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Ralph peddles a book promoting the power of positivity, which John could use, but won't, to publish his poetry. Connor: Rod McCary. Prescott: Oliver Clark. Brad: Peter Jurasik. Ralph: Harry Groener.

Unwed mother Louise needs a hubby to present to her strait-laced father---and gets more help than she can handle. Audrey: Lila Kaye. Sarah: Jenny Agutter. Louise: Jane Carr.

A new neighbor (Alison LaPlaca) arouses John's ardor, which Mahalia believes is for Carly (Gigi Rice), who makes a career change. John: John Larroquette. Dexter: Daryl "Chill" Mitchell.

John lets Dexter take refuge at his apartment to avoid a girlfriend. Then Catherine drops by with definite intentions. Meanwhile, Oscar (Bill Morey) inherits a fortune of sorts. Ronette: Cheryl "Salt" James. Dexter: Daryl "Chill" Mitchell.

John can't say no to either Carly (Gigi Rice) or Catherine (Alison LaPlaca) when both want to be with him. Dexter: Daryl "Chill" Mitchell. Pat: Jazzmun. Gene: Chi McBride.

John tries to eat healthier after his doctor (Graham Jarvis) has a coronary; Gene proposes to an ice skater. Albert: John Vargas. Mahalia: Liz Torres. Gene: Chi McBride. Catherine: Alison LaPlaca.

The dads go through withdrawal: Michael from cigarettes, and Joey from Sarah and her baby daughter, who are bound permanently for San Francisco. Paul Reiser, Greg Evigan. Nicole: Staci Keanan.

Joey chooses to go to jail rather than pay the fine when he's arrested for an environmental protest. Judge Banion: J.A. Preston. Chuck: Don Gibb. DA: Stephanie Shroyer. Joey: Greg Evigan. Michael: Paul Reiser.

The dads come through with just the present Nicole (Staci Keanan) wants for her 16th birthday, with one exception: their presence. Dr. Parker: Macon McCalman. Nurse: Brenda Ferrari. Judge Wilbur: Florence Stanley.

Joey's obituary appears, prompting a barrage of art collectors desperate for works by the "late" artist, who is equally desperate to keep the momentum going by staging his own funeral. Joey: Greg Evigan.

Needing quick cash, Charlie violates his own rule against acting in commercials, and becomes "The King" of discount appliances. Veemer: Garry Goodrow. Samuels: William G. Schilling. Charlie: Howard Hesseman.

Charlie sends Dennis to a remedial-history class, where he becomes the inspirational leader for an academic meet against the IHP kids. T.J.: Rain Pryor. Tiny: B.J. Barie. Tarrasch: Ray Buktenica.

With the teachers' work stoppage, the students find themselves unprepared for a big test and uninformed about the history of unions. Charlie: Howard Hesseman. Collingwood: Valri Bromfield. Grodnik: Jay Fenichel.

Hall monitor Arvid has daytime nightmares of his "High Noon" when a bully he cited for loitering demands a showdown. Dan Frischman. Buzz Sapien: Eric Bruskotter. Charlie: Howard Hesseman. Tami: Lisa Fuller.

Part 1 of 2. Jason is uncomfortable with being temporarily moved to a plush office downtown, while Maggie fears that she's next to be fired at the station.

Conclusion. Jason questions his reasons for working at home, and Maggie questions the integrity of her new assignment.

After the kids are each presented with $5000 from their grandparents, Mike goes car shopping, Ben starts spending and Carol thinks of the perfect thank-you gift.

Carol gets a surprise promotion at the publishing house, which puts her university plans on hold.

Angela invites Tony to coach her volleyball team, but the net result is frustration when Tony takes her great spike for granted and focuses his attention on the other players.

In Fort Lauderdale for winter break, Sam and Bonnie disagree about a couple of locals who want to play beach-blanket bingo.

Angela hopes Tony will be a hit with a pro baseball player she's trying to draft for an ad, but Tony discovers his money-grubbing hero has cleats of clay.

Tony's long-lost grandfather arrives for a visit from Palermo, bringing his Old Country ways along.

Bill's abuse---and Dave's advice---cause Matthew (Andy Dick) to adopt an abrasive attitude toward his co-workers. Joe: Joe Rogan. Lisa: Maura Tierney. Jimmy: Stephen Root. Bill: Phil Hartman. Beth: Vicky Lewis.

Dave has reason to whine when a complaint box is put up and the staff begins lodging groundless gripes against each other and their belabored leader. Dave: Dave Foley. Catherine: Khandi Alexander. Bill: Phil Hartman.

Mahalia's crash diet lands her in the hospital on the night John's attending Carly's fund-raising party, which leaves Dexter to man the bus station alone. Mahalia: Liz Torres. Dexter: Daryl "Chill" Mitchell. Carly: Gigi Rice. Gene: Chi McBride.

