About this season
Check it Out! is a Canadian television sitcom, which aired on CTV from September 1985 to April 1988. The series also aired in the United States in syndication and on the USA Network.
Episodes (22)
1. The Umpire Strikes Back
Aired 4 October 1987 • 30 min
Howard helps Marlene open the lines of communication with her father.
2. Marlene For Hire
Cobbs is sold to a huge hotel conglomerate and Howard dreams of being made manager of a luxurious resort. He's informed he is staying, at the grocery store and must wear a smock. In frustration he quits.
3. Puppy Love
Aired 11 October 1987 • 30 min
Derek develops an infatuation for Marlene.
4. I'm Okay, You're a Spy
Aired 17 October 1987 • 30 min
A corporate spy from the head office investigates Cobb's Supermarket.
5. Not for Commercial Use
Aired 18 October 1987 • 30 min
Howard wants to star in a TV report on Cobb's.
6. Edna's Choice
Aired 24 October 1987 • 30 min
Edna and Christian both compete for the manager's job at a new Cobb's store.
7. He's No Heavy, He's My Brother
Aired 25 October 1987 • 30 min
Howard mistakenly thinks his brother is dying.
8. Mutiny on Mr. Christian
Aired 7 November 1987 • 30 min
Marlene gets Christian in trouble after complaining to Howard about his behaviour.
9. Bannister & Dale
Aired 14 November 1987 • 30 min
Howard tries to help an old vaudeville comedian raise enough money to keep his retirement home open.
10. Shrink from Sendrax
Aired 15 November 1987 • 30 min
Sendrax sends in a staff psychiatrist to evaluate the employees mental health.
11. The Naked Truth
Aired 21 November 1987 • 30 min
Unwitting Marlene agrees to be in a porn magazine.
12. Howard Hemingway
Aired 22 November 1987 • 30 min
Howard writes a romance novel using the staff at Cobb's as characters in his book.
13. Edna, Howard, Cathy and Morty
Aired 28 November 1987 • 30 min
Edna attempt to make changes in her stagnant relationship with Howard.
14. Marlene For Hire
Aired 12 December 1987 • 30 min
Marlene agrees to become a surrogate mother for a yuppie couple who shop at Cobb's supermarket.
15. Make Room for Daddy Christian
Aired 27 December 1987 • 30 min
Jack meets Marlene's friend Barbara and asks her for a date. They get together for dinner and Jack is very surprised she has a 10-year old son Peter. Jack hastily leaves, regrets it, and returns to ask for a second chance.
16. My Hero, Mr. Bannister
Aired 3 January 1988 • 30 min
The new bag boy Derek looks up to Howard and the manager gets used to the attention. But when Howard learns that Derek isn't planning on continuing school to make being a grocery business permanent he works to dissuade him.
17. Fatal Harassment
Aired 10 January 1988 • 30 min
The attractive new cashier Kim makes her attraction to Howard clear and one evening tries to get amorous. Then Howard finds out Kim has a history of suing employers for sexual harassment and becomes worried.
18. Vote for Me
Aired 16 January 1988 • 30 min
Bannister decides to run for councilman, then later discovers his opponent is a local hero.
19. Losing It
Aired 30 January 1988 • 30 min
Howard buys into a weight-loss franchise.
20. Smotherly Love
Aired 31 January 1988 • 30 min
Christian pretends to be the manager of Cobb's when his mother visits.
21. Educating Leslie
Aired 7 February 1988 • 30 min
Leslie's hopes of winning an acting scholarship rest on keeping his drama coach sober.
22. For the Book
Aired 14 February 1988 • 30 min
The staff reminisces for Cobb's 50th anniversary.