Episode 1
Aired Sep 19, 1989
Nancy's Mom
Nancy and Elliot experience a warming of relations as their divorce approaches -- until Nancy's mother visits.
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Episode 2
Aired Oct 3, 1989
Love and Sex
Michael and Hope (Ken Olin, Mel Harris) examine their 6-year marriage.
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Episode 3
Aired Oct 10, 1989
Mr. Right
A video dating service may bring "Mr. Right" to Melissa and Ellyn (Melanie Mayron, Polly Draper). Guest star: Corey Parker. With Timothy Busfield.
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Episode 4
Aired Oct 24, 1989
New Baby
Anxiously awaiting the birth of their child, Gary tries to keep Susannah's spirits up as she goes into labor.
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Episode 5
Aired Oct 31, 1989
Legacy
A brush with death convinces Michael to draw up a will; career success changes Michael's relationship with Drentell.
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Episode 6
Aired Nov 7, 1989
Strangers
Melissa considers how her age difference with Lee will affect their relationship; Russell finds a new love.
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Episode 7
Aired Nov 21, 1989
Pilgrims
As Thanksgiving approaches, Ethan (Luke Rossi) fears his parents, Elliot and Nancy (Timothy Busfield, Patricia Wettig), may split up again. Ken Olin and Mel Harris co-star.
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Episode 8
Aired Nov 28, 1989
The Burning Bush
Ellyn and Hope recall their long history together after they disagree about Ellyn's relationship with a married man.
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Episode 9
Aired Dec 5, 1989
New Parents
Gary decides to stay home with the baby, but his mother's arrival makes him defensive about his choice.
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Episode 10
Aired Dec 12, 1989
Michael's Campaign
A power struggle at the ad agency causes Michael (Ken Olin) to recall a previous battle he lost. With Timothy Busfield, Polly Draper and Mel Harris.
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Episode 11
Aired Jan 9, 1990
Pulling Away
Michael gets a temporary promotion which puts him in charge of Elliot; Hope campaigns against the incinerator.
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Episode 12
Aired Jan 16, 1990
Another Country
Nancy attributes her back pain to the fact her book has been published. However, she soon learns she has ovarian cancer.
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Episode 13
Aired Jan 23, 1990
Post-Op
Her sister's (Tess Harper) arrival, Elliot's solicitude and friends' attempts at sympathy annoy recuperating Nancy.
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Episode 14
Aired Feb 6, 1990
Once a Mermaid
Ellyn (Polly Draper) tries to hide the fact that she has become involved with a married man (Richard Gilliland).
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Episode 15
Aired Feb 13, 1990
Fathers and Lovers
Melissa encounters problems with her lover (Corey Parker) and her father (Herb Edelman); guest Phyllis Newman.
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Episode 16
Aired Feb 20, 1990
Her Cup Runneth Over
Jeffrey (Richard Gilliland) decides to leave his wife (Felicity LaFortune) and move in with Ellyn (Polly Draper), bringing along his 11-year-old daughter (Mya Akerling).
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Episode 17
Aired Feb 27, 1990
Good Sex, Bad Sex, What Sex, No Sex
Melissa and Lee are happy with their sexual relationship, while Gary and Susannah's intimacy suffers from parenthood; Nancy spurns Elliot's advances.
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Episode 18
Aired Mar 20, 1990
The Other Shoe
Nancy's friendship with another cancer patient helps her outlook but threatens her other relationships.
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Episode 19
Aired Apr 3, 1990
The Three Year Itch
The incinerator campaign ends, but Hope prolongs her relationship with John Dunaway; Michael gets a long-awaited raise.
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Episode 20
Aired Apr 10, 1990
I'm Nobody! Who Are You?
Gary imagines consulting with Emily Dickinson (Mary Beth Hurt) when he begins teaching at city college.
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Episode 21
Aired Apr 17, 1990
Arizona
Hope and Michael face their own marital problems while in Arizona to celebrate her parents' 40th anniversary.
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Episode 22
Aired May 1, 1990
Going Limp
Elliot (Timothy Busfield) is anxious when he is asked to direct a commercial for the city of Philadelphia. With Ken Olin and Mel Harris.
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Episode 23
Aired May 15, 1990
The Towers of Zenith: The Go-Between
Michael is approached by Minnesota Brands to help in a corporate takeover of DAA; Elliot has problems with Miles.
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Episode 24
Aired May 22, 1990
The Towers of Zenith: Samurai Adman
Michael and Elliot (Ken Olin, Timothy Busfield) help Minnesota Brands take over DAA while Miles (David Clennon) fights the buyout.
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