The Umpire Strikes Back

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Howard helps Marlene open the lines of communication with her father.

10/4/1987

Marlene For Hire

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Cobbs is sold to a huge hotel conglomerate and Howard dreams of being made manager of a luxurious resort. He's informed he is staying, at the grocery store and must wear a smock. In frustration he quits.

Puppy Love

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Derek develops an infatuation for Marlene.

10/11/1987

I'm Okay, You're a Spy

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A corporate spy from the head office investigates Cobb's Supermarket.

10/17/1987

Not for Commercial Use

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Howard wants to star in a TV report on Cobb's.

10/18/1987

Edna's Choice

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Edna and Christian both compete for the manager's job at a new Cobb's store.

10/24/1987

He's No Heavy, He's My Brother

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Howard mistakenly thinks his brother is dying.

10/25/1987

Mutiny on Mr. Christian

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Marlene gets Christian in trouble after complaining to Howard about his behaviour.

11/7/1987

Bannister & Dale

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Howard tries to help an old vaudeville comedian raise enough money to keep his retirement home open.

11/14/1987

Shrink from Sendrax

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Sendrax sends in a staff psychiatrist to evaluate the employees mental health.

11/15/1987

The Naked Truth

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Unwitting Marlene agrees to be in a porn magazine.

11/21/1987

Howard Hemingway

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Howard writes a romance novel using the staff at Cobb's as characters in his book.

11/22/1987

Edna, Howard, Cathy and Morty

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Edna attempt to make changes in her stagnant relationship with Howard.

11/28/1987

Marlene For Hire

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Marlene agrees to become a surrogate mother for a yuppie couple who shop at Cobb's supermarket.

12/12/1987

Make Room for Daddy Christian

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Jack meets Marlene's friend Barbara and asks her for a date. They get together for dinner and Jack is very surprised she has a 10-year old son Peter. Jack hastily leaves, regrets it, and returns to ask for a second chance.

12/27/1987

My Hero, Mr. Bannister

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The new bag boy Derek looks up to Howard and the manager gets used to the attention. But when Howard learns that Derek isn't planning on continuing school to make being a grocery business permanent he works to dissuade him.

1/3/1988

Fatal Harassment

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The attractive new cashier Kim makes her attraction to Howard clear and one evening tries to get amorous. Then Howard finds out Kim has a history of suing employers for sexual harassment and becomes worried.

1/10/1988

Vote for Me

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Bannister decides to run for councilman, then later discovers his opponent is a local hero.

1/16/1988

Losing It

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Howard buys into a weight-loss franchise.

1/30/1988

Smotherly Love

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Christian pretends to be the manager of Cobb's when his mother visits.

1/31/1988

Educating Leslie

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Leslie's hopes of winning an acting scholarship rest on keeping his drama coach sober.

2/7/1988

For the Book

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The staff reminisces for Cobb's 50th anniversary.

2/14/1988