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Season 2

22 Episodes

1977

Rerun Gets Married

E01

Rerun Gets Married

9/22/1977·22m

Diane brings a new girl in town, Maria, to Raj's surprise 17th birthday party. Raj tries to woo her, but Rerun already has a date with her—only to find out she's really only interested in him to obtain her green card.

It's All in Your Head

E02

It's All in Your Head

9/29/1977·22m

A reluctant friend of Dee's is having problems at home and is too shy to talk to the school counselor, so Dee goes in her place but this leads the counselor to believe that Dee is the one with the problems.

Trial and Error

E03

Trial and Error

10/6/1977·22m

Raj has just gotten a new delivery bike for his job at the supermarket but just as he's leaving Rob's, he becomes involved in a car accident that totals his new bike and leads to a lawsuit.

Raj Goes to Press

E04

Raj Goes to Press

10/13/1977·22m

When most of his articles are rejected from the school paper, an outraged Raj starts an underground newspaper with Rerun and Dwayne helping him. However, when school admin discover what he's doing, Raj is threatened with expulsion.

Nothing Personal

E05

Nothing Personal

10/20/1977·22m

Shirley applies for a job as a secretary at a balloon company and quickly finds herself coming face to face with racial discrimination when the president hires both her, who has a lack of qualifications and another woman who just happens to be white and has plenty of secretarial skills.

If I'm Elected

E06

If I'm Elected

10/27/1977·22m

Dwayne's father is running for city councilman and has a great deal of support from the community, including family friend Ted. However, Dwayne is infuriated when his dad unexpectedly fires Ted.

The Play's the Big Thing

E07

The Play's the Big Thing

11/3/1977·22m

Raj has written a play and it's become a school production. However, he fears ruin after he gives the lead to Rerun.

Give Me Odds

E08

Give Me Odds

11/10/1977·22m

Dwayne is in a lucky streak with the system he uses to make bets, which leads Rerun to pass along Dwayne's tips to his brother-in-law, Ike, who bets $500 on a football game. It's only after he's made the bet that everyone discovers just what kind of system Dwayne uses.

Bill Gets Married

E09

Bill Gets Married

11/17/1977·22m

Bill's become serious with his latest girlfriend and announces that they're getting married. Nearly everyone is happy for them, even Mama who even lets them have the ceremony in her house. But it's Dee who refuses to accept their marriage and refuses to be the flower girl.

Mama, the School Girl

E10

Mama, the School Girl

11/24/1977·22m

Mama begins taking courses at Raj's school and even gets his teacher, Miss Collins. A fellow classmate takes an instant liking to Mama and she falls head over heels for him, unknown to her he's only using her to write his term paper for him.

One Strike and You're Out

E11

One Strike and You're Out

12/8/1977·22m

Rerun being fired from the supermarket is the last straw for Raj, who rallies the rest of the workers to take action against their boss Mr. Pronson. However, when the staff goes on strike, Raj finds himself in a jam, since Mama has lost her job and the family now has no source of income.

The Testimonial

E12

The Testimonial

12/15/1977·22m

Miss Collins is being honored for 25 years of teaching and this prompts Raj to play a trick on her after she gives him detention for being tardy. He soon finds his trick is totally inappropriate and sets out to right his wrong.

Black and White Blues

E13

Black and White Blues

12/22/1977·22m

While watching football at Raj's, the black and white set goes beserk and Rerun suggests that they 'borrow' the new color TV set being offered as a prize at a church raffle. However, once they get it to Raj's house, Rerun and Dwayne accidentally drop it.

Going, Going, Gong

E14

Going, Going, Gong

1/5/1978·22m

Raj and Dee become managers of a kid's song and dance group and believes they're so good that they may have a chance to get on The Gong Show. Once at tryouts, however, the duo discovers there's some heavy competition.

Dee's First Date

E15

Dee's First Date

1/21/1978·22m

Dee's going on her first date with a boy whose sister Raj has made into the object of his affection. His plan is to buddy up to Dee's boyfriend to get close to his sister. However, he quickly finds he has another thing coming.

