I Married Dora
A widowed white-collar professional with two children marries his Hispanic housekeeper so she will not be deported. They must do everything to keep everyone from discovering the truth. Will they discover that they were meant to be a family?
- 1987-1988
- 1 season
- ABC
- Comedy
A widowed white-collar professional with two children marries his Hispanic housekeeper so she will not be deported. They must do everything to keep everyone from discovering the truth. Will they discover that they were meant to be a family?
Season 1 Episode Guide
13 Episodes 1987 - 1988
Episode 1
I Married Dora
Tue, Sep 22, 1987 30 mins
Peter marries his housekeeper to prevent her from getting deported.
Episode 2
My Parents Are Coming
Fri, Sep 25, 1987
Dora tries to convince her visiting parents that she and Peter are happily married.
Episode 3
Our Little Girl's Growing Up
Fri, Oct 2, 1987
Peter ignores Dora's warnings and gives Kate permission to take an overnight trip with her high school band.
Episode 4
Where There's a Will, There's No Way
Fri, Oct 9, 1987
Peter decides it's time to write a new will and decides to name his sister-in-law as guardian of the children. It's not a popular decision and raises questions as to the state of his marriage to Dora.
Episode 5
God's Waiting Room
Fri, Oct 16, 1987
When Peter's boss, Mr. Lennox, decides to retire, he becomes a frequent and unwanted guest in the Farrells' home.
Episode 6
Happy, Happy Birthday, Dora
Fri, Oct 30, 1987 30 mins
Peter and Dora panic when an immigration official questions them and digs into their sex life.
Episode 7
A Matter of Moulding
Fri, Nov 6, 1987
Peter has his first date since marrying the housekeeper, but bringing her home wasn't the best idea.
Episode 8
Club Montez
Fri, Nov 13, 1987
After discussing Hispanic stereotypes with Dora, Peter dreams she's a spicy Latin spitfire.
Episode 9
Dora Steps Out
Fri, Nov 20, 1987 30 mins
Dora accepts an invitation to a gala with Peter's wealthy boss.
Episode 10
West Coast Story
Fri, Nov 27, 1987
Dora teaches Hispanic self-respect to Peter's sister-in-law.
Episode 11
The Thirty-Five Year Itch
Fri, Dec 11, 1987
Dora's mother arrives with the bombshell news that her husband of 35 years is cheating on her.
Episode 12
Guess Who's Coming to Dinner Forever?
Fri, Dec 18, 1987
After learning that he married Dora, Peter's mother suffers a heart attack.
Episode 13
The Millionaire's Club
Fri, Jan 8, 1988
In arguably the most infamous and unique TV finale of all-time, Peter is forced to choose between his job and his family when he's offered a position in the Middle East that will make him wealthy.