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When Simon Ferguson (Tim Curry) is fired from a soap opera, he decides to crash with ex-wife Hadley Martin (Annie Potts) at the Manhattan hotel that she runs.
- 1997-1997
- 1 season
- ABC
- Comedy
When Simon Ferguson (Tim Curry) is fired from a soap opera, he decides to crash with ex-wife Hadley Martin (Annie Potts) at the Manhattan hotel that she runs.
Season 1 Episode Guide
12 Episodes 1997
Episode 0
Pilot
Sat, Sep 20, 1997
After Simon is fired from his soap opera, he pays a visit to his crotchety ex wife, who runs a hotel in upstate New York.
Episode 1
I'm Bonnie, I'm Clyde
Tue, Oct 21, 1997 22 mins
A down on his luck Simon visits his ex-wife Hadley and it soon becomes clear to her why their marriage only lasted 12 days.
Episode 2
The Kernel
Tue, Oct 28, 1997
Simon is hired back on the soap opera, but soon realizes he'll have to sleep with the sister of the head of the network to keep his job.
Episode 3
The Nemesis
Tue, Nov 4, 1997 22 mins
Simon and Hadley's old friend Justin arrives in New York with plans to steal a role away from Simon.
Episode 4
Who's Afraid of Simon Ferguson?
22 mins
Simon directs and stars in Daniel's school play; Rose gives Gwen advice about boys.
Episode 5
The Review
22 mins
A newspaper reviewer visits the hotel and has a wonderful time... until Simon knocks him unconscious and gives him amnesia. Meanwhile, Gwen tries to score tickets to a Beck concert.
Episode 6
Simon, We Hardly Knew Ye
22 mins
Simon hires Hadley as his publicist, but when she fails to get him the publicity he desires, he fakes his death. Meanwhile, Robert attempts to get closer to Hadley by bonding with Daniel, and Yorgo goes on an American vacation.
Episode 7
It's Gwen's Party and Hadley'll Cry If She Wants To
22 mins
When Gwen throws a party, she butts heads with Daniel over fire safety issues, Yorgo over the food, and Simon winds up hijacking the shindig. Meanwhile Hadley goes on a date with Robert.
Episode 8
The Bee Story
22 mins
After Daniel gets in a fight with a condescending peer, Simon tries to rig the spelling bee. Meanwhile, Yorgo tries to work up the nerve to ask out Linda, the mail carrier.
Episode 9
Acting Out
Sat, Sep 20, 1997 22 mins
After Gwen is bitten by the acting bug, Hadley decides to re-establish her acting career while Simon re-evaluates his. Meanwhile Yorgo tries to convince his friends to murder his brother.
Episode 10
The Southern Story
Sat, Sep 20, 1997 22 mins
Hadley's mother Dolly lures her to Chattanooga with a promise of bringing home a prized Armour, but the real plan is to reveal her impending nuptials. Meanwhile, Rose and Yorgo behave like a quarreling couple when they're left in charge of the kids.
Episode 11
Fight Night at the Metropolitan
22 mins
When Hadley introduces "Sports Sunday" at the hotel, Yorgo gets upset and Simon gets into a fight with a group of bullies. Meanwhile Rose flips out when she learns her ex-fiancée, Erik Estrada, is rooming in the honeymoon suite; and Gwen gets tricked into a date with her dorky Spanish partner Jesse.