Two of a Kind
"Two of a Kind" is a family comedy with a romantic twist. Kevin Burke is a science professor and single father who believes there is a scientific explanation for everything--except how to control his scheming preteen daughters. Mary Kate and Ashley are twin sisters who are complete opposites. Mary Kate is a tomboy whose biggest interest is perfecting her curve ball; Ashley is a straight-A student starting a boy-crazy phase. Enter Carrie, a 26-year-old freshman in Kevin's seminar who has come late to college after exploring the world. Carrie is quirky, difficult, beautiful, and quick to speak her mind, so when she answers Kevin's ad for a part-time nanny for the girls, he is convinced that she's nothing but trouble. The girls think she is a dream-sitter come true and agree to put their differences aside and join forces to stir up a little chemistry between their by-the-book dad and the beautiful woman who seems to drive him crazy in all the right ways.
- 1998-1999
- 1 season
- ABC
- Comedy, Family
- TV-G
"Two of a Kind" is a family comedy with a romantic twist. Kevin Burke is a science professor and single father who believes there is a scientific explanation for everything--except how to control his scheming preteen daughters. Mary Kate and Ashley are twin sisters who are complete opposites. Mary Kate is a tomboy whose biggest interest is perfecting her curve ball; Ashley is a straight-A student starting a boy-crazy phase. Enter Carrie, a 26-year-old freshman in Kevin's seminar who has come late to college after exploring the world. Carrie is quirky, difficult, beautiful, and quick to speak her mind, so when she answers Kevin's ad for a part-time nanny for the girls, he is convinced that she's nothing but trouble. The girls think she is a dream-sitter come true and agree to put their differences aside and join forces to stir up a little chemistry between their by-the-book dad and the beautiful woman who seems to drive him crazy in all the right ways.
Season 1 Episode Guide
22 Episodes 1998 - 1999
Episode 1
Putting Two 'n Two together
Fri, Sep 25, 1998
Widowed professor Kevin Burke tries to find a nanny for his twin girls, who want someone to discuss "girl stuff", like their dad's student Carrie.
Episode 2
The Tutor
Fri, Oct 2, 1998
The twins get a tutor while Kevin regrets taking advice from Carrie.
Episode 3
Prelude to a Kiss
Fri, Oct 9, 1998
Mary-Kate becomes popular with Ashley's friends when she claims to have kissed a boy while rumors spread through class about Kevin dating Carrie.
Episode 4
First Crush
Fri, Oct 16, 1998
Ashley's boyfriend invites Mary-Kate to his house for a visit and Carrie dates a know-it-all.
Episode 5
Breaking Them Up Is Hard to Do
Fri, Oct 23, 1998
The twins plot to sabotage Kevin's romance with a woman he's dating so they don't lose Carrie.
Episode 6
Nightmare on Carrie's Street
Fri, Oct 30, 1998
The twins switch costumes with Max and Brian to attend Carrie's Halloween party disobeying their father's orders.
Episode 7
The Heartbreak Kid
Fri, Nov 6, 1998
Ashley discovers the guy she likes already has a girlfriend and Mary-Kate's pet pigeon flies away.
Episode 8
You've Got a Friend
Fri, Nov 13, 1998
Mary-Kate feels abandoned when Ashley makes a new friend while Carrie pressures Kevin to resolve his issues with Eddie.
Episode 9
Model Behavior
Fri, Nov 20, 1998
The twins are excited about a model at school, but Kevin thinks he's a boy-toy for a model who's asked him on a date.
Episode 10
Peeping Twins
Fri, Nov 27, 1998
The twins see something sinister through their telescope while Kevin considers playing the saxophone again.
Episode 11
A Very Carrie Christmas
Fri, Dec 11, 1998
Kevin doesn't feel so merry when Carrie takes over Christmas preparations, but a miracle on Christmas Eve makes his spirits bright.
Episode 12
Let's Dance
Fri, Jan 8, 1999
Mary-Kate falls for a guy who loves swing dancing while Ashley gets a job for which she has no skills.
Episode 13
Split Decision
Fri, Jan 15, 1999
Carrie dates Kevin's doctor only to learn something disturbing and Mary-Kate hides in the attic to get away from Ashley.
Episode 14
My Boyfriend's Back
Fri, Jan 29, 1999
Carrie tells an old boyfriend she's engaged to Kevin while the twins throw a party that's livened up by a band.
Episode 15
No Man's Land
Fri, Feb 12, 1999
Kevin causes trouble when he offers a man's perspective to Carrie's lovelorn friend while Ashley falls for a sports fan.
Episode 16
Carrie Moves In
Fri, Feb 19, 1999
Carrie considers moving in with Kevin while Mary-Kate thinks about losing a karate match to her cool opponent.
Episode 17
Mr. Right Under Your Nose
Fri, Feb 26, 1999
Kevin dates Carrie's best friend and Ashley puts the school's money at stake on a dare.
Episode 18
Welcome Matt
Wed, Mar 3, 1999
Kevin's fun-loving, irresponsible brother Matt drops by for a visit.
Episode 19
The Odd Couples
Fri, Mar 19, 1999
Kevin draws the line when Carrie dates Matt while the twins are paired with polar opposites for a school project on marriage.
Episode 20
When a Man Leaves a Woman
Fri, Mar 26, 1999
Kevin is unable to break up with Nancy and Ashley uses her father's credit card to buy a new purse.
Episode 21
The Goodbye Girl
Fri, Apr 2, 1999
The twins scheme to bring Kevin and Carrie together in a romantic setting where anything can happen.
Episode 22
Kevin Burke's Day Off
Fri, Jul 9, 1999
Kevin gets in trouble for playing hooky when he's caught on the giant video screen at a Cubs game while Ashley pranks Mary-Kate's weird new friend to impress the captain of the pep squad.
