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The Worst Episodes of Step by Step

Every episode of Step by Step ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of Step by Step!

Step by Step is an American television sitcom with two single parents, who spontaneously get married after meeting one another during a vacation, resulting in them becoming the heads of a large blended family

Genres:ComedyFamily
Network:ABC

Lowest Rated Episodes Summary

The worst episode of "Step by Step" is "Feeling Forty", rated 5.2/10 from 71 user votes. It was directed by Rich Correll and written by Bob Colleary. "Feeling Forty" aired on 3/25/1994 and is rated 0.1 point(s) lower than the second lowest rated, "How the West Was Won".

  • Feeling Forty
    5.2/10 71 votes

    #1 - Feeling Forty

    Season 3 Episode 20 - Aired 3/25/1994

    Worried about turning forty, Carol exercies and diets with Karen. When Karen steps out, Carol sees a commercial for Skinny Tabs and orders them. She loses three pounds, but possesses so much energy that she drives everybody crazy and is constantly talking and working. Frank tells her that he loves her for who she is, not just her body. Al has to write a report on Abe Lincoln, but all the books on him are checked out. Cody takes her to Madame Sonya and he encounters Lincoln. Al does not believe and therefore, she does not see Abe, but she has a great idea for her report-- Abe in the 20th Century. Cody gives Abe's golf scorecard to Carol for her birthday.

    Director: Rich Correll

    Writer: Bob Colleary

  • How the West Was Won
    5.3/10 79 votes

    #2 - How the West Was Won

    Season 6 Episode 10 - Aired 5/9/1997

    Frank falls asleep in front of the TV, prompting a dream of the Old West in which he's a drunken sheriff.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Show Me the Money
    5.6/10 67 votes

    #3 - Show Me the Money

    Season 6 Episode 15 - Aired 6/13/1997

    Frank and his buddy challenge Carol and Jean-Luc to a bowling contest; JT and Rich fancy themselves sports agents.

    Director: Patrick Duffy

    Writer: N/A

  • The Making of the President
    5.8/10 83 votes

    #4 - The Making of the President

    Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 11/6/1992

    It's J.T. vs. Dana for student-body president, pitting schmo against smarty--and Frank against Carol.

    Director: Rich Correll

    Writer: N/A

  • This Old House
    5.8/10 84 votes

    #5 - This Old House

    Season 2 Episode 23 - Aired 5/7/1993

    Frank's hired to raze a house for a new building, but a family's still living there--with nowhere to go.

    Director: Rich Correll

    Writer: N/A

  • Never on Sunday
    5.8/10 85 votes

    #6 - Never on Sunday

    Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 10/8/1993

    While at church with the Fosters (and NOT the Lamberts), Carol invites the pastor and his wife over for Sunday lunch. The Lambert's notice that he is a normal guy, and Frank promises that the Lamberts will be there next week. Cody and his friends, Slasher and Death, come too because the Pastor is into bikes. The only problem is that a big televised Packer's game is on that week. While at church, JT sneaks away to watch the game, Frank follows him up and falls through the ceiling. Frank agrees to fix the roof and go to church from now on. The very next week he observes Cody, Slasher, and Death singing, ""Pharaoh, Pharaoh""-- a ballad of the Israelites to the tune of ""Louie, Louie.""

    Director: Rich Correll

    Writer: N/A

  • The Marrying Dude
    5.8/10 77 votes

    #7 - The Marrying Dude

    Season 3 Episode 9 - Aired 11/19/1993

    After posting an ad in a biker magazine, Cody finally meets his blind date,Bonnie.She turns out to have an adorable 8 year old named, Riley who Cody Immediately befriends.Bonnie and Cody have a great time,but there priorities are different.Bonnie needs a father for Riley so she proposes to Cody. Al is perplexed at her breast size. The rest of the family is busy arguing about the house decor.

    Director: Rich Correll

    Writer: N/A

  • Close Encounters of the Marital Kind
    5.8/10 73 votes

    #8 - Close Encounters of the Marital Kind

    Season 3 Episode 12 - Aired 12/17/1993

    Carol has just bought a book named ""Ten Minutes Per Day to a Better Marriage."" The book advised to tell each other a big secret. Carol tells him about a secret bank account with a lot of money in it. Frank feels betrayed and goes to his office to spend the night. Upon seeking support from Cody, Frank discovers that he was unsure in other areas (he had not thrown away his little black book). They realize that in the end they are better off for having told each other. Karen just passed her drivers license exam, creating three drivers (Dana, JT, and Karen) and no car. They decide it is time to buy their own car, but they can only come up with $400. JT manages to find an old Volkswagen Bug for $400. The car is a disaster and although Cody works on it, it is barely driveable. Cody and JT sell it for parts and get $425, and they keep the 8 track player with a Sonny and Cher 8 track.

    Director: Rich Correll

    Writer: Bob Rosenfarb

  • Road Trip
    5.8/10 70 votes

    #9 - Road Trip

    Season 6 Episode 2 - Aired 3/14/1997

    JT, Rich and Dana take a trip to Mexico and wind up in jail; Jean-Luc takes driving lessons from Carol.

