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Charlie gives advice to a burned-out teacher (Peter Vogt) whom Eric delights in harassing. Samuels: William G. Schilling. Kirshner: Robert Picardo. Dennis: Dan Schneider.

More disturbing than the death of Simone's favorite poet is what he left behind for her: a scathing criticism of the poem she sent him. Khrystyne Haje, Howard Hesseman. Herman: Vincent Schiavelli. Jack: Joe Alaskey.

Alex is a Big Brother to a Vietnamese boy and tries to mold the youngster in his own image.

Elyse wants to fire the friend she recently hired, a move that could be the final blow for the woman, whose marriage just fell apart.

At a party, Tony embarrasses Angela in front of the new chairman of the board by throwing out a vice-president after he impugns Angela's reputation.

When Mona is evicted, Tony suggests that she move into the loft over the garage, but the arrangement is a little too cozy for Angela.

David (Jason Bateman) blackmails Willie into bondage, while a hairdresser bleaches Valerie (Valerie Harper) into "blondage." Carlos: Harvey Jason. Shampoo Person: Twink Caplan. Willie: Danny Ponce. Michael: Josh Taylor.

The lure of a slumber party next-door is too strong for Willie and Mark (Danny Ponce, Jeremy Licht), who decide to sneak a peek. Valerie: Valerie Harper. Annie: Judith Kahan. Rebecca: Paula Hoffman.

Louise is stunned by the reaction of her unborn baby's father when she tells him he's a daddy-to-be. Bartender: Richard Blum. John: Judd Hirsch. Kirk: Jere Burns. Ralph: Harry Groener.

John's friend Gary joins the group with a glib tale of a long-dead wife who isn't dead at all---and John knows it. Judd Hirsch. Kate: Isabella Hofmann. Carol: Nancy Lane. Kirk: Jere Burns. Ralph: Harry Groener.

Mahalia forces John to pray for forgiveness at gunpoint when she catches him "borrowing" from the cash drawer. John: John Larroquette. Carly: Gigi Rice. Dexter: Daryl "Chill" Mitchell.

John's ordered to train his boss's nephew (Bobcat Goldthwait), in AA for a year but still a basket case. Simmons: Richard Venture. John: John Larroquette. Eggers: Elizabeth Berridge. Dexter: Daryl "Chill" Mitchell.

John receives an unwelcome visit from his estranged father, a charming salesman.

Becker treats a lonely shoe salesman who believes God is speaking to him; Linda hits the jackpot at the dry cleaners.

Joe's grounded due to high blood pressure and he wonders if Helen will go out with him, now that he's not a pilot.

A lonely Joe and Helen dine together, then park at Indian Point---not far from Joe's new backup pilot. Kenny: Michael Manasseri. Stubbs: Charles Dugan. Joe: Timothy Daly. Helen: Crystal Bernard. Brian: Steven Weber.

A weekend in the country has Jamie wanting to move there.

Paul badgers Jamie into telling him a secret, and he's sorry he does.

Rose hits it off with the man Sandra found "boring", but she's on edge when he suggests a weekend in New York.

Lester obliges Pearl by having a man-to-man talk with Calvin about sex, and then worries when Calvin asks Brenda out.

Conclusion. Charlene undergoes surgery to have the lump removed from her breast. Ted: Scott Bakula. Janet: Julia Cobb. J.D. Richard Gilliland. Marie Jo: Annie Potts.

The ladies question their morals when asked to decorate a house of ill repute for a former school chum of Charlene's. Charlene: Jean Smart. Suzanne: Delta Burke. Julia: Dixie Carter. Mary Jo: Annie Potts.

Bill raises the suspicions of two building security guards (Tone Loc, Toby Huss); and Dave hires Beth's copy-cat friend. Beth: Vicki Lewis. Matthew: Andy Dick. Jimmy: Stephen Root.

Dave lends some support when Bill encounters writer's block while working on his autobiography. Lisa: Maura Tierney. Matthew: Andy Dick. Jimmy: Stephen Root.

Jack begs Maya to put in a good word to the headmaster of a ritzy school that he wants Hannah to attend.

Maya loses faith in Jack when she asks for his help with a charity she's involved in.

After hiring a criminally insane employee, Drew has to fire him without creating any bad blood---or losing any good blood. Earl: David Cross. Chuck: Kelly Perine. Jay: Robert Torti. Kate:Christa Miller. Mimi: Kathy Kinney.

Drew agrees to show Mr. Bell's spoiled nephew (Michael Landes) the ropes at work, but he's soon trying to give the upstart enough rope to hang himself. Lisa: Katy Selverstone. Chuck: Kelly Perine. Waitress: Megyn Price.

