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EPISODE #14
James may have acted too soon when he agrees to be Helen's first client after she completes a real-estate course.
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Release Date:
Sat, Oct 01, 1988
Country: US
Language:
Runtime: 30
Country: US
Language:
Runtime: 30
Bill Daily
Dr. James Shepherd
Nita Talbot
Rose
Heidi Helmer
Kate Shepherd
Connie Stevens
Helen DeAngelo
Jason Marin
Robbie Shepherd
Season 1:
![EPISODE #1](assets/images/no-backdrop-w130.jpg)
DEBUT: Veterinarian James Shepherd (Bill Daily) must contend with a busy practice with help from receptionist Rose (Nita Talbot), two teenage children, Kate and Robbie (Heidi Helmer & Jason Marin) and a persistant ex-wife Helen (Connie Stevens) who can't stay away.
![EPISODE #2](assets/images/no-backdrop-w130.jpg)
After Kate introduces her older boyfriend to her parents, James inadvertently endangers the mans life
![EPISODE #3](assets/images/no-backdrop-w130.jpg)
A lawyer visits James with the startling news that his divorce may not be legitimate.
![EPISODE #4](assets/images/no-backdrop-w130.jpg)
Kate and Robbie's plan to help their father's faltering social life goes awry when they both plan a date for him for the same night.
![EPISODE # 5](assets/images/no-backdrop-w130.jpg)
Helen's father arrives early for her parents' scheduled visit with another woman.
![EPISODE #6](assets/images/no-backdrop-w130.jpg)
James is asked to be a guest on a local talk show after treating the host's pet
![EPISODE #7](assets/images/no-backdrop-w130.jpg)
James questions his paternal ties to Robbie after the boy brings home a certificatefrom school indicating his blood type.
![EPISODE #8](assets/images/no-backdrop-w130.jpg)
When Helen fills in for Rose, one of the pet owners thinks she is the cat's meow.
![EPISODE #9](assets/images/no-backdrop-w130.jpg)
James rides downhill on a romantic roller coaster when his girl friend disregards his phone calls.
![EPISODE #10](assets/images/no-backdrop-w130.jpg)
James faces a tough decision when Frank (Carmine Caridi) requests his help in some shady business.
![EPISODE #11](assets/images/no-backdrop-w130.jpg)
Kate's boyfriend announces he is not going to the prom. James must put a dog to sleep.
![EPISODE #12](assets/images/no-backdrop-w130.jpg)
James feels like a failure when his successful brother (Larry Linville) drops in for a visit.
![EPISODE #13](assets/images/no-backdrop-w130.jpg)
Helen cons James into letting her spend the evening with him while the kids are away at camp.
![EPISODE #14](assets/images/no-backdrop-w130.jpg)
James may have acted too soon when he agrees to be Helen's first client after she completes a real-estate course.
![EPISODE #17](assets/images/no-backdrop-w130.jpg)
When Robbie meets his new girl friends ex beau, he must decide which is worse-a broken heart or broken bones.
![EPISODE #18](assets/images/no-backdrop-w130.jpg)
Helen is certain that Robbie hasn't learned to ""just say no""
![EPISODE #19](assets/images/no-backdrop-w130.jpg)
James questions his professional abilities when he belives he blundered an operation.
![EPISODE #20](assets/images/no-backdrop-w130.jpg)
Helen sees her plans to take James on a cruise to Hawaii sail away when he is summoned for jury duty.
![EPISODE #21](assets/images/no-backdrop-w130.jpg)
Helen's glamorous dreams of success as a fashion consultant unravel when she is sexually harrassed by her boss.
![EPISODE #22](assets/images/no-backdrop-w130.jpg)
James goes to the dentist to ease his toothache only to find that the dentist is Kate's clumsy boyfriend Howard.