The First Episode

Jul 8, 1990

Martin Tupper, New York book editor and product of the first television generation, faces a crisis: his ex-wife-to-be, Judith, is demanding that he sign their divorce papers so that she can re-marry. Should he try to win her back, or is it time to get back in the dating game?

Death Takes a Coffee Break

Jul 15, 1990

Martin, while fooling around with a much younger college girl (an Eddie Charles hook-up), ends up in the hospital. His doctor instructs him to change his lifestyle around to prevent another (possibly worse) incident. Top of the list? Cut out caffeine. Of course, he receives a lot of ridicule as he goes about this.

Sex and the Single Father

Jul 22, 1990

Worried that the divorce is the cause of Jeremy's poor concentration at school, Judith tells Martin that it's actually because of a crush on his teacher. After some wrangling with Judith, it's left to Martin to have 'the talk'.

Sole Sister

Jul 29, 1990

Initially overjoyed by a whirlwind visit from his globe-trotting baby sister 'Beano', Martin finds it difficult to accept that she's more grown up than he imagined; and unfortunately, his best friend Eddie is part of the problem.

Angst for the Memories

Aug 5, 1990

After being admonished by an old school friend for not becoming a famous writer, Martin feels galvanized to pick up the quill again—but are his central characters a little too close to home?

...And Sheep Are Nervous

Aug 12, 1990

Martin accidentally finds himself dating a controlling, unstable woman.

Over Your Dead Body

Aug 19, 1990

In order to secure a much-needed vacation, Martin seduces a grieving widow for a tawdry book.

Martin Gets Lucky

Aug 26, 1990

Martin dates a witch, and good things can't stop happening to him. Then Eddie needs surgery.

Three Coins in the Dryer

Sep 2, 1990

Martin bumps into a passionate woman in the laundry room, and she takes him for the ride of his life.

Trojan War

Sep 9, 1990

Martin decides to take an STD test so he can go condom-less with his girlfriend. Toby has a litter of puppies in the office.

Up the River

Sep 16, 1990

Martin and Nina's relationship comes to a head when her environmental activism goes too far.

555-HELL

Sep 23, 1990

Bored after breaking up with Nina, Martin is phoning anybody and everybody when he accidentally takes a call meant for the suicide helpline.

Doing the Bossa Nova

Sep 30, 1990

Martin's new boss puts him in several compromising positions.

Premarital Ex

Oct 7, 1990

Judith worries about her upcoming marriage. Martin tries to console her.