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Too Close for Comfort

In liberal San Francisco a conservative cartoonist tries to keep his two daughters, who rent an apartment below him, safe. In season 6 the cartoonist buys a small-town newspaper in Tiburon.

10 Votes (6.6)

1980 HD United States English Ended
Comedy
cartoonist

Credits:

Brian Cooke

director

Ted Knight

Henry Rush

Nancy Dussault

Muriel Rush

Jim J. Bullock

Monroe Ficus

Pat Carroll

Hope Stinson

Lisa Antille

Lisa Flores

S1E1 - Pilot 1980-11-11

Henry and Muriel Rush are the owners of a duplex in San Francisco, where they live with their two adult daughters: 21-year-old banker Jackie and 18-year-old college freshman Sara, in a cramped, awkward arrangement. Henry is a cartoonist of a comic strip called Cosmic Cow, while Muriel is a former musician currently working as a photographer. When Henry and Muriels downstairs tenant, Myron Rafkin, suddenly dies, the family discovers Rafkin was living a secret life as a transvestite, and the many mysterious women Henry had been opening the door for all those years were actually Rafkin himself. Sara comes up with the idea for her and Jackie to convince their parents to let them to move into Rafkins former apartment. Henry rejects the idea at first, but after Henry interviews a couple of prospective tenants he doesnt approve of, Muriel convinces him that having the girls move in may not be such a bad idea.

S1E2 - It Didn't Happen One Night 1980-11-16

With Sara and Jackie living downstairs, Henry has become a snoop-aholic. Sara asks for permission to go to Lake Tahoe for the weekend, leaving behind birth control pills that Henry assumes is hers and Jackie lets her navy boyfriend spend the night, causing Henry to hit the roof.

S1E3 - The Bag Lady 1980-11-18

Jackie, who works at a bank, tries to make a money delivery to a supermarket, but finds it closed. After calling her boss, she finds herself in charge of a bag with $100,000 in it. Meanwhile, Muriel and Henry are convinced that the ex-convict plumbers are going to rip them off, but soon Jackies bag of money enters the fray.

S1E4 - Sara's Monroe Doctrine 1980-11-25

Sara befriends Monroe Ficus, a recently dumped young man, who quickly follows her all over the place even following her home. Meanwhile, Henry and Muriel plan on celebrating their anniversary but just before heading out for the evening they get a phone call from Sara and Monroe with news that they have been arrested.

S1E5 - Que Sara, Sara 1980-12-02

Jackie and Sara have split the cost of rent but when Sara is unable to pay her half, Henry tells her to go out and get a job. Sara easily gets a job as a waitress, but Henry is in no way thrilled with the skimpy costume that she has to wear. This leads to a blow up between Henry and Muriel leading her to move in with Jackie and Sara.

S1E6 - Tenants Anyone? 1980-12-09

The furniture of the previous tenant, Rafkin, has become Jackie and Saras but when his sister shows up to claim his belongings, they find themselves in an unfurnished apartment. When Henry refuses to pay for new furniture, the girls decide to move out and into an unsafe part of town.

S1E7 - Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Wolfe? 1980-12-16

When Sara gets a part-time job at Jackies bank, things go smoothly. Jackie quickly warns her of the branch manager, Mr. Wolfe, and his "friendliness" toward the women tellers. However, Jackie quickly finds herself changing her mind about Sara, when Sara begins dating him and then suddenly gets a promotion.

S1E8 - Mister Big 1981-01-06

Henry is worried about his job when the new mystery loving boss, Arthur Wainwright, takes over and begins a steady practice of age discrimination. However, things may swing his way, when Muriel invites Arthur over for dinner which quickly embroils him in a quest to find the man who had snatched Saras purse.

S1E9 - The Location 1981-01-13

Sara and Monroe are ecstatic when a movie director decides Jackie and Saras apartment would be perfect to film a movie. However, Henry and Muriel are totally unsure of the situation. Things get out of hand when a lion, being used for the film, gets loose and takes up residence in Henry and Muriels kitchen.

S1E10 - A Friend in Need 1981-01-27

Monroe has been struggling with the fact he is still a virgin and seeks out a psychologist for help. The psychologist suggests that Monroe hire a sex surrogate to solve his problem, but unfortunate circumstances cause Monroe to mistake Mrs. Rafkin for the surrogate, and the surrogate to mistake Henry for Monroe.

