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Turnabout

  • 1979-1979
  • 1 season
  • NBC
  • Comedy, Fantasy

Tough sportswriter Sam and cosmetics exec Penny are a married couple who find themselves inhabiting each other's bodies thanks to a magic statue. They try to live each other's lives and keep their body-switching a secret while trying to discover how to get the statue to switch them back to where they belong.

Season 1 Episode Guide

7 Episodes 1979

Episode 1

Pilot

Fri, Jan 26, 1979 30 mins

A bored married couple buy a magic statue. When they make a wish in bed that night, it comes true and they mysteriously wake up in each other's bodies. Chaos and hilarity ensue.

Episode 2

Penny's Old Boyfriend

Fri, Feb 2, 1979 30 mins

Penny's old boyfriend shows up with a job offer for Penny that she hopes Sam won't refuse.

Episode 3

We're a Little Late, Folks

Fri, Feb 9, 1979 30 mins

Just as Sam and Penny are getting used to being in each other's bodies a look at the calendar reveals Penny is late. Panic ensues as the two worry about to navigate a pregnancy.

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Episode 4

Cry Me a Touchdown

Fri, Feb 16, 1979 30 mins

Sam and Penny prepare for a charity football game, taking well into account their own double-reverse.

Episode 5

Till Dad Do Us Part

Fri, Mar 9, 1979 30 mins

Episode 6

Crass Reunion

Fri, Mar 23, 1979 30 mins

Sam is eager to attend his class reunion despite being in his wife Penny's body. The couple have a number of eye opening experiences that include an uncomfortable sleeping arrangement.

Episode 7

Statutory Theft

Fri, Mar 30, 1979 30 mins

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