John and Catherine's experiment in cohabitation is disrupted by John's former mentor (Rip Torn), who's conceding to cancer. Catherine: Alison LaPlaca. Dexter: Daryl "Chill" Mitchell. Gene: Chi McBride. Carly: Gigi Rice.

John is stranded in remove Hawaiian airports after buying a discount ticket from Kirk; Alejandro proposes to Kate.

Kirk convinces John they're long-lost brothers, and moves in with him.

Consumed with guilt over kissing Josh, Sabrina runs herself ragged trying to cook up a way to get Harvey to forgive her without having to say she's sorry. Meanwhile, Zelda and Hilda force a pair of witch-hating Pilgrims to prepare Thanksgiving dinner.

Sabrina is unable to use magic to save the day after uninvited witch-hunter Brad joins her and Harvey on a doomed ski trip. Meanwhile, her aunts help Brad's dad track down the three lost travellers without any aid from the Outer Realm.

When Mindy's house goes up for sale, it takes on a ghostly personality, scaring off prospective buyers.

Mork finds out that Mindy has been mistakenly scheduled for a brain surgery instead of tonsillectomy.

Arnold starts a rock group, but after a few rehearsals the band is ready to fire him.

The First-Amendment rights of a white-supremacy group become the subject of controversy in the Drummond household.

Dance instructor Alex is busy, thanks to students Bernadette, Billy and an older woman who wants to lambada. Maureen: Enid Kent. Warren: Barry Vigon. Alex: Michael DeLorenzo. Bernadette: Jeannetta Arnette.

Arvid brings a chimp to class the same day Billy is to face a Board of Education observer. Jeannetta Arnette, William G. Schilling, Lara Piper. Eric: Brian Robbins. T.J.: Rain Pryor.

The Keatons get caught up in the lives of two senior citizens at a retirement centre.

Alex's instinct impresses a top investment broker, but that instinct is tested when the friend who got him the interview is fired.

Two buddies, once in love with the same woman, reunite at the reading of the woman's will, where they learn that one of them---but not which one---fathered her daughter and that both are to share custody of the girl in the series premiere. Joey Harris: Greg Evigan. Michael Taylor: Paul Reiser. Judge Wilbur: Florence Stanley.

Michael insists the family move to his uptown apartment, which has no playmates for Nicole and no life as Joey knows it. Staci Keanan, Greg Evigan. Ms. Crandall: Linda Carlson. Oliver: Tony Steedman.

Tony and Samantha's father-daughter ski weekend goes downhill when Tony spends all his time with a ski bunny; Angela and Jonathan's mother-son weekend turns into a growth experience for both.

When Tony discovers that Angela hired an escort for a business dinner, he asks her out on their first "real" date.

Consumed with guilt over kissing Josh, Sabrina runs herself ragged trying to cook up a way to get Harvey to forgive her without having to say she's sorry. Meanwhile, Zelda and Hilda force a pair of witch-hating Pilgrims to prepare Thanksgiving dinner.

Sabrina is unable to use magic to save the day after uninvited witch-hunter Brad joins her and Harvey on a doomed ski trip. Meanwhile, her aunts help Brad's dad track down the three lost travellers without any aid from the Outer Realm.

John is stranded in remove Hawaiian airports after buying a discount ticket from Kirk; Alejandro proposes to Kate.

Kirk convinces John they're long-lost brothers, and moves in with him.

Mahalia's crash diet lands her in the hospital on the night John's attending Carly's fund-raising party, which leaves Dexter to man the bus station alone. Mahalia: Liz Torres. Dexter: Daryl "Chill" Mitchell. Carly: Gigi Rice. Gene: Chi McBride.

John and Catherine's experiment in cohabitation is disrupted by John's former mentor (Rip Torn), who's conceding to cancer. Catherine: Alison LaPlaca. Dexter: Daryl "Chill" Mitchell. Gene: Chi McBride. Carly: Gigi Rice.

Everyone's shocked when Jake announces that he got married over the weekend to a woman he met at a friend's wedding.

Reggie and Jake help a man who claims to be homeless, but John thinks he's a con artist; Margaret takes a second job caring for a wealthy woman's dog.

Joe insists that Helen and Gail end their bickering over lunch, which goes better than either anticipated; Fay tries to stretch a streak of touching First Ladies. Helen: Crystal Bernard. Joe: Timothy Daly.

Downtime at the terminal is filled by "Fay's Foggy Day Fun Box," until Brian hypnotizes Roy, who reveals a "deepest, darkest secret." Fay: Rebecca Schull. Helen: Crystal Bernard. Joe: Timothy Daly.

