- 1
Home Again
Jessie and her three children move in with her father-in-law following the death of her husband. Kris worries when she realizes the local school doesn't offer classes she needs to get into the Air Force Academy.
- 2
The Money Machine
David runs into serious competition with his business painting house numbers on curbs. Jessie enrolls in a photography course.
- 3
Families and Friends
Gus's visiting Marine buddy, J.J. Moon, causes havoc.
- 4
That Lonesome Old Caboose
Gus thinks he's dying, and stalls on getting treatment for his recently diagnosed diabetes.
- 5
The Third Question
Jessie goes on her first date despite David's strong disapproval.
- 6
See You in Court
Gus is called for jury duty; Kris practices driving and is struck by another car.
- 7
Small Steps
Gus brags about his childhood Halloween pranks and catches the imagination of David and Kris. Gus takes Molly trick-or-treating.
- 8
Choices
Jessie forbids Kris to go on an overnight trip to a rock concert until Gus volunteers to drive.
- 9
First Impressions
Jessie witnesses a crime, then meets one of the criminals when Kris brings some new friends over.
- 10
Different Habits
Kris befriends a girl with a drinking problem; David and Molly uncover a time capsule their father buried years before.
11Off We Go ...
Kris asks her favorite teacher for a letter of recomendation for the Air Force Academy, and is surprised by the results.
- 12
Heart of a Dancer
- 13
Green Christmas
Molly's too angry about her father's death to celebrate Christmas; Gus tries to deflect David from his Christmas present hiding place.
- 14
Family Secrets
David falls for a teacher and strumbles across a collection of stories written by Gus; Jessie's perfect sister pays a visit.
- 15
A Point of View
Gus argues with Jessie and Kris about his men-only service organization; Molly befriends a blind girl; David nearly burns down the house.
16The Best Intentions
Kris babysits for a teacher and ends up being accused of child abuse. David and Molly try to make their home come up to the standards of television households.
- 17
The 100 Year Old Weekend
Gus challenges the family to spend a weekend using only the tools available 100 years earlier. But a nuclear crisis invades their trip back in time.
- 18
Past Tense, Future Tense (1)
Kris wins a trip to March Air Force base; David ""borrows"" Gus's car; Jessie takes Molly to her mother-daughter fashion show. First of a two-part episode.
19Past Tense, Future Tense (2)
Kris meets a handsome young pilot and tries to bring Gus together with his estranged son Ben. Second of a two-part episode.
- 20
Friends
Gus and his pals try to fulfill a dead friend's last request; David befriends a stressed athlete; Kris ignores a hurt Jessie; and Molly sells too many cookies.
- 21
Giving 'em the Business
- 22
Growing Up, Growing Old
- 23
The Road out of Briarpatch
- 24
The Children's Crusade