S1E11 - A Fine Romance 1981-02-03

Sylvia Walker, an old college friend and recently divorced friend of Muriels arrives in town for a visit and decides to make the most of the rest of her life. Meanwhile, Henry becomes insecure about his age after glancing over the obituaries and thinks he may be on deaths doorstep soon. However, things turn around for him, when Sylvia makes a play for him.

S1E12 - The Boy in the Band 1981-02-10

Rich Holland, a man who took Muriel on the road with a band when she was young arrives in town looking just as young as ever. Henry soon feels old and becomes insecure, however, Muriel also becomes insecure when Rich takes an interest in Jackie.

S1E13 - Deadline for Henry 1981-02-17

Henry is not happy with the fact that he has been called in for jury duty. However, things get pressed when Henrys boss, Mr. Wainwright, wanting to avoid any problems associated with a possible strike, orders Henry to cough up next weeks comic strip. This forces Henry to stay up all night and leads to him falling asleep in court the next day.

S1E14 - Huey 1981-02-24

Henrys father, Huey breaks out of the nursing home, or rather is thrown out when he has a romantic interlude with another resident. He arrives in San Francisco to stay with Henry but soon his presence sends the household into an uproar. Meanwhile, Jackie debates over whether or not to accept a job offer in New York.

S1E15 - Centerfold 1981-03-03

A football player, Buck Krulik, is in town and a fan of Henrys Cosmic Cow comic strip, so he comes by for a visit and has Jackie, Sara and Muriel fawn all over him. After admiring some of her photography, Buck remember her when a nude centerfold photo shoot goes awry and he calls her in to take over. However, she may not be quite ready for a male nude spread despite, Henry forbidding her.

S1E16 - What's Wrong with Mr. Right? 1981-03-17

A woman arrives at Sara and Jackies door accusing Sara of dating her husband. However, the woman has the wrong Rush daughter, Jackie is the one and doesnt see anything wrong with it since they are separated. Still, she begins to feel her relationship coming to an end and quick.

S1E17 - Up Your Easter Bonnet 1981-03-24

Out of pity, Henry reluctantly allows Monroe to crash on his couch for Easter week when Monroes parents decide they dont want him to visit them in Miami. Henry soon regrets his generosity when he learns that Monroe has ruined his unpublished Cosmic Cow drawings, and in turn his own planned vacation.

S1E18 - Cosmic Cow vs. the Oval Office 1981-05-05

Henry is fired by Mr. Wainwright when he refuses to publish an apology for his recent Cosmic Cow comic strips that poke fun at President Reagan. Rather than face the indignity of taking unemployment compensation, he makes the regrettable decision to pursue his passion for painting and lets Muriel accept an offer for a full time job she doesnt really want.

S1E19 - The Return of Rafkin 1981-05-12

Sara arranges for a medium to conduct a séance to connect Mildred Rafkin with her deceased brother in an attempt to find a missing antique broach. However, an accusation leveled by Rafkins "spirit" threatens to split up Henry and Muriel, when the voice of the Rushes late tenant accuses Henry of marital infidelity.

S2E1 - Guess Who's Coming to Burp? 1981-10-13

A doctor informs Muriel that shes pregnant after she faints at a restaurant while celebrating her 42nd birthday with her family. While she and Henry are initially elated, they find themselves faced with a serious decision as they begin to realize all of the implications of having another child at this point of their lives.

S2E2 - Your Guest is As Good As Mine 1981-10-27

Henrys free-spirited niece, April, shows up on his doorstep after moving from Delaware to start a song writing career, and he reluctantly allows her to stay in the guest bedroom of his apartment until shes able to get established. However, their relationship starts off on the wrong foot, and Henry hopes it isnt too late when he finally figures out why.

S2E3 - Who's Sara Now? 1981-11-03

Muriel and Henry read a newspaper article about a nurse who had switched babies in the maternity ward of the hospital that Sara had been delivered at. They quickly set out to find if indeed Sara had been switched at birth. However, they arent too pleased when they discover the only other baby girl in the maternity ward is now serving time in prison.

