The John Larroquette Show
Sitcom about a recovering alcoholic (John Larroquette) who becomes the manager of a big-city bus station. The tragicomic theme of the show is perhaps summed up best by an old carnival sign that now hangs in his office: "This is a Dark Ride."
- 1993-1996
- 4 seasons
- NBC
- Comedy
Sitcom about a recovering alcoholic (John Larroquette) who becomes the manager of a big-city bus station. The tragicomic theme of the show is perhaps summed up best by an old carnival sign that now hangs in his office: "This is a Dark Ride."
Season 3 Episode Guide
24 Episodes 1995 - 1996
Episode 1
More Changes
Sat, Sep 30, 1995
John proposes to Catherine, but neither shows up to their wedding.
Episode 2
Even More Changes
Sat, Oct 7, 1995
Even more changes rock John and Catherine's relationship after they decide to try dating again.
Episode 3
Rachel and Tony
Sat, Oct 21, 1995
Unaware that they are related, John's teens (Mayim Bialik and Omri Katz) meet, hit it off, and leave together.
Episode 4
A Moveable Feast
Sat, Nov 4, 1995 30 mins
A newspaper editor accuses John of committing plagiarism to win a writing contest.
Episode 5
Johns
Tue, Nov 14, 1995
John becomes jealous when another man named John asks Catherine out on a date.
Episode 6
Night Moves
Tue, Dec 12, 1995
Carly introduces her millionaire boyfriend, who has an unexpected connection to Dexter; John and Catherine flirt with the danger of possible break-ins.
Episode 7
An Odd Cup of Tea
Tue, Dec 19, 1995
To check items off his bucket list, John tries skydiving and visits his childhood home, and surprises ensue; Catherine displays her vocal chops; Hampton does a sit-up and receives flowers.
Episode 8
Love on the Line
Tue, Dec 26, 1995
Disguising his online identity, John uses the Internet to make a date with Catherine.
Episode 9
The Master Class
Tue, Jan 2, 1996
John's ego is shattered when he and Dexter enroll in a creative-writing class.
Episode 10
Ring of Fire
Tue, Jan 9, 1996
Gene makes his professional boxing debut; John is seduced by Mahalia's younger sister.
Episode 11
John's Lucky Day
Tue, Jan 16, 1996
John's luck reaches an end when he bets Catherine's money and the bookie disappears with the winnings.
Episode 12
Black and White and Red All Over
Tue, Jan 30, 1996
A seductive performance artist invites John to her loft after he writes a scathing newspaper review of her work.
Episode 13
The House Warming
Tue, Feb 6, 1996
John ends up sharing a house with his old flame Carly when he leases the house her boyfriend owns.
Episode 14
Cosmetic Perjury
Tue, Feb 13, 1996
Eve considers a breast reduction, so John takes her to consult a plastic surgeon (Harry Anderson). When she calls John an older man, he considers age-reducing plastic surgery.
Episode 15
The Train Wreck
Tue, Feb 20, 1996
John's romantic weekend plans with a Yoga Instructor get derailed when he spots Catherine with her old beau, riding the same train to a mud-bath health resort which they had booked before they broke up.
Episode 16
Some Call Them Beasts
Tue, Feb 27, 1996
Disaster ensues when John finagles an invitation to a cocktail party hosted by his favorite author.
Episode 17
Here We Go Again
Tue, Mar 12, 1996
John and Catherine collaborate in a bus-station production of "Golden Girls: The Musical."
Episode 18
The Dance
Tue, Mar 26, 1996
John and Catherine start bickering when he gives her dance lessons to help her prepare for a wedding
Episode 19
A Night to Remember
Tue, Apr 9, 1996
After Gene finally cleans the men's bathroom, John suddenly remembers a night nine years ago when he passed through as a passenger.
Episode 20
Independence Day
Tue, Apr 23, 1996
John is mistakenly hailed as a new Hispanic leader after entering a writing contest.
Episode 21
Hello, Baby, Hello
Tue, Apr 30, 1996
Gene becoming a father causes Catherine to realize that she wants a baby. She asks John to be the father and he agrees, causing an emotional rollercoaster. Meanwhile, Dexter joins a reality show, "The Reality House".
Episode 22
Intern Writer
Tue, May 7, 1996
John gets an internship at a newspaper, which isn't the dream job he pictured until he's tasked with the obits--which turns into an investigation of the paper's publisher's death. Meanwhile, Gene struggles to comfort his newborn
Episode 23
Running for Carly
Tue, May 14, 1996
As a favor to Carly, John reluctantly agrees to help her boyfriend Karl with his senate campaign. When he sees that Karl's more into image than anything, which could hurt Carly, John throws his "ring into the hat" and runs himself.
Episode 24
Happy Endings
Tue, May 21, 1996
John tries to keep his electric car charged; Carly breaks up with Karl and wants John back and Dexter cautions him; Mahalia hits it off with John's landlord; there's a wedding and a giant shoe; Catherine has something to tell John.