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1. LET’S GIVE THEM SOMETHING TO TALK ABOUT
September 24, 1994
Written by Ursula Ziegler and Steve Sullivan. Directed by Steve Zuckerman.
Rumors fly after Charley and Laverne begin spending a lot of time together, but the two swear they are just freinds. Carol is excited about her new job at a local newspaper, until she finds out that she has been hired merely as a driver for the paper’s teenage reporter.
Guest Starring: Todd Susman as Ben Braxton, Grant Gelt as Timmy, Caston Holmes as Scotty, Elizabeth Sandifer as Sparkle, Alton Butler as Phil

2. MRS. CLINTON COMES TO TOWN
September 24, 1994
Written by Andy Guerdat. Directed by Steve Zuckerman.
Reporter Carol tries her best to meet Hillary Clinton, who is visiting the clinic, but only ends up getting thrown in jail…along with Laverne and Charley.
Guest Starring: Zsa Zsa Gabor as Herself, Ken Marshall as Agent #1, Kathe Mazur as Agent #2, Gary Pagett as Guard #1

3. JUST FOR LAUGHS
October 1, 1994
Written by Paul B. Price. Directed by Dinah Manoff.
Charley pursues a new career as a stand-up comedian and centers his whole act around making fun of Harry. Meanwhile, a mentally unstable woman befriends Laverne, and Maxine battles the bus station when they move the bus shelter.
Guest Starring: Yeardley Smith as Sally, Jon Menick as Man #1, Adrian Ricard as Woman #1, Chip Lowell as MC, Jonathan Bourne as Stage Manager, Bobcat Goldthwait as Himself
 

4. A CHIP OFF THE OLD CHARLEY
October 8, 1994
Written by Ben Montanio and Vince Cheung. Directed by Doug Smart.
Charley discovers he has a son–who is a 17-year-old flautist. Carol fills in for Laverne at the clinic and tries to put a damper on Maxine’s smoking.
Guest Starring: Christopher Daniel Barnes as Raymond, Sid Melton as Mr. Parker

5. THE WOMAN WHO CAME TO DITHER
October 15, 1994
Written by Dennis Snee. Directed by Doug Smart.
Sophia, who is fed up with the strict Shady Pines manager, moves in with the Westons. Carol tries to help with the problem and ends up bringing all the retirement home residents to the house. Meanwhile, Maxine doesn’t trust Doris, Laverne’s temporary replacement at the clinic.
Guest Starring: Kari Lizer as Doris, Ellen Albertini Dow as Mildred, Bibi Osterwald as Betty, David Brisbin as Lempke, John Apicella as Mr. Spaulding, Charles C. Stevenson Jr. as Fred, Mark Davenport as Delivery Man, Aaron Heyman as Mr. McCulley, Rodney Kageyama as Mr. Kobara

6. CAROL GETS A RAISE
October 22, 1994
Written by Andy Guerdat. Directed by Doug Smart.
Carol wants career advancement and ends up in a compromising position with her boss. Maxine fills in for Harry and speaks at an elementary school.
Guest Starring: Todd Susman as Mr. Braxton, Sheila Shaw as Mrs. Castillo, Nikki Tyler as Mother, Sydney DeBear as Leslie, Carl Glissmeyer as Billy

7. THE COURTSHIP OF CAROL’S FATHER
December 3, 1994
Written by Ursula Ziegler and Steve Sullivan. Directed by Steve Zuckerman.
When Harry wishes his ex-girlfriend well on her new marriage, the woman realizes she still has feelings for him. Carol tries to set Harry up with a lounge singer.
Guest Starring: Carol Kane as Shelby, Cristine Rose as Nan, Kevin Cooney as Leonard Schnell

8. THE TINKER GRANT
December 3, 1994
Written by Peter Gallay. Directed by Steve Zuckerman.
When the clinic applies for a grant, a man comes to evaluate their request and leaves his notebook behind, which Maxine reads. Charley seeks Sophia’s help when trying to impress an Italian girlfriend’s parents.
Guest Starring: Earl Boen as Mr. Withers, Vito Scotti as Mr. Tartaglia, Maria Pecci as Anna Maria Tartaglia, Addie Matthews as Mrs. Tartaglia