S2E4 - The Prince and the Frog 1981-11-10

Jackie openly dreads a visit from an annoying, nerdy guy who had a crush on her when she was a kid. However, when Sara is the first to discover his physical appearance has changed completely and starts dating him, Jackie becomes extremely jealous and vindictive.

S2E5 - What's Our Rush? 1981-11-17

Muriel goes in for an amniocentesis, but she and Henry decline to learn the sex of the baby. This doesnt sit well with Henrys mischievous father Huey, who is in town to bury his deceased friend. In the meantime, Jackie makes an unexpected decision after taking part in a successful strike at her bank.

S2E6 - Rafkin's Bum 1981-11-24

An older man dressed like a bum shows up at the Rushes doorstep looking for the transvestite persona of Rafkin, their deceased former tenant, because they always got together for Thanksgiving dinner. Feeling bad for him for several obvious reasons, they invite him to join their own disastrous get together, and later find out that he too has a big secret that involves his appearance.

S2E7 - Where There's a Will 1981-12-01

Hearing a story about a man who died intestate causes Henry to have a terrible nightmare, which compels him to finally make out his will. However, he soon regrets his decision to follow Monroes advice to do it on videotape in the presence of his family.

S2E8 - The Remaking of Monroe 1981-12-08

Monroe enrolls in an assertiveness class on the advice of the Rush girls after being pushed around at a concert, but the class proves to work a little too well. Meanwhile, one of Henrys colleagues suggests Henry demand a raise from Mr. Wainwright.

S2E9 - When the Bough Breaks 1981-12-15

Muriel unwisely commits herself to do a coveted helicopter photo shoot, which Henry demands she cancel due to her pregnancy. The back and forth fighting cause a big headache for the girls, who are forced to change their minds several times whether to cancel an elaborate surprise 25th anniversary party they had previously scheduled.

S2E10 - Cop-Out 1982-01-05

Jackie falls madly in love with a police officer who responds to a false burglary report at the apartment due to April sneaking in late one night after getting stuck on Alcatraz with her boyfriend. She immediately accepts his marriage proposal after just a few dates, refusing her parents plea to consider the difficulties of being a police wife.

S2E11 - April and September 1982-01-12

Henry is going up the wall with April keeping such late hours, spending time with her latest boyfriend. However, Henry and Muriel are in for a shock when they discover her boyfriend, Don is old enough to be her father. Henry puts his foot down and thats when Don asks April to move in with him, which she gladly accepts.

S2E12 - A Fan for Henry 1982-01-19

A fan of Henrys Cosmic Cow comic strip who has been sending him increasingly bizarre fan mail breaks into the apartment one night through the unlocked front door, kidnapping his puppet and vowing in a note to return before the end of the weekend. Interpreting the note as a threat on his life, Henry and Monroe set up a stakeout at the apartment with the help of a police officer, who abruptly leaves them to fend for themselves when he is called away.

S2E13 - Brotherly Hate 1982-02-02

April secretly arranges for her father Bill to meet face to face with his brother Henry, so they can attempt to reconcile after a petty childhood dispute caused them to stop speaking forty years ago. The effort may be for naught, however, when Bill eats a piece of cheesecake baked by Monroe, who did not realize it was an old Russian recipe for homemade poisoned rat bait.

S2E14 - Charlie's Last Hurrah 1982-02-09

Henry is contacted by a rival cartoonist who has perpetrated several practical jokes on him over the years, and Henry schemes with Monroe to pay him back during a dinner visit. However, when Henry is unable to stop the prank after the man claims he is dying, Henry feels obligated to assist him in an elaborate plan to cheat on his wife.

S2E15 - The Last Weekend 1982-02-16

Upon realizing the birth of his third child is only six weeks away, Henry feels a sense of guilt for not spending enough time with his two daughters. He decides to invite them on a weekend ski trip, but the experience doesnt turn out quite the way he envisioned when the girls meet a couple of brothers and he discovers that Monroe packed the wrong suitcase in the car.

S2E16 - My Unfavorite Martin 1982-02-23

Muriel secretly asks her mother Iris stay with her until she recovers from childbirth, much to the chagrin of Henry, who has always found her to be overbearing. When Muriel unexpectedly takes a stand against her mothers nonstop criticism, its up to Henry to straighten out the mess, and he learns a big secret about Muriel in the process.

