Getting By
Comedy about two women who live together in a rather large house and start over in life. Widow Dolores (Hopkins) has two boys, Marcus (Santana) and Darren (Richmond); divorcée Cathy (Williams) has two girls, Nikki (Vannice) and Julie (Sterling).
- 1993-1994
- 2 seasons
- ABC
- Comedy, Family
Comedy about two women who live together in a rather large house and start over in life. Widow Dolores (Hopkins) has two boys, Marcus (Santana) and Darren (Richmond); divorcée Cathy (Williams) has two girls, Nikki (Vannice) and Julie (Sterling).
Season 2 Episode Guide
19 Episodes 1993 - 1994
Episode 1
Turnabout Dance
Tue, Sep 21, 1993
Cathy and Dolores do their best to chaperone their children's school dance.
Episode 2
Letter to the President
Tue, Sep 28, 1993
After she writes to President Clinton, Julie is invited to visit him.
Episode 3
Faking the Grade
Tue, Oct 5, 1993
Fearing that he'll fail high school, Marcus talks Darren into changing a grade on the school computer.
Episode 4
Old Car
Tue, Oct 12, 1993
A mechanic agrees to fix an old car that Marcus and Darren bought--on the condition that they fix him up with Cathy.
Episode 5
Do the Fright Thing
Tue, Oct 19, 1993
On Halloween, Marcus dumps his date on Darren to go out with her attractive cousin.
Episode 6
Not with My Sister
Tue, Nov 2, 1993
Marcus lays down the law when the leader of his new posse makes a pass at Nikki.
Episode 7
Reach for the Stars
Tue, Nov 23, 1993
Dolores gets promoted, but her first task is to tell Cathy that she's being laid off.
Episode 8
Pinball Wizard
Tue, Dec 7, 1993
Marcus loses money for the families' vacation in a game of pinball.
Episode 9
The Pit Stop
Tue, Dec 14, 1993
Marcus plots to get Nikki fired from her new job at a fast-food joint.
Episode 10
The Penthouse
Tue, Dec 21, 1993
Marcus and Darren attempt to use the keys to a penthouse as they pretend to be millionaires to impress their dates.
Episode 11
Sell It Like It Is
Sat, Jan 8, 1994
A pair of con artists lure Cathy into a marketing scam and try to do the same to Dolores.
Episode 12
In the Driver's Seat
Sat, Jan 15, 1994
Although he's failed his driving test, Marcus is determined to get behind the wheel for his date.
Episode 13
A Life in the Theater
Sat, Jan 22, 1994
Darren goes on the stage with Marcus's girlfriend, while Cathy develops a crush on the play's director.
Episode 14
It Takes a Thief
Sat, Jan 29, 1994
Marcus and Darren go undercover to catch the thief who stole Cathy's purse.
Episode 15
The Rich Guy
Sat, Feb 12, 1994
Everyone thinks that Dolores' new boyfriend is boring--until they find out about his wealth.
Episode 16
Three Days of the Condo
Sat, May 28, 1994
Dolores allows Marcus to convert the garage into his own sanctuary.
Episode 17
Teacher's Pest
Sat, Jun 4, 1994
Cathy becomes a substitute teacher at the kids' high school and learns to stay ahead of Marcus and his pranks.
Episode 18
Just Say No
Sat, Jun 11, 1994
Cathy dates a teacher who's known for taking relationships a bit too seriously.
Episode 19
My Brilliant Career
Sat, Jun 18, 1994
Marcus and Darren learn that their formerly wimpy cousin is now a skilled boxer.