The McLean Stevenson Show
Mac and Peggy Ferguson face the opposite of an empty nest in small-town Ohio when their two grown children and two grandchildren move in. Son Chris is returning to school while Janet is divorcing. Joining them is Peggy's mother.
- 1976-1977
- 1 season
- NBC
- Comedy
Mac and Peggy Ferguson face the opposite of an empty nest in small-town Ohio when their two grown children and two grandchildren move in. Son Chris is returning to school while Janet is divorcing. Joining them is Peggy's mother.
Season 1 Episode Guide
12 Episodes 1976 - 1977
Episode 1
Who Do You Trust?
Wed, Dec 1, 1976
Mac and his family help a down-on-his-luck, would-be burglar and his pregnant wife.
Episode 2
Oldie But Goodie
Wed, Dec 8, 1976
Mac finds out daughter Janet is dating Lloyd, a man in his age group. After his objections are ignored Mac takes more drastic actions to end the romance.
Episode 3
Going His Way
Wed, Dec 22, 1976
Mac has an unexpected guest when son Jeff brings home a new age guru whose ideas clash with Mac's. Janet acquires a dog which causes complications in the household.
Episode 4
Mac's Fatal Charm
Wed, Dec 29, 1976
One of Janet's divorced friends Linda drops by and is attracted to father Mac. Flattered by the attention, Mac begins to wonders if he is capable of infidelity.
Episode 5
The Great Rift
Wed, Jan 19, 1977
Mac and Peggy have a huge fight after Peggy accuses her husband of not dealing honestly with his feelings. Mac leaves the house in anger and manages to get himself into trouble.
Episode 6
Janet Leaves Home
Wed, Jan 26, 1977
Janet takes the kids and moves out, tired of living under her parent's roof. Mac and Peggy learn that she has moved to a scary part of town with her home a dump and a peeping Tom as a neighbor. They beg her daughter to return.
Episode 7
Mac and Big Mac
Wed, Feb 9, 1977
Mac's father Big Mac arrives for a stay and proceeds to make the house his makeover project, to Peggy's displeasure. Big Mac turns his attention to the hardware store and Mac has a talk with his dad that he's been avoiding.
Episode 8
What Makes Mac Run?
Wed, Feb 16, 1977
A city council seat unexpectedly opens and his family convince Mac to try for it. A committee is selecting the next candidate and Mac must convince them he is the best choice.
Episode 9
Grandma's Secret
Wed, Feb 23, 1977
Grandma has been dating a dapper Captain which pleases Mac and Peggy. The announcement that the two are to get married and move into an already crowded house changes their attitude.
Episode 10
Money Troubles
Wed, Mar 2, 1977
When Mac complains too often about the bills Janet gets a job as a cocktail waitress. Her dad Mac isn't pleased at her choice of work establishments.
Episode 11
Strangers in the Night
Sat, Sep 10, 1977
With some difficulty Mac and Peggy get the house to themselves for a quiet romantic anniversary celebration. Two of Allan's friends from the commune show up and ruin the evening.
Episode 12
Say It Isn't So
Sat, Sep 10, 1977