S2E17 - Seventh Month Blues 1982-03-02

Henrys generous offer to arrange a job interview for an attractive art student backfires when she begins showing affection for him, which puts him in the doghouse with an increasingly insecure Muriel and causes him to panic when Monroe tells him that she tried to jump out a window after her last break up. Henry and Muriel also host a Lamaze class in their apartment, which turns out to be a bad idea.

S2E18 - As the Cookie Crumbles 1982-03-09

Just before heading off on a Las Vegas vacation, Henry reluctantly lends $100 to Sara, April, and Monroe so they can start a business selling home-baked cookies using Grandma Rushs recipe. However, a promising and profitable start quickly turns into a disaster that includes a trashed kitchen, hefty fines, a potential lawsuit, and a visit from the immigration service.

S2E19 - Foreign Exchange 1982-03-16

In order to reduce the cost of a trip to Europe, Jackie and Sara swap apartments with an English couple who wants to visit America. Henrys misgivings are confirmed when he accidentally opens a piece of their luggage that contains a high powered rifle, and concludes they are on a mission to assassinate a Russian ambassador.

S2E20 - A Matter of Degree 1982-03-23

Henry refuses to accept Saras decision to drop out of college to become the weather announcer on a local television station, which causes her to announce that shes moving out in protest. Meanwhile, Monroes clumsy method of wallpapering the babys nursery has an unexpected outcome, and a wealthy family friend brings the Rushes a much appreciated gift.

S2E21 - A Policeman's Wife is Not a Happy One 1982-05-04

Jackies boyfriend Brad has recovered from his gunshot wound and decides he cant work a desk job, which causes him to reconsider the appropriateness of a long term relationship with her. Meanwhile, the Rushes furnace goes out, and Monroes desire to help only increases Henrys agony.

S2E22 - Don't Shoot the Piano Movers 1982-05-11

Aprils father sends her his baby grand piano, and she takes up Monroes offer to move it into the apartment with the help of a large friend for $20. This proves to be a big mistake when everyone gets trapped in the apartment just as Muriel begins feeling labor pains and Henrys just-married friend becomes desperate to be reunited with his bride.

S3E1 - Break Out the Pampers (1) 1982-09-30

After several false alarms, Muriel finally goes into labor while Henry is at work.

S3E2 - Break Out the Pampers (2) 1982-09-30

Henry makes it to the hospital in time for Muriel to give birth.

S3E3 - Guess Who's Coming Forever? 1982-10-14

Henry threatens to move out when Muriels mother says shes moving in.

S3E4 - A Snip in Time 1982-10-21

Henry has intimacy issues with Muriel after the baby is born.

S3E5 - The Luck of the Iris 1982-10-28

Henry ruins a date for Iris.

S3E6 - Do You Take This Woman Again? 1982-11-04

Muriel wants to renew their vows for their anniversary in a small get-together that soon balloons out of control.

S3E7 - Who Was That Baby I Saw You With? 1982-11-11

While Muriel was taking portraits of babies, Andrew is accidently taken by a confused grandmother leaving her grandson behind.

S3E8 - Monroe's Secret Love's Secret 1982-11-18

Henry gives Monroe advice on how to land a woman (or so he thinks) who refuses to go out with him.

S3E9 - A Thanksgiving Tale 1982-11-25

Iris is feeling depressed. When she doesnt show up at the Rushs everyone is worried.

S3E10 - Pressure's Rising 1982-12-09

Henry has to get a physical for a life insurance policy.

S3E11 - Mr. Christmas 1982-12-16

Jackie invites a sweet old Santa home for Christmas, which prompts Henry to think the worst of him.

S3E12 - The Yearning Point 1983-01-06

Muriels famous old singing partner comes for a visit prompting Muriel to wonder "what if" she never stopped performing.

S3E13 - Briefly at the Counter 1983-01-13

Iris falls in love with a man who she believes is highly successful.

S3E14 - To Buy or Not to Buy 1983-01-20

The Rushs are robbed after Sara lets the burglers into the apartment. Henry decides to get a gun.

S3E15 - The Seperation 1983-01-27

Jackie has an argument with her fiance over her working after theyre married which prompts Henry, Muriel, and Iris to separately recount an incident that nearly broke up the Rush couple.

S3E16 - Girls of the Media 1983-02-03

Sara is upset that Henry only supports and celebrates Jackies accomplishments so she poses for a mens magazine.

