Catchy Comedy

Guest Stars: Alan King.

Local shock: Maynard has become the most-sought-after male. Maynard: Bob Denver. Dobie: Dwayne Hickman. Gillis: Frank Faylen. Mrs. Gillis: Florida Friebus. Roger: Bill Bixby. Abigail: Romney Tree. Drusilla: Nancy Priest.

Connie's romantic pursuit of Mr. Boynton is complicated by a handsome gym instructor. Connie: Eve Arden. Boynton: Robert Rockwell. Mrs. Davis: Jane Morgan.

Ann and Don haven't had a moment alone since they gave comfort to Jerry Bauman, recently separated from his wife.

Carlos's job as part-time father to a boy grows to unexpected heights.

Joey's love from college returns to cast her old spell on him; DJ and Stephanie are linked by handcuffs without a key.

Jesse burns his birthday candle at both ends as he tries to keep his life in order and hold his commitments to the family.

Part 1 of two. The family travels to Lake Tahoe, where the girls get lucky gambling and Jesse forces Rebecca's hand in their game of hearts.

Conclusion. In the Season 2 finale, Jesse and Rebecca propose to say "I do" to each other, unless Danny gets them to eschew the whole idea.

Vinnie's campaign to become school mascot is sabotaged at every turn, so Patty and Lauren set out to uncover the mastermind. Jon Caliri, Sarah Jessica Parker, Amy Linker. Donovan: Steven Peterman.

Marshall (John Femia) books Johnny's mystery band for the opening of a supermarket deli counter. Sarah Jessica Parker, Amy Linker. John Densmore: Himself. Dingleman: Basil Hoffman. Johnny: Merritt Butrick.

Intriguing animals and the people who care for them are celebrated.

People's efforts to help animals in need are showcased in this series, which also includes animal-care tips.

Cold cases of missing children are investigated.

Cold cases of missing children are investigated.

In the series pilot, widowed father Danny Tanner asks his friend Joey and his brother-in-law Jesse for their help in raising his three willful daughters.

Jesse is left to baby-sit Michelle and turns the chore into a rock gig replete with midnight sundaes and hair dyeing.

Stephanie's first-day-of-school jitters have Danny, Joey and Jesse playing superdad.

Danny, Jesse and Joey's mums all threaten to move in if the guys don't brush up on their housekeeping.

Bobby claims to know Joe Namath, and now all his friends want to meet the star quarterback.

The Bradys put on a benefit to raise money for a teacher's retirement gift.

His girl's kisses leave Bobby feeling funny, especially after she tells him she may have the mumps.

Greg tutors Peter for his big test---a date with an older woman.

A jet-powered flight pack plays the key role in the castaways' plan to send an aerial SOS---with Gilligan as the soaring signaller.

A carrier pigeon relays a message from the castaways to its owner, a prisoner who thinks the note's a joke.

Soft plastic that's washed ashore in a crate turns out to be an experimental explosive, which is sneakily seized by a clever monkey.

In the series finale, a native king, seeking a goddess, is taken with Gilligan, who masquerades to save the castaway women from a terrible fate: the king's choice is to be sacrificed to a volcano.

Joanie is left holding the baby when everyone leaves for the weekend.

Chachi tries to transform Eugene from wimp to he-man.

Joanie surprises her father with her choice of university.

Al leaves to join civil-rights demonstrators in the South.

Lucy and Ricky and Ethel and Fred are bored with each other so the girls head off to Palm Springs for a break.

Lucy's bragging again---this time, she's telling her New York friend Caroline Appleby that she's Van Johnson's dance partner. Lucky for Lucy, Johnson's a nice guy.

With a top hat, a blond wig and a bike horn, Lucy transforms herself into Harpo Marx, then meets---and mirrors---the man himself. Why? As usual, the redhead's in a jam: a friend's in town, and Lucy's been fibbing to her about stars with which she hobnobs. If Lucy doesn't have celebs on hand, she'll have some 'splainin' to do.