Mary Jo goes to court to finger a purse snatcher, but she's soon disillusioned with the slow-moving wheels of justice. Sgt. Ramsey: Donna Lynn Leavy. Margaret: Dona Hardy. Mary Jo: Annie Potts. Bernice: Alice Ghostley.

Julia's sorrows following Reese's death are momentarily forgotten when bad seed Randa Oliver is planted on her doorstep. Lexi Randall. Miss Travis: Lyndsey Fields. Ms. Tauber: Jennifer Rhodes. Julia: Dixie Carter.

Dave (Dave Foley) is reunited with a trio of old school chums who want him to honor a pact he made in college. Meanwhile, Lisa keeps making Matthew cry. David: David Cross. Bob: Bob Odenkirk. Brian: Brian Posehn.

A sharp cast buoyed this underrated comedy about the staff at an all-news radio station in New York City. A midseason offering, it was moved 11 times during its four-year run, which sometimes made it difficult for viewers to find the show, and is likely why it always seemed to be on the brink of cancellation. In May 1998, actor Phil Hartman was murdered, and was replaced in the cast by Jon Lovitz,

Maya is forced to play referee for her parents when Jack's ex-wife visits; the staff deals with an efficiency expert.

In the Season 2 finale, Jack drafts Finch into combat for a paintball war; Maya has her hands full with an adulterous Congressman.

It's an awkward situation when Frank asks Murphy for her honest opinion of his new girlfriend, and she gives it, but they continue seeing each other anyway.

Murphy's embarrassed when her high-school journalism teacher opens a broadcasting school named after her.

A case study of Lisa's problems in her shrink's book points the finger at an "overbearing" sister.

The death of someone else named Paul Buchman affects Paul---and his credit rating.

Caroline goes on "The Tonight Show" to plug her book; and Richard runs into his long-lost love, Julia. Part 1 of three. Jay Leno appears in a cameo. Doc: Bill Daily. Natalie: Elizabeth Ashley. Julia: Sofia Milos. Richard: Malcolm Gets.

Richard's long-lost love is getting married, so he concocts a coupling of his own---to Caroline. Part 2 of three. Michael Feinstein has a cameo. Julia: Sofia Milos. Marcello: Luigi Amodeo. Candy: J.C. Wendel. Lionel: Ian Ogilvy.

To sow the seeds of reconciliation with Susan, Oliver has his vasectomy reversed. Meanwhile, Ian seeks Miranda's advice about dating black women. Evan: David Rasche. Denise: Telma Hopkins. Dr. Siegal: Todd Susman.

In Part 1 of the series finale, Susan feels torn between Oliver's marriage proposal and a glamorous New York job offer. Nana: Barbara Barrie. Wendy: Meagen Fay.

Dave (Dave Foley) is reunited with a trio of old school chums who want him to honor a pact he made in college. Meanwhile, Lisa keeps making Matthew cry. David: David Cross. Bob: Bob Odenkirk. Brian: Brian Posehn.

A sharp cast buoyed this underrated comedy about the staff at an all-news radio station in New York City. A midseason offering, it was moved 11 times during its four-year run, which sometimes made it difficult for viewers to find the show, and is likely why it always seemed to be on the brink of cancellation. In May 1998, actor Phil Hartman was murdered, and was replaced in the cast by Jon Lovitz,

John sees his daughter in a magazine---topless; Eggers wants a baby by a man she's arrested for shoplifting. Rachel: Mayim Bialik. Eggers: Elizabeth Berridge. Catherine: Alison LaPlaca.

Gene marries Sara (T'Keyah Crystal Keymah) in the station, Mahalia takes action against the girl who stole her husband. Tiffany: Kimberly Campbell. Gene: Chi McBride. Mahalia: Liz Torres. Oscar: Bill Morey. Carly: Gigi Rice.

Kirk goes into hiding when the group discovers his wife left him for another woman.

A policeman investigating a holdup (Gregory Salata) tries to cop a date with Kate. Off. Biggs: Pat Puccinelli. Barbara: Elsa Raven. Tom: Tom Willett. Kate: Isabella Hofmann. John: Judd Hirsch. Kirk: Jere Burns. Louise: Jane Carr.

Sabrina enlists a female cat to escort Salem to his high-school reunion; the aunts get ticked off when they're forced to take a clockmaking class.

Thinking she needs to slim down for the big holiday dance, the already trim Sabrina tries a magic diet that causes her to vanish entirely. Meanwhile, Hilda bugs her business rival into sparing her clock shop.

Mindy's cousin thinks twice about a political career when threatened with violence.

Cheerleaders encourage Mork to try out for their squad.

Arnold kisses and tells, bragging about his exploits with his girlfriend to enhance his reputation as a lady-killer.

