About this season
Getting By is an American sitcom that aired on ABC from March 5, 1993 until May 21, 1993, and on NBC from September 21, 1993 until June 18, 1994. The series was created by William Bickley and Michael Warren, who also served as executive producers with Thomas L. Miller and Robert L. Boyett. The final Miller-Boyett series to begin its run under parent studio Lorimar Television, Getting By was folded into Warner Bros. Television for its second season, following Warner Bros.' absortion of Lorimar. The series was initially successful as a part of ABC's TGIF lineup in its first season, but politics between ABC and Miller-Boyett Productions led to the show's switch to NBC in the second season.
Episodes (19)
1. Turnabout Dance
Aired 21 September 1993
Marcus overlooks other girls to get the most popular one to ask him to the dance. Meanwhile the mothers are going to be escorts for the dance.
2. Letter to the President
Aired 28 September 1993
Cathy gets in trouble after writing a letter to the President of the United States.
3. Faking the Grade
Aired 5 October 1993
Marcus tries to fake his report card grades.
4. Old Car
Aired 12 October 1993
5. Do the Fright Thing
Aired 19 October 1993
During a Halloween party at home, Dolores gets stuck in a box while helping Cathy perform a magic trick.
6. Not with My Sister
Aired 2 November 1993
Marcus admires his new friend, Smoke, for his sexual exploits, until Smoke decides his next conquest will be Nikki.
7. Reach for the Stars
Aired 23 November 1993
When Cathy loses her job, Dolores believes the way to end Cathy's depression is for her to meet her idols, The Temptations.
8. Pinball Wizard
Aired 7 December 1993
Marcus gambles away his money playing pinball and Cathy must try to win it back.
9. The Pit Stop
Aired 14 December 1993
Cathy, Dolores and Julie help Nikki with her job at a fast food restaurant when Marcus and Darren undermine her efficiency.
10. The Penthouse
Aired 21 December 1993
Cathy, Dolores and her boyfriend, Wes, are forced to hide on the balcony of a corporate apartment when Wes' married boss unexpectedly arrives with a girlfriend.
11. Sell It Like It Is
Aired 8 January 1994
When Cathy invests her life savings in a ""miracle"" product, Dolores is suspicious. Marcus borrows a camera to video embarrassing family incidents for a TV show.
12. In the Driver's Seat
Aired 15 January 1994
When Marcus fails to pass his driving test, Dolores is convinced he'll steal her car to take a girl out on a date.
13. A Life in the Theater
Aired 22 January 1994
When Darren and Marcus' girlfriend, Yolanda, are cast in the lead roles in the school play, Marcus gets jealous. Cathy is romantically interested in the drama teacher, Niles.
14. It Takes a Thief
Aired 29 January 1994
When Cathy's purse is stolen, Marcus and Darren impersonate girls in order to trap the thief.
15. The Rich Guy
Aired 12 February 1994
After Dolores stops dating her boyfriend, Wes, she meets a billionaire and must choose between love or money.
16. Three Days of the Condo
Aired 28 May 1994
When Marcus wants to move out on his own, Dolores puts him in the garage.
17. Teacher's Pest
Aired 4 June 1994
Marcus plays practical jokes on substitute teacher Cathy.
18. Just Say No
Aired 11 June 1994
Cathy tries to discourage an infatuated suitor.
19. My Brilliant Career
Aired 18 June 1994
Dolores' cousin Herbert comes to Chicago to become a professional boxer -- until Cathy discovers that he is also a talented cellist.