Love Thy Neighbor
Charlie Wilson and his wife Peggy are living in surburban Los Angeles when their neighborhood becomes integrated with the arrival of Ferguson and Jackie Bruce. The two couples become friends and Charlie is also a co-worker with Ferguson at Turner Electronics.
- 1973-1973
- 1 season
- ABC
- Comedy
Charlie Wilson and his wife Peggy are living in surburban Los Angeles when their neighborhood becomes integrated with the arrival of Ferguson and Jackie Bruce. The two couples become friends and Charlie is also a co-worker with Ferguson at Turner Electronics.
Season 1 Episode Guide
12 Episodes 1973
Episode 1
Pilot
Fri, Jun 15, 1973 30 mins
Charley becomes nervous when a black couple move into his formerly all white neighborhood, his wife less so. But his concern increases when he learns the new efficiency expert at work is Ferguson, his new African-American neighbor.
Episode 2
Four for Dinner
Fri, Jun 22, 1973
The Bruces and the Wilsons go out for dinner together but are shocked when they are turned away from the restaurant. They jump to the conclusion that prejudice is involved.
Episode 3
The Marriage You Save May Be Your Own
Fri, Jun 29, 1973
Peggy goes out of town to be with her sister while Ferguson is away for work reasons. Charlie and Jackie are not used to being alone so begin spending time together. Eyebrows are raised and rumors begin.
Episode 4
Guess Who's Coming to Dinner
Fri, Jul 6, 1973
Battling for the new boss's favor, Charlie wants to push for a raise over dinner, but he's been beaten to the punch-by Ferguson.
Episode 5
Happiness Is a Good Transportation Car
Fri, Jul 13, 1973
Both Charlie and Ferguson insist on driving their cars to the same place of work leaving their wives without transportation. Will other arguments fail, Peggy and Jackie decide to withhold romance until they get a vehicle during the day.
Episode 6
Funny Reel
Fri, Jul 20, 1973
When the usual goodbye kiss doesn't occur there is concern the spark is gone from the marriage. Both the Wilson and Bruce couples grapple with expectations of an established relationship.
Episode 7
Want to Split a Maid...
Wed, Aug 15, 1973
Peggy and Jackie think housework is a drudge so they decide to jointly hire a maid to share. The wives look forward to all of the free time but it turns out the opposite is true.
Episode 8
The Grass Is Always Greener
Wed, Aug 22, 1973
A plant unfamiliar to the Wilsons is found growing in their backyard. They ask their neighbors the Bruces for assistance and Ferguson tells them it's marijuana. Charlie starts to panic, thinking he's going to jail.
Episode 9
Take Two and Hit to Right
Wed, Aug 29, 1973
Charlie is injured in a softball game and is forced to take time off from work. Ferguson hires Otis, an African-American, to temporarily replace him but the man does such a good job Charlie fears it may be permanent.
Episode 10
Let's Have a Baby
Wed, Sep 5, 1973
Time for some baby talk as Peggy starts casting" wistful glances at her friend's little girl. The question is, can she soften Charlie's humbug heart towards children?
Episode 11
Charlie's Charm
Wed, Sep 19, 1973
Charlie gets the erroneous idea that he's irresistible to women, particularly African-American females. When Ferguson and Jackie seem to be having problems, Charlie thinks he's the reason.
Episode 12
The Minstrel Show
Wed, Sep 19, 1973