Starting From Scratch - Season 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.
2 - EPISODE #2
Air Date: October 8, 1988
After Kate introduces her older boyfriend to her parents, James inadvertently endangers the mans life
3 - EPISODE #3
Air Date: October 15, 1988
A lawyer visits James with the startling news that his divorce may not be legitimate.
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.
5 - EPISODE # 5
Air Date: October 29, 1988
Helen's father arrives early for her parents' scheduled visit with another woman.
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
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.
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.
9 - EPISODE #9
Air Date: November 26, 1988
James rides downhill on a romantic roller coaster when his girl friend disregards his phone calls.
10 - EPISODE #10
Air Date: December 3, 1988
James faces a tough decision when Frank (Carmine Caridi) requests his help in some shady business.
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.
12 - EPISODE #12
Air Date: December 17, 1988
James feels like a failure when his successful brother (Larry Linville) drops in for a visit.
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.
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.
15 - EPISODE #15
Air Date: February 11, 1989
Kate has an undisiplined, opinionated new classmate-her mom.
16 - EPISODE #16
Air Date: February 18, 1989
Kate decides that the time has come to leave home.
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.
18 - EPISODE #18
Air Date: April 29, 1989
Helen is certain that Robbie hasn't learned to ""just say no""
19 - EPISODE #19
Air Date: May 6, 1989
James questions his professional abilities when he belives he blundered an operation.
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.
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.
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.