22 Episodes
DEBUT: Veterinarian James Shepherd (Bill Daily) must contend with a busy practice with help from receptionist Rose (Nita Talbot), two teenage children, Kate and Robbie (Heidi Helmer & Jason Marin) and a persistant ex-wife Helen (Connie Stevens) who can't stay away.
October 1, 1988After Kate introduces her older boyfriend to her parents, James inadvertently endangers the mans life
October 8, 1988A lawyer visits James with the startling news that his divorce may not be legitimate.
October 15, 1988Kate and Robbie's plan to help their father's faltering social life goes awry when they both plan a date for him for the same night.
October 22, 1988Helen's father arrives early for her parents' scheduled visit with another woman.
October 29, 1988James is asked to be a guest on a local talk show after treating the host's pet
November 5, 1988James questions his paternal ties to Robbie after the boy brings home a certificatefrom school indicating his blood type.
November 12, 1988When Helen fills in for Rose, one of the pet owners thinks she is the cat's meow.
November 19, 1988James rides downhill on a romantic roller coaster when his girl friend disregards his phone calls.
November 26, 1988James faces a tough decision when Frank (Carmine Caridi) requests his help in some shady business.
December 3, 1988Kate's boyfriend announces he is not going to the prom. James must put a dog to sleep.
December 10, 1988James feels like a failure when his successful brother (Larry Linville) drops in for a visit.
December 17, 1988Helen cons James into letting her spend the evening with him while the kids are away at camp.
January 28, 1989James may have acted too soon when he agrees to be Helen's first client after she completes a real-estate course.
February 4, 1989Kate has an undisiplined, opinionated new classmate-her mom.
February 11, 1989Kate decides that the time has come to leave home.
February 18, 1989When Robbie meets his new girl friends ex beau, he must decide which is worse-a broken heart or broken bones.
February 25, 1989Helen is certain that Robbie hasn't learned to ""just say no""
April 29, 1989James questions his professional abilities when he belives he blundered an operation.
May 6, 1989Helen sees her plans to take James on a cruise to Hawaii sail away when he is summoned for jury duty.
May 13, 1989Helen's glamorous dreams of success as a fashion consultant unravel when she is sexually harrassed by her boss.
May 20, 1989James goes to the dentist to ease his toothache only to find that the dentist is Kate's clumsy boyfriend Howard.
May 27, 1989