EPISODE #1
Oct 1, 1988
DEBUT: Veterinarian James Shepherd (Bill Daily) must contend with a busy practice with help from receptionist Rose (Nita Talbot), two teenage children, Kate and Robbie (Heidi Helmer & Jason Marin) and a persistant ex-wife Helen (Connie Stevens) who can't stay away.
EPISODE #2
Oct 8, 1988
After Kate introduces her older boyfriend to her parents, James inadvertently endangers the mans life
EPISODE #3
Oct 15, 1988
A lawyer visits James with the startling news that his divorce may not be legitimate.
EPISODE #4
Oct 22, 1988
Kate and Robbie's plan to help their father's faltering social life goes awry when they both plan a date for him for the same night.
EPISODE # 5
Oct 29, 1988
Helen's father arrives early for her parents' scheduled visit with another woman.
EPISODE #6
Nov 5, 1988
James is asked to be a guest on a local talk show after treating the host's pet
EPISODE #7
Nov 12, 1988
James questions his paternal ties to Robbie after the boy brings home a certificatefrom school indicating his blood type.
EPISODE #8
Nov 19, 1988
When Helen fills in for Rose, one of the pet owners thinks she is the cat's meow.
EPISODE #9
Nov 26, 1988
James rides downhill on a romantic roller coaster when his girl friend disregards his phone calls.
EPISODE #10
Dec 3, 1988
James faces a tough decision when Frank (Carmine Caridi) requests his help in some shady business.
EPISODE #11
Dec 10, 1988
Kate's boyfriend announces he is not going to the prom. James must put a dog to sleep.
EPISODE #12
Dec 17, 1988
James feels like a failure when his successful brother (Larry Linville) drops in for a visit.
EPISODE #13
Jan 28, 1989
Helen cons James into letting her spend the evening with him while the kids are away at camp.
EPISODE #14
Feb 4, 1989
James may have acted too soon when he agrees to be Helen's first client after she completes a real-estate course.
EPISODE #15
Feb 11, 1989
Kate has an undisiplined, opinionated new classmate-her mom.
EPISODE #16
Feb 18, 1989
Kate decides that the time has come to leave home.
EPISODE #17
Feb 25, 1989
When Robbie meets his new girl friends ex beau, he must decide which is worse-a broken heart or broken bones.
EPISODE #18
Apr 29, 1989
Helen is certain that Robbie hasn't learned to ""just say no""
EPISODE #19
May 6, 1989
James questions his professional abilities when he belives he blundered an operation.
EPISODE #20
May 13, 1989
Helen sees her plans to take James on a cruise to Hawaii sail away when he is summoned for jury duty.
EPISODE #21
May 20, 1989
Helen's glamorous dreams of success as a fashion consultant unravel when she is sexually harrassed by her boss.
EPISODE #22
May 27, 1989
James goes to the dentist to ease his toothache only to find that the dentist is Kate's clumsy boyfriend Howard.
