Join or Sign In
Sign in to customize your TV listings
By joining TV Guide, you agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy.
Punky Brewster Season 3 Episodes
Season 3 Episode Guide
22 Episodes 1987 - 1987
Episode 1
Reading, Writing and Rock and Roll
Fri, Oct 30, 1987 30 mins
When Henry learns that Punky plagiarized a book report, he cancels her plans to see DeBarge in concert and then asks the band members to tell Punky (Soleil Moon Frye) about the importance of reading.
Episode 2
Punky's Big Story
Mon, Nov 2, 1987 30 mins
Punky pens a gossip column for the class newspaper and soon finds herself in hot water with her classmates. Mrs. Winston: Alice Ghostley. Henry: George Gaynes. Peggy: Virginia Keehne.
Episode 3
Tons of Fun
Tue, Nov 3, 1987 30 mins
After learning that her chubby cousin Louise (Danielle Rioux) is unhappy with her weight, Punky resolves to help her to diet. Soleil Moon Frye. Henry: George Gaynes. Mrs. Johnson: Susie Garrett.
Episode 4
Divorce Anderson Style
Wed, Nov 4, 1987 30 mins
Punky helps Allen (Casey Ellison) accept his parents' decision to get a divorce, even though it means he will be moving to Kansas. Punky: Soleil Moon Frye. Annie Anderson: Margret Willock. Andy Anderson: Greg Norbert.
Episode 5
Beer and Buffaloes Just Don't Mix
Thu, Nov 5, 1987 30 mins
Punky tells Henry she is afraid to drive with Joey's dad because she suspects that Mr. Deaton (Todd Susman) has a drinking problem. Punky: Soleil Moon Frye. Henry: George Gaynes. Joey: Carl Steven.
Episode 6
Hands Across the Hall
Fri, Nov 6, 1987 30 mins
Punky and Cherie enlist the help of the other tenants to keep a favorite neighbor (Irene Tedrow) from moving to a nursing home. Punky: Soleil Moon Frye. Cherie: Cherie Johnson. Mr. Frank: Bruce Kirby. Ben: Bill Erwin.
Episode 7
Open Door, Broken Heart
Tue, Dec 8, 1987 30 mins
While Punky and her friends search for a missing Brandon, the dog is taken in by a boy (Carl Steven) whose family is about to move to California. Part 1 of two. Soleil Moon Frye. Margaux: Ami Foster. Henry: George Gaynes. Mr. Deaton: Todd Susman.
Episode 8
Open Door, Broken Heart
Wed, Dec 9, 1987 30 mins
Conclusion. Punky won't believe that Brandon might never return, and Joey's mother (Alley Mills) shows him a flyer about a missing dog. Soleil Moon Frye. Joey: Carl Steven. Henry: George Gaynes. Cherie: Cherie Johnson.
Episode 9
Best Friends
Tue, Nov 10, 1987 30 mins
Punky's friendship with Cherie is tested when Cherie begins to pal around with a new boy in the neighborhood. Donald: Bumper Robinson. Punky: Soleil Moon Frye. Margaux: Ami Foster.
Episode 10
It's a Dogs Life
Wed, Nov 11, 1987 30 mins
Punky decides she's too busy to care for her dog Brandon, until she has a dream that helps her understand how a neglected pet might feel. Henry: George Gaynes. Cherie: Cherie Johnson.
Episode 11
The Metamorphosis
Thu, Nov 12, 1987 30 mins
When it's time for Punky to get her first bra, Henry is the one who has growing pains. George Gaynes, Susie Garrett. Woman: Virginia Peters. Saleslady: Magda Harout. Cherie: Cherie Johnson.
Episode 12
Fighting City Hall
Fri, Nov 13, 1987 30 mins
Henry overcomes his fear of public speaking when he helps Punky petition City Council to turn a vacant lot into a park. Beckmeir: Cliff Norton. Weatherwax: Michael Dorn. Punky: Soleil Moon Frye.
Episode 13
The Matchmaker
Fri, Nov 13, 1987 30 mins
Punky and Cherie send Henry on a blind date and talk Mrs. Johnson into appearing on the TV show "Dream Date." Chuck: Johnny Brown. Ms Maytag: Joyce Meadows. Punky: Soleil Moon Frye.
Episode 14
My Fair Punky
Mon, Nov 16, 1987 30 mins
When Punky is invited to the party of a rich boy (Ryan Bollman), she asks Margaux to teach her to act sophisticated, so she won't embarrass Henry, the party photographer. Punky: Soleil Moon Frye. Charles: William Glover. Margaux: Ami Foster.
Episode 15
The Anniversary
Tue, Nov 17, 1987 30 mins
When Cherie starts acting strange, Punky decides to trail her---and discovers that her friend has difficulty coping with the anniversary of the death of her parents. Punky: Soleil Moon Frye. Al: Ted Noose. Jim: Vincent Pantone. Margaux: Ami Foster. Henry: George Gaynes.
Episode 16
Tangled Web
Fri, Nov 20, 1987 30 mins
Punky pretends to be sick to play hooky from school and Henry is angry when he learns she was faking illness. Henry: George Gaynes. Andre Sockstein: Alan Sues. Margaux: Ami Foster.
Episode 17
Punky's Porker
Wed, Nov 25, 1987 30 mins
Punky kidnaps a pig destined for the butcher's block, but Henry tells her she must return the animal to its owner. Jimmy John: James Hampton. Punky: Soleil Moon Frye. Cherie: Cherie Johnson.
Episode 18
This Spud's for You
Tue, Dec 1, 1987 30 mins
Rejection sends Spud Blugner (Brent Chalem) out on a ledge when Punky refuses to go to the Sadie Hawkins Day Dance with him. Punky: Soleil Moon Frye. Henry: George Gaynes. Mrs. Blugner: Sharon Noble.
Episode 19
So Long, Studio
Wed, Dec 2, 1987 30 mins
Henry sells his studio and takes a management position, but he dislikes working for the new owner (David Spielberg). Henry: George Gaynes. Mrs. Dempsey: Mary Wickes. Punky: Soleil Moon Frye.
Episode 20
Help Wanted
Thu, Dec 3, 1987 30 mins
Henry hires Punky to work in his restaurant and promptly fires her when she wreaks havoc in the establishment. Soleil Moon Frye. Stanley: Brian Cole. Mrs. Johnson: Susie Garrett. Harold: Daniel Bright.
Episode 21
Remember When
Fri, Dec 4, 1987 30 mins
A blizzard traps Mrs. Johnson, Cherie and Margaux in Henry's apartment and they pass the time by reminiscing about Henry and Punky (George Gaynes, Soleil Moon Frye). Mrs. Johnson: Susie Garrett. Cherie: Cherie Johnson. Margaux: Ami Foster.
Episode 22
Unhooking Henry
Mon, Dec 7, 1987 30 mins
Punky helps Henry recognize and deal with his addiction to sleeping pills. Mrs. Johnson: Susie Garrett. Delivery Man: Meshach Taylor.
