- 8.4/10133 votesLoading...
#1 - First Kiss
Season 1 Episode 22 - Aired 4/16/1985
Angela comes home from a rowdy birthday party, just as Tony returns home from a police-sponsored demonstration of the effects of alcohol on the mind. Both are in a woozy state, and they end up kissing.
Director: Asaad Kelada
Writer: Robert Sternin, Prudence Fraser
- 8.1/10134 votesLoading...
#2 - Eye on Angela
Season 1 Episode 17 - Aired 2/19/1985
A local news reporter, Bobbi Barnes, wants to do a story on the daily life of Angela. But when a series of innocent mix-ups leads Tony and Angela to wake up in the same bed, Bobbi's camera crew is waiting in the hall to capture the scene. Bobbi thinks she has a juicy story for her show, but Mona has other ideas.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 8.1/10124 votesLoading...
#3 - It Happened One Summer (1)
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 9/24/1985
The family visit Jonathan's summer camp when his counselor calls Angela to say he is homesick. While there, Angela and Tony realize they both attended camp in the same area many years earlier. Their individual stories of their first kiss seem to coincide, and they soon suspect they may have met each other a long time ago.
Director: Asaad Kelada
Writer: Blake Hunter
- 8.1/10121 votesLoading...
#4 - It Happened One Summer (2)
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 10/1/1985
After visiting the site in the woods where each remembers from their past, a thunderstorm prevents Tony and Angela from returning to the campsite in time. They end up having to share a room at a cheap hotel. Meanwhile, Mona and the campers tell scary stories and play pranks on the counselor.
Director: Asaad Kelada
Writer: Blake Hunter
- 8.1/10102 votesLoading...
#5 - The Anniversary Show
Season 2 Episode 25 - Aired 5/6/1986
Angela had planned a special dinner for five, in honor of Tony and Samantha's two-year anniversary in Connecticut, but Tony is the only one who doesn't have other plans. During the meal, Tony falls ill and is rushed to the hospital in need of surgery. After he has been given sedatives, but just before he falls asleep, he says ""I love you"" to Angela.
Director: Asaad Kelada
Writer: Prudence Fraser, Robert Sternin
- 8.1/10106 votesLoading...
#6 - A Farewell to Nick
Season 4 Episode 7 - Aired 11/10/1987
Sam is invited by her grandfather to visit him in Florida. But on her way there, Nick dies. First Sam tries to pay no attention to this but Nick's death, however, left big marks on her.
Director: Asaad Kelada
Writer: Lee Aronsohn
- 8.1/1097 votesLoading...
#7 - Seer of Love
Season 8 Episode 1 - Aired 9/28/1991
Angela is ready to profess her love for Tony, but her hopes for a romantic anniversary night with him are dashed when he invites her and the whole family to a carnival. A fortune teller tells Tony that he is about to lose the love of his life, but he misses the point. A ride through the Tunnel Of Love changes their relationship.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 8.0/10101 votesLoading...
#8 - Jonathan Plays Cupid
Season 2 Episode 17 - Aired 2/11/1986
Jonathan's friend gets him worrying that, one day, Tony may no longer be part of his life. Hoping to ensure against Tony leaving, Jonathan arranges for him and Angela to meet on Valentine's Day at a restaurant for a romantic dinner for two. But they think that the ""Mr. Bower"" behind this evening is really Michael, Angela's ex-husband.
Director: Asaad Kelada
Writer: N/A
- 8.0/1092 votesLoading...
#9 - Sleep Talk, Sweet Talk
Season 4 Episode 23 - Aired 5/10/1988
One year has passed and it's again Angela's birthday. In the nights after she has found out about the surprise party Tony gives, she talks in the sleep and confesses that she loves Tony. But waking up all with her 'Tony, Tony' shouts is, however, very embarrassing for her.
Director: Asaad Kelada
Writer: N/A
- 8.0/10105 votesLoading...
#10 - Savor the Veal (3)
Season 8 Episode 24 - Aired 4/25/1992
Angela attempts to adjust to her new life in Iowa, but discovers that she really wants to be back east, working at her agency. The conflict of professional interest threatens to split up Tony and Angela.
Director: N/A
Writer: Danny Kallis, Bob Rosenfarb
- 7.9/10140 votesLoading...
#11 - Requiem
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 12/18/1984
Tony is moonlighting to raise extra money, which Mona believes is to take care of a secret girlfriend in Brooklyn. Soon the truth comes out: Tony is still paying rent on his recently deceased father's apartment, so that he and Sam will have a place to go just in case things don't work out in Connecticut.
Director: Asaad Kelada
Writer: Prudence Fraser, Robert Sternin
- 7.9/1097 votesLoading...
#12 - The Babysitter
Season 2 Episode 16 - Aired 1/28/1986
A sitter's last-minute cancellation leaves Samantha to watch Jonathan while Angela and Tony go to a parents' meeting at school. Samantha panics when Jonathan inadvertently tosses a piece of jewelry down the sink drain. Although Tony had told her not to have any guests, the house is soon full of her friends: Chad, a boy who thinks he can retrieve the missing jewelry, and four of Samantha's friends who come to admire Chad. Tony and Angela return home just as the kids are sneaking out.
Director: Asaad Kelada
Writer: N/A
- 7.9/10100 votesLoading...
