Fatherhood has taken on a whole new meaning for Jason Seaver, who has assumed the chores of cooking, cleaning and minding the kids so that his wife, Maggie, can pursue a career in journalism after spending 15 years as a housewife.
Cast: Alan Thicke, Joanna Kerns, Kirk Cameron
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22 episodes
1. PilotMaggie goes back to work as a journalist, prompting psychologist Jason to move his office into their home so he can keep his eye on the kids. Things don't get off to a great start: the first night he gets a call from the police that Mike has been picked up for illegally driving a car.TV-GCC25minSep 24, 1985
2. SpringsteenJason embarrasses Mike at a Bruce Springsteen concert when they are interviewed together.TV-GCC24minOct 1, 1985
3. JealousyJason fumes when Maggie spends long hours on a toxic waste story with handsome co-worker Fred.TV-GCC24minOct 8, 1985
4. Carol's ArticleMaggie gives an honest assessment of Carol's writing of an article for her school magazine; Mike and Ben discover track betting.TV-GCC24minOct 15, 1985
5. Superdad!Maggie accuses Jason of monopolizing the children.TV-GCC24minOct 29, 1985
6. Mike's Madonna StoryMike's infatuation with a Madonna look-alike worries Maggie.TV-GCC24minNov 5, 1985
7. Weekend FantasyJason and Maggie want to go to a mountain lodge for a weekend, but are reluctant to leave the kids alone.TV-GCC24minNov 12, 1985
8. Slice of LifeComing across a compatibility test in Jason's office, Maggie decides she and Jason should fill it out, but her answers don't tab with his. Meanwhile, Mike feigns interest in karate when his real goal is a girl attending the course.TV-GCC24minNov 19, 1985
9. Carol's CrushCarol develops a crush on a family friend, who thinks of her as his little sister.TV-GCC24minNov 26, 1985
10. Dirt BikeMike hurts more than his pride when he takes a nasty fall off a dirt bike that he promised his parents he wouldn't go near.TV-GCC24minDec 3, 1985
11. Standardized TestMike doodles on his aptitude test and winds up with an IQ score of 27.TV-GCC24minDec 10, 1985
12. A Christmas StoryA depressed department store Santa consulting Jason decides to commit suicide by leaping down the Seavers' chimney.TV-GCC24minDec 17, 1985
13. The Love Song of M. Aaron SeaverMike backs out of the family-bowling match so he can date a snobbish girlfriend.TV-GCC24minJan 7, 1986
14. First BloodJason faces off against Ben's hockey coach, who's teaching the boys to play dirty; Mike learns ballroom dancing.TV-GCC24minJan 14, 1986
15. Slice of Life IIMaggie casually mentions to Jason that she might be pregnant; Mike acts as a weekend servant to Ben; and Carol wants to divorce her class-project husband.TV-GCC24minJan 21, 1986
16. The Seavers vs. the CleaversThe PTA head rejects the Seavers as dance chaperones.TV-GCC24minJan 28, 1986
17. Charity Begins at HomeBen gives Jason a very expensive birthday present, causing speculation on how he can possibly afford it.TV-GCC24minFeb 18, 1986
18. ReputationMike writes test answers on his shoe soles.TV-GCC24minFeb 25, 1986
19. The Anniversary That Never WasMaggie's assignment interferes with anniversary plans.TV-GCC24minMar 4, 1986
20. Be a ManCustodian Mike watches a wild party explode in his home.TV-GCC24minMar 11, 1986
21. Career DecisionReporter Maggie and psychiatrist Jason both face important career decisions.TV-GCC24minMay 6, 1986
22. Extra LapMike's practical-joker uncle Bob visits from the hereafter.TV-GCC24minMay 13, 1986
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Fatherhood has taken on a whole new meaning for Jason Seaver, who has assumed the chores of cooking, cleaning and minding the kids so that his wife, Maggie, can pursue a career in journalism after spending 15 years as a housewife.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Neal Marlens
- Studio
- Guntzelman-Sullivan-Marshall Productions, Warner Bros. Television
