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The Hogan Family

  • 1986-1991
  • 6 seasons
  • NBC
  • Comedy, Family
  • TV-G

Valerie Hogan is what you call "supermom." Valerie's husband Michael is an airline pilot, so the job of raising their three boys is left mostly to Valerie. There's girl-hungry David, trouble-attracting Willie, and brainy Mark; Mark and Willie are fraternal twins. Each week, Valerie encounters different experiences of what being a "boy mom" is like.

Season 1 Episode Guide

10 Episodes 1986

Episode 1

Old Enough

Sat, Mar 1, 1986

Valerie objects to David dating a 24-year old woman.

Episode 2

The Six

Mon, Mar 3, 1986

Valerie is shocked at David when he won't introduce his new girlfriend to his friends.

Episode 3

The Wrong Stuff

Mon, Mar 10, 1986

Valerie has reservations about the influence Michael's old Army buddy, Skip, has on the family when he comes for a visit. That concern is well founded when Willie starts using profanity around the house and at school.

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Episode 4

One of the Boys

Mon, Mar 17, 1986

Frustrated that he's left out of activities and conversations about sports, Mark tries to change his brainy image by trying out for the school wrestling team.

Episode 5

Benefit of the Doubt

Mon, Mar 24, 1986

Not only do Willie's erratic study habits cause him to fail science, but his brainy brother Mark makes him look even worse.

Episode 6

Dog Day Afternoon

Mon, Mar 31, 1986

The family engages in a dogfight over Murray after the vet suggests the old dog be put to sleep.

Episode 7

Happy Anniversary

Mon, Apr 7, 1986

When Michael's schedule has him flying to Europe on their anniversary, Valerie patiently waits for his traditional phone call to celebrate, and the boys attempt to cheer her up while their father is away.

Episode 8

This Son for Hire

Mon, Apr 14, 1986

David needs a job to earn some spending money, but Valerie panics after Bruno gives him a part-time job at the antique shop she manages. Meanwhile, Willie manages Mark's campaign for student council.

Episode 9

Sick House

Mon, May 5, 1986

The flu bug hits the Hogan household, throwing David's big date with 'Robin Bloodsaw' into jeopardy.

Episode 10

Executive Material

Mon, May 19, 1986

Valerie accepts a promotion to a full-time job at the auction house, leaving her less time at home, so the boys have to try and contribute more around the house.

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