Starting From Scratch - Season 1

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EPISODE #1

1 - EPISODE #1

Air Date: October 1, 1988

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.

EPISODE #2

2 - EPISODE #2

Air Date: October 8, 1988

After Kate introduces her older boyfriend to her parents, James inadvertently endangers the mans life

EPISODE #3

3 - EPISODE #3

Air Date: October 15, 1988

A lawyer visits James with the startling news that his divorce may not be legitimate.

EPISODE #4

4 - EPISODE #4

Air Date: October 22, 1988

Kate 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.

EPISODE # 5

5 - EPISODE # 5

Air Date: October 29, 1988

Helen's father arrives early for her parents' scheduled visit with another woman.

EPISODE #6

6 - EPISODE #6

Air Date: November 5, 1988

James is asked to be a guest on a local talk show after treating the host's pet

EPISODE #7

7 - EPISODE #7

Air Date: November 12, 1988

James questions his paternal ties to Robbie after the boy brings home a certificatefrom school indicating his blood type.

EPISODE #8

8 - EPISODE #8

Air Date: November 19, 1988

When Helen fills in for Rose, one of the pet owners thinks she is the cat's meow.

EPISODE #9

9 - EPISODE #9

Air Date: November 26, 1988

James rides downhill on a romantic roller coaster when his girl friend disregards his phone calls.

EPISODE #10

10 - EPISODE #10

Air Date: December 3, 1988

James faces a tough decision when Frank (Carmine Caridi) requests his help in some shady business.

EPISODE #11

11 - EPISODE #11

Air Date: December 10, 1988

Kate's boyfriend announces he is not going to the prom. James must put a dog to sleep.

EPISODE #12

12 - EPISODE #12

Air Date: December 17, 1988

James feels like a failure when his successful brother (Larry Linville) drops in for a visit.

EPISODE #13

13 - EPISODE #13

Air Date: January 28, 1989

Helen cons James into letting her spend the evening with him while the kids are away at camp.

EPISODE #14

14 - EPISODE #14

Air Date: February 4, 1989

James may have acted too soon when he agrees to be Helen's first client after she completes a real-estate course.

EPISODE #15

15 - EPISODE #15

Air Date: February 11, 1989

Kate has an undisiplined, opinionated new classmate-her mom.

EPISODE #16

16 - EPISODE #16

Air Date: February 18, 1989

Kate decides that the time has come to leave home.

EPISODE #17

17 - EPISODE #17

Air Date: February 25, 1989

When Robbie meets his new girl friends ex beau, he must decide which is worse-a broken heart or broken bones.

EPISODE #18

18 - EPISODE #18

Air Date: April 29, 1989

Helen is certain that Robbie hasn't learned to ""just say no""

EPISODE #19

19 - EPISODE #19

Air Date: May 6, 1989

James questions his professional abilities when he belives he blundered an operation.

EPISODE #20

20 - EPISODE #20

Air Date: May 13, 1989

Helen sees her plans to take James on a cruise to Hawaii sail away when he is summoned for jury duty.

EPISODE #21

21 - EPISODE #21

Air Date: May 20, 1989

Helen's glamorous dreams of success as a fashion consultant unravel when she is sexually harrassed by her boss.

EPISODE #22

22 - EPISODE #22

Air Date: May 27, 1989

James goes to the dentist to ease his toothache only to find that the dentist is Kate's clumsy boyfriend Howard.