S3E17 - The Courier 1983-02-17

An attractive messenger, after being out all night, passes out in the Rushs bedroom leaving Henry and Monroe to think fast on how to get her out of the house before Muriel gets home.

S3E18 - The Adoption Story 1983-02-24

Iris gift of a trip to Paris backfires when Muriel needs a passport and her birth certificate reveals she was adopted.

S3E19 - Out to Lunch 1983-03-10

Andrews hungry and his nursing mother is at work, so Henry takes the baby to the photo session.

S3E20 - A Portrait of Henry 1983-03-17

Henry is upset with Monroe after he accidentally damages the living room wall while hanging a self-portrait of Henry. He chases Monroe out the door, causing him to fall down a flight of stairs. While Monroe is sent to the hospital, Henry is racked with guilt after his conscience starts speaking to him through the portrait.

S3E21 - Don't Rock the Boat 1983-04-28

Henry is shocked to find his friend is marrying a much younger woman.

S3E22 - Family Business 1983-05-05

After Iris gets mugged, the Rushes decide to add on a room for her. Unfortunately, the male workers hired are young and inept, as Henry informs their mother who runs the business. She hires a female foreman, much to the boys surprise.

S4E1 - The Enemy Above 1984-04-07

The Rushes rent their newly built apartment to Monroe

S4E2 - Making Mountains Out of Molehills 1984-04-14

Jackie is envious of Saras many dates, so she decides to get breast implants to make herself more attractive.

S4E3 - Just Another Pretty Face 1984-04-21

Sara auditions for an anchor position at the station and thinks shes a shoo-in next to her plain Jane competition.

S4E4 - Home Is Where the Bart Is 1984-04-28

The Rushs home is scheduled for demolition by the city in order to build a new subway station

S4E5 - High Infidelity 1984-05-05

Monroes father comes for a visit.

S4E6 - Son of the Groom 1984-05-12

Henrys father visits to ask if he will be his best man at his upcoming wedding. The happy news is dampened by Henrys suspicions of his fathers much younger fiancée.

S4E7 - Witness for the Persecution 1984-05-19

Henry witnesses a robbery and works with the police to identify the suspect. The suspect then threatens Henry not to testify.

S4E8 - Henry Draws a Blank 1984-05-26

Henry suffers from a case of writers block. Surprisingly, Mrs. Rafkin ends up being extremely helpful.

S4E9 - Shipmates 1984-06-02

Henry runs into his cantankerous former Navy commander who is now a doorman. Despite their antagonizing relationship, Henry invites him to dinner as a way of burying the hatchet. His significant other throws Henry for a loop.

S4E10 - Is There a Doctor in the House? 1984-06-09

Henrys cartoonist friend suggests donating his early work to a college with the hopes of being awarded an honorary doctorate - and a guaranteed tax break.

S4E11 - High and Inside 1984-06-16

Henry eagerly sets Sara up with a major league baseball star. Sara begrudgingly agrees to one date but ends up falling for him. Henrys enthusiasm quickly wanes after he finds out about the stars past drug use and worries it may not be in the past.

S4E12 - The Runaway 1984-06-23

Monroe asks if a friend could spend a week with him, but neglects to tell Henry the friend is female and a runaway. When Henry runs into her in the middle of the night, the jig is up.

S4E13 - The Graduates 1984-07-14

As Monroe nears graduation, he is having a hard time finding a job. Monroe twists Henrys concern into an assistants position.

S4E14 - Goodbye, Mr. Chip 1984-07-21

Monroe gets a computer and wins big in the stock market and horse racing thanks to computer tips. Soon after, Henry wants in on the action.

S4E15 - No Patsy, This Kelly 1984-10-06

Henry almost misses an important meeting with his boss because the guard dog Monroe agrees to watch overnight, traps him in the kitchen.

S4E16 - Hawaii Five-8 1984-10-13

Jackie and Sara return from a Hawaiian vacation with their grandmother Iris. Jackie fell in love with her surfing instructor and plans to marry him. Henry is opposed to the union until he finds out that hes not just a beach bum.

S4E17 - Quick on the Draw 1984-10-27

After Henry breaks his arm, his boss sends a young artist to help keep up with his deadlines. The young artist is cocky, abrasive, and very good which upsets Henry.

