Storyline

After moving to Boston from Virginia, to spy on his sister who just started college, Boyd finds himself working for the student union where he raises hell more often than he should.

First Aired

1996-03-21
Last Aired

1997-04-27
Creator

Max Mutchnick
Genre

Comedy
Seasons

2
Episodes

32
Status

Ended
Language

English
Network

NBC

Keywords:

boston, massachusetts college sitcom living with sibling

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Season 1

Season 2

1. Pilot

Boyd arrives in Boston with his sister Wyleen. While she is attending Randolph Harrington College, he ...More

Boyd arrives in Boston with his sister Wyleen. While she is attending Randolph Harrington College, he gets a job as a handyman at the Student Union.Less

30mins 1996-03-21

2. Out, Out, Damn Jack!

Boyd uses Leonard to get Jack to take an offer from Stanford, so he can have Joy to himself. Wyleen fi...More

Boyd uses Leonard to get Jack to take an offer from Stanford, so he can have Joy to himself. Wyleen finds another student who's also having trouble adjusting to college life.Less

30mins 1996-03-28

3. I Thee Endow

Wyleen is the subject of a student film, showing her daily life. When Jack doesn't seem to want to mak...More

Wyleen is the subject of a student film, showing her daily life. When Jack doesn't seem to want to make the effort, Boyd takes the challenge of raising the funds to keep the school's non-essential programs alive, including Joy's storytelling program.Less

30mins 1996-04-04

4. Relationship of Fools

Joy asks Boyd to double-date with Jack and her friend Anna. Boyd uses the chance to get closer to Joy....More

Joy asks Boyd to double-date with Jack and her friend Anna. Boyd uses the chance to get closer to Joy. Meanwhile, Wyleen tries to have a relationship with Morgan.Less

30mins 1996-04-11

5. Boyd Gets Shrunk

At Jack's suggestion, Wyleen see the school therapist to help with her problems with Boyd. The therapi...More

At Jack's suggestion, Wyleen see the school therapist to help with her problems with Boyd. The therapist suggests bringing Boyd in for a session. Leonard's brother is coming for visit and he isn't prepared to see him.Less

30mins 1996-04-18

6. Virginia Reeling

Boyd plans a group outing for line dancing at a country bar. Wyleen gets the opportunity to be a count...More

Boyd plans a group outing for line dancing at a country bar. Wyleen gets the opportunity to be a country singer. Leonard confesses to having a dream about Liz and is nervous about making another date.Less

30mins 1996-04-25

7. Hope Springs a Leak

Joy wants to break up with Jack after kissing Boyd. Tasha offers to manage Wyleen's singing career. Le...More

Joy wants to break up with Jack after kissing Boyd. Tasha offers to manage Wyleen's singing career. Leonard is asked by the college president to sponsor a Russian student.Less

30mins 1996-08-11

8. Autumn 'Foilage'

Wyleen gets a job working for Professor Reed. When Boyd wants to take Joy on a ride in his car, he enc...More

Wyleen gets a job working for Professor Reed. When Boyd wants to take Joy on a ride in his car, he encounters some trouble getting his car out of the impound lot. Tasha wants her overdue raise.Less

30mins 1996-08-18

9. Everybody's Stalking

Wyleen gets hooked on fat-free cookies. Leonard wins free groceries and the ensuing publicity photo ge...More

Wyleen gets hooked on fat-free cookies. Leonard wins free groceries and the ensuing publicity photo gets him a disciple who thinks he's the messiah. Boyd tries to follow Joy's wish that they take a break from each other.Less