Number 96
Follows the lives of a group of people at a Southern California apartment complex called 96 Pacific Way. Among the residents are; Roger Busky, a saleman trying to become single; Horace Batterson, a retired Navy commander; Mr. and Mrs Quintzel, a couple experimenting with 'open marriage'; psychologist/transvestite Robert Leon; Nurse Sandy Galloway living with her widowed, alcoholic mother Maureen; and local con man Chick Walden.
- 1980-1981
- 1 season
- NBC
- Comedy
Follows the lives of a group of people at a Southern California apartment complex called 96 Pacific Way. Among the residents are; Roger Busky, a saleman trying to become single; Horace Batterson, a retired Navy commander; Mr. and Mrs Quintzel, a couple experimenting with 'open marriage'; psychologist/transvestite Robert Leon; Nurse Sandy Galloway living with her widowed, alcoholic mother Maureen; and local con man Chick Walden.
Season 1 Episode Guide
6 Episodes 1980 - 1981
Episode 1
Roger Moves In
Wed, Dec 10, 1980 60 mins
Number 96 Pacific Way is a Southern California apartment building that shelters as many sexual shenanigans and personal peccadilloes as it does tenants. The opener introduces Roger Busky, who's rebounding from a recent divorce; Jill and Mark Keaton, newlyweds who face the first strains in their marriage; and Marion and Max Quintzel, who feel that the secret to marital bliss is an open marriage.
Episode 2
Horace Goes to the Movies
Thu, Dec 11, 1980
Despite her best efforts, Anthea can't seem to dump an adoring Nathan; lecherous Horace persuades Lisa to have a drink with him; and Roger has a date with an interior decorator.
Episode 3
Sharon's Deadly Weapon
Fri, Dec 12, 1980
Nathan moves in with Chick; Max and Marion continue to experiment with open marriage; Maureen gets drunk at Sandy's party; and Sharon arranges a rendezvous with a prominent movie producer.
Episode 4
Chick Hits It Big
Fri, Dec 19, 1980
Horace deals with a hung-over Maureen; Sandy tries to get romantic with Roger, who is asked to be best man at the wedding of his divorce attorney and ex-wife; and Sharon swears off dating after a movie producer dies in her bed--a misfortune that Chick plans to capitalize on.
Episode 5
Maureen's Visitor
Fri, Dec 26, 1980
Newly-widowed Maureen claims her late husband returns from the grave to visit her. Mark is suspended from the team. Horace dreads some impending surgery. Max and Lisa go on a date.
Episode 6
Father's Day
Fri, Jan 2, 1981
Horace can't turn off his air conditioner. Roger's plans for a romantic weekend are foiled when his ex-wife drops off their son for a stay. Anthea is touched by a superior officer's concern for Nathan.