7.1/1017 votes#1 - Getting to Know You
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 4/10/1995
When Jackie Warren's husband goes through a mid-life crisis and announces that he is having an affair, she decides to make a new life for herself. Once a wealthy socialite, she enters the work force for the first time and gets her own place to live. Jackie squeezes into a less-than-lavish but charming house owned by former football player Marion Hill, whose stellar career was ruined by a freak accident. To cover expenses while he trains for a comeback, he moves into the apartment above his garage and rents his main house to Jackie and her two children. The kitchen becomes common ground for the tenants and their landlord. With only two years of law school as her experience, Jackie is hired as a legal assistant by Heather Comstock, a young no-nonsense power attorney. While she's working, Jackie must find someone to take care of her children. Despite her misgivings about Marion, Jackie's overly dramatic teenaged daughter Tiffany and her brainy young son Austin convince her to give him a c
Director: James Widdoes
Writer: Winifred Hervey
- 6.5/1011 votes
#2 - Female Trouble
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 4/17/1995
When a female bully at school harasses Austin, he asks Jackie and Marion for advice. Unfortunately, he must choose between two opposing philosophies: Jackie says he should protect himself and fight back, while Marion advocates a non-violent approach. Meanwhile, Tiffany fights with her boyfriend on the telephone and agonizes about whether to call him back or wait for him to call her.
Director: James Widdoes
Writer: Jeffrey Duteil
- 6.4/1010 votes
#3 - Birthday Presence
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 4/24/1995
Jackie is out of the house celebrating her son Austin's birthday, so Marion plans a reunion with his ex-girlfriend, who thinks he still has an active football career. But Jackie unexpectedly brings the party back to the house and upsets Marion's romantic evening. Meanwhile, Heather dates a single father and asks Jackie's advice on bonding with his daughter.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 6.7/1011 votes
#4 - Once Again, with Feeling
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 5/1/1995
It's been nearly 20 years since Jackie went on a date, but Marion tries to get her to meet men at a popular night club. However, when Marion's former grade school football coach comes for a visit, Jackie finds an eligible bachelor in her own living room.
Director: Gil Junger
Writer: N/A
- 6.9/1010 votes
#5 - The Lost Weekend <i>(a.k.a. The Last Weekend)</i>
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 5/8/1995
Austin persuades Jackie to continue the family tradition of visiting their mountain cabin at the beginning of the spring season. But when Jackie's car breaks down, Marion must drive them. Their plans are thrown into further turmoil by Jackie's ex-husband Milton, who brought his new young bride to the cabin for a romantic weekend.
Director: Asaad Kelada
Writer: Winifred Hervey
- 7.3/109 votes
#6 - Hats Off
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 5/15/1995
Jackie and Heather help Marion get an audition for a sportscaster job on a local news show. For the audition, he interviews basketball star Spud Webb. Marion gets the job! But when he refuses to do the broadcast without his lucky hat, the station owner issues an ultimatum: either the hat goes or Marion goes. Meanwhile, Tiffany participates in a school charity drive to get closer to a cute classmate. Also, Austin asks his family to help him prepare for a school spelling competition.
Director: Asaad Kelada
Writer: Jeffrey Duteil
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Season 1 Ratings Summary
"Getting to Know You" is the best rated episode of "In the House" season 1. It scored 7.1/10 based on 17 votes. Directed by James Widdoes and written by Winifred Hervey, it aired on 4/10/1995. This episode is rated 0.6 points higher than the second-best, "Female Trouble".