Baby Boom
Yet another movie-turned-TV series that flopped was this comedy based on the 1987 Diane Keaton film of the same name. J.C. was the picture of Yuppiedom, a stylish, single, Harvard-educated lawyer aggressively pushing her way up the executive ladder at a large corporation. Dates called her "The Tiger Lady". Then on her doorstep appeared baby Elizabeth, left to her by a recently deceased English relative. J.C.'s high-powered career was thrown into turmoil. She tried hard to juggle the demands of instant motherhood and career, but never could seem to decide which life she wanted. Seemingly oblivious to her plight were Mr.Curtis, her demanding boss; secretary Charlotte; fellow lawyer Arlene; and officious young assistant Ken, who was constantly angling for her job. Helga was the fearsome nanny who took care of Elizabeth while J.C. played office politics.
- Metascore63
- 1988-1989
- 1 season
- Sony Pictures Television
- Comedy
Yet another movie-turned-TV series that flopped was this comedy based on the 1987 Diane Keaton film of the same name. J.C. was the picture of Yuppiedom, a stylish, single, Harvard-educated lawyer aggressively pushing her way up the executive ladder at a large corporation. Dates called her "The Tiger Lady". Then on her doorstep appeared baby Elizabeth, left to her by a recently deceased English relative. J.C.'s high-powered career was thrown into turmoil. She tried hard to juggle the demands of instant motherhood and career, but never could seem to decide which life she wanted. Seemingly oblivious to her plight were Mr.Curtis, her demanding boss; secretary Charlotte; fellow lawyer Arlene; and officious young assistant Ken, who was constantly angling for her job. Helga was the fearsome nanny who took care of Elizabeth while J.C. played office politics.
Season 1 Episode Guide
13 Episodes 1988 - 1989
Episode 1
Pilot
Sat, Sep 10, 1988
J.C. tries to cope with a new assistant at work and a lost "blankie" at home.
Episode 2
Guilt
Wed, Nov 2, 1988
J.C. gets some advice from TV moms Margaret Anderson and June Cleaver.
Episode 3
The Right School for Elizabeth
Wed, Nov 9, 1988
J.C. finagles her way into an intensive learning course for Elizabeth, but the experience may be too intense---for J.C.
Episode 4
Stress
Wed, Nov 16, 1988
J.C. stands back to look at her life when she begins to fear that, like her father, she'll die of a heart attack.
Episode 5
Saturday
Wed, Nov 30, 1988
Elizabeth has a play date with her friend Jamie. When Jamie and her parents show up J.C. becomes nervous because of their appearance, and spends all day worrying.
Episode 6
The He-Man Woman's Hater Club
Wed, Dec 14, 1988
J.C's boss asks her to give a presentation to secure a $2 million account. She arrives at the company's headquarters only to discover that it is an all men's "club".
Episode 7
Christmas '88
Wed, Dec 21, 1988 30 mins
J.C. makes sure Santa goes to town for her first Christmas with Elizabeth, while Fritz celebrates his wife's return from the Betty Ford Center.
Episode 8
One Wednesday
Thu, Jul 13, 1989
The loss of an important account and Elizabeth's mischief at the office make it a frustrating day for J.C.
Episode 9
X-y-l-o-p-h-o-n-e
Mon, Aug 14, 1989
J.C. finds her dating drought quenched by a wonderful guy, but she hopes an old pattern's not repeating itself when he seems afraid of being eaten alive by the "Tiger Lady."
Episode 10
When It Rains
Sun, Sep 10, 1989
J.C. has her hands full when Helga quits, Elizabeth gets sick, the doctor is cute, and the parade of unsuitable nannies seems endless.
Episode 11
A Fine Romance
Wed, Sep 6, 1989
Episode 12
Charlotte's Secret
Wed, Sep 6, 1989
Episode 13
J.C. the Man
Wed, Sep 6, 1989