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24 Episodes 1996 - 1997
Episode 1
Fri, Sep 13, 1996 30 mins
A column of Dave's, based on an anecdote from Shel, is optioned by a movie studio, and Dave and his pal collaborate on the script. Brandon Tartikoff plays a studio executive. Irv: Phil Stein. Shel: Meshach Taylor. Dave: Harry Anderson.
Episode 2
Fri, Sep 20, 1996 30 mins
With Beth and the kids on trips, Dave finds himself home alone with nothing much to do. Angela: Michelle Trachtenberg. Jeff: Phillip Van Dyke. Philip: Maurice Woods. Dave: Harry Anderson.
Episode 3
Fri, Sep 27, 1996 30 mins
"Is it me, or did people used to be nicer to each other?" Dave wonders, after Shel has run-ins with an obnoxious waiter (Steve Hytner). Rude Guy: Dennis Burkley. Rude Girl: Wendy Rader. Shel: Meshach Taylor.
Episode 4
Fri, Oct 4, 1996 30 mins
After Dave grounds Tommy for a prank the child claims he didn't do, he and the gang get into a brawl at Eric's bachelor party. Judge: Ray Walston. Leo: John Kapelos. Zeke: Steve Hofvendahl. Juan: Nick Corri. Dave: Harry Anderson.
Episode 5
Fri, Oct 11, 1996 30 mins
Their discovery of an illegal immigrant (Nick Corri) introduces Dave and the gang to the realities of life in hiding. Dave: Harry Anderson. Beth: DeLane Matthews. Shel: Meshach Taylor. Mia: J.C. Wendel. Eric: Patrick Warburton.
Episode 6
Fri, Oct 18, 1996 30 mins
The gang visits Dave and Kenny's hometown, where Kenny's sins may have caught up with him. Millie: Deborah Harmon. Matt: Christopher Lawrence. Kenny: Shadoe Stevens. Dave: Harry Anderson.
Episode 7
Fri, Nov 1, 1996 30 mins
It's the great pumpkin, Dave Barry, when Dave becomes obsessed with tending his pumpkin patch. Mrs. Bondurant: Connie Sawyer. Dave: Harry Anderson. Shel: Meshach Taylor. Beth: DeLane Matthews.
Episode 8
Fri, Nov 8, 1996 30 mins
Dave panics when a woman (Markie Post) he meets invites him to her apartment. Mr. Aardman: Will Utay. Beth: DeLane Matthews. Dave: Harry Anderson. Shel: Meshach Taylor. Kenny: Shadoe Stevens.
Episode 9
Fri, Nov 22, 1996 30 mins
Having work done on the house takes its toll on the Barrys, who find themselves besieged with marital advice. Judy: Caroline Aaron. Eric Jr.: Eugene Roche. Dave: Harry Anderson. Beth: DeLane Matthews.
Episode 10
Fri, Dec 13, 1996 30 mins
After learning that Eric is working at the house of a famous musician, the Barrys take an unauthorized tour. Eric: Patrick Warburton. Dave: Harry Anderson. Beth: DeLane Matthews. Peter Noone: Himself.
Episode 11
Fri, Dec 20, 1996 30 mins
Earnest disappears after the kids take her for a walk, but is soon found---by the dog's original owner (Mary Pat Gleason). Olivia: Mary Elizabeth Gleason. Dave: Harry Anderson. Beth: DeLane Matthews. Shel: Meshach Taylor.
Episode 12
Fri, Jan 3, 1997 30 mins
Dave writes a column criticizing Tommy's teacher (Marsha Warfield) for staging a rewritten version of "Moby Dick." Wanda: Kim Oja. Dave: Harry Anderson.
Episode 13
Fri, Jan 10, 1997 30 mins
Dave's ego gets a boost when an adult-magazine model lists him as a "turn-on." "Entertainment Tonight" 's Mark Steines appears as himself. Rhonda: Eva Charney. Lori Lange: Julie St. Claire. Billy: Brandon Johnson. Dave: Harry Anderson. Beth: DeLane Matthews.
Episode 14
Fri, Jan 17, 1997 30 mins
Kenny encourages Shel to be more spontaneous---and Shel takes his advice. McFadden: John de Lancie. Holroyd: Bruce McGill. Dave: Harry Anderson. Beth: DeLane Matthews. Shel: Meshach Taylor.
Episode 15
Fri, Jan 31, 1997 30 mins
A domineering agent (Beatrice Arthur) pushes even laid-back Dave to the limit. Wink Martindale appears as himself. Dave: Harry Anderson. Beth: DeLane Matthews. Shel: Meshach Taylor. Kenny: Shadoe Stevens.
Episode 16
Fri, Feb 7, 1997 30 mins
Mel's interference in the Barrys' lives extends to Willie, whom she has cast in a commercial. Pat Boone and Roy Firestone have cameos. Mel: Beatrice Arthur. Willie: Andrew Ducote. Dave: Harry Anderson.
Episode 17
Fri, Feb 21, 1997 30 mins
Dave gets an unwelcome taste of life as a celebrity when a photo of him next to a mobster becomes tabloid fodder. Mel: Beatrice Arthur. Dave: Harry Anderson. Beth: DeLane Matthews. Shel: Meshach Taylor.
Episode 18
Fri, Feb 28, 1997 30 mins
A call from a college classmate whom Dave despised reveals a truth about Dave and Beth's dating history. Harry Anderson, DeLane Matthews. Shel: Meshach Taylor. Kenny: Shadoe Stevens.
Episode 19
Wed, Apr 30, 1997 30 mins
Kenny's latest gig is promoting concerts. But when his backers back out, he seeks a loan from Shel, and is hurt by his friend's response. Kenny: Shadoe Stevens. Beth: DeLane Matthews. Dave: Harry Anderson.
Episode 20
Wed, May 7, 1997 30 mins
Shel's investments bring him a windfall; then he learns the truth about his shady accountant. Shel: Meshach Taylor. Dave: Harry Anderson. Mia: J.C. Wendel. Beth: DeLane Matthews.
Episode 21
Fri, Jun 6, 1997 30 mins
Shel has a hard time 'fessing up to his visiting daughter, Carly (Gabrielle Union), that most of his money is gone. Dean Riordan: Steve Landesburg. Shel: Meshach Taylor. Beth: DeLane Matthews.
Episode 22
Fri, Jun 13, 1997 30 mins
Goods found at the Barrys' garage sale reveal a secret about Dave; meanwhile, Beth's wedding dress disappears. Dave: Harry Anderson. Beth: DeLane Matthews. Eric: Patrick Warburton. Mia: J.C. Wendel.
Episode 23
Fri, Jun 20, 1997 30 mins
An FBI agent (Meagen Fay) investigating Shel interviews Dave and Beth, making the Barrys wonder just how well they know their friend. Shel: Meshach Taylor. Dave: Harry Anderson. Beth: DeLane Matthews.
Episode 24
Fri, Jul 18, 1997 30 mins
While Dave plans to attend his editor's retirement party, a sinkhole threatens the Barry home, forcing the family to seek shelter from Shel. Dave: Harry Anderson. Shel: Meshach Taylor.