About this season
The misadventures of a divorced mother, two teenage daughters, and new building superintendent in Indianapolis.
Episodes (21)
1. Teacher's Pet
Aired 9 November 1980 • 24 min
Barbara went all out on a paper for a government class and ends up with a D. When she goes in to see her professor, she soon discovers, that she certainly can get a higher grade on her paper, that is if she accepts her professor's advances. Later, Barbara determines to bring him to justice and files a complaint against him.
2. The Amarillo Connection
Aired 16 November 1980 • 24 min
Thanks to Ann's hard work, Connors & Davenport has just landed a brand new account and Ann is all excited about the possibilities of a promotion. She soon finds herself battling with Francine over it, but ultimately she gets it, but soon discovers she'd rather not have it, since it means moving to Amarillo, Texas.
3. Ann Meets Nick (1)
Aired 23 November 1980 • 24 min
Ann's attempts to land her own advertising accounts lead to repeated run-ins with an irritating commercial artist.
4. Ann Meets Nick (2)
Aired 30 November 1980 • 24 min
Ann and Nick do so well on their first campaign that he wants to form a partnership with her.
5. Farewell, My Suite
Aired 7 December 1980 • 24 min
Ann and Barbara return from a weekend trip to find they've been robbed with Schneider's assistance.
6. Merry Widow
Aired 14 December 1980 • 24 min
Ann's father has died and her mother is chronically depressed until Schneider takes her out on the town.
7. The Drop Out
Aired 21 December 1980 • 24 min
Barbara's search for an interesting major leads her to the conclusion that she's not ready to continue her education.
8. A Shot in the Dark
Aired 4 January 1981 • 24 min
Former tenants ask Schneider to help them conceive a child through artificial insemination.
9. Sunday Father
Aired 11 January 1981 • 24 min
Alex is fed up with Nick's plans for their father-and-son weekends.
10. November Song (1)
Aired 18 January 1981 • 24 min
Schneider falls madly in love with a woman who prizes her freedom above everything.
11. November Song (2)
Aired 18 January 1981 • 24 min
Schneider is overcome by jealousy at the thought of going fishing while his young girlfriend is alone with a man her own age.
12. Five Fingered Discount
Aired 1 February 1981 • 24 min
An old family secret surfaces when Grandma Romano gets pinched for shoplifting.
13. I Do, I Do
Aired 15 February 1981 • 24 min
Barbara joins a committee to assist a young man about to lose his immigration status, which could condemn him to prison in his native land.
14. Out of Bounds
Aired 22 February 1981 • 24 min
Ann is convinced that her constant bickering with business partner Nick is related to sexual tension.
15. A Tiny Romance
Aired 8 March 1981 • 24 min
Beerbelly's wife, dissatisfied with her marriage, makes a play for Schneider.
16. Once a Mom
Aired 15 March 1981 • 24 min
Ann has the flu and the last thing she wants is for her mother to play nursemaid.
17. Alex's Project
Aired 5 April 1981 • 24 min
Nick won't let Alex get away with turning in a shoddy science project.
18. Caveat Emptor
Aired 5 April 1981 • 24 min
A new account is going well for Ann and Nick until they realize the merchant is involved in a bait-and-switch scheme.
19. Small Wonder II
Aired 19 April 1981 • 24 min
A child who once tutored Barbara has graduated from college, but can't find a job, at age 14.
20. Wicked Ann
Aired 3 May 1981 • 24 min
Alex begins to resent Ann's relationship with his father and accuses her of keeping his father and mother apart.
21. Indianapolis Story
Aired 10 May 1981 • 24 min
Nick and Ann manage to get the apartment to themselves, only to have Ann's old boyfriend David arrive at their door.