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24 Episodes 1985 - 1986
Episode 1
Sat, Sep 14, 1985 30 mins
The family is still mourning the Chief's death and an uproar ensues when Jonathan suggests that he and Julie move into her dad's bedroom. Julie: Lauri Hendler. Nell: Nell Carter. Joey: Joey Lawrence. Katie: Kari Michaelsen.
Episode 2
Sat, Sep 21, 1985 30 mins
Hoping to earn money for a house payment, Nell agrees to sing with her ex-husband's band on a cruise ship. Part 1 of two. Joey Lawrence, Telma Hopkins. Tony: Count Stovall.
Episode 3
Sat, Sep 28, 1985 30 mins
Conclusion. Nell loses her voice over her ex-husband's shocking news---and if she doesn't find it in time to perform she'll be unable to meet the house payment. Addy: Telma Hopkins. Tony: Count Stovall.
Episode 4
Sat, Oct 5, 1985 30 mins
When a stranger saves Joey's life, Nell invites him home for lunch, and it proves to be an out-of-this-world experience. Joey: Joey Lawrence. Dave: Ken Berry. Julie: Lauri Hendler. Katie: Kari Michaelsen.
Episode 5
Sat, Oct 19, 1985 30 mins
When Addy is offered a job in New York, Nell feels as if she's the last one to know, and refuses to say goodbye---until the last moment. Nell: Nell Carter. Joey: Joey Lawrence. Grandpa: John Hoyt.
Episode 6
Sat, Oct 26, 1985 30 mins
Julie has her own reasons for joining the Navy in response to Jonathan's refusal to go on an archaeological expedition. Jonathan Silverman, Nell Carter. Grandpa: John Hoyt. Addy: Telma Hopkins.
Episode 7
Sat, Nov 2, 1985 30 mins
Mama Maybelle arrives in Glenlawn to visit Nell, and tells her that she has to have an eye operation, and fears that she may never be able to see again. She tells Nell that she is going to miss seeing, but her sense of hearing may improve, which will help her hear Nell's singing better. Nell is happy that her mother admits she is a good singer. In the end, she is fine, and the family is there to greet her after the operation.
Episode 8
Sat, Nov 9, 1985 30 mins
Sam is taking the role of a big sister to a girl named Pam, a kid from a single-parent home. When Pam arrives at the house, Sam has other ideas of her own, when the new neighbor Chip shows up and asks her to light his pilot light on the stove. Nell is then stuck taking care of Pam, and she is a nuissance to her. Nell then finds out from Sam that Pam's mother left her father for a computer repair man, and Nell finds a way to make Pam like her in the end.
Episode 9
Sat, Nov 16, 1985 30 mins
Nell and Addy (Telma Hopkins) contemplate death and "other things" when they get trapped in elevators side by side. Julie: Lauri Hendler. Simpson: Howard Morton. Sam: Lara Jill Miller. Grandpa: John Hoyt.
Episode 10
Sat, Nov 23, 1985 30 mins
When Nell buys Addy's old convertible and it breaks down, it threatens to break apart their friendship. Telma Hopkins. Grandpa: John Hoyt. Katie: Kari Michaelsen. Joey: Joey Lawrence. Sam: Lara Jill Miller.
Episode 11
Sat, Nov 30, 1985 30 mins
Nell has big plans for Joey when he's labeled a gifted child---but Joey just wants to play baseball. Addy: Telma Hopkins. Grandpa: John Hoyt. Simpson: Howard Morton. Sam: Lara Jill Miller.
Episode 12
Sat, Dec 7, 1985 30 mins
Nell is all for Katie living out on her own---until she discovers Katie's seeing a married man. Kari Michaelsen, Lauri Hendler, Lara Jill Miller. Warren: Rick Lohman.
Episode 13
Sat, Dec 14, 1985 30 mins
Nell and the family look back on the year while preparing for Christmas. Addy: Telma Hopkins. Simpson: Howard Morton. Julie: Lauri Hendler. Katie: Kari Michaelsen. Sam: Lara Jill Miller.
Episode 14
Sat, Jan 4, 1986 30 mins
Nell quits school, and Simpson persuades her to manage a rock band, which she books into a talent show. No big deal---until Gary Collins shows up. Part 1 of two. Addy: Telma Hopkins. Simpson: Howard Morton.
Episode 15
Sat, Jan 11, 1986 30 mins
Conclusion. Nell brings the band back for another chance, but only Nell lands a spot on "Hour Magazine." Gary Collins has a cameo. Nell Carter. Addy: Telma Hopkins. Maitre d': Don Bovingloh. Simpson: Howard Morton.
Episode 16
Sat, Jan 18, 1986 30 mins
Julie has a rocky reunion with Jonathan when he returns from his archaeological dig to resume his roles as husband and father-to-be. Julie: Lauri Hendler. Nell: Nell Carter. Grandpa: John Hoyt.
Episode 17
Sat, Feb 1, 1986 30 mins
Joey finds the Chief's gun and accidentally shoots Nell in the foot, but Nell's more concerned with Joey's reactions to the incident. Joey Lawrence. Sam: Lara Jill Miller. Mama: Rosetta LeNoire. Julie: Lauri Hendler.
Episode 18
Sat, Feb 8, 1986 30 mins
Nell finds out that Grandpa is dating Sally Parsons, who was previously dating Officer Simpson. When Simpson finds out he takes it like a baby, but Nell takes it much personal, and tels Sally never to see Grandpa again. In the end, Nell learns that she shouldn't have been snooping into Grandpa's life at all.
Episode 19
Sat, Feb 15, 1986 30 mins
Nell and Addy believe they're victims of discrimination when they're not hired for a job they're qualified for. Nell Carter, Telma Hopkins. Sam: Lara Jill Miller. Grandpa: John Hoyt. Katie: Kari Michaelsen.
Episode 20
Sat, Feb 22, 1986 30 mins
Nell's sister leaves her husband and comes to Nell for advice, and the reunion is complete when Mama shows up to advise both of them. Loretta: Lynn Thigpen. Nell: Nell Carter. Joey: Joey Lawrence.
Episode 21
Sat, Mar 29, 1986 30 mins
When Officer Simpson leaves his cousins adopted children with Nell to babysit for her, her date who is at the house at the time lets Nell see who he really is, when he shows her his feelings that he has for kids, none whatsoever.
Episode 22
Sat, Apr 5, 1986 30 mins
Nell worries about Katie when she learns that Katie has just lost her boyfriend and is about to lose her store. Kari Michaelsen. Addy: Telma Hopkins. Simpson: Howard Morton. Sam: Lara Jill Miller.
Episode 23
Sat, May 3, 1986 30 mins
Nell receives an inheritance and insists on sharing it with everyone---that is, until the check bounces. Addy: Telma Hopkins. Joey: Joey Lawrence. Katie: Kari Michaelsen. Sam: Lara Jill Miller. Grandpa: John Hoyt.
Episode 24
Sat, May 10, 1986 30 mins
As she is at a Greek restaraunt with her freinds, Nell's purse is stolen, which upsets everyone. However, the two Grek waiters have their own plan of getting the purse back for her.