S4E18 - The Missing Fink 1984-11-03

After Muriels camera is stolen at a gallery opening, her attempts at retrieving it lead Henry to think shes having an affair.

S4E19 - The Sound of Mother 1984-11-10

Muriels biological mother writes asking to meet. Despite being angry and bitter, Jackie and Sara convince Muriel to meet her.

S4E20 - The Return of Mr. Wonderful 1984-11-17

Iris visits in order to meet up with the Lothario who broke her heart. He lures her there with the premise to ask her "a very important question.

S4E21 - Divorce Chicago Style 1984-11-24

Muriels best friend, Sylvia, is recently divorced and enjoying every minute of her new life and loves. Muriel is envious of her freedom and decides to start working again to gain a little of her own. Her new male client is very complimentary and throws her for a loop.

S4E22 - Cinderella Update 1984-12-01

Jackie considers a move to Dallas to find a job in fashion. That is, until she meets Saras date and they hit it off. Sara and Jackies relationship is tested.

S4E23 - Henry Bites the Big Apple 1984-12-08

Henry considers taking a job in New York City when a new, younger executive takes over at Wainwright Publishing.

S5E1 - Drawing Room 1985-02-02

Henry decides to work at a downtown office, due to life at home getting crazier, but it turns out there were more distractions downtown than he bargained for.

S5E2 - Nearly Departed 1985-02-09

After his fathers death, Henry decides its time to plan his own funeral. He soon starts to examine his life decisions.

S5E3 - My Son, the PhD 1985-02-16

Andrew might be a genius and is recruited by a school for gifted children.

S5E4 - All in a Day's Unemployment 1985-02-23

Budgets are tight throughout the Rush household. Henry coaches Monroe to ask for a raise at work, but the coaching backfires and Monroe is fired. Henry works overtime to find Monroe a new job.

S5E5 - Devereaux & Son 1985-03-02

The Rushes friend Paul pretends to be a member of their family to impress his long-lost son.

S5E6 - And Baby Makes Two 1985-05-04

Jackie drops a bomb on Henry and Muriel when she announces that she wants to become a single mother.

S5E7 - Reconcilable Differences 1985-05-11

Henry and Muriel end up in counseling thanks to the strain of helping another couple settle a squabble.

S5E8 - The Two Faces of Muriel 1985-05-18

Muriel considers cosmetic surgery to revive Henrys interest in her.

S5E9 - No Mas, Monroe 1985-05-25

The Rushes hire an illegal housekeeper with good looks, minimal English, and an urge to become a naturalized citizen.

S5E10 - For Every Man, There's Two Women 1985-07-20

Monroe is kidnapped and raped by two women in a van. When the police dismiss Monroes story, Henry searches for the rapists himself.

S5E11 - Finders Keepers 1985-07-27

Henry and Monroe find a bag full of money and decide they want to keep it, but then hear their neighbors have been robbed.

S5E12 - These Stupid Things Remind Me of You 1985-08-03

The Rushs recall how they met Monroe.

S5E13 - Terms of Endangerment 1985-09-28

Monroes new love interest is not only mature but possibly married. Henry and Muriel butt in to make sure Monroe doesnt get his heart broken.

S5E14 - The British are Coming, The British are Coming 1985-10-05

Henry discovers that his war-time buddy visiting from England is still a womanizer.

S5E15 - No Deposit, No Return 1985-10-12

Henry takes drastic measures to avoid paying a high penalty for library books that are 5 years overdue.

S5E16 - Off and Running 1985-10-19

Henry poses with Cosmic Cow in a photo with a politician which causes his job to be in jeopardy.

S5E17 - Accused, Confused and Abused 1985-10-26

Monroe and Sara decide to help a teenage boy who was going to juvenile hall for stealing. The boy has a history of being abused, and when Henry tries to step in to offer his own help the boy rejects him and runs away.

S5E18 - Arrivederci, Jackie 1985-11-02

Jackie has been offered a job working at The House of Aldo, an Italian designer, but she doesnt tell her father about it. She invites Senor Aldo to the house without telling Henry who he is. When the man tells Henry he wants Jackie for his House, Henry thinks hes a dirty old man so he throws him out. Later, he is told the truth. Jackie cant believe what Henry did so she decides to move out. Henry calls the man and tries to apologize. He asks him to give Jackie a chance, but Aldo doesnt think it would be good for Jackie because of how overprotective he is.