Jeff skips a wedding to spend a night out with the guys, and Audrey worries that he'll get drunk and do something embarrassing.

Heather Locklear reprises her role as Audrey's sister Barbara, who visits and announces she's getting a divorce, which makes Russell think he has a chance with her.

In an effort to improve ratings, Murphy and Jim decide to pit homemakers against hookers in a live debate.

Murphy's formidable mother shows up unannounced.

Caroline seeks out the previous owners (Morey Amsterdam, Rose Marie) of her desk. Minister: Beans Morocco. Dunn: Robert Cesario. Charlie: Andy Lauer. Annie: Amy Pietz. Richard: Malcolm Gets. Del: Eric Lutes.

Caroline picks up a stranger (Dan Cortese) and soon learns that the word "boring" suits him to a T. Meanwhile, a planned double date has surprising outcomes for Richard and Del (Eric Lutes). Mugger: Fred Stoller. Barbara: Colleen McDermott.

Susan and Vicki appear on "The Rosie O'Donnell Show" after writing a parody of self-help dating books. Susan: Brooke Shields. Vicki: Kathy Griffin.

Susan accompanies Jack (Judd Nelson) to his grandfather's funeral, hoping her tacky sympathy card to the family will go unnoticed. Margo: Lisa Howard. Jack: Judd Nelson. Kip: Anthony Starke. Robert Stack has a cameo.

Mary helps Brenda find an interesting ancestor for an essay assignment, and is delighted to discover a Civil War corporal---until she also discovers his claim to fame.

Mary's neighbor helps her convince their landlord to get her a new refrigerator in exchange of her apartment for a party.

News of the breakup of her neighbour's marriage has Mary worried that the same thing could happen to her and Lester.

Mary is worried when Sandra is fired from her previous job---at the behest of a vice-president's wife---and begins working at Lester's construction firm.

Suzanne's intimate dinner party, planned to impress an important client, goes awry before it begins when she arranges a date between a more-than-hefty man and a reluctant Charlene.

A fire breaks out during Suzanne's decorating assignment for the Design House project. Suzanne: Delta Burke. Boyd: Stephen Tobolowsky. Anthony: Meshach Taylor. Julie: Dixie Carter. Charlene: Jean Smart.

Perky Sugarbaker, Julia and Suzanne's mother, and her friend Bernice hope to escape the dull routine of their lives in the retirement home by joining the girls and their ex-con handyman Anthony for the festive occasion, considering it an exhilarating change.

Hal Holbrook plays Julia's beau of six months, who promises her a special gift---something yellow that fits on one finger. Minister: Tracey Walter. Julia: Dixie Carter. Charlene: Jean Smart. Suzanne: Delta Burke.

A visit from a pregnant friend prompts Murphy to decide to have a baby---somehow.

Murphy craves smokes, drinks and an end to a broadcast interrupted by a surprise guest---with a gun.

Murphy must have the last laugh when her nemesis in a war of practical jokes dies---and leaves instructions for her to give the eulogy.

Murphy's not invited to the Inaugural Ball and can't find anyone to take her; and she can't get over her descent in Washington society.

Richard takes his paintings out of the closet when a gallery owner (Dan Butler) offers to consider them for a show. Howard: Jack Kenny. Johnny: John Mariano. Allen: Neal Lerner. Remo: Tom La Grua. Annie: Amy Pietz.

Richard and Del try to help an injured Caroline complete her work, but things go from bad to worse when medication dulls her pain---and her mind. Handsome Island Waiter: Gerry McIntyre. Charlie: Andy Lauer. Annie: Amy Pietz. Del: Eric Lutes. Richard: Malcolm Gets.

Caroline's aunt fixes her up with a childhood acquaintance. Meanwhile, Shelly continues to rearrange Richard's life. Peter: Peter Krause. Shelly: Lauren Graham. Remo: Tom La Grua. Annie: Amy Pietz. Richard: Malcolm Gets.

Caroline is blown away by an opportunity to march in the Thanksgiving Day parade. Florence Henderson and talk-show hosts Mike Burger and Maty Monfort have cameos. Captain Markham: Marlon Archey. Peter: Joel Miller.

When Susan's dull love life becomes the topic of discussion at "The Gate," she sets out to explore her options---including office romance. Craig: Victor Wilson. Jerry: Kyle Heffner. Jim: Hal Williams. Luis: Nestor Carbonell.

When her utilities are cut off, Susan jumps through hoops to get them restored. But trouble ensues when she writes an exposé on the incident. Harvey: Curtis Armstrong. Off. Kellogg: Michael Kagan. Jack: Judd Nelson.