Ricky needs an agent, Lucy figures, so she nominates herself (unbeknownst to Ricky, of course) and heads off to negotiate with a studio executive to land him a role in a movie. Her strategy: use a non-existent Broadway musical as a bargaining chip.

An angel lets Harry see what life would be like without him---and with Dan as a judge. Shown partly in black and white. Mel Torme (Angel) sings "Pick Yourself Up." Harry: Harry Anderson. Dan: John Larroquette.

Dan suffers from a guilty conscience over misuse of funds for the Phil Foundation; a toupee gives Bull a swelled head. Phil: Will Utay. Dr. Byrnes: Larry Linville. Hampton: Milton James. Dan: John Larroquette.

Roz discovers that "happy" therapy is not for her; Jack's son (Marty Pollio) discover's he's not cut out to run a newsstand; and Dan discovers ecology. Spring: Jacalyn O'Shaughnessy. Anthony: Murphy Dunne. Roz: Marsha Warfield.

It doesn't sit right with Harry when a supreme-court justice (Larry Dobkin) woos Mac with a job; and Dan hires a proper valet (Nick Ullett) who'll never replace Phil. Kimmel: George O. Petrie. Mac: Charles Robinson.

The gang thinks that Cliff has killed his mother; Rebecca believes Mr Gaines has asked her out. Part 1 of two.

Conclusion. Rebecca makes a fool of herself at Mr Gaines' party, while the gang discovers what Cliff has done with his mother.

Part 1 of three. The bar's last call has Diane returning, and Rebecca rejecting a marriage proposal from an eligible bachelor.

Part 2 of three. Rebecca makes a decision regarding Don, and Sam and Diane rekindle their past romance.

Stephanie's parents (Jose Ferrer, Priscilla Morrill) welcome back their disowned daughter. Stephanie: Julia Duffy. Michael: Peter Scolari. Rose: Zoaunne LeRoy.

Joanna tries to teach Larry and the Darryls how to run their cafe properly. William Sanderson. Thurman: Walter Olkewicz. Darryl No. 1: Tony Papenfuss. Darryl No. 2: John Voldstad.

After demanding extravagent perks, Michael is fired from WPIV. Bev replaces him with Dick. An unemployed Michael falls to pieces, and Dick is exasperated with his new job duties.

Dick starts to turn the garage into a carriage house; rain forces Joanna to hold a yard sale indoors. Harley: Jeff Doucette. Mrs. Layborn: Susan Blu. Mrs. Eades: Florence Schauffler. Joanna: Mary Frann.

Part 1 of 2. Max impersonates his double, the King of Caronia.

Conclusion. Max tries to wrest his lookalike, King Charles of Caronia, from KAOS.

Dobie and Maynard recall when they thought the Martians had landed. Dobie: Dwayne Hickman. Maynard: Bob Denver. Zelda: Sheila James. Jane: Barbara Lord. Mr. Gillis: Frank Faylen. Mrs. Gillis: Florida Friebus.

Trouble ensues when ex-sergeant Gillis visits Dobie's Army camp. Mr. Gillis: Frank Faylen. Dobie: Dwayne Hickman. Maynard: Bob Denver. Mrs. Gillis: Florida Friebus. Merriweather: Jack Grinnage. Clum: Nesdon Booth.

Trouble begins when the boys invest in a play that features Muldoon's sister. Peggy: Helene Parker. Muldoon: Fred Gwynne. Toody: Joe E. Ross. Block: Paul Reed. Schnauzer: Al Lewis. Nicholson: Hank Garrett.

Toody is mistaken for a gang's local contact. Muldoon: Fred Gwynne. Block: Paul Reed. Bigelow: Bruce Gordon. Teddy: Al Nessor. Patsy: George Mathews. Evans: Brooks Rogers.

The girls' plan to crash the popular holiday parties is put on hold when Patty's father (Tony Dow) appears and decides it's time for some family togetherness. Part 1 of two. Sarah Jessica Parker, Amy Linker.