9. PARTLY CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF PAIN
December 17, 1994
Written by Mark Grant. Directed by Steve Zuckerman.
Maxine gets unwanted attention when dating a television weatherman. Carol and Charley make a bet: He can’t mooch from the Westons for one week, and she can’t call Harry “Daddy” for one week.
Guest Starring: Julius Carry as Bo, Cynthia Kamia as Diner #1, Jay Pennick as Doug

10. WOULD YOU BELIEVE…
December 17, 1994
Written by Paul B. Price and Dennis Snee. Directed by Steve Zuckerman.
Harry is attracted to the minister Charley is dating. Maxine buys Laverne’s beloved truck.
Guest Starring: Maureen Mueller as Rebecca, Sean Moran as Man

11. SINGLE WHITE MALE
January 7, 1995
Written by Andy Guerdat. Directed by Steve Zuckerman.
Charley is uncomfortable when he finds out his new roommate is gay. Maxine joins Harry’s golf group.
Guest Starring: Douglas Sills as Hank, Barry Gordon as Earl, Rebecca Bush as Deborah, Gordon Jump as Bud, David Shaun Michaels as Terry, Laurence LeJohn as Todd

12. DEAR AUNT MARTHA
January 14, 1995
Written by Vince Cheung and Ben Montanio. Directed by Steve Zuckerman.
Carol tries to pick up a man who wrote to the newspaper’s advice column, but has trouble picking him out of a crowd. Harry’s old navy sparring partner shows up with a score to settle.
Guest Starring: Todd Susman as Ben Braxton, Pat Harrington as “Tornado” Mulvaney, D. David Morin as Kevin, Paul B. Price as Artiste, Mike Saccone as John, Andrew Philpot as John, Sid Melton as Man

13. GOODBYE CHARLEY
January 21, 1995
Written by Peter Gallay. Directed by Steve Zuckerman.
After a death, Charley feels depressed about his own mortality and fears no one will miss him when he’s gone, so Carol tries to boost his morale and helps him stage his own funeral.
Guest Starring: Steven Gilborn as Funeral Director, William Frankfather as Minister

14. FAMILY PRACTICE
January 28, 1995
Written by Regina Stewart Larsen and Bob Tischler. Directed by Steve Zuckerman.
Maxine agrees to take care of a patient’s children while the lady has gall bladder surgery. Sophia invites Harry to a Shady Pines square dance.
Guest Starring: Joanna Sanchez as Marta, Sabrina Wiener as Ana, Melissa Simpson as Maria, Melinda Simpson as Celina, Paul Langdon as Armando, Chirs Taaffe as Orderly

15. GRANDMA, WHAT BIG EYES YOU HAVE
February 4, 1995
Written by Dennis Snee and Paul B. Price. Directed by Steve Zuckerman.
Harry is atracted to a woman he meets in the park, but soon finds out she is married. Laverne keeps a parrot at the office while waiting for it’s owner to claim it, which annoys Maxine. Carol goes overboard when shopping at a value size discount club.
Guest Starring: Leigh Taylor-Young as Gwen, Guy Boyd as Al, Caston Holmes as Scotty, Myra Turley as Arlene

16. FEELINGS, WHOA WHOA WHOA FEELINGS
February 25, 1995
Written by David Rosenberg. Directed by Dinah Manoff.
Laverne is afraid to reveal her true feelings for her visiting friend Matt, and becomes jealous when Carol asks him to dinner. Charley poses for a nude layout in a magazine.
Guest Starring: Steven Nichols as Matt, Caroline Aaron as Shannon, Rhonda Aldrich as Patty, Esther Scott as Security Guard, Aaron Heyman as Mr. McCully

17. AND KEVIN MAKES THREE
March 4, 1995
Written by Andy Guerdat. Directed by Steve Zuckerman.
Carol is jealous over Kevin’s quick bonding with Scotty. Harry and Maxine help Laverne learn to speak Spanish.
Guest Starring: D. David Morin as Kevin, Carlos Lacamara as Ernesto, Caston Holmes as Scotty, John Hamelin as Pakistani Man, Teresa Velarde as Rosa