Sam assumes none of his buddies will attend his party, but they all show up when they learn who the guest will be.

Simone (Khrystyne Haje) gives Alex (Michael DeLorenzo) a lesson in humility after he brags about their activities together. Billy: Billy Connolly. Darlene: Robin Givens. Alan: Tony O'Dell. Sarah: Kimberly Russell.

Aristotle sees no apparent reason, but an apparel reason makes T.J. turn down his prom invitation. Bobby: T.E. Russell. Colleen: Michelle Boudreau. Aristotle: De'voreaux White. T.J.: Rain Pryor. Samuels: William G. Schilling.

Elyse's first project is threatened with the wrecker's ball; and Mallory takes up acupressure massage.

Jennifer is fed up with a lovesick schoolmate who drools over her; Alex tries to dodge a neighbour who's smothering him with affection.

Nicole goes to the movies with a friend---and ends up in New Jersey. Cindy: Hannah Cutrona. Lauren: Stacey Shaffer. Joey: Greg Evigan. Michael: Paul Reiser.

Joey's lecture before Nicole's first date fails to cover what to do when the suitor fails to show up. Greg Evigan, Staci Keanan. Michael: Paul Reiser. Roy: Bradley Gregg. Judge Wilbur: Florence Stanley.

Angela picks Tony to go to a swanky event, but when Angela can't make it, Mona crashes the party.

When Sam comes home drunk, Tony comes down hard, but Sam comes down harder when she sees her dad having a beer with his buddies.

Sabrina enlists a female cat to escort Salem to his high-school reunion; the aunts get ticked off when they're forced to take a clockmaking class.

Thinking she needs to slim down for the big holiday dance, the already trim Sabrina tries a magic diet that causes her to vanish entirely. Meanwhile, Hilda bugs her business rival into sparing her clock shop.

Kirk goes into hiding when the group discovers his wife left him for another woman.

A policeman investigating a holdup (Gregory Salata) tries to cop a date with Kate. Off. Biggs: Pat Puccinelli. Barbara: Elsa Raven. Tom: Tom Willett. Kate: Isabella Hofmann. John: Judd Hirsch. Kirk: Jere Burns. Louise: Jane Carr.

John sees his daughter in a magazine---topless; Eggers wants a baby by a man she's arrested for shoplifting. Rachel: Mayim Bialik. Eggers: Elizabeth Berridge. Catherine: Alison LaPlaca.

Gene marries Sara (T'Keyah Crystal Keymah) in the station, Mahalia takes action against the girl who stole her husband. Tiffany: Kimberly Campbell. Gene: Chi McBride. Mahalia: Liz Torres. Oscar: Bill Morey. Carly: Gigi Rice.

John takes Reggie's advice that he should tell women that he's sorry when he disappoints them, only to have it backfire; Jake and Bob switch jobs for the day.

John hurts his shoulder and is afraid to have an MRI, so Reggie goes with him for support; Linda dates identical twins.

After Roy reveals that his departed wife is hardly "late," he decides to find the woman who left him 16 years ago. Roy: David Schramm. Antonio: Tony Shalhoub. Fay: Rebecca Schull. Brian: Steven Weber.

From 1991: Brian plays a trick on Joe, who's unaware their golf weekend includes a time-share sales pitch---or sharing a room with Lowell and Roy (Thomas Haden Church, David Schramm). Joe: Timothy Daly.

Col. Bill (Douglas Barr) returns from his stint in the Persian Gulf and finds Charlene on a deadline to finish a book with Mary Jo. Charlene: Jean Smart. Mary Jo: Annie Potts. Randa: Lexi Randall. Julia: Dixie Carter.

Anthony's asked to join a prestigious golf club whose bigoted members only want him as their token black. Bitty: Rena Craig. Cissy: Gracie Harrison. Bruz: Mark Neely. Stewart: Jay Bell.

Conclusion. Dave and Lisa (Maura Tierney) jockey for the news director job, even though neither wants the position. Meanwhile, Joe's family reunion tears the office apart. Joe: Joe Rogan. Jimmy: Stephen Root.

The new security system taps Dave's insecurity about a "secret plot" against him; Bill (Phil Hartman) gets his wish of filming a commercial. Joe: Joe Rogan. Beth: Vicki Lewis. Lisa: Maura Tierney. Jimmy: Stephen Root.

In the Season 3 opener, Finch resents Jack for asking him to monitor the nanny who's taking care of Jack's daughter. Meanwhile, Elliott forgets to pick up Maya at the dentist's office.

Maya is delighted to discover that Jack wants to take over the upstairs office in order to build a day-care centre. Or so she thinks.

Murphy and Corky reluctantly go undercover as prostitutes.