Davis Rules
Dwight Davis, a widower and grade-school principal, is raising three sons with help from his wacky father Gunny. After the series moved from ABC to CBS, the oldest son and his friend were dropped (it was explained that the oldest son had become a foreign-exchange student) and Dwight's sister was added. Also off the show was Dwight's love interest Cosmo, who left to join a convent; added to the cast was Skinner, son of Dwight's college pals who are now psychologists working in Latin America. Appearing occasionally was Dwight's love interest Erika.
- 1991-1992
- 2 seasons
- ABC
- Comedy
Dwight Davis, a widower and grade-school principal, is raising three sons with help from his wacky father Gunny. After the series moved from ABC to CBS, the oldest son and his friend were dropped (it was explained that the oldest son had become a foreign-exchange student) and Dwight's sister was added. Also off the show was Dwight's love interest Cosmo, who left to join a convent; added to the cast was Skinner, son of Dwight's college pals who are now psychologists working in Latin America. Appearing occasionally was Dwight's love interest Erika.
Season 2 Episode Guide
16 Episodes 1991 - 1992
Episode 1
They're Writing Songs of Love, But Nun for Me
Mon, Dec 30, 1991
The Davis family has two new members, Gwen, who has moved in from Florida. The other addition is Skinner, who is staying with them while his parents are in Africa. Skinner doesn't think he has to do what Dwight says - but Dwight does.
Episode 2
A Father Makes All the Difference
Wed, Jan 1, 1992
Dwight asks Skinner where he spends his free time and he admits it's with a girl. She's invited to dinner and when she arrives she has a big surprise that Skinner hadn't bothered mentioning.
Episode 3
Writing a Wrong
Wed, Jan 8, 1992
Charlie has to write a five page report and has no idea on what to write about. Skinner provides him with some advice that gets him into trouble. Dwight and Gwen find out something about Gunny's past.
Episode 4
The Moment of Youth
Wed, Jan 15, 1992
Much to Skinner's dismay, Dwight puts him to work when his folks fail to send support money.
Episode 5
Love at First Sighting: Part 1
Wed, Jan 22, 1992
Dwight thinks he's met the woman of his dreams, but when Gunny invites her for family dinner, he worries that their first date will be their last.
Episode 6
Love at First Sighting: Part 2
Wed, Jan 29, 1992
Dwight and Erika have reached their fifth date. The only problem is that complete strangers have a tendency to give her gifts, and Dwight's jealous insecurity may be more than they can handle.
Episode 7
Gunny's Ex
Wed, Feb 5, 1992
Gunny's ex-wife visits the family before going on a cruise ship. She tells them that she plans to marry the ship's Captain, and Gunny doesn't think that's a good idea.
Episode 8
Happy as a Clam
Wed, Feb 26, 1992
An old baseball buddy comes to visit Dwight and makes him a business proposition to go into raising clams. Ben gets into trouble when he believes one of Gunny's outlandish stories.
Episode 9
Someone to Watch Over Them
Wed, Mar 4, 1992
Skinner's former girlfriend Kathi and her baby come for a visit. He arranges for her to go on a blind date with his teacher and soon regrets it.
Episode 10
Bells, Bells, Bells
Wed, Mar 11, 1992
Gwen meets a single man who, and after a whirlwind romance, asks her to marry him.
Episode 11
Strike Down the Band
Wed, Mar 18, 1992
Due to budget cuts, Dwight is faced with the possibility of having to cut the music program or the sports teams, or both. Also, Ben is trying to hard to look like Skinner.
Episode 12
Everybody Comes to Nick's
Wed, Mar 25, 1992
The Davis family goes out in separate directions: Gwen is on a girl's night out, Gunny and Dwight clothes shopping. Skinner goes to see a blues player.. Somehow they all end up at Nick's.
Episode 13
A Foggy Day on Puget Sound
Wed, Apr 8, 1992
Gunny and Dwight decide to go fishing. The fog comes in and, even worse, the motor won't start. Stranded and lost they have to wait for someone to find them.
Episode 14
Ferry Tale
Wed, Apr 22, 1992
Gwen keeps striking out with men and asks the family to help to no avail. A trip on the ferry provides an unexpected change.
Episode 15
Brother, Can You Spend a Dime?
Wed, May 6, 1992
A new job has Gwen on a spending spree buying gifts for everyone. Dwight thinks she should cut back, but she gets him to end his tightwad ways.
Episode 16
The Girl with Someone Extra
Wed, May 13, 1992
Dwight's girlfriend comes back from her assignment and all is well until a baseball player, whom Dwight idolizes, asks her out.
