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Short-lived (6 weeks) sitcom about Richard and Libby Chapin and their two children, Dylan and Nicky. The show differed from other sitcoms in that there might not be closure to a problem after a frank discussion, and the subjects discussed were not common to other sitcoms.
- 1980-1980
- 1 season
- NBC
- Comedy
Short-lived (6 weeks) sitcom about Richard and Libby Chapin and their two children, Dylan and Nicky. The show differed from other sitcoms in that there might not be closure to a problem after a frank discussion, and the subjects discussed were not common to other sitcoms.
Season 1 Episode Guide
13 Episodes 1980
Episode 1
All Our Weapons
Tue, Mar 11, 1980 30 mins
Nicky and Dylan overhear a terrible argument between their parents one night, leading them to think a divorce was imminent. Libby and Richard must explain the adults can love each other but still have disagreements.
Episode 2
Uncle Charlie
Tue, Mar 18, 1980
Nicky and Dylan's Uncle Charlie dies raising questions from the boys as it's their first exposure to death. Richard and Libby try to answer everything about grieving plus the funeral process honestly
Episode 3
A Touching Story
Tue, Mar 25, 1980
Libby reveals a long buried secret from her past. A friend of her parents mistreated her as a child and Libby's unresolved anger includes exacting revenge on the man.
Episode 4
Sometimes
Tue, Apr 8, 1980
Richard and Libby have a little talk escalate into an argument about spending, an invite list, and how to discipline children.
Episode 5
Better Than Burning
Tue, Apr 15, 1980
Libby and Richard are asked intimate questions regarding their relationship. The results are to be published in a book and their answers are revealed separately.
Episode 6
Room Service
Tue, Apr 22, 1980
After a fight Richard heads to a motel for the night to deal with his unhappiness. Richard finds himself tempted by infidelity when a female guest makes it clear she's available for a rendezvous.
Episode 7
Josh
Tue, Apr 29, 1980 30 mins
A pal of Richard surprisingly announces he's found the perfect woman to marry. The Chapins have their doubts as their friend identified as gay before going through therapy.
Episode 8
Windmills
Tue, Aug 12, 1980
Episode 9
The Grand Funk
Tue, Aug 12, 1980
Episode 10
Slide Area
Tue, Aug 12, 1980
Episode 11
Broccoli
Tue, Aug 12, 1980
Richard and Libby are having a pleasant dinner with a couple they know. But the evening takes a different direction when the husband Doug starts to discuss cheating on his wife.
Episode 12
And Baby Makes Two...
Tue, Aug 12, 1980
Episode 13
Lysdexia Is No Joek
Tue, Aug 12, 1980