18. HARRY WESTON: MAN’S BEST FRIEND
March 18, 1995
Written by Ursula Ziegler and Steve Sullivan. Directed by Steve Zuckerman.
Harry becomes Carol’s boss’ new best friend, which makes Charley jealous. Laverne auditions for a commercial in which she’ll play the voice of a cartoon owl.
Guest Starring: Todd Susman as Ben Braxton, Fred Sanders as Producer, Brian Posehn as Painted Gut Guy, Jess Harnell as Vince, Pat Musick as Angie, Donna Poterotta as Brandy

19. THE EX-FILES
March 18, 1995
Written by Jack Amiel and Michael Begner. Directed by Doug Smart.
Carol is afraid her relationship with Kevin is over when she meets his beautiful intelligent ex-wife. Meanwhile, Charley sues Harry when he gets sick after eating some old Chinese food from the Westons’ fridge.
Guest Starring: D. David Morin as Kevin, Beau Gravitte as Taggert, Nancy Sorel as Julie, Mike Larson as Pizza Guy, Victor Vitartas as Repo Man

20. STAND BY YOUR MAN
March 25, 1995
Written by Ron Bloomberg. Directed by Dinah Manoff.
Constant interruptions frustrate Laverne’s relationship with Matt, prompting her to go out with Maxine, Charley, and his friend Bud (who she “hits it off” with). Harry meets a woman whose dog looks just like Dreyfuss and persuades her to breed the two.
Guest Starring: Stephen Nichols as Matt, Edie McClurg as Peggy, Vince Grant as Bud, Al Fann as Ned, Sid Melton as Man

21. MY PAL VALY-VAL
June 10, 1995
Written by Dinah Manoff & Valerie Landsburg. Directed by Dinah Manoff.
Carol goes off looking for a friend and ends up stopping a woman from commiting suicide. Harry goes on a survival camping trip to be alone, but Charley tags along. A psychic opens up a shop next to the clinic, which excites Laverne and annoys Maxine.
Guest Starring: Valerie Landsburg as Valerie, Meagan Fay as Bridget, Steve Rankin as Sam
Note: This episode was originally shown out of order, after the finale had already aired.

22. REMEMBRANCE OF CLIPS PAST
June 17, 1995
Written by Peter Gallay. Directed by Steve Zuckerman.
While at Laverne’s going-away party, the gang remembers old times as she prepares to get married and move back to Hickory.
Note: This episode was originally shown out of order, after the finale had already aired.

23. LIFE GOES ON Part 1
April 29, 1995
Written by Peter Gallay, Ursula Ziegler, Steve Sullivan, Paul B. Price, and Dennis Snee. Directed by Steve Zuckerman.
When the clinic closes due to an asbestos problem, Laverne persuades Maxine to go to Hickory with her to help plan her wedding, which Laverne’s mother is going overboard with. Meanwhile, Carol announces her engagement to Kevin, Harry decides to sell the house and move to Vermont where he’s been offered a teaching job, and Charley and Sophia get lost on the road to Hickory. The wedding plans cease when Laverne elopes, and Carol breaks up with Kevin after hearing of Harry’s move.
Guest Starring: Grace Zabriskie as Scarlett, Jim Jaynie as Grit, D. David Morin as Kevin, Stephen Nichols as Matt, Caston Holmes as Scotty, Judith-Marie Bergan as Libby, Ellis Williams as Building Inspector

24. LIFE GOES ON Part 2
April 29, 1995
Written by Written by Peter Gallay, Ursula Ziegler, Steve Sullivan, Paul B. Price, and Dennis Snee. Directed by Steve Zuckerman.
With the gang fretting over Laverne’s elopement, Kevin comes to see Carol and the two decide to get married with Laverne’s father performing the ceremony. Laverne and Matt return unhitched and the ceremony becomes a double wedding. Barbara returns home to pack her things, but Harry has second thoughts about moving…until he is confronted by his dead wife Libby’s ghost.
Special Guest Star – Kristy McNichol
Guest Starring: Grace Zabriskie as Scarlett, Jim Jaynie as Grit, D. David Morin as Kevin, Stephen Nichols as Matt, Caston Holmes as Scotty, Judith-Marie Bergan as Libby, Ellis Williams as Building Inspector