Doobie or Not Doobie (1)

E16

Doobie or Not Doobie (1)

1/28/1978·22m

The Doobie Brothers are set to put on a concert at the high school and they leave Rerun to get the tickets. However, by the time Rerun gets to the ticket booth, they're sold out. Later, two shady characters offer Rerun free tickets if he records the concert.

Doobie or Not Doobie (2)

E17

Doobie or Not Doobie (2)

2/4/1978·22m

The bootleggers force the guys into recording the concert but while everyone is jumping around, the tape recorder falls out from under Rerun's coat and right in full view of the Doobie Brothers.

Rerun Sees the Light

E18

Rerun Sees the Light

2/11/1978·22m

Rerun encounters a strange woman on the street who goes by Love-Is-Life and she lures him into attending one of her cult gatherings. Rerun enjoys his newfound faith and how it makes him feel but Dwayne and Raj are a bit leery about a group that worships a head of lettuce.

Raj and the Older Woman

E19

Raj and the Older Woman

2/18/1978·22m

When Raj goes down to a photographer to get his yearbook picture taken, he's instantly smitten with a beautiful model. Raj lies about his identity, that he's a 21-year-old movie star and the girl is instantly taken by him. That is, until, she learns the truth.

Diplomatic Immunity

E20

Diplomatic Immunity

2/25/1978·22m

Rerun borrows a car so the guys can get to a Lakers game but after the game, Rerun becomes the victim of a hit and run. Dee surprises everyone by coming forward with news that she was a witness and saw the driver, who turns out to be the son of a foreign diplomat.

Shirley Is a Mother

E21

Shirley Is a Mother

4/13/1978·22m

With Mama out of town, Raj gets Shirley to babysit Dee, who gets Shirley thinking about her past. Meanwhile, Raj and Rerun's graduation is approaching but right at the last minute, Rerun gets himself in trouble by cheating on a final exam, which prompts Shirley to give him some guidance.

The Apartment

E22

The Apartment

5/11/1978·22m

On graduation day, Raj gives a speech riddled with hints to Mama about his plans on moving in to an apartment with Rerun but after some conversation, Mama finally agrees to let him go. However, Rerun and Raj quickly find themselves with little privacy with Mama constantly coming over.

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Season 1

21 Episodes

1976

The Runaway

E01

The Runaway

8/5/1976·22m

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.

The Birthday Present

E02

The Birthday Present

8/12/1976·22m

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.

When Daddy Comes Marching Home

E03

When Daddy Comes Marching Home

8/19/1976·22m

After years of being away, Raj and Dee's shady father Bill returns for a short visit with a scheme in mind.

My Three Tons

E04

My Three Tons

8/26/1976·22m

Rerun becomes the new member of a popular dance group and learns the hidden truth of their intentions of him being their latest initiate.

Saturday's Hero

E05

Saturday's Hero

11/13/1976·22m

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.

The Burger Queen

E06

The Burger Queen

11/20/1976·22m

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.

Speak for Yourself, Dwayne

E07

Speak for Yourself, Dwayne

11/27/1976·22m

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.

Shirley's Date

E08

Shirley's Date

12/4/1976·22m

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.

Christmas

E09

Christmas

12/11/1976·22m

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.

Puppy Love

E10

Puppy Love

12/30/1976·22m

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.

The Maid Did It

E11

The Maid Did It

1/6/1977·22m

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.

The Incomplete Shakespeare

E12

The Incomplete Shakespeare

1/13/1977·22m

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.

The Hospital Stay

E13

The Hospital Stay

1/20/1977·22m

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.

The Sunday Father

E14

The Sunday Father

1/27/1977·22m

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.

The Firing Squad

E15

The Firing Squad

2/10/1977·22m

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.

The Boarder

E16

The Boarder

2/17/1977·22m

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!

Dwayne's Dilemma

E17

Dwayne's Dilemma

2/24/1977·22m

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.

The Tickets

E18

The Tickets

3/3/1977·22m

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.

What's Wrong wiith Raj?

E19

What's Wrong wiith Raj?

3/10/1977·22m

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?'

Nice Guys Finish Last

E20

Nice Guys Finish Last

3/24/1977·22m

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.

From Here to Maternity

E21

From Here to Maternity

3/31/1977·22m

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.