Storyline

A widowed fire chief tries to raise his four children with help from his father-in-law.

First Aired

1990-09-11
Last Aired

1991-07-17
Creator

Michael Warren
Genre

Comedy
Seasons

1
Episodes

22
Status

Ended
Language

English
Network

CBS

Keywords:

los angeles, california single father in-laws sitcom

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Season 1

1. Pilot

Jack is determined to make the kids first day back at school just as their mother would have.

Jack is determined to make the kids first day back at school just as their mother would have.Less

30mins 1990-09-11

2. Family Day

Jack tries to bring his family closer together by planning a family day but is disappointed when the k...More

Jack tries to bring his family closer together by planning a family day but is disappointed when the kids don't share his enthusiasm.Less

30mins 1990-09-15

3. Making Babies

Allison educates her fellow kindergarten class on the facts of life.

Allison educates her fellow kindergarten class on the facts of life.Less

30mins 1990-09-22

4. Roommates

Tired of the constant fighting between Steve and Brian, Jack decides to put them in different rooms.

Tired of the constant fighting between Steve and Brian, Jack decides to put them in different rooms.Less

30mins 1990-09-29

5. Tea for Two

Jack is concerned that the mother of Allison's friend may be intersted in him.

Jack is concerned that the mother of Allison's friend may be intersted in him.Less

30mins 1990-10-13

6. Drive My Car

Someone dents Jack's treasured Mustang, and he's determined to find the culprit.

Someone dents Jack's treasured Mustang, and he's determined to find the culprit.Less

30mins 1990-10-27

7. Torn Between Two Brothers

Jeff is in love with a gorgeous senior (Marlee Shelton), but she only has eyes for his younger brother...More

Jeff is in love with a gorgeous senior (Marlee Shelton), but she only has eyes for his younger brother - Steve!Less

30mins 1990-11-03

8. Fire Break

Jack decides to transfer to a safer job within the department after a near-fatal accident fighting a f...More

Jack decides to transfer to a safer job within the department after a near-fatal accident fighting a fire.Less

30mins 1990-11-10

9. The New Guy

The addition of a gorgeous firewoman to the team throws the guys at the firehouse into chaos.

The addition of a gorgeous firewoman to the team throws the guys at the firehouse into chaos.Less

30mins 1990-11-17

10. The Coach

Brian and Jack butt heads over Jack's coaching technique with his Youth League basketball team.

Brian and Jack butt heads over Jack's coaching technique with his Youth League basketball team.Less

30mins 1990-12-01

11. Double Date

Steve finds himself in double trouble when he escort two girls to the spring formal dance.

Steve finds himself in double trouble when he escort two girls to the spring formal dance.Less

30mins 1991-06-10

12. My Little Runaway

Allison runs away from home to avoid telling her father that she's lost the money she raised selling B...More

Allison runs away from home to avoid telling her father that she's lost the money she raised selling Buttercup Cookies.Less

30mins 1991-06-12

13. Jack and Jill (1)

Jack has an embarrassing confrontation with an investigative reporter when her cameraman accidentally ...More

Jack has an embarrassing confrontation with an investigative reporter when her cameraman accidentally videotapes Jack stepping out of the shower.Less

30mins 1991-06-17

14. Trading Places

Jack and Steve switch roles as father and son for the weekend after Steve complains that he is made to...More

Jack and Steve switch roles as father and son for the weekend after Steve complains that he is made to do all the work while Jack lazes about the house.Less

30mins 1991-06-19

15. Jack and Jill (2)

Jack and television reporter Jill Nichols question their growing romance when he tries to adjust to he...More

Jack and television reporter Jill Nichols question their growing romance when he tries to adjust to her snobbish friends and she tries to adjust to the Taylor children.Less

30mins 1991-06-24

16. You Bet Your Life

Jeff and Steve find themselves on the run from the football team after their attempt to make a quick b...More

Jeff and Steve find themselves on the run from the football team after their attempt to make a quick buck running a betting pool goes horribly wrong.Less

30mins 1991-06-26

17. Scenes from a Marriage

Jack and Joe sign up for marriage councelling when they can't agree on the household rules.

Jack and Joe sign up for marriage councelling when they can't agree on the household rules.Less

30mins 1991-07-01

18. A Tiny Advantage

Jack recruits high school senior, Tiny, to join the firehouse squad in order to win the annual fireman...More

Jack recruits high school senior, Tiny, to join the firehouse squad in order to win the annual fireman's team endurance competition.Less

30mins 1991-07-03

19. Throw Momma from the House

Jack is thrown off-blanace when his mother decides to move in.

Jack is thrown off-blanace when his mother decides to move in.Less

30mins 1991-06-08

20. Father Figure

Allison is jealous of the time Jack is spending with her friend Patrick.

Allison is jealous of the time Jack is spending with her friend Patrick.Less

30mins 1991-07-10

21. The Boss's Daughter

To improve his chances for a promotion, Jack escorts his boss's daughter to the theatre, not realizing...More

To improve his chances for a promotion, Jack escorts his boss's daughter to the theatre, not realizing that her emotional dependency will soon have her clinging to him like a leech.Less

30mins 1991-07-17

22. Take My Dad, Please

Jack is jealous of all the time that Brian is spending with his stand-up comedy coach, so he enters an...More

Jack is jealous of all the time that Brian is spending with his stand-up comedy coach, so he enters an "Open Microphone" competition. Steve soon regrets letting Allyson watch a scary movie.Less