Silver Spoons — Season 2
It's not easy being the man of the house!
About this season
Wealthy, young-at-heart business owner Edward Stratton III is stunned to discover his brief marriage several years ago produced a son, Richard Bluedhorn-Stratton, now 12 and standing in Edward's living room, wanting to live with the father he never knew. Although Edward's first impulse is to send Ricky to boarding school, he soon relents and let his son move in with him and Kate, his love-struck secretary.
Episodes (22)
1. Passports to Pleasure
Aired 15 October 1983
Derek and Ricky pick up cheerleaders while in Chicago for a Badger Patrol convention.
2. Attack of the Giant Frog People
Aired 22 October 1983
Derek and JT put frogs in Freddy's sleeping bag during a slumber party. Ricky hurts Freddy by saying that he isn't his friend.
3. A Fair to Remember
Aired 29 October 1983
Ricky impresses his science teacher by doing a project with laser beams. Kate is promoted to Vice President of Eddie Toys.
4. Hospital
Aired 12 November 1983
Edward is hospitalized when he has a gallstone attack.
5. Mr. President
Aired 19 November 1983
Ricky daydreams that he is the President of the United States.
6. Driver Ed
Aired 26 November 1983
While Edward and Kate are away Grandfather tries to teach Ricky to drive.
7. Menudo Madness
Aired 3 December 1983
To impress a girl, Ricky promises to have the pop group Menudo play at his private party.
8. Happy Birthday
Aired 10 December 1983
The family celebrates Ricky's 13th birthday with an evening of arguments.
9. Sounds of Silence
Aired 17 December 1983
Ricky pretends to play in the school orchestra's production of Peter and the Wolf so Edward won't be disappointed that he isn't musical.
10. Rick the Greek
Aired 7 January 1984
Ricky gets in over his head when he, Derek and Freddy bet on football games.
11. Uneasy Rider
Aired 14 January 1984
Ricky manipulates Evelyn into buying him a motor bike after Edward said he couldn't have one.
12. The World's Greatest Father
Aired 21 January 1984
JT's father is offended by how much time Edward is spending with his son.
13. I Want to Be Alone
Aired 28 January 1984
Dexter gets dragged to the country for a camping trip by the family.
14. Mr. Cool
Aired 4 February 1984
Ricky turns punk rocker to try to impress a girl.
15. St. Louis Blues
Aired 11 February 1984
After his parents have an argument, Derek hides out at Ricky's. His mother arrives to take him to St. Louis. ** This is Jason Bateman's final appearance.
16. A Hunting We Will Go
Aired 18 February 1984
Against his better judgment Edward agrees to let Ricky go hunting with Grandfather.
17. Changes
Aired 3 March 1984
Ricky thinks that a fellow baseball player likes him when in all actuality it's Edward that she wants.
18. A Summer's Romance (1)
Aired 10 March 1984
Edward's former girlfriend decides she wants him back.
19. A Summer's Romance (2)
Aired 17 March 1984
Edward is forced to choose between Kate and Veronica.
20. Spare the Rod
Aired 24 March 1984
Ricky discovers that a friend is being beaten by his father.
21. Blazing Hotel Rooms
Aired 31 March 1984
Edward, Ricky and Dexter are trapped as their hotel catches on fire during a toy convention.
22. Hi, Mom
Aired 7 April 1984
Kate's mom arrives for a surprise visit and discovers that Kate and Edward are involved.