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 4 Episode Guide
12 Episodes 1996
Episode 1
Untying the Knot
Wed, Sep 18, 1996
On the day of Carly and John's wedding, Catherine tells John that she's pregnant. When John tells Carly, she suggests that Catherine stay with them, and John wonders how he'll survive it.
Episode 2
Mother of the Year
Wed, Sep 25, 1996
As Mahalia is dealing with a custody battle, John writes an essay about her for a Mother of the Year contest. Her winning the contest sets off a series of unpleasant events.
Episode 3
Bathing with Ernest Hemingway
Wed, Oct 2, 1996
Feeling that they aren't connecting like they should, fitness freak Carly takes a literature course and brainy John decides to start working out, taking up Eggers' offer of her being his personal trainer at the police officers' gym.
Episode 4
The Blues Traveller
Wed, Oct 9, 1996
Carly and John break up after a therapy session. As a just-friends favor, John goes to the airport to pick up Ray Charles to perform at Carly's Bar, but he ends up leaving the musician behind and the bar without entertainment.
Episode 5
Copies
Wed, Oct 16, 1996
Dexter invites his estranged father to watch a production of John's play; John misinterprets a sign from a man who doesn't speak English.
Episode 6
Isosceles Love Triangle
Wed, Oct 30, 1996
After John gives Eggers advice on how to get the man of her dreams, she uses the opportunity to get him to agree to be her date for a Halloween party. Meanwhile, Gene must prove his mettle by cleaning up a toxic chemical spill.
Episode 7
Napping to Success
Fri, Aug 16, 1996
Crossroads bans groping, kissing or full-frontal hugs and naps driving the staff to distraction. John's son Tony arrives having being thrown out of Yale after he feigned insanity. Eggers dates Chris - a man who thinks he's Jesus.
Episode 8
Cheeses H. Taste
Fri, Aug 16, 1996
John buys an expensive tape recorder and destroys it with Cheese H. Taste salad dressing; Hampton tests a stun vest but the remote falls into the wrong hands; Dexter has trouble breaking up with Jocelyn.
Episode 9
When Yussel Learned to Yodel
Fri, Aug 16, 1996
John decides to relive his old radio days hosting a local late night program--but can't stay awake; a girl calls Dexter out of touch with contemporary Black culture, so he becomes a rapper; the women become shoe-buddies.
Episode 10
Humble Pi
Fri, Aug 16, 1996
Employees of the bus station must take physicals and a general knowledge test to get reduced insurance rates; Hampton becomes a mounted policeman to attract attention.
Episode 11
Friends
Fri, Aug 16, 1996
Needing a buddy relationship, John goes hunting with Hampton; Mahalia drops hints about her upcoming birthday, so the gang tricks her into helping plan her own party by saying that it is for Oscar.
Episode 12
Pandora's Box
Fri, Aug 16, 1996
John's obsession with his bride's prior profession ruins their honeymoon.