At Susan's prodding, Jack hires a sweet senior citizen---who proceeds to wreak havoc around the office. Judge Cameron: Peg Phillips. Nana: Barbara Barrie. Susan: Brooke Shields. Jack: Judd Nelson.

When the gang attends a concert at a grunge club, straight-arrow Susan ends up dating an alternative-rock star. Dirk: David Lee Smith. Dr. Ni: Beulah Quo. Todd: David Strickland. Susan: Brooke Shields.

Sabrina's baby-sitting job, which doubles as a study date with Harvey, goes well until she accidentally turns the baby into a man.

Sabrina uses her powers to aid Jenny in an election and help Harvey in American football---without considering the possible consequences of her actions.

Sabrina visits an aunt in Pleasuredome---a realm where every wish is granted---and decides to stay for good.

Hoping to catch Harvey's eye, Sabrina becomes a magician's assistant, but the act is more comical than bewitching when the magic man's tricks misfire.

Nicole fixes Michael up with a neighbor (Amanda Wyss), which amuses him then confuses him as their pairing becomes more and more "comfortable." Nicole: Staci Keanan. Robin: Sarah Abrell.

The two dads have dates on the same night, so they decide to let Nicole and her friends baby-sit themselves. Paul Reiser, Greg Evigan. Elizabeth: Mary Cadorette. Madelaine: Lise Hilboldt.

Joey agrees to join his father's plumbing business if he fails to make a sale at his one-man art show. Nicole: Staci Keanan. Michael: Paul Reiser. Harris: Milt Kogan. Judge Wilbur: Florence Stanley.

After Joey strikes out with a woman, Michael is a hit, but the victory is short-lived when the woman turns out to be Judge Wilbur's niece who's engaged. Greg Evigan, Paul Reiser. Judge Wilbur: Florence Stanley. Cory: Giovanni Ribisi.

Not only do Willie's erratic study habits cause him to fail science, but his brainy brother Mark (Jeremy Licht) makes him look even worse. Willie: Danny Ponce. Valerie: Valerie Harper. David: Jason Bateman.

The family engages in a dogfight over Murray after the vet suggests that the old dog be put to sleep. Valerie: Valerie Harper. David: Jason Bateman. Slauson: Al Fann. Michael: Josh Taylor. Willie: Danny Ponce.

A domestic crisis prevents Valerie (Valerie Harper) from receiving her wedding anniversary phone call from Michael, so the boys try to make it up to her. Willie: Danny Ponce. David: Jason Bateman. Mark: Jeremy Licht.

To buy a compact-disc player, David (Jason Bateman) finds a job at the auction house where Valerie works. Bruno: Carmine Caridi. Valerie: Valerie Harper. Mark: Jeremy Licht.

Janice feels left out in class and decides to throw a party to make friends. Charlie dates a model.

Charlie is upset when the IHP's regular teacher announces his return from sick leave.

When Charlie learns his students are permanently excused from gym, he drags them to the volleyball court, where Arvid accepts a challenge from the jocks. Howard Hesseman, Dan Frischman. Lori: Marcia Christie. Barry: Reed Rudy.

Charlie tries his hand at ""Hamlet"".

Tony develops a skin rash after doing a soap commercial for Angela's potentially large account.

When Angela's date cancels, Tony picks up the slack in what was meant to be a romantic dinner at home.

In town for a reunion, Angela's sorority sister, who's used to taking everything of Angela's, sets her sights on Tony.

Both Tony and Angela think their jobs turn off prospective dates, so when Tony is mistaken for a man of wealth and Angela for a secretary, neither is anxious to set the record straight.

When Mallory and her French tutor are too shy to express their feelings for each other, Alex tutors them both in the art of romance.

Alex is a Big Brother to a Vietnamese boy and tries to mold the youngster in his own image.

Forced to baby-sit, Alex drags Jennifer to a poker game---and loses her.

Steven and Elyse try to mediate a bitter feud between a friend and his ex-wife, who's moving to California with their son.

If George isn't interested in going to the ballet, Gracie will bring the ballet to him. Harry Von Zell, Bea Benaderet, Larry Keating.

Gracie and George try to persuade the son of a vaudeville team to stay out of show business. Harry Von Zell, Bea Benaderet.

Everyone knows it's impossible to sell a swamp. George Burns, Harry Von Zell.

Gracie tangles with the underworld. George Burns, Gracie Allen, Bea Benaderet, Harry Von Zell, Larry Keating.

Gracie thinks George wants to get out of a complicated existence. Harry Von Zell, Larry Keating, Bea Benaderet.

Harry's complacent bachelorhood is threatened---by a married woman. Harry Von Zell, George Burns, Bea Benaderet, Gracie Allen.

