Joey and Michael, who fought over the same woman 13 years ago now have, upon her death, been awarded joint custody of her daughter - who might be either of theirs. So how do the men settle their problems? With a paternity test? No way. Instead, they all move in together to raise Nicole as a two-dad nuclear family. Under the watchful eye of the family court judge, dads and daughter adjust to their new situation.
CreatorsMichael Jacobs, Danielle Alexandra
Pilot
Sep 20, 1987
In the pilot, two buddies who were once in love with the same woman reunite at the reading of the woman's will, where they learn that one of them -- but not which one -- fathered her 12-year-old daughter and that both are to share custody of the girl.
Soho's by You
Sep 27, 1987
Michael insists the family move to his uptown apartment, which has no playmates for Nicole and no life as Joey knows it.
Crime and Punishment
Oct 4, 1987
Nicole goes to the movies with a friend---and ends up in New Jersey.
Nicole's First Date
Oct 18, 1987
Joey's lecture before Nicole's first date fails to cover what to do when the suitor fails to show up.
Friends and Lovers
Oct 25, 1987
Nicole fixes Michael up with a neighbor, which amuses him then confuses him as their pairing becomes more and more ""comfortable.""
Whose Night is it, Anyway?
Nov 1, 1987
The two dads have dates on the same night, so they decide to let Nicole and her friends baby-sit themselves.
Once a Son . . .
Nov 8, 1987
Joey agrees to join his father's plumbing business if he fails to make a sale at his one-man art show.
Sex, Judge, and Rock & Roll
Nov 15, 1987
After Joey strikes out with a woman, Michael is a hit, but the victory is short-lived when the woman turns out to be Judge Wilbur's niece -- who's engaged.
The Artful Dodger
Nov 29, 1987
Joey's protest over Nicole's failing art grade turns into a date with the teacher, which doesn't earn Joey high marks.
Quality Time
Dec 6, 1987
Michael is racked with guilt when business continually forces him to break dates with Nicole.
'Tis the Season
Dec 20, 1987
Joey and Michael anticipate their first Christmas with Nicole, but she's ignoring the holidays, her first without her mother.
The Only Child
Jan 3, 1988
Nicole's longing for a brother turns into a longing for equal time after the dads fulfill her request.
Joey's Mother-in-Law
Jan 10, 1988
Joey feels picked on and Nicole feels deprived of her time with Cory when Michael's mother comes to visit.
Nicole in Charge
Jan 17, 1988
Nicole wants the loft's racquetball championship called off after Michael's training regimen sends him to the hospital.
The Wedge
Feb 7, 1988
Joey's rock-star friend thinks Joey is spending too much time under the influence---of Michael.
Advice and Consent
Feb 14, 1988
Cory receives advice on kissing from Nicole's dads and his older brother.
She'll Get Over It
Feb 21, 1988
Michael pulls some strings to cheer up Nicole after her first modeling audition is unsuccessful.
Michael's Sister Comes Over and Visits
Feb 28, 1988
When Michael's estranged sister visits, Michael learns that Joey influenced her decision to leave her medical career.
Nicole's Big Adventure
Mar 19, 1988
A group of friends helps the dads survive Nicole's week away at camp.
My Fair Joey
Mar 28, 1988
Joey enlists Michael to coach him on the finer points of etiquette when he meets a debutante dream girl.
The Family in Question
May 9, 1988
When a newspaper reporter writes an article criticizing Judge Wilbur, most specially, her decision to put Nicole with Joey and Michael, a television reporter decides to do feature on them by interviewing everyone involve and record Nicole with her two fathers and see who is right.
Friends of the Family
Aug 14, 1988
Corey tries to set his mom up with Klawicki.