    Director: Joel Zwick

    Writer: N/A

  • School Daze
    5.9/10 97 votes

    #10 - School Daze

    Season 1 Episode 18 - Aired 2/21/1992

    Carol returns to college as a student, but she's also a committed mother, wife, and beautician, and soon everyone's ready to be committed.

    Director: Rich Correll

    Writer: N/A

  • Model Daughter
    5.9/10 84 votes

    #11 - Model Daughter

    Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 11/13/1992

    Karen's modeling job rouses the mother hen in Carol; the flu hits at home, testing the nurse in Frank.

    Director: Rich Correll

    Writer: N/A

  • Back to Basics
    5.9/10 83 votes

    #12 - Back to Basics

    Season 2 Episode 11 - Aired 12/4/1992

    Brendan feels responsible for a crackdown on family spending after he loses a rented video.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Boys Will Be Boys
    5.9/10 82 votes

    #13 - Boys Will Be Boys

    Season 2 Episode 12 - Aired 12/11/1992

    A visit by Frank's boorish bud sends Carol into orbit; Cody becomes attached to a live holiday turkey he won in a raffle.

    Director: Patrick Duffy

    Writer: Matt Ember

  • Double Date
    5.9/10 71 votes

    #14 - Double Date

    Season 2 Episode 24 - Aired 5/21/1993

    Carol sticks Karen with a date who doesn't rate--so Karen dumps him.

    Director: Rich Correll

    Writer: N/A

  • Talking Trash
    5.9/10 63 votes

    #15 - Talking Trash

    Season 6 Episode 20 - Aired 7/18/1997

    Frank's birthday gift to Carol is a dud; Rich teams with a cheerleader for a science contest.

    Director: Joel Zwick

    Writer: Liz Sage

  • It's a Dog's Life
    6.0/10 89 votes

    #16 - It's a Dog's Life

    Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 10/16/1992

    The family dog-sits a Saint Bernard that keeps Frank away from Carol, and terrorizes Mark.

    Director: John Tracy

    Writer: Matt Ember

  • Revenge of the Nerd
    6.0/10 69 votes

    #17 - Revenge of the Nerd

    Season 4 Episode 5 - Aired 10/21/1994

    Karen tries to become Homecoming Queen, and discovers it's not worth the effort.Cody suffers an identity crisis.

    Director: Patrick Duffy

    Writer: Bob Rosenfarb

  • The Ice Cream Man Cometh
    6.0/10 63 votes

    #18 - The Ice Cream Man Cometh

    Season 4 Episode 9 - Aired 11/18/1994

    The kids kick up a fuss about the baby's room and Cody comforts an old friend.

    Director: Patrick Duffy

    Writer: N/A

  • Make Room for Daddy
    6.0/10 64 votes

    #19 - Make Room for Daddy

    Season 4 Episode 11 - Aired 12/9/1994

    Carol and Frank go on a romantic getaway, but Carol can think of nothing but the baby. Mark meets a girl, but is surprised by her appearance.

    Director: John Tracy

    Writer: N/A

  • Drive, He Said
    6.1/10 99 votes

    #20 - Drive, He Said

    Season 1 Episode 15 - Aired 1/17/1992

    Dana passes her driving test with flying colors, but Frank flunks his.

    Director: Rich Correll

    Writer: N/A

  • No Business Like Show Business
    6.1/10 82 votes

    #21 - No Business Like Show Business

    Season 2 Episode 16 - Aired 2/5/1993

    J.T. sees himself a star when a producer likes his TV show; in art class, Carol sees a lot that Frank doesn't like.

    Director: Rich Correll

    Writer: Matt Ember

  • Aloha (1)
    6.1/10 89 votes

    #22 - Aloha (1)

    Season 2 Episode 18 - Aired 2/19/1993

    Adventure and romance abound on a family trip to Maui, where Dana's swept off her feet by a far-from-typical beach bum.

    Director: Rich Correll

    Writer: N/A

  • Aloha (2)
    6.1/10 83 votes

    #23 - Aloha (2)

    Season 2 Episode 19 - Aired 2/26/1993

    Amid Maui's adventures, will...Dana marry Brian? Carol relax? J.T. and Cody find treasure? Brendan, Mark and Al win a helicopter tour?

    Director: Rich Correll

    Writer: N/A

  • No Way to Treat a Lady
    6.1/10 78 votes

    #24 - No Way to Treat a Lady

    Season 2 Episode 20 - Aired 3/12/1993

    J.T.'s woman is a biker who wants to be treated like a lady. Meanwhile, Al yearns for her first bra.

    Director: Rich Correll

    Writer: Bob Rosenfarb

  • The Un-Natural
    6.1/10 74 votes

    #25 - The Un-Natural

    Season 2 Episode 21 - Aired 4/2/1993

    Carol goes to bat for Mark when he wants on the Cubs just before their big game.

    Director: Patrick Duffy

    Writer: Bob Rosenfarb