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Buddies Raj, Rerun and Dwayne come of age in 1970s Los Angeles. The trio have a penchant for mischief and trying to find ways of getting rich quick. Almost always the trio's schemes wind up
Season 1
10.0/101 votesThe Runaway
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 8/5/1976
Roger has to babysit Dee and miss the big party at Betty's. But where there's a will there's a way, though there may not be a way to explain to Mama where Dee disappeared to when Raj was gone.
Director: Dennis Steinmetz
Writer: Alan Eisenstock, Larry Mintz
5.5/101 votesSaturday's Hero
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 11/13/1976
Rerun joins the floundering football team and becomes an instant hero. This leads to a swelled head and he begins to give Raj and Dwayne the cold shoulder, going so far as to give his two extra Gladys Knight tickets to two of his 'new' friends instead of Raj and Dwayne, as he'd promised.
Director: Mark Warren
Writer: Alan Eisenstock, Larry Mintz
N/A/100 votesThe Birthday Present
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 8/12/1976
Raj, Dwayne and Rerun set out to get a birthday present for Mama. But it doesn't go as smoothly as they expected and they find themselves in hot water with store security.
Director: Bud Yorkin
Writer: Bernie Orenstein, Saul Turteltaub
N/A/100 votesWhen Daddy Comes Marching Home
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 8/19/1976
After years of being away, Raj and Dee's shady father Bill returns for a short visit with a scheme in mind.
Director: Jack Shea
Writer: Marion C. Freeman, Dawn Aldredge
N/A/100 votesMy Three Tons
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 8/26/1976
Rerun becomes the new member of a popular dance group and learns the hidden truth of their intentions of him being their latest initiate.
Director: Alan Rafkin
Writer: Jim Mulligan
N/A/100 votesThe Burger Queen
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 11/20/1976
Rerun has his heart set on getting the lead in a hamburger commercial. However, once down at the audition, the producers find Dee better suited despite the fact that she can't stand the taste of them. An even bigger problem arises when Mama's permission is needed, but she's in Phoenix.
Director: Dick Harwood
Writer: Bernie Orenstein, Saul Turteltaub
N/A/100 votesSpeak for Yourself, Dwayne
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 11/27/1976
Dwayne has his eye on a new girl, Nancy, but he's too shy to talk to her, so he gets Raj too. However, that turns into a mistake as Raj falls for Nancy. Raj is left with guilt and one angry friend.
Director: Hal Alexander
Writer: Seaman Jacobs, Fred S. Fox
N/A/100 votesShirley's Date
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 12/4/1976
Raj has sold a kid's story to a children's magazine and to celebrate, throws a party. However, Shirley is reluctant to come because she doesn't want to show up without a date. This leads Raj and Rerun to take steps to get her a date.
Director: Tony Csiki
Writer: Bob Illes, James R. Stein
N/A/100 votesChristmas
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 12/11/1976
With Mama planning to work on Christmas, Raj and Dee agree to have Christmas dinner at Bill's apartment. However, Mama is able to get out of working at the last minute and soon discovers that the kids have plans and finds herself facing a lonesome Christmas.
Director: Hal Alexander
Writer: Bernie Orenstein, Saul Turteltaub
N/A/100 votesPuppy Love
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 12/30/1976
Raj is tutoring Patrice Williams in exchange for one of the puppies that her dog is soon to have. Confusion erupts in the Thomas household, however, when Dee overhears a conversation between Raj, Dwayne and Rerun which leads her to believe Raj has gotten a girl pregnant.
Director: Mark Warren
Writer: Bill Richmond, Gene Perret
N/A/100 votesThe Maid Did It
Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 1/6/1977
Mama is fired from her job as a maid for the Turner household after she's accused of stealing Mrs. Turner's diamond ring. Raj sets out to clear Mama and quickly discovers Mr. Turner may be a far likelier suspect.
Director: Mark Warren
Writer: Marty Farrell
N/A/100 votesThe Incomplete Shakespeare
Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 1/13/1977
Raj writes a story for a new TV show, Central Avenue, and can't wait to find out if the producers will buy it. However, he's in for a shock on the night the show premieres.
Director: Dick Harwood
Writer: Mort Scharfman
N/A/100 votesThe Hospital Stay
Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 1/20/1977
Raj lands in the hospital and is afraid to face impending surgery. Meanwhile, his roommate is a grouchy ex-baseball player whom Dee befriends and learns that he has kept up a bitter feud between himself and his daughter all because she married a white man.
Director: Mark Warren
Writer: Alan Eisenstock, Larry Mintz
N/A/100 votesThe Sunday Father
Season 1 Episode 14 - Aired 1/27/1977
Raj delights in playing practical jokes on his teacher, Miss Collins. But, when he goes overboard, he finds himself suspended and to avoid getting Mama involved, he turns to his father, who quickly discovers the joys of parenting.
Director: Mark Warren
Writer: Bob Illes, James R. Stein
N/A/100 votesThe Firing Squad
Season 1 Episode 15 - Aired 2/10/1977
When the bank manager arrives at Rob's Place to discuss a loan application, Shirley insults him, which causes Rob to fire her. This leads Raj, Dwayne and Rerun to help Shirley find a new job even though she has very few skills.
Director: Mark Warren
Writer: Rick Mittleman
N/A/100 votesThe Boarder
Season 1 Episode 16 - Aired 2/17/1977
Needing extra money, Mama takes on a boarder who will stay in Dee's room while she reluctantly agrees to share a room with Mama. Everyone's in for a surprise when Bill asks to take the room and even more surprising, Mama agrees to let him move in!
Director: Mark Warren
Writer: Alan Eisenstock, Larry Mintz
N/A/100 votesDwayne's Dilemma
Season 1 Episode 17 - Aired 2/24/1977
Raj has been dying for a date with a girl but soon finds that in order to go out with her, he needs to find a date for her cousin. Dwayne agrees but soon finds himself to be a corner in a love triangle, when the cousin's pushy ex threatens his well-being if he continues to see her.
Director: Dick Harwood
Writer: Jerry Ross
N/A/100 votesThe Tickets
Season 1 Episode 18 - Aired 3/3/1977
Mama has two tickets to Stevie Wonder and she gives them to Raj. But now, Raj has one tough decision to make, to take Dwayne or Rerun.
Director: Mark Warren
Writer: Richard Baer
N/A/100 votesWhat's Wrong wiith Raj?
Season 1 Episode 19 - Aired 3/10/1977
After a school lecture about hypertension, Raj begins spending more time down at the free clinic. This leads Dee to sneak a peek at his diary to see if she can find a clue to 'what's wrong with Raj?'
Director: Mark Warren
Writer: Gene Farmer
N/A/100 votesNice Guys Finish Last
Season 1 Episode 20 - Aired 3/24/1977
Dee receives a call from her prison pen pal, Judy Crane, who is getting out and needs a place to stay. Dee talks Mama into allowing Judy to stay with them, unknown to all of them that Judy is really on the run.
Director: Mark Warren
Writer: Carol Gary
N/A/100 votesFrom Here to Maternity
Season 1 Episode 21 - Aired 3/31/1977
Shirley's excited when she gets a call from her sister, Norma, who's coming to visit. However, Shirley is in for a big surprise when she discovers Norma is six months pregnant and Norma is in for an even bigger surprise when she gets a phone call from her fiancee telling her it's over.
Director: Mark Warren
Writer: Rick Mittleman