#13 - Hit the Road, Chad
Season 3 Episode 16 - Aired 2/3/1987
Samantha thinks her boyfriend Chad is the cat's meow when he writes a song just for her. Word gets around, and the tune is heard by legend Ray Charles whom Angela cooerses into recording it for her ad agency. When rat Chad starts seeing another girl, Samantha is so infuriated she demands the recording not take place. It takes a stellar performance of the song by Ray to make Samantha see that her friendship with Angela is more important than getting back at Chad.
Director: Asaad Kelada
Writer: Howard Meyers
- 7.9/1094 votesLoading...
#14 - Cardinal Sin
Season 5 Episode 13 - Aired 2/7/1989
Tony goes to an 'Old Timer'-meeting of the Cards in St. Louis,accompanied by Angela. There Tony meets also his old friend Betty.But to prevent approaching attempts he introduces Angela as his wife. When Tony is 'unfaithful', the 'marital row' follows.
Director: Asaad Kelada
Writer: Gene Braunstein, Bob Perlow
- 7.9/1093 votesLoading...
#15 - Party Double
Season 5 Episode 16 - Aired 2/28/1989
Angela gets invited to a dinner at which Frank Sinatra is to perform; Tony, a huge Sinatra fan, is to be her guest. When business affairs leave her unable to go, Mona goes in her place, but doesn't tell Tony that the ticket is nontransferable.
Director: Asaad Kelada
Writer: Danny Kallis
- 7.9/1090 votesLoading...
#16 - An Affair to Forget
Season 8 Episode 2 - Aired 10/5/1991
After Tony and Angela have confessed their love for each other,they both now want to spend an enchanting evening together.But that isn't that simply,especially since no one can know about it.
Director: N/A
Writer: Gene Braunstein
- 7.8/10119 votesLoading...
#17 - Angela's Ex (2)
Season 1 Episode 16 - Aired 2/12/1985
While Tony and Samantha live it up at the lavish estate of Tony's new boss, a wealthy older woman, Michael and Angela enjoy their reunion. But the celebration is short-lived, as they are eventually reminded of the professional and personal differences that drove them apart the first time.
Director: Linda Day
Writer: Prudence Fraser, Robert Sternin
- 7.8/1092 votesLoading...
#18 - Older Than Springtime
Season 3 Episode 20 - Aired 3/3/1987
Through Tony's new girlfriend Casey Angela's got a new commercial order for Armando-Fashionwear. But she couldn't think of any spot.Age, too, is a matter because she as the 'experienced' (equals being old) should advertise fashion for the young generation.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 7.8/10100 votesLoading...
#19 - Frankie and Tony Are Lovers
Season 4 Episode 1 - Aired 9/22/1987
At a street carnival in Brooklyn Tony and Angela help at Mrs. Rossini's stand. There Tony also meets Frankie, an old friend. At an charity auction - Tony offers his services for a weekend - she makes the race.After the weekend Tony returns with a proposal from Frankie.
Director: Asaad Kelada
Writer: N/A
- 7.7/10180 votesLoading...
#20 - Briefless Encounter
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 9/27/1984
Part of settling into his new home has Tony using Angela's personal bathroom and getting an eyeful when she steps out of the tub. Neither of the two stubborn housemates accept responsibility, and disagree to an extent that Tony's new girlfriend gives him the heave-ho. Mona's advice about role-playing to better understand each other's point of view helps Tony and Angela see that they aren't angry after all.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 7.7/10111 votesLoading...
#21 - Angela Gets Fired (1)
Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 9/23/1986
Overworked Angela goes to Mexico with the family, but when Angela's business loses an important account, Tony never gave Angela the message. When Angela comes home, she goes to the agency to learn that they lost the account. After sassing to her boss and telling him to chill, Angela loses her job.
Director: Asaad Kelada
Writer: Howard Meyers
- 7.7/1083 votesLoading...
#22 - In Search of Tony
Season 6 Episode 1 - Aired 9/19/1989
Holidays on Jamaica. And everyone enjoys the life there.Angela, too, dives right into the holiday-action and has a lot of fun. As it's not Tony, with whom she has that fun, he gets jealous.
Director: Asaad Kelada
Writer: Gene Braunstein, Bob Perlow
- 7.7/1078 votesLoading...
#23 - Death and Love (2)
Season 8 Episode 8 - Aired 11/16/1991
Tony is angry at Angela for her rejection. Meanwhile, she continues to question the sincerity of Tony's intentions.
Director: N/A
Writer: Danny Kallis, Bob Rosenfarb
- 7.7/1071 votesLoading...
#24 - This Sold House
Season 8 Episode 11 - Aired 12/7/1991
Angela gets a generous offer for her house. Tony persuades her to sell and move into a new one because the current house belongs to 'Angela & Michael' and not to 'Angela & Tony'.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 7.7/1072 votesLoading...
#25 - Allergic to Love
Season 8 Episode 16 - Aired 2/8/1992
Repeated instances of swelled lips have Tony frantically searching for the cause of his affliction. Angela notes that each occurrence happens just after they mention their wedding, and she begins to worry that the swelling is a sign that he isn't ready for marriage.
Director: N/A
Writer: Adam I. Lapidus
The Best Episodes of Who's the Boss?
Every episode of Who's the Boss? ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Who's the Boss?!
A former professional baseball player, along with his preteen daughter, moves into New York advertising executive Angela Bower's house to be both a housekeeper and...
Genres:ComedyFamily
Network:ABC
Best Episodes Summary
"First Kiss" is the best rated episode of "Who's the Boss?". It scored 8.4/10 based on 133 votes. Directed by Asaad Kelada and written by Robert Sternin, Prudence Fraser, it aired on 4/16/1985. This episode scored 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "Eye on Angela".