S5E19 - Ars Gratia Iris 1985-11-09

Henrys married pal chases Muriels friend.

S5E20 - Henry Enters the '80's 1985-11-16

Sara agrees to go on a blind date with a man that Muriel had set her up with. To everyones amazement, Bob is gorgeous. After several dates, Bob and Sara make plans to move in together, which Henry is totally against.

S5E21 - Freddie Loves it, We Love It, You're Cancelled 1985-11-23

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S6E1 - Henry's Change of Life 1986-04-05

Henry, Muriel and Monroe move to Mill Valley, CA. The Rushes buy a new home. Henry bought a 49% share in a newspaper with a demanding 51% owner. Monroe is now his assistant and Muriel his photographer.

S6E2 - Front Page Monroe 1986-04-12

Monroe publishes a front page story about corporate pollution and gets sent to jail for not revealing his source.

S6E3 - Four is a Crowd 1986-04-19

The Rushs friends visit and overstay their welcome.

S6E4 - Ho-Ho Ho Chi Henry 1986-04-26

The Rushes and Mrs. Stinson help a Vietnamese family who opened a restaurant achieve the American dream.

S6E5 - Miss Marin Bugler 1986-05-03

The Marin Bugler holds a beauty contest with unexpected repercussions for the winner

S6E6 - Garfield the Cat Joins the Marin Bugler 1986-05-10

Henry strikes up a deal to run the Garfield comic strip in the Marin Bugler

S6E7 - Bedtime for Henry 1986-05-17

All Henry wants to do is spend a relaxing day in bed, but is constantly interrupted

S6E8 - Educating Lisa 1986-05-24

The Rushs housekeeper Lisa enrolls in classes to become a naturalized American citizen

S6E9 - Henry's Novel Solution 1986-05-31

Henrys admiration for a famous author diminishes when he learns the man (Peter Haskell) gets his inspiration from the bottle

S6E10 - Henry Gets Taken for a Ride 1986-06-07

Henry decides to buy a car for Lisa. He attempts to show his business prowess by getting the best deal but in the process gets far less than he bargained for.

S6E11 - Late, Great Herbert Maxwell 1986-07-12

Monroe and Henry learn about a coverup with regards to death of a friend of Mrs. Stinson.

S6E12 - Muriel's Fish Story 1986-07-19

Muriel is offered a photography job from a famous oceanographer for his next expedition.

S6E13 - Ya Gotta Have Heart 1986-09-27

When Mrs. Stinsons niece begins works as an intern at the newspaper, it causes friction.

S6E14 - Monroe's Critical Condition 1986-10-04

Monroes life is threatened after he gives a singer a bad review.

S6E15 - Cyrano Henry 1986-10-11

Mr. Forester asks for Henrys help in writing a personal ad, which turns Henry into a ghost writer of sorts for all of his correspondence with the women who answer.

S6E16 - Family Fued 1986-10-18

Muriel quits the Marin Bugler when Henry decides to use a readers photo in a story instead of hers.

S6E17 - Rock Around Henry 1986-11-01

Henry rallies behind two rock musicians who were banned from performing at a local music festival.

S6E18 - Herb Kiss, Henry Tells 1986-11-08

Henry and Muriel are caught in the middle of Herb and Marsha Kennedys marriage problems after its discovered that Herb has had an affair.

S6E19 - Believing is Seeing 1986-11-15

Henry suddenly becomes editor of the paper when Mrs. Stinson quits. Henry realizes he needs her at the paper and Mrs. Stinson realizes quitting was the wrong move.

S6E20 - Acropolis Now 1986-11-22

Henry suspects Iris Greek fiancé is after her money.

S6E21 - Presenting Buddy Ficus 1987-01-31

Monroe reviews a comedy club, and thinks that the comedians at the club were not up to par; he decides to go onstage himself to try his hand at stand-up comedy. On the night Monroe is performing, under the stage name Buddy Ficus, the audience does not think his jokes are funny and everyone (except Muriel, Henry, Hope and Lisa) leave. Monroe falsely thinks he did a great job, and it is up to Henry to tell Monroe that stand-up is not Monroes forte.