December 9, 1986
30 min
A proposed school dress code puts Maggie and Jason at odds.
Guest Stars:
Matthew Asner, Janet Clark
9. The Kid
December 16, 1986
30 min
Ben invites a street girl home for the holidays.
Guest Stars:
Hallie Todd
10. The Breakfast Club
January 6, 1987
30 min
Grounded liar Mike hears Maggie fibbing to her boss.
Guest Stars:
Gordon Jump
11. Choices
January 13, 1987
30 min
Carol has the chance to skip a high-school grade.
Guest Stars:
Jill Whitlow, Tina Caspary
12. Higher Education
January 20, 1987
30 min
A girl raises a grade for Mike, then demands payment.
Guest Stars:
K.C. Martel, Andrew Koenig, Renée Estevez
13. Some Enchanted Evening
January 27, 1987
30 min
The winter formal causes opposite problems for Carol and Mike.
Guest Stars:
Rachel Jacobs, Jamie Luner
14. Thank You, Willie Nelson
February 3, 1987
30 min
Maggie's quarreling parents come to visit the Seavers.
Guest Stars:
Rachel Jacobs, Gordon Jump
15. Thank God It's Friday
February 10, 1987
30 min
Mike and his friends go to a college party and have to decide whether to use drugs or not.
Guest Stars:
K.C. Martel, Kristy Swanson, Andrew Koenig, Heidi Kozak
16. My Brother, Myself
February 24, 1987
30 min
Mike plays Cupid for smitten Ben and his baby sitter.
Guest Stars:
Brooke Theiss
17. Jimmy Durante Died for Your Sins
March 3, 1987
30 min
Carol wants to use radio-contest winnings on a nose job.
18. Carnival
March 10, 1987
30 min
Maggie's busy schedule leaves Ben feeling neglected.
Guest Stars:
Dawn Wells, Julie Cobb, Patrika Darbo
20. Born Free
March 31, 1987
30 min
Airlines passengers Jason and Mike must deliver a baby.
Guest Stars:
Rachel Victoria, Kari Lizer, Dan Lauria
21. The Long Goodbye
May 5, 1987
30 min
Maggie wants Jason to fire the elderly handyman he hired to fix the furnace, but he refuses because the man is a friend.
Guest Stars:
Candace Cameron Bure, Douglas Seale, Andrew Koenig
