Silver Spoons — Season 5
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 (24)
1. Who's the Boss
Aired 15 September 1986
2. Lost and Found
Aired 22 September 1986
Kate's grandmother gets lost in New York City.
3. The Live-In
1.0Aired 29 September 1986
A new housekeeper from Sweden steals Rickys heart.
4. Rick Sells His Sole
Aired 6 October 1986
Rick takes a job at shoe store, only to become a victim of nepotism when he loses a promotion to his employer's nephew.
5. The Beach House
Aired 13 October 1986
While Ricky is on vacation, he meets a beautiful girl.
6. Rick Moves Out
Aired 20 October 1986
When Rick thinks that he has no privacy,he moves into the guest house. But Ricks friends think they could use it for parties.
7. Man to Man
Aired 27 October 1986
8. Hey, Mrs. Robinson
Aired 3 November 1986
9. Rick's Learning Problem
Aired 10 November 1986
Rick tutors a star football player, who must pass a history test in order to play for the championship. Edward gets the flu, and is getting on Rick and Kate's nerves.
10. The Triangle
Aired 17 November 1986
11. Kate Lassos a Longhorn
Aired 24 November 1986
Rick agrees to care for a boa constrictor, which soon becomes an uninvited guest at Kate's business dinner.
12. Get the Hook
Aired 26 January 1987
13. Rumors are Flying
Aired 2 February 1987
14. The House Guest
Aired 9 February 1987
15. Band on the Run
Aired 16 February 1987
Rick, Brad, Alfonzo & two others form a band getting ready for the Battle of the Bands. However, Brad & Alfonzo fight over issues & that Alfonzo invites his new girlfriend (Kiki) to rehearsal. Rick tries to convince Alfonzo to rejoin the band.
16. Author, Author
Aired 23 February 1987
17. Mother's Day
Aired 25 February 1987
18. Fallen Idol
Aired 16 February 1987
Rick's basketball idol is arrested for possession of narcotics.
19. Baby Blues
Aired 17 February 1987
20. Thoroughly Modern Mildred
Aired 26 February 1987
21. Mon Amour
Aired 27 February 1987 • 25 min
Grandfather Stratton returns home from a trip to Paris--with a young fiancee.
22. Educating Rick
Aired 2 March 1987
23. Edward's Big Adventure
Aired 3 March 1987
Edward loses his wallet while playing pool. But when he calls Rick for help, Rick believes it to be an April Fool's joke.
24. Let It Snow, Let It Snow
Aired 4 March 1987