Synopsis
Fatherhood has taken on a whole new meaning for Jason Seaver, who has assumed the chores of cooking, cleaning and minding the kids so that his wife, Maggie, can pursue a career in journalism after spending 15 years as a housewife.
Episodes
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PilotMaggie goes back to work as a journalist, prompting psychologist Jason to move his office into their home so he can keep his eye on the kids. Things don't get off to a great start: the first night he gets a call from the police that Mike has been picked up for illegally driving a car.25m2
SpringsteenJason embarrasses Mike at a Bruce Springsteen concert when they are interviewed together.24m3
JealousyJason fumes when Maggie spends long hours on a toxic waste story with handsome co-worker Fred.24m4
Carol's ArticleMaggie gives an honest assessment of Carol's writing of an article for her school magazine; Mike and Ben discover track betting.24m5
Superdad!Maggie accuses Jason of monopolizing the children.24m6
Mike's Madonna StoryMike's infatuation with a Madonna look-alike worries Maggie.24m7
Weekend FantasyJason and Maggie want to go to a mountain lodge for a weekend, but are reluctant to leave the kids alone.24m8
Slice of LifeComing across a compatibility test in Jason's office, Maggie decides she and Jason should fill it out, but her answers don't tab with his. Meanwhile, Mike feigns interest in karate when his real goal is a girl attending the course.24m9
Carol's CrushCarol develops a crush on a family friend, who thinks of her as his little sister.24m10
Dirt BikeMike hurts more than his pride when he takes a nasty fall off a dirt bike that he promised his parents he wouldn't go near.24m11
Standardized TestMike doodles on his aptitude test and winds up with an IQ score of 27.24m12
A Christmas StoryA depressed department store Santa consulting Jason decides to commit suicide by leaping down the Seavers' chimney.24m13
The Love Song of M. Aaron SeaverMike backs out of the family-bowling match so he can date a snobbish girlfriend.24m14
First BloodJason faces off against Ben's hockey coach, who's teaching the boys to play dirty; Mike learns ballroom dancing.24m15
Slice of Life IIMaggie casually mentions to Jason that she might be pregnant; Mike acts as a weekend servant to Ben; and Carol wants to divorce her class-project husband.24m16
The Seavers vs. the CleaversThe PTA head rejects the Seavers as dance chaperones.24m17
Charity Begins at HomeBen gives Jason a very expensive birthday present, causing speculation on how he can possibly afford it.24m18
ReputationMike writes test answers on his shoe soles.24m19
The Anniversary That Never WasMaggie's assignment interferes with anniversary plans.24m20
Be a ManCustodian Mike watches a wild party explode in his home.24m21
Career DecisionReporter Maggie and psychiatrist Jason both face important career decisions.24m22
Extra LapMike's practical-joker uncle Bob visits from the hereafter.24m
PilotMaggie goes back to work as a journalist, prompting psychologist Jason to move his office into their home so he can keep his eye on the kids. Things don't get off to a great start: the first night he gets a call from the police that Mike has been picked up for illegally driving a car.25m2SpringsteenJason embarrasses Mike at a Bruce Springsteen concert when they are interviewed together.24m3JealousyJason fumes when Maggie spends long hours on a toxic waste story with handsome co-worker Fred.24m4Carol's ArticleMaggie gives an honest assessment of Carol's writing of an article for her school magazine; Mike and Ben discover track betting.24m5Superdad!Maggie accuses Jason of monopolizing the children.24m6Mike's Madonna StoryMike's infatuation with a Madonna look-alike worries Maggie.24m7Weekend FantasyJason and Maggie want to go to a mountain lodge for a weekend, but are reluctant to leave the kids alone.24m8Slice of LifeComing across a compatibility test in Jason's office, Maggie decides she and Jason should fill it out, but her answers don't tab with his. Meanwhile, Mike feigns interest in karate when his real goal is a girl attending the course.24m9Carol's CrushCarol develops a crush on a family friend, who thinks of her as his little sister.24m10Dirt BikeMike hurts more than his pride when he takes a nasty fall off a dirt bike that he promised his parents he wouldn't go near.24m11Standardized TestMike doodles on his aptitude test and winds up with an IQ score of 27.24m12A Christmas StoryA depressed department store Santa consulting Jason decides to commit suicide by leaping down the Seavers' chimney.24m13The Love Song of M. Aaron SeaverMike backs out of the family-bowling match so he can date a snobbish girlfriend.24m14First BloodJason faces off against Ben's hockey coach, who's teaching the boys to play dirty; Mike learns ballroom dancing.24m15Slice of Life IIMaggie casually mentions to Jason that she might be pregnant; Mike acts as a weekend servant to Ben; and Carol wants to divorce her class-project husband.24m16The Seavers vs. the CleaversThe PTA head rejects the Seavers as dance chaperones.24m17Charity Begins at HomeBen gives Jason a very expensive birthday present, causing speculation on how he can possibly afford it.24m18ReputationMike writes test answers on his shoe soles.24m19The Anniversary That Never WasMaggie's assignment interferes with anniversary plans.24m20Be a ManCustodian Mike watches a wild party explode in his home.24m21Career DecisionReporter Maggie and psychiatrist Jason both face important career decisions.24m22Extra LapMike's practical-joker uncle Bob visits from the hereafter.24mCast
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