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Step by Step Season 1 Episodes
Season 1 Episode Guide
22 Episodes 1991 - 1992
Episode 1
Pilot Episode
Fri, Sep 20, 1991 30 mins
In the series pilot, a divorced contractor (Patrick Duffy) and a widowed beautician (Suzanne Somers) impulsively marry, but their broods are in no mood to meld. Penny: Patrika Darbo. Ivy: Peggy Rea. Dana: Staci Keanan.
Episode 2
The Dance
Fri, Sep 27, 1991 30 mins
Al is in the dumps after being dumped by a boy, so who's to undump her but lovable Steve Urkel.
Episode 3
Rules of the House
Fri, Oct 4, 1991 30 mins
Carol's new house rules are meant to bring harmony, but they drum up howls instead.
Episode 4
First Anniversary
Fri, Oct 11, 1991 30 mins
The newlyweds' one-month anniversary is marked by a misunderstanding over gifts and the arrival of Frank's nephew.
Episode 5
Frank and Son
Fri, Oct 18, 1991 30 mins
Frank's in a lather: J.T. doesn't seem cut out for carpentry, but he bubbles as Carol's shampoo boy. Janet: Sandra Alexander. Rachel: Kathy Christopherson. Mrs. Baxter: Pattie Tierce. J.T.: Brandon Call.
Episode 6
Pulling Together
Fri, Oct 25, 1991 30 mins
Frank's kids are eager to compete in the rowdy Family Games--and Carol's are happy to let them.
Episode 7
Yo-Yo's Wedding
Fri, Nov 1, 1991 30 mins
Frank and Carol aren't clowning around when they retie the knot--at Brendan's birthday party.
Episode 8
Just for Kicks
Fri, Nov 8, 1991 30 mins
Dana sneaks out to hear her favorite singer at a bikers bar.
Episode 9
Into the Woods
Fri, Nov 15, 1991 30 mins
Camping in the wilderness proves too much for Carol to bear.
Episode 10
Mixed Messages
Fri, Nov 22, 1991 30 mins
An answering machine can be a lifesaver, but Karen doesn't get the message and, as a result, neither does Frank.
Episode 11
A Day in the Life
Fri, Nov 29, 1991 30 mins
While discussing families on TV, the Lamberts and Fosters are told to forget the cameras and just be themselves--and unfortunately they do.
Episode 12
The New Car
Fri, Dec 6, 1991 30 mins
J.T. "borrows" Carol's car for a date, and someone "borrows" it from him; Penny dates a mortician (Kelly Connell) who likes to talk shop at dinner. J.T.: Brandon Call. Penny: Patrika Darbo. Frank: Patrick Duffy.
Episode 13
Getting Organized
Fri, Dec 13, 1991 30 mins
Frank and Carol end up in a dumpster in search of the files Carol dumped; Dana and Karen pull a UFO trick on Cody and J.T. Frank: Patrick Duffy. Carol: Suzanne Somers.
Episode 14
Home Alone
Fri, Jan 3, 1992 30 mins
Frank and Carol plan a weekend at a quiet retreat while Dana minds the kids at home. Is that how it works? No.
Episode 15
Drive, He Said
Fri, Jan 17, 1992 30 mins
Dana passes her driving test with flying colors, but Frank flunks his.
Episode 16
Bully for Mark
Fri, Feb 7, 1992 30 mins
Mark is doing the homework for a bully named Max; what's worse, Max is short for Maxine. Mark: Chris Castille. Penny: Patrika Darbo. Brendan: Josh Byrne. Dana: Staci Keanan. Frank: Patrick Duffy.
Episode 17
The Boys in the Band
Fri, Feb 14, 1992 30 mins
J.T. and Cody are dragged into replacing two of the four flu-stricken members of Al's all-girl rock band. Sid: Tom La Grua. J.T.: Brandon Call. Cody: Sasha Mitchell. Al: Christine Lakin. Karen: Angela Watson. Brendan: Josh Byrne.
Episode 18
School Daze
Fri, Feb 21, 1992 30 mins
Carol returns to college as a student, but she's also a committed mother, wife, and beautician, and soon everyone's ready to be committed. Prof. Russell: Craig Benton. Carol: Suzanne Somers. Frank: Patrick Duffy.
Episode 19
Country Club
Fri, Feb 28, 1992 30 mins
A country-club invitation works out nicely for everyone but Dana, who could club Frank over his hayseed ways. Greg: David Lascher. Patterson: Tom O'Connor. Chipper: Casey Sander. Penny: Patrika Darbo.
Episode 20
Daddy's Girl
Fri, Mar 6, 1992 30 mins
Frank's dad, a widower, has a girlfriend who's a lot like Frank's mom---except she's a stripper. J.T.: Brandon Call. Tina: Tiffani-Amber Theissen. Dana: Staci Keanan. Frank: Patrick Duffy.
Episode 21
He Wanted Wings
Fri, Mar 27, 1992 30 mins
Carol gives Frank flying lessons for his 40th birthday, and he gets a crash course when the instructor turns suicidal. Frank: Patrick Duffy. Carol: Suzanne Somers. Cody: Sasha Mitchell. J.T.: Brandon Call.
Episode 22
Beauty Contest
Fri, Apr 24, 1992 30 mins
Carol and Karen enter a beauty pageant at Frank's Mallard Lodge, but can't cope with the judges' foul behavior. Howard: Jim Jansen. Bob: Troy Shire. Grand Mallard: Dana Craig. Karen: Angela Watson.