Shaping Up
Buddy Fox is the aging former host of an exercise show who now owns an L.A. health club run by a quirky young staff.
- 1984-1984
- 1 season
- ABC
- Comedy
Buddy Fox is the aging former host of an exercise show who now owns an L.A. health club run by a quirky young staff.
Season 1 Episode Guide
6 Episodes 1984
Episode 0
Pilot
Thu, Aug 30, 1984
The original pilot for the series, which starred Tim Robbins in the role of Ben.
Episode 1
Baby Be Mine
Tue, Mar 20, 1984 30 mins
Buddy is disappointed that he never had a child, so he finds a woman who's about to give birth and makes a deal to buy her baby. Ben disapproves, Melissa is morally outraged, and Shannon is supportive.
Episode 2
Ex Pede Hercuelum
Tue, Mar 27, 1984
The public's forgotten Buddy since the cancellation of his fitness show, so he decides to lift a Volkswagon as a publicity stunt. Meanwhile, Shannon sets her sights on an expensive apartment and tries to find a roommate.
Episode 3
Defusing the Muse
Tue, Apr 3, 1984
When Buddy drags a famous playwright into the club, Shannon goes out of her way to impress him in hopes of landing a role in his next play. Buddy plans an ad campaign for the club, and Shirley tries to get Jerry to notice her.
Episode 4
I Should Have Danced All Night
Tue, Apr 10, 1984
Ben wants to re-tile the men's showers, but Buddy proposes a challenge: Whoever is the last to fall asleep will have the final word on the matter. Melissa goes out with a guy she met at a Hollywood party, despite Shannon's warnings.
Episode 5
Mixed Nuts
Tue, Apr 17, 1984
When an acquaintance dies, Buddy fixates on his own mortality. Ben makes bold fashion choices in an effort to impress a salesgirl. Shannon becomes superstitious during her audition callbacks. Bernard breaks into the club at night to sleep.