Observing an annual ritual, the staff kisses up to Jimmy---but it's Dave who's doling out the bonuses this year. Jimmy: Stephen Root. Guy: Albie Selznick. Delivery Guy: Joe Wein. Dave: Dave Foley.

Lisa's suspicious when Bill asks Beth to attend a black-tie luncheon with him. Lisa: Maura Tierney. Jimmy: Stephen Root. Dave: Dave Foley. Matthew: Andy Dick. Catherine: Khandi Alexander.

Lisa, who often talks with her ex-boyfriend on the phone, encourages Dave to call his old girlfriend back in Wisconsin. Nancy: Janeane Garofalo. Tom J. Baxter: Bill Geisslinger Lisa: Maura Tierney. Dave: Dave Foley.

Beth takes erotic photographs or herself to energize her relationship with her boyfriend. Joe booby traps the refrigerator when someone continually steals his daily gelato.

Maya's life becomes a nightmare when her co-workers discover that she's had a sex dream involving Elliott.

In the Season1 finale, Jack returns from China with exotic and mysterious candy that has strange effects on the staff.

In the Season 2 opener, Maya tries to convince her superficial staffers that "beauty's but skin deep".

Maya hires a personal assistant, but her joy is short-lived when she discovers that the woman's main talent is perpetual perkiness.

Drew sends out a memo limiting employees' phone usage at work, but his attempt at levity---a risqué cartoon attached to the note---isn't well received by everybody. Barry: John Schafer. Nora: Jane Morris. Jules: Blake Clark. Millie: Cassie Yates.

Drew's painted into a corner when a female co-worker draws the wrong conclusions from a cartoon he distributed. Fenn: Penn Jillette. Geller: Teller. Brad: Christopher Darga. Peaches: Julie McCullough. Kate: Christa Miller.

Drew finally gets his day in court to defend himself against sexual-harassment charges. But he lends his case little appeal when he acts as his own counsel. Nora: Jane Morris. Judge White: Jenny O'Hara.

Drew feels family ties tightening around his neck when he takes Lewis's sister on a date, and she falls for him---much to Lewis's (and Drew's) chagrin. Janet: Lisa Amsterdam. Monica: Francesca Smith. Lisa: Katy Selverstone.

Adam and Jennifer plan a romantic weekend away, but a fight about their future sidetracks it. Meanwhile, Russell meets an older woman he slept with on his 18th birthday and plans on bedding her again, even though she's now 60; and Jeff and Audrey discuss having kids.

Jeff's embarrassed when Jennifer massages his neck and he's very noticeably aroused. Meanwhile, Russell tries to flirt with a teacher, but keeps getting insulted by a little bully.

In the first-season finale, Jeff doesn't want to part with his t-shirts from his university days, so Audrey finds a creative way to keep them around, but now Jeff can't stop reliving old memories. Meanwhile, Jennifer is worried that Adam is unsure about marriage.

As the second season begins, Jeff and Audrey agree to sleep in separate bedrooms after his snoring keeps her awake.

John worries that his son Matthew is slipping away when the boy seems hesitant to spend time with him. Judd Hirsch, Jere Burns. Wendy: Carlene Watkins.

Mike, the friend who stole John's wife and moved into his house, comes back with a sad tale of rejection. Wendy: Carlene Watkins. Kirk: Jere Burns. Louise: Jane Carr. Kate: Isabella Hofmann.

John joins Kate in working for a political candidate, who soon wants John to come to her private unpolitical party. Steven: Bob Snead. Waiter: Robert G. Lee. Woman: Catherine MacNeal.

A very tipsy John is very, very tempted when an equally tipsy Kate offers to sleep with him. Ralph: Harry Groener. Kirk: Jere Burns. Louise: Jane Carr. Mrs. Philbert: Billie Bird.

John must read his wrongs to someone, but no one wants to listen. Laurie: Patricia Childress. John: John Larroquette. Dexter: Daryl "Chill" Mitchell. Chester: David Crosby.

A con artist (Clifton Davis) from John's drinking days offers to cut him in on a real-estate scam. Mac: Ryan Stiles. Dennis: Chris Stacy. John: John Larroquette. Carly: Gigi Rice.

Beset by problems that include an extortionist, John teeters "on the tightrope of sobriety." John: John Larroquette. Mahalia: Liz Torres. Carly: Gigi Rice.

John wonders if he's gay after an AA member makes amends for a sexual liaison John can't remember. Jim: Ted Shackelford. Gene: Chi McBride. Felix: Eric Christmas. John: John Larroquette.

After meeting Reggie's new lover, Becker decides he should dive back into the dating pool.

Becker's attempt at friendship is short-lived; with Margaret at home, Linda tries to run the office.

Becker copes with a pesky street light, and accepts an invitation to attend a concert with Reggie.