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Dream On Season 1 Episodes
Season 1 Episode Guide
14 Episodes 1990 - 1990
Episode 1
The First Episode
Sun, Jul 8, 1990
Book editor Martin Tupper doesn't want to admit his marriage is over.
Episode 2
Death Takes a Coffee Break
Sun, Jul 15, 1990
Can book editor Martin Tupper's day get any worse? It starts with a dose from an exterminator at 6:30AM, then losing his coat in a cab door, and progresses to being assaulted by a zoftig female author whose book he rejected. His pal Eddie fixes him up with a amorous 20 year old, but movie-mad Martin ends up in an ER.
Episode 3
Sex and the Single Father
Sun, Jul 22, 1990
Worried that the divorce is the cause of Jeremy's poor concentration at school, Judith tells Martin that it's actually because of a crush on his teacher. After some wrangling with Judith, it's left to Martin to have 'the talk'.
Episode 4
Sole Sister
Sun, Jul 29, 1990
Initially overjoyed by a whirlwind visit from his globe-trotting baby sister 'Beano', Martin finds it difficult to accept that she's more grown up than he imagined; and unfortunately, his best friend Eddie is part of the problem.
Episode 5
Angst for the Memories
Sun, Aug 5, 1990
After being admonished by an old school friend, for not becoming a famous writer, Martin feels galvanized to pick up the quill again - but are his central characters a little too close to home?
Episode 6
...And Sheep Are Nervous
Sun, Aug 12, 1990
Martin accidentally finds himself dating a controlling, unstable woman.
Episode 7
Over Your Dead Body
Sun, Aug 19, 1990
In order to secure a much-needed vacation, Martin seduces a grieving widow for a tawdry book.
Episode 8
Martin Gets Lucky
Sun, Aug 26, 1990
Martin dates a witch, and good things can't stop happening to him. Then Eddie needs surgery.
Episode 9
Three Coins in the Dryer
Sun, Sep 2, 1990
Martin bumps into a passionate woman in the laundry room and she takes him for the ride of his life.
Episode 10
Trojan War
Sun, Sep 9, 1990
Martin decides to take an STD test so he can go condom-less with his girlfriend. Toby has a litter of puppies in the office.
Episode 11
Up the River
Sun, Sep 16, 1990
Martin and Ninas relationship comes to a head when her environment activism goes too far.
Episode 12
555-HELL
Sun, Sep 23, 1990
Bored after breaking up with Nina, Martin is phoning anybody and everybody, when he accidentally takes a call meant for the suicide helpline. The caller is Irma, who he somehow persuades not to 'do the deed', while his apartment is filling up with his associates. Then they leave! This may not be the most entertaining plot summary in the world but it IS what happens.
Episode 13
Doing the Bossa Nova
Sun, Sep 30, 1990
Martins new boss puts him in several compromising positions.
Episode 14
Premarital Ex
Sun, Oct 7, 1990
Judith worries about her upcoming marriage. Martin tries to console her.