Seasons & Episodes
No Security In Security
When Cobb's grocery store has a new video security system installed, Manager Howard Bannister must fire Alf, the store's
Labor and Other Relations
Cobb's latest directive prompts Marlene to call a strike among the supermarket employees.
No Cause For Alarm
Howard is about to realize his lifelong dream of managing a world-class hotel.
X-Ray Marks the Spot
The staff prepares for annual insurance physicals.
Everyone's a Winner
An in-store bingo promotion is a big success until Mr. Christian examines the cards.
Seven Days Make One Week
Edna's outraged when an attractive health food representative expresses interest in Howard.
A Rosenbloom By Any Other Name
Jennifer, denied a raise, sues for discrimination.
...Or Get Off the Pot
Convinced that their six-year relationship has lost its magic, Edna issues Howard an ultimatum.
Phantom of the Market
Gourmet food worth thousands of dollars vanishes.
Car Pool
Jack organizes a car pool with his fellow employees but his van is not exactly road worthy. When they are in an accident
Love on Sale
Murray is the source of trouble when he starts an in-store dating service.
Skip to the Loo
A pair of unwanted newcomers plagues Howard.
Love is a Many Splendored Alf
Alf becomes interested in Helen so Howard and Edna attempt to help things out. But Alf is feeling insecure around the cl
Supermarket Superbowlers
The grocery crew believes they have a genuine shot of winning a bowling competition and the cash that does with it until
Otherwise Engaged
Marlene comes to work with a flashy engagement ring and Edna asks to try it on. The jewelry gets stuck and when Edna's m
Banzai
A couple of food purists target Cobb's grocery for selling junk items causing mayhem for Howard and his staff.
Dog Day After Dark
Jack is taking a long awaited vacation and seems secure he's not easily replaceable. Edna is performing his duties but r
Store Wars
Edna is decides to take a vacation to rethink her relationship with Howard. The much younger manager of a competitor spi
My Darling Serpentine
Howard gets too busy to buy Edna an anniversary gift and hands the job to Alf. He decides a hamster is an appropriate pr
Edna's New Friend
Howard refuses to take Edna to the ballet so she asks Leslie to accompany her. Howard get jealous despite Leslie being g
Jack Be Numbskull
After Jack goes home with Marlene after a part the rumors begin. Bruno, Marlene's boyfriend, hears them and threatens Ja
Sex Appeal
Howard is competing for a promotion and Tiffany Cobb the owner is to make the decision. Ms. Cobb makes it clear she desi
Getting to Know You
Construction in front of Cobbs grocery has slowed business and Howard is told to layoff two staff. As he worries over th
Edna's Phantom Romance
Edna decides to make Howard jealous by making up a pretend boyfriend. However the fabrication spins out of control as a
Buddy Can You Spare a Job?
Howard hires a friend Curtis who's down on his luck as the store butcher. But the man's abrasive ways soon offend fellow
Operation Bannister
Hospital is where Howard is for hernia operation and his friends rally around him with encouragement. Howard's roommate
The Mis-Matchmaker
Howard's niece Denise arrives to visit, heartbroken after a breakup. Howard tries to think of ways to cheer her up and d
The Bear Facts
Murray has one last scouting badge to earn and it involves wilderness skills. His dad is unavailable so Howard volunteer
A Chocolate Chip Off the Old Block
Dobbs grocery loses an important cookie account and Howard struggles to find a replacement. A homeless woman Gert offers
Homewrecker Howard
Margo, a friend of Edna's, finds Jack interesting and with Howard's encouragement they go out. Margo's jealous boyfriend
Don't Take My Job, Please
It's employee review time and Howard thinks he deserves a big raise. When it's not forthcoming Howard must decide whethe
Edna Displays Talent
Jack is assigned to create the new floor display by Howard even though Edna believes she could do better. Edna uses her
Short One Jockey
The employees' slush fund has been building up and can't decide how to spend it. Howard volunteers to invest then surpri
High Tech
When Howard invests Edna's savings into a questionable gold mine she's convinced he has a gambling addiction. A visit to
Love and Marriage
George, an former boyfriend of Edna's, shows up to help celebrate her birthday. Over dinner Howard learns Edna and Georg
Let's Get Metaphysical
Howard and her other co-workers were think Marlene has joined a cult. Howard decides to infiltrate the organization in d
Tots 'R' Us
Edna suggest Cobb's offer child care to parents as to they shop and it's a success. At the end of one day though a child
The Oddest Couple
Howard learns Viker has been kicked out by his wife and is sleeping at the store. Howard offers to house him temporarily
Chain Reaction
Howard receives a chain letter and declines to continue despite the urging of his superstitious co-workers. Then acciden
My Girl Friday, Saturday, Sunday
After an unpleasant encounter with mobster Meatloaf Rothko the police ask Howard to wear a wire and meet with Rothko. Re
Only God Can Make a Tree
The city plans on removal of a stately old tree and Howard galvanized Cobbs employees to protest. Howard, Viker, Leslie,
The Son Also Rises
While Edna is on vacation Molly, a woman from Howard's past, shows up with a boy who she claims is Howard's son. While B
Here Comes the Bribe
Employee Jan's niece Gilga is distraught as her visa has expired. Jack agrees to marry the attractive woman to allow her
Put Your Best Face Forward
Howard is worried about not being a big success when he decides to attend his class reunion. His rival Lester looks youn
The Umpire Strikes Back
Howard helps Marlene open the lines of communication with her father.
Marlene For Hire
Cobbs is sold to a huge hotel conglomerate and Howard dreams of being made manager of a luxurious resort. He's informed
Puppy Love
Derek develops an infatuation for Marlene.
I'm Okay, You're a Spy
A corporate spy from the head office investigates Cobb's Supermarket.
Not for Commercial Use
Howard wants to star in a TV report on Cobb's.
Edna's Choice
Edna and Christian both compete for the manager's job at a new Cobb's store.
He's No Heavy, He's My Brother
Howard mistakenly thinks his brother is dying.
Mutiny on Mr. Christian
Marlene gets Christian in trouble after complaining to Howard about his behaviour.
Bannister & Dale
Howard tries to help an old vaudeville comedian raise enough money to keep his retirement home open.
Shrink from Sendrax
Sendrax sends in a staff psychiatrist to evaluate the employees mental health.
The Naked Truth
Unwitting Marlene agrees to be in a porn magazine.
Howard Hemingway
Howard writes a romance novel using the staff at Cobb's as characters in his book.
Edna, Howard, Cathy and Morty
Edna attempt to make changes in her stagnant relationship with Howard.
Marlene For Hire
Marlene agrees to become a surrogate mother for a yuppie couple who shop at Cobb's supermarket.
Make Room for Daddy Christian
Jack meets Marlene's friend Barbara and asks her for a date. They get together for dinner and Jack is very surprised she
My Hero, Mr. Bannister
The new bag boy Derek looks up to Howard and the manager gets used to the attention. But when Howard learns that Derek i
Fatal Harassment
The attractive new cashier Kim makes her attraction to Howard clear and one evening tries to get amorous. Then Howard fi
Vote for Me
Bannister decides to run for councilman, then later discovers his opponent is a local hero.
Losing It
Howard buys into a weight-loss franchise.
Smotherly Love
Christian pretends to be the manager of Cobb's when his mother visits.
Educating Leslie
Leslie's hopes of winning an acting scholarship rest on keeping his drama coach sober.
For the Book
The staff reminisces for Cobb's 50th anniversary.
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