Check It Out

Episode 1

The Umpire Strikes Back

Sun, Oct 4, 1987

Howard helps Marlene open the lines of communication with her father.

Episode 2

Hey, Take Me Over

Sat, Oct 10, 1987

Cobbs is sold to a huge hotel conglomerate and Howard dreams of being made manager of a luxurious resort. He's informed he is staying, at the grocery store and must wear a smock. In frustration he quits.

Episode 3

Puppy Love

Sun, Oct 11, 1987

Derek develops an infatuation for Marlene.

Episode 4

I'm Okay, You're a Spy

Sat, Oct 17, 1987

A corporate spy from the head office investigates Cobb's Supermarket.

Episode 5

Not for Commercial Use

Sun, Oct 18, 1987

Howard wants to star in a TV report on Cobb's.

Episode 6

Edna's Choice

Sat, Oct 24, 1987

Edna and Christian both compete for the manager's job at a new Cobb's store.

Episode 7

He's No Heavy, He's My Brother

Howard mistakenly thinks his brother is dying.

Episode 8

Mutiny on Mr. Christian

Sat, Nov 7, 1987

Marlene gets Christian in trouble after complaining to Howard about his behaviour.

Episode 9

Bannister & Dale

Sat, Nov 14, 1987

Howard tries to help an old vaudeville comedian raise enough money to keep his retirement home open.

Episode 10

Shrink from Sendrax

Sun, Nov 15, 1987

Sendrax sends in a staff psychiatrist to evaluate the employees mental health.

Episode 11

The Naked Truth

Sat, Nov 21, 1987

Unwitting Marlene agrees to be in a porn magazine.

Episode 12

Howard Hemingway

Sun, Nov 22, 1987

Howard writes a romance novel using the staff at Cobb's as characters in his book.

Episode 13

Edna, Howard, Cathy & Morty

Sat, Nov 28, 1987

Edna attempt to make changes in her stagnant relationship with Howard.

Episode 14

Marlene for Hire

Sat, Dec 12, 1987

Marlene agrees to become a surrogate mother for a yuppie couple who shop at Cobb's supermarket.

Episode 15

Make Room for Daddy Christian

Sun, Dec 27, 1987

Jack meets Marlene's friend Barbara and asks her for a date. They get together for dinner and Jack is very surprised she has a 10-year old son Peter. Jack hastily leaves, regrets it, and returns to ask for a second chance.

Episode 16

My Hero, Mr. Bannister

Sun, Jan 3, 1988

The new bag boy Derek looks up to Howard and the manager gets used to the attention. But when Howard learns that Derek isn't planning on continuing school to make being a grocery business permanent he works to dissuade him.

Episode 17

Fatal Harassment

Sun, Jan 10, 1988

The attractive new cashier Kim makes her attraction to Howard clear and one evening tries to get amorous. Then Howard finds out Kim has a history of suing employers for sexual harassment and becomes worried.

Episode 18

Vote for Me

Sat, Jan 16, 1988

Bannister decides to run for councilman, then later discovers his opponent is a local hero.

Episode 19

Losing It

Sat, Jan 30, 1988

Howard buys into a weight-loss franchise.

Episode 20

Smotherly Love

Sun, Jan 31, 1988

Christian pretends to be the manager of Cobb's when his mother visits.

Episode 21

Educating Leslie

Sun, Feb 7, 1988

Leslie's hopes of winning an acting scholarship rest on keeping his drama coach sober.

Episode 22

For the Book

Sun, Feb 14, 1988

The staff reminisces for Cobb's 50th anniversary.