Conclusion. Patty tries to reconcile her differences with her father (Tony Dow) in time to make the most important holiday party. Sarah Jessica Parker, Amy Linker.

The Tanners are dreaming of Christmas in Colorado, but their mood turns blue when they get snowed in at an airport en route.

Christmas brings a breakup between Steve and DJ, and a lesson in the meaning of the season for Stephanie and Michelle.

Cindy asks Santa a big favour when it looks like laryngitis may keep Carol from singing at Christmas services.

Rusty invites a group of unemployed circus performers to dinner. Rusty: Rusty Hamer. Terry: Sherry Jackson. Louise: Amanda Randolph. Mike: George Tobias.

Kathy begs Danny to audition a singing-sisters act for the club. Sisters: Jan Clayton, Rose Hobart. Kathy: Marjorie Lord. Rusty: Rusty Hamer. Linda: Angela Cartwright.

Danny is upset with his family, who seems to have forgotten the true meaning of Christmas.

'Tis a season full of folly when Lucy and Viv decide to spend Christmas together. Lucille Ball, Vivian Vance. Jerry: Jimmy Garrett. Chris: Candy Moore. Sherman: Ralph Hart. Alan Harper: Tom Lowell.

Lucy asks Mooney to let the local boys' choir sing carols at the bank. The St. Charles Catholic Boys' Choir performs. Lucille Ball. Tree Salesman: Lloyd Corrigan. Mooney: Gale Gordon. Jerry: Jimmy Garrett. Barry: Teddy Eccles. Lenny: Theodore Miller.

"Scrooge" Bedloe tries to stop the Cannonball from making its Christmas caroling tour.

A blizzard traps everyone at the office, so to alleviate cabin fever, Sue Ann organises a party.

Joe is sagging under a load of debts, and fears he may lose his business. David Groh. Rhoda: Valerie Harper. Brenda: Julie Kavner. Justin: Scoey Mitchlll.

Penny is caught stealing a Christmas gift for Willona.

Fred, the Christmas Scrooge, is reproached by ghosts of the past. Lamont: Demond Wilson. Esther: LaWanda Page.

It's Christmas, but Archie's not feeling festive because an error on the job resulted in his losing a bonus.

Mama's holiday spirits are severely tested when she fills in as a department-store Santa for an ailing Vint. Mama: Vicki Lawrence. Naomi: Dorothy Lyman.

Christmas dinner is threatened when the goose destined for the main course wins the hearts of the Harper clan. Vicki Lawrence Schultz. Vint: Ken Berry. Naomi: Dorothy Lyman. Iola: Beverly Archer. Bubba: Allan Kayser.

Part 1 of 2. Left alone at Christmas, ALF gets mixed in with gifts donated to a hospital and is mistaken for a stuffed animal.

Conclusion. ALF learns about holiday spirit from a child, witnesses the miracle of birth and convinces a suicidal Santa's helper that life is worth living.

Fonzie refuses to open a present from the father he hasn't seen in years.

The girls raise funds for Christmas dinner for derelicts.

Mother-and-daughter card sharks find a likely pigeon, but mother (Leslie Caron) doesn't count on daughter (Jennifer Caron Hall) falling for the guy (Peter Scolari); a suicidal Santa thinks Julie loves him after she raises his spirits; Emily feels left out of the Stubing Christmas activities. Gina Lollobrigida, Marion Ross. Santa: John Byner. David Morgan: Tony Franciosa.

On a Christmas cruise, three men are scheduled to play one jolly St Nick; Vicki gives her dog to a lonely comic; a woman asks Ace to pose as her fiancé.

A man in a red suit is charged with trespassing and tries to convince the court that he's Santa Claus. Eddie: Michael J. Fox. Santa: Jeff Corey. Harry: Harry Anderson.

The ladies celebrate the holidays as only they can.

A chain of events ruins the Hartleys' Christmas Eve.