Too Close for Comfort

Guess Who's Coming to Burp?

A doctor informs Muriel that she's pregnant after she faints at a restaurant while celebrating her 42nd birthday with he

Your Guest is As Good As Mine

Henry's free-spirited niece, April, shows up on his doorstep after moving from Delaware to start a song writing career,

Who's Sara Now?

Muriel and Henry read a newspaper article about a nurse who had switched babies in the maternity ward of the hospital th

The Prince and the Frog

Jackie openly dreads a visit from an annoying, nerdy guy who had a crush on her when she was a kid. However, when Sara i

What's Our Rush?

Muriel goes in for an amniocentesis, but she and Henry decline to learn the sex of the baby. This doesn't sit well with

Rafkin's Bum

An older man dressed like a bum shows up at the Rushes' doorstep looking for the transvestite persona of Rafkin, their d

Where There's a Will

Hearing a story about a man who died intestate causes Henry to have a terrible nightmare, which compels him to finally m

The Remaking of Monroe

Monroe enrolls in an assertiveness class on the advice of the Rush girls after being pushed around at a concert, but the

When the Bough Breaks

Muriel unwisely commits herself to do a coveted helicopter photo shoot, which Henry demands she cancel due to her pregna

Cop-Out

Jackie falls madly in love with a police officer who responds to a false burglary report at the apartment due to April s

April and September

Henry is going up the wall with April keeping such late hours, spending time with her latest boyfriend. However, Henry a

A Fan for Henry

A fan of Henry's Cosmic Cow comic strip who has been sending him increasingly bizarre fan mail breaks into the apartment

Brotherly Hate

April secretly arranges for her father Bill to meet face to face with his brother Henry, so they can attempt to reconcil

Charlie's Last Hurrah

Henry is contacted by a rival cartoonist who has perpetrated several practical jokes on him over the years, and Henry sc

The Last Weekend

Upon realizing the birth of his third child is only six weeks away, Henry feels a sense of guilt for not spending enough

My Unfavorite Martin

Muriel secretly asks her mother Iris stay with her until she recovers from childbirth, much to the chagrin of Henry, who

Seventh Month Blues

Henry's generous offer to arrange a job interview for an attractive art student backfires when she begins showing affect

As the Cookie Crumbles

Just before heading off on a Las Vegas vacation, Henry reluctantly lends $100 to Sara, April, and Monroe so they can sta

Foreign Exchange

In order to reduce the cost of a trip to Europe, Jackie and Sara swap apartments with an English couple who wants to vis

A Matter of Degree

Henry refuses to accept Sara's decision to drop out of college to become the weather announcer on a local television sta

A Policeman's Wife is Not a Happy One

Jackie's boyfriend Brad has recovered from his gunshot wound and decides he can't work a desk job, which causes him to r

Don't Shoot the Piano Movers

April's father sends her his baby grand piano, and she takes up Monroe's offer to move it into the apartment with the he

Break Out the Pampers (1)

After several false alarms, Muriel finally goes into labor while Henry is at work.

Break Out the Pampers (2)

Henry makes it to the hospital in time for Muriel to give birth.

Guess Who's Coming Forever?

Henry threatens to move out when Muriel's mother says she's moving in.

A Snip in Time

Henry has intimacy issues with Muriel after the baby is born.

The Luck of the Iris

Henry ruins a date for Iris.

Do You Take This Woman Again?

Muriel wants to renew their vows for their anniversary in a small get-together that soon balloons out of control.

Who Was That Baby I Saw You With?

While Muriel was taking portraits of babies, Andrew is accidently taken by a confused grandmother leaving her grandson b

Monroe's Secret Love's Secret

Henry gives Monroe advice on how to land a woman (or so he thinks) who refuses to go out with him.

A Thanksgiving Tale

Iris is feeling depressed. When she doesn't show up at the Rush's everyone is worried.

Pressure's Rising

Henry has to get a physical for a life insurance policy.

Mr. Christmas

Jackie invites a sweet old Santa home for Christmas, which prompts Henry to think the worst of him.

The Yearning Point

Muriel's famous old singing partner comes for a visit prompting Muriel to wonder "what if" she never stopped performing.

Briefly at the Counter

Iris falls in love with a man who she believes is highly successful.

To Buy or Not to Buy

The Rushs are robbed after Sara lets the burglers into the apartment. Henry decides to get a gun.

The Seperation

Jackie has an argument with her fiance over her working after they're married which prompts Henry, Muriel, and Iris to s

Girls of the Media

Sara is upset that Henry only supports and celebrates Jackie's accomplishments so she poses for a men's magazine.

The Courier

An attractive messenger, after being out all night, passes out in the Rush's bedroom leaving Henry and Monroe to think f

The Adoption Story

Iris' gift of a trip to Paris backfires when Muriel needs a passport and her birth certificate reveals she was adopted.

Out to Lunch

Andrew's hungry and his nursing mother is at work, so Henry takes the baby to the photo session.

A Portrait of Henry

Henry is upset with Monroe after he accidentally damages the living room wall while hanging a self-portrait of Henry. He

Don't Rock the Boat

Henry is shocked to find his friend is marrying a much younger woman.

Family Business

After Iris gets mugged, the Rushes decide to add on a room for her. Unfortunately, the male workers hired are young and

The Enemy Above

The Rushes rent their newly built apartment to Monroe

Making Mountains Out of Molehills

Jackie is envious of Sara's many dates, so she decides to get breast implants to make herself more attractive.

Just Another Pretty Face

Sara auditions for an anchor position at the station and thinks she's a shoo-in next to her plain Jane competition.

Home Is Where the Bart Is

The Rush's home is scheduled for demolition by the city in order to build a new subway station

High Infidelity

Monroe's father comes for a visit.

Son of the Groom

Henry's father visits to ask if he will be his best man at his upcoming wedding. The happy news is dampened by Henry's s

Witness for the Persecution

Henry witnesses a robbery and works with the police to identify the suspect. The suspect then threatens Henry not to tes

Henry Draws a Blank

Henry suffers from a case of writer's block. Surprisingly, Mrs. Rafkin ends up being extremely helpful.

Shipmates

Henry runs into his cantankerous former Navy commander who is now a doorman. Despite their antagonizing relationship, He

Is There a Doctor in the House?

Henry's cartoonist friend suggests donating his early work to a college with the hopes of being awarded an honorary doct

High and Inside

Henry eagerly sets Sara up with a major league baseball star. Sara begrudgingly agrees to one date but ends up falling f

The Runaway

Monroe asks if a friend could spend a week with him, but neglects to tell Henry the friend is female and a runaway. When

The Graduates

As Monroe nears graduation, he is having a hard time finding a job. Monroe twists Henry's concern into an assistant's po

Goodbye, Mr. Chip

Monroe gets a computer and wins big in the stock market and horse racing thanks to computer tips. Soon after, Henry want

No Patsy, This Kelly

Henry almost misses an important meeting with his boss because the guard dog Monroe agrees to watch overnight, traps him

Hawaii Five-8

Jackie and Sara return from a Hawaiian vacation with their grandmother Iris. Jackie fell in love with her surfing instru

Quick on the Draw

After Henry breaks his arm, his boss sends a young artist to help keep up with his deadlines. The young artist is cocky,

The Missing Fink

After Muriel's camera is stolen at a gallery