Silver Spoons
The story of young Ricky Stratton and his millionaire father, Edward, who lives very much like a young boy himself, in a house filled floor to ceiling with toys. Still, Edward takes raising Ricky seriously, and tries to avoid spoiling him while still letting him enjoy his childhood.
- 1982-1987
- 5 seasons
- NBC
- Comedy, Family
- TV-G
The story of young Ricky Stratton and his millionaire father, Edward, who lives very much like a young boy himself, in a house filled floor to ceiling with toys. Still, Edward takes raising Ricky seriously, and tries to avoid spoiling him while still letting him enjoy his childhood.
Season 5 Episode Guide
24 Episodes 1986 - 1987
Episode 1
Who's the Boss?
Mon, Sep 15, 1986
Edward resents Kate's success as toy-company head.
Episode 2
Lost and Found
Mon, Sep 22, 1986
Kate's grandmother visits the Strattons.
Episode 3
The Live-In
Mon, Sep 29, 1986
The Strattons hire a housekeeper who thinks Edward is love with him when it's actually Rick who's attracted to her.
Episode 4
Rick Sells His Sole
Mon, Oct 6, 1986
When the shoe-store owner's nephew gets a promotion ahead of him, Rick sets out to sabotage him.
Episode 5
The Beach House
Mon, Oct 13, 1986
Rick's promise to stay true to his girlfriend while on vacation is tested when he sees the beach bunny next door.
Episode 6
Rick Moves Out
Mon, Oct 20, 1986
Rick moves into the guest house for some privacy, but that's easier said than done when friends and strangers consider it home away from home.
Episode 7
Man to Man
Mon, Oct 27, 1986
Edward doesn't feel like celebrating his birthday after Rick beats him at tennis for the first time. Kate struggles to learn Japanese for an overseas conference.
Episode 8
Hey, Mrs. Robinson
Mon, Nov 3, 1986
Kate feels left out when her old college friend, now an editor for a rock magazine, seems to have more in common with Rick - which only gets worse when she and Edward start to worry that she's interested in more than Rick's friendship.
Episode 9
Rick's Learning Problem
Mon, Nov 10, 1986
Rick tutors a star football player, who must pass a history test in order to play for the championship. Edward gets the flu, and is getting on Rick and Kate's nerves.
Episode 10
The Triangle
Mon, Nov 17, 1986
A triangle ensues when Rick falls for his friend Brad's girlfriend, then must take her to a concert when Brad gets grounded.
Episode 11
Kate Lassos a Longhorn
Mon, Nov 24, 1986
Rick agrees to take care of a friend's boa constrictor for the night, but it happens to fall on the same evening as Kate's dinner with a toy dealer who can't stand women in business.
Episode 12
Edward Creates a Monster
Mon, Jan 26, 1987
After going out to a comedy club as a reward for his success in school, Rick is invited to join a comedy class. But his homework is no joke, since he's cutting up in class as well as at home, and thinking of foregoing college.
Episode 13
Rumors Are Flying
Mon, Feb 2, 1987
Rick has a girl from school over to study, but they fall asleep in his room. After she gets grounded, Rick allows rumors to spread about what happened in their late study session.
Episode 14
The House Guest
Mon, Feb 9, 1987
When Brad's father goes out of town for a few days, Rick invites him to stay with the Strattons despite Edward's misgivings. But after Brad creates constant chaos in the house, even Rick finds it difficult to defend him.
Episode 15
Band on the Run
Mon, Feb 16, 1987
Alfonso quits Rick's band when they refuse to take his girlfriend's suggestions.
Episode 16
Author, Author
Mon, Feb 23, 1987
Edward's ex-wife writes a novel about a woman's stormy relationship with a character to whom he bears a strong resemblance.
Episode 17
Mother's Day
Wed, Feb 25, 1987
When Rick decides to cook an elaborate Mother's Day dinner for his mother, Kate fears that her place in Rick's life is secondary, and that she won't ever compare to his real mother.
Episode 18
Hero Worship
Mon, Feb 16, 1987
The Strattons' new neighbor is a rookie basketball star, and Rick is thrilled wen he offers him some coaching and invites him to games. But the family is stunned when their new friend is suspended after a drug possession arrest.
Episode 19
Baby Blues
Tue, Feb 17, 1987
Rick fixes up an old classmate, now an unwed mother, with a contractor who has no idea he's dating a parent.
Episode 20
Thoroughly Modern Mildred
Thu, Feb 26, 1987
When Kate's grandmother arrives with her new boyfriend, everyone is shocked that they are sharing a bedroom - especially after Edward just criticized Rick for going a bit too far with a girl while he was out.
Episode 21
Pardon My French
Fri, Feb 27, 1987
Grandfather Stratton returns from France, surprising everyone with his much younger fiancée.
Episode 22
Educating Rick
Mon, Mar 2, 1987
Disappointed by Rick's interest in party schools, Edward steers him toward a more rigorous all-male college. But when Rick and Brad attend an open-house weekend, they have a hard time restraining their interest in the local female students.
Episode 23
Edward's Big Adventure
Tue, Mar 3, 1987
Bored by being left home alone, Edward ventures out to a bar he used to frequent in college, but loses his wallet while dealing with a pool shark.
Episode 24
Let It Snow, Let It Snow
Wed, Mar 4, 1987
Kate and Edward try to have a romantic weekend in the snow, but Rick, Alfonso, Brad and Dexter spoil their plans. Getting time alone is impossible, especially when a blizzard hits their cabin.
