Our House — Season 1
Come on Home to Our House
About this season
Our House is an American television drama series that aired on NBC for two seasons from September 11, 1986 to May 8, 1988. The series centers on the Witherspoon family and the challenges they face adjusting to life with three generations living in the same house.
Episodes (24)
1. Home Again
Aired 11 September 1986 • 60 min
Jessie and her three children move in with her father-in-law following the death of her husband. Kris worries when she realizes the local school doesn't offer classes she needs to get into the Air Force Academy.
2. The Money Machine
Aired 14 September 1986 • 60 min
David runs into serious competition with his business painting house numbers on curbs. Jessie enrolls in a photography course.
3. Families and Friends
Aired 21 September 1986 • 60 min
Gus's visiting Marine buddy, J.J. Moon, causes havoc.
4. That Lonesome Old Caboose
Aired 28 September 1986 • 60 min
Gus thinks he's dying, and stalls on getting treatment for his recently diagnosed diabetes.
5. The Third Question
Aired 5 October 1986 • 60 min
Jessie goes on her first date despite David's strong disapproval.
6. See You in Court
Aired 12 October 1986 • 60 min
Gus is called for jury duty; Kris practices driving and is struck by another car.
7. Small Steps
Aired 19 October 1986 • 60 min
Gus brags about his childhood Halloween pranks and catches the imagination of David and Kris. Gus takes Molly trick-or-treating.
8. Choices
Aired 26 October 1986 • 60 min
Jessie forbids Kris to go on an overnight trip to a rock concert until Gus volunteers to drive.
9. First Impressions
Aired 2 November 1986 • 60 min
Jessie witnesses a crime, then meets one of the criminals when Kris brings some new friends over.
10. Different Habits
Aired 9 November 1986 • 60 min
Kris befriends a girl with a drinking problem; David and Molly uncover a time capsule their father buried years before.
11. Off We Go ...
Aired 16 November 1986 • 60 min
Kris asks her favorite teacher for a letter of recomendation for the Air Force Academy, and is surprised by the results.
12. Heart of a Dancer
Aired 23 November 1986 • 60 min
13. Green Christmas
Aired 14 December 1986 • 60 min
Molly's too angry about her father's death to celebrate Christmas; Gus tries to deflect David from his Christmas present hiding place.
14. Family Secrets
Aired 4 January 1987 • 60 min
David falls for a teacher and strumbles across a collection of stories written by Gus; Jessie's perfect sister pays a visit.
15. A Point of View
Aired 11 January 1987 • 60 min
Gus argues with Jessie and Kris about his men-only service organization; Molly befriends a blind girl; David nearly burns down the house.
16. The Best Intentions
Aired 18 January 1987 • 60 min
Kris babysits for a teacher and ends up being accused of child abuse. David and Molly try to make their home come up to the standards of television households.
17. The 100 Year Old Weekend
Aired 1 February 1987 • 60 min
Gus challenges the family to spend a weekend using only the tools available 100 years earlier. But a nuclear crisis invades their trip back in time.
18. Past Tense, Future Tense (1)
Aired 8 February 1987 • 60 min
Kris wins a trip to March Air Force base; David ""borrows"" Gus's car; Jessie takes Molly to her mother-daughter fashion show. First of a two-part episode.
19. Past Tense, Future Tense (2)
Aired 15 February 1987 • 60 min
Kris meets a handsome young pilot and tries to bring Gus together with his estranged son Ben. Second of a two-part episode.
20. Friends
Aired 22 February 1987 • 60 min
Gus and his pals try to fulfill a dead friend's last request; David befriends a stressed athlete; Kris ignores a hurt Jessie; and Molly sells too many cookies.
21. Giving 'em the Business
Aired 1 March 1987 • 60 min
22. Growing Up, Growing Old
Aired 15 March 1987 • 60 min
23. The Road out of Briarpatch
Aired 22 March 1987 • 60 min
24. The Children's Crusade
Aired 3 May 1987 • 60 min