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Punky Brewster Season 1 Episodes
Season 1 Episode Guide
22 Episodes 1984 - 1985
Episode 1
Punky Finds a Home
Sun, Sep 16, 1984 30 mins
In the series opener, Punky is found living in an empty flat by Henry (George Gaynes), the cranky apartment manager, who tries to locate her mother while Punky makes herself at home in Henry's own flat. Part 1 of three. Mrs. Johnson: Susie Garrett. Cherie: Cherie Johnson.
Episode 2
Punky Finds a Home
Sun, Sep 23, 1984 30 mins
A social worker takes Punky away from Henry and puts her into a children's shelter. Part 2 of three. Henry: George Gaynes. Randi: Talia Balsam. Eddie: Eddie Deezen. Tyler: Robert DoQui.
Episode 3
Punky Finds a Home
Sun, Sep 30, 1984 30 mins
Conclusion. After Punky is returned to the children's shelter, Henry (George Gaynes) vows to fight for custody. Randi: Talia Balsam. Judge: J.A. Preston. Lois Dent: Allyn Ann McLerie.
Episode 4
Lost and Found/Punky Gets Her Own Room
Sun, Oct 7, 1984 30 mins
Two episodes in one: 1. Punky wants Henry's study as her bedroom. 2. Henry and Punky get separated at a supermarket and she thinks he's abandoned her. Henry: George Gaynes. Eddie: Eddie Deezen.
Episode 5
Walk Pool/Gone Fishin'
Sun, Oct 14, 1984 30 mins
1. Henry volunteers to walk Punky and her friends to school. 2. Henry takes the gang fishing. Punky: Soleil Moon Frye. Cherie: Cherie Johnson. Mrs. Johnson: Susie Garrett. Margaux: Ami Foster.
Episode 6
Take Me Out to the Ballgame
Sun, Oct 21, 1984 30 mins
Desperate to see a Cubs baseball game, Henry buys tickets from a scalper that turn out to be counterfeit. Lenny: Art Metrano. Sister Mary: Bonnie Urseth. Punky: Soleil Moon Frye.
Episode 7
Parents Night
Sun, Oct 28, 1984 30 mins
Punky thinks Henry doesn't love her anymore because he wants to work instead of going to parents' night at school. Henry: George Gaynes. Mrs. Johnson: Susie Garrett. Cherie: Cherie Johnson.
Episode 8
Visit to the Doctor/Go to Sleep
Sun, Nov 4, 1984 30 mins
1. An unsleepy Punky threatens Henry's TV viewing. 2. Punky is afraid of a booster shot, so Henry gives her a "magic nickel" that she proceeds to lose. Nurse: Vernee Watson-Johnson.
Episode 9
Miss Adorable
Sun, Nov 25, 1984 30 mins
Punky is determined to win a Miss Adorable contest to make Henry a proud parent. Andy Gibb appears as himself. Mrs. Johnson: Susie Garrett. Cherie: Cherie Johnson.
Episode 10
Dog Dough Afternoon
Sun, Dec 2, 1984 30 mins
Punky overhears Henry discussing the expense of raising a child, so she opens a dog-grooming business to help out. Punky: Soleil Moon Frye. Oliver Green: Earl Boen. Mrs. Johnson: Susie Garrett.
Episode 11
Bye Bye, My
Sun, Dec 9, 1984 30 mins
When Punky's favorite doll is broken for the umpteenth time, Henry makes the mistake of throwing it away. Punky: Soleil Moon Frye. Eddie: Eddie Deezen. Mrs. Johnson: Susie Garrett.
Episode 12
Yes Punky, There Is a Santa Claus
Sun, Dec 16, 1984 30 mins
Henry tells Punky that Santa Claus can do anything, so she asks Santa for only one gift---her mom. Part 1 of two. Soleil Moon Frye. Mrs. Johnson: Susie Garrett. Mrs. Morton: Dody Goodman.
Episode 13
Yes Punky, There Is a Santa Claus
Sun, Dec 16, 1984 30 mins
Conclusion. On Christmas morning, Punky finds a present under the tree that confirms her faith in Santa Claus. Henry: George Gaynes. Mrs. Johnson: Susie Garrett. Cherie: Cherie Johnson.
Episode 14
Play It Again Punky
Sun, Jan 20, 1985 30 mins
Henry feels out of touch when a hip music teacher (Andy Gibb) succeeds where he has failed: teaching Punky to play the piano. Henry: George Gaynes. Punky: Soleil Moon Frye. Dell: Peter Elbling.
Episode 15
Henry Falls in Love
Sun, Jan 27, 1985 30 mins
Punky is hoping for a complete family when Henry starts romancing a long-lost love. Part 1 of two. Gaynes' wife, Allyn Ann McLerie, plays Maggie. Punky: Soleil Moon Frye. Cherie: Cherie Johnson.
Episode 16
Henry Falls in Love
Sun, Feb 3, 1985 30 mins
Conclusion. After running away so Henry and Maggie can get married, Punky takes refuge in a junkyard hovel and meets another runaway (Meeno Peluce). Soleil Moon Frye. Maggie: Allyn Ann McLerie.
Episode 17
My Aged Valentine
Sun, Feb 10, 1985 30 mins
Warned that not wanting a boy friend for Valentine's Day means a lifetime of loneliness, Punky dreams of what life will be like when she's old and alone. Henry: George Gaynes. Margaux: Ami Foster.
Episode 18
I Love You, Brandon
Sun, Feb 17, 1985 30 mins
Punky blames herself when her dog Brandon is hit by a car while saving her life. Henry: George Gaynes. Mrs. Carney: Beah Richards. Dr. Frankel: Raleigh Bond. Mrs. Johnson: Susie Garrett.
Episode 19
Punky Brewster's Workout
Sun, Feb 24, 1985 30 mins
Punky's in big trouble when she breaks a new video camera Henry had forbidden her to touch. Cherie: Cherie Johnson. Allen: Casey Ellison. Margaux: Ami Foster.
Episode 20
Gals and Dolls
Sun, Mar 3, 1985 30 mins
Henry goes to buy three "Butter Lettuce" dolls for Punky and her friends, but is only able to get one. Soleil Moon Frye. Mrs. Johnson: Susie Garrett. Cherie: Cherie Johnson. Mrs. Kramer: Loyita Chapel.
Episode 21
Fenster Hall
Sun, Mar 31, 1985 30 mins
Punky and Henry take a homeless boy (Billy Lombardo) to a children's shelter. Part 1 of two. George Gaynes. Mike: T.K. Carter. Rita: Rosanna DeSoto. Blade: James LeGros. Lyle: Gabriel Damon.
Episode 22
Fenster Hall
Sun, Mar 31, 1985 30 mins
Conclusion. The boy (Billy Lombardo) Punky and Henry took to the shelter plans to steal the proceeds from the home's auction. Soleil Moon Frye, George Gaynes. Mike: T.K. Carter. Blade: James LeGros.
