A New Kind of Family Season 1 Episodes

Episode 1

I Do

Sun, Sep 16, 197930 mins

Widow Kit Flanagan (Eileen Brennan) has three children; divorcee Abby Stone (Gwynne Gilford) has one---and when they meet, each holds a lease to the same house.

Episode 2

Are You Sure Barnum and Bailey Started Like This?

Sun, Sep 23, 1979

Episode 3

The Hero

Sun, Sep 30, 1979

Tony (Rob Lowe) is hailed as a hero for saving a fellow student from choking, but when his ego blows up so does the family.

Episode 4

The Overcharge

Sun, Oct 7, 1979

The family loses its electricity and hot water because of a utility-company billing error.

Episode 5

Invasion of Privacy

Sun, Oct 14, 1979

Kit (Eileen Brennan) peeks at Tony's private journal, then begins to suspect that the "stuff" he writes about is drugs.

Episode 6

Andy's New Dad

Sun, Oct 21, 1979

Andy (David Hollander) needs a partner for the father-son athletic meet.

Episode 7

Thank You for a Lovely Evening

Sat, Dec 15, 1979

Kit is eager with anticipation with spending some alone time with her new boyfriend. The arrival of her roommate's ex-husband changes the situation and not for the better.

Episode 8

Is There a Gun in the House?

Sat, Dec 22, 1979

Kit wants a gun in the house for protection, but Jessie feels karate is the best weapon.

Episode 9

Fair Weather Friend

Sat, Dec 29, 1979

Hillary (Lauri Hendler) takes a shoplifting rap for an abrasive girl friend.

Episode 10

The Breakup

Sat, Feb 23, 1980

Episode 11

No Smoking, Please

Sat, Feb 23, 1980