Duet
In this sitcom, Ben Coleman was a mystery writer while his girlfriend Laura Kelly was a caterer with her younger sister Jane. Richard and Linda Phillips were a high-powered yuppie couple; he was in the family patio-furniture business and she was a studio executive. Linda's employer at World Wide Studios was Cooper Hayden, who eventually became infatuated with Jane. Geneva was the Phillips' wisecracking, sexy maid who sometimes fraternized with the sisters. Richard later quit his job to become a professional pianist, while Linda lost her job at World Wide Studios.
- 1987-1989
- 3 seasons
- Fox Network
- Comedy, Drama
In this sitcom, Ben Coleman was a mystery writer while his girlfriend Laura Kelly was a caterer with her younger sister Jane. Richard and Linda Phillips were a high-powered yuppie couple; he was in the family patio-furniture business and she was a studio executive. Linda's employer at World Wide Studios was Cooper Hayden, who eventually became infatuated with Jane. Geneva was the Phillips' wisecracking, sexy maid who sometimes fraternized with the sisters. Richard later quit his job to become a professional pianist, while Linda lost her job at World Wide Studios.
Season 3 Episode Guide
19 Episodes 1988 - 1989
Episode 1
Partners
Sun, Oct 30, 1988
Upon returning from her honeymoon to find her catering business in ruins, Laura hires Linda to help her out, but the two quickly lock horns.
Episode 2
Deja Two
Sun, Nov 6, 1988
Richard and Laura are overcome with jealousy after learning that their spouses slept with each other in college.
Episode 3
It's My Party
Sun, Nov 13, 1988
Linda ignores her daughter's wishes and throws her an extravagant birthday party.
Episode 4
For Richard, for Poorer
Sun, Nov 20, 1988
Richard and Linda learn the hard way that they're broke.
Episode 5
Oh Boy!
Sun, Nov 27, 1988
The teenage son of a wealthy client becomes smitten with Linda.
Episode 6
One Man Out
Sun, Dec 11, 1988
Richard's friends want him off the baseball team, but nobody has the nerve to tell him.
Episode 7
His Mother, Myself
Sun, Dec 18, 1988
Laura and Linda discover that Jane is the spitting image of her new fiancé's mother.
Episode 8
Brother from Another Zip Code
Sun, Jan 15, 1989
Richard enlists in a program to mentor troubled youth.
Episode 9
Sister of the Year
Sun, Jan 29, 1989
Linda's wheelchair-bound sister comes to town to collect a Woman of the Year Award but decides to decline after helplessly witnessing a mugging.
Episode 10
The New and Improved Linda
Sun, Feb 5, 1989
A psychic tells Linda that bad things will happen if she doesn't become a nicer person.
Episode 11
Too Many Cooks
Sun, Feb 12, 1989
Laura appears in a cooking segment on an L.A. morning show and makes a fool of herself.
Episode 12
Read Between the Lines
Sun, Feb 19, 1989
Linda realizes that Steve is illiterate; Laura becomes annoyed by Ben's love for David Letterman.
Episode 13
Don't Quit Your Day Job
Sun, Feb 26, 1989 30 mins
Linda accepts a position at a movie studio, initially not realizing that she's being played for a fool.
Episode 14
True Stories
Sun, Mar 12, 1989
Ben becomes a pariah after getting his own newspaper column.
Episode 15
Roll Call
Sun, Mar 26, 1989
Laura becomes jealous of Jane's close relationship with their "baby sister" Molly.
Episode 16
Kiss and Break Up
Sun, Apr 9, 1989
Linda's father unexpectedly arrives at her door 25 years after he walked out on his family.
Episode 17
On the Nose
Sun, Apr 23, 1989
While correcting her deviated septum, Linda considers having a nose job, but Richard is highly opposed.
Episode 18
Richie and the Vamp
Sun, Apr 30, 1989
As Linda worries that her marriage is in peril, Richard fantasizes about another woman.
Episode 19
The Birth of a Saleswoman
Sat, May 6, 1989
In the pilot for the spin-off, Open House (1989), Linda becomes a Realtor.