Silver Spoons(1982–1987)

Best Friends

Ricky meets Alfonso, Dexters nephew.

Survival of the Fittest

Ricky starts his first day in high school.

Growing Pains (1)

Rick is outraged by being treated like a ""child"" when Edward becomes furious with him for breaking his curfew, in part one of a special two-part story.

Growing Pains (2)

Rick exhibits his independence by running away, but he soon begins to appreciate what he's left, in the conclusion of a special two-part story.

A Dark and Stormy Night

When the television goes out on a stormy Halloween night, Rick, Alfonso and Freddy use their imaginations to create their own late-night horror story.

I Won't Dance

Rick plays Cupid by introducing Grandfather Stratton to his history teacher, played by Barbara Billingsley of ""Leave It To Beaver.""

Voyage of the Darned (1)

Edward, Rick, Dexter, Alfonso and Kate are faced with one small detour on their way to the Caribbean when Kate pilots the plane through the Bermuda Triangle, in part one of a two-part story.

Voyage of the Darned (2)

After their plane crashes on a deserted island, Rick Alfonso, Dexter, Edward and Kate must battle Mother Nature to survive, in the conclusion of a two-part story.

The Call of the Wild

Rick's mom shows up with an ex-pro football player as a boyfriend and a ""new"" outlook on life.

Beauties and the Beasts

In an effort to save the freshman newspaper, Rick, Alfonso and Freddy create a freshman beauty pageant, hoping everyone will ""read all about it.""

Twas the Night Before Christmas

Edward's true Christmas spirit is tested when the Strattons welcome Freddy and his family after a tragedy leaves them homeless.

Lulu's Back in Town

Pearl Bailey as Lula Baker, Edward's former governess returns to the Stratton household and becomes the foil in Rick and Alfonso's secret scheme.

The Trouble with Grandfather

Edward, Kate and Rick have their hands full when Grandfather Stratton trades his empire for a beautiful blonde and a powerful Porsche.

Special Friend

Rick finds out that he can't ""save the world"" when he gets involved with a peer-counseling program.

What's Cookin'?

Lulu holds the key to solving a rift between Rick and his grandfather.

Marry Me, Marry Me (1)

Edward pops the question to Kate when she receives a job offer, in the first of a special two-part story.

Marry Me, Marry Me (2)

Edward and Rick successfully persuade Kate to change her mind, bringing long-awaited wedding bells to the Stratton household, in the conclusion of a special two-part story.

Rick and the Legend

Rick is estatic when a hip 16-year-old wants to hang around him, but Edward is suspect of his motives - especially when his gold pen suddenly disappears.

Trouble with Words

Bruce Jenner helps solve the puzzle of Alfonso's poor school performance - the missing piece is the learning disorder dyslexia.

Hot Shot

Consumer advocate, David Horowitz helps Rick ""fight back"" against a crooked mail order camera company.

All the Principal's Men

Rick must choose between getting suspended or revealing his source when he exposes a cafeteria scandal on his school's cable news show.

Return of the Paisley Conspiracy

Rick surprises his dad for his 40th birthday with a reunion of his college singer partner, which prompts Edward to take the old act on the road again.

The Secret Life of Ricky Stratton

A blind date with a computer pen pal panics Rick after they exchange photos.

Passports to Pleasure

Derek and Ricky pick up cheerleaders while in Chicago for a Badger Patrol convention.

Attack of the Giant Frog People

Derek and JT put frogs in Freddy's sleeping bag during a slumber party. Ricky hurts Freddy by saying that he isn't his friend.

A Fair to Remember

Ricky impresses his science teacher by doing a project with laser beams. Kate is promoted to Vice President of Eddie Toys.

Hospital

Edward is hospitalized when he has a gallstone attack.

Mr. President

Ricky daydreams that he is the President of the United States.

Driver Ed

While Edward and Kate are away Grandfather tries to teach Ricky to drive.

Menudo Madness

To impress a girl, Ricky promises to have the pop group Menudo play at his private party.

Happy Birthday

The family celebrates Ricky's 13th birthday with an evening of arguments.

Sounds of Silence

Ricky pretends to play in the school orchestra's production of Peter and the Wolf so Edward won't be disappointed that he isn't musical.

Rick the Greek

Ricky gets in over his head when he, Derek and Freddy bet on football games.

Uneasy Rider

Ricky manipulates Evelyn into buying him a motor bike after Edward said he couldn't have one.

The World's Greatest Father

JT's father is offended by how much time Edward is spending with his son.

I Want to Be Alone

Dexter gets dragged to the country for a camping trip by the family.

Mr. Cool

Ricky turns punk rocker to try to impress a girl.

St. Louis Blues

After his parents have an argument, Derek hides out at Ricky's. His mother arrives to take him to St. Louis. ** This is Jason Bateman's final appearance.

A Hunting We Will Go

Against his better judgment Edward agrees to let Ricky go hunting with Grandfather.

Changes

Ricky thinks that a fellow baseball player likes him when in all actuality it's Edward that she wants.

A Summer's Romance (1)

Edward's former girlfriend decides she wants him back.

A Summer's Romance (2)

Edward is forced to choose between Kate and Veronica.

Spare the Rod

Ricky discovers that a friend is being beaten by his father.

Blazing Hotel Rooms

Edward, Ricky and Dexter are trapped as their hotel catches on fire during a toy convention.

Pilot

Edward Stratton III is the epitome of the overgrown child. His lawyer Leonard Rollins has just informed him that his business manager Lou says he is broke and Edward is more interested in playing a game of PacMan. The Stratton mansion looks more like an arcade with video games lining the walls and a scale model train in the middle of the room that actually goes all over the property. Edward is totally taken by surprise when a blonde 12 year old boy arrives and introduces himself as Edward's son Ricky. Edward had been married to Ricky's mother Evelyn for seven days and until that moment he had no clue that he was a father. We meet Edward's assistant Kate Summers during a thoughtful moment of her mentioning that perhaps Edward should hold off on a charity donation until his finances were back in shape. After discovering and proving that Lou had really embezzled Edward's money, Ricky tries to convince his father to let him move in with him instead of making him return to military school.

Head Over Heels

Whitney Houston gets more than she expects during a visit to the Stratton household when Dexter decides to move to Los Angeles with the singing star.

Mrs. Stratton Builds Her Dreamhouse

As new wife and mother, Late begins making changes in the Stratton household that Edward supports and Rick resents.

Poor Evelyn

Rick coerces Edward into offering his mom a job, after an embezzler takes all her money.

Promises, Promises

Rick's girlfriend has something in mind for their relationship that is a serious step for Rick.

The Great Baseball Card Scheme

Grandfather Stratton schemes with Rick to corner the baseball card market.

The Trouble with Harry

Kate's Uncle Harry uses the Stratton family in a deceptive maneuver to impress an old Army buddy.

One Strike and You're Out

Rick leads his friends in a picket line against Grandfather Stratton for paying unfair wages to student employees.

Race with Eagles

In an effort to prove that he is athletic, Edward decides to participate in a race up to the top of the Empire State Building.

Magnificent Obsession

Judgment Day

When Edward lectures him about his poor geometry grade, Rick goes crazy trying to improve it.

The Barbarians

Three Musketeers

Second Class Parent

The Lady Is a Tramp

Stratton and Stratton

Daddy Rick

Rick takes part in a marriage with a student, but is shocked when his ""wife"" gets pregnant.

One for the Road (1)

Rick's new friend encourages him to try alcohol.

One for the Road (2)

Rick gets grounded, which effectively ends his experience with alcohol, but he soon learns that Greg is still drinking.

Movie Madness

Rick Sings

Rick's the manager of his friend's band, Splat! When Rick gets them on Rock Search, the lead singer has laryngitis. The band convinces Rick to step in for him & sing that tune.

The Way We Weren't

A Family Affair

As prom night approaches, Rick jilts a girl whose father is rumored to be associated with the mob.

Rick at 16

Rick wants to invite Nicole Desmond to be his date at his 16th birthday party but Brad accidentally gives the invitation to Julie Warren. When Nicole gets herself invited anyway Rick has to balance his time between two dates without letting either girl find out about the other.

Who's the Boss

Lost and Found

Kate's grandmother gets lost in New York City.

The Live-In

A new housekeeper from Sweden steals Rickys heart.

Rick Sells His Sole

Rick takes a job at shoe store, only to become a victim of nepotism when he loses a promotion to his employer's nephew.

The Beach House

While Ricky is on vacation, he meets a beautiful girl.

Rick Moves Out

When Rick thinks that he has no privacy,he moves into the guest house. But Ricks friends think they could use it for parties.

Man to Man

Hey, Mrs. Robinson

Rick's Learning Problem

Rick tutors a star football player, who must pass a history test in order to play for the championship. Edward gets the flu, and is getting on Rick and Kate's nerves.

The Triangle

Kate Lassos a Longhorn

Rick agrees to care for a boa constrictor, which soon becomes an uninvited guest at Kate's business dinner.

Get the Hook

Rumors are Flying

The House Guest

Band on the Run

Rick, Brad, Alfonzo & two others form a band getting ready for the Battle of the Bands. However, Brad & Alfonzo fight over issues & that Alfonzo invites his new girlfriend (Kiki) to rehearsal. Rick tries to convince Alfonzo to rejoin the band.

Author, Author

Mother's Day

Fallen Idol

Rick's basketball idol is arrested for possession of narcotics.

Baby Blues

Thoroughly Modern Mildred

Mon Amour

Grandfather Stratton returns home from a trip to Paris--with a young fiancee.

Educating Rick

Edward's Big Adventure

Edward loses his wallet while playing pool. But when he calls Rick for help, Rick believes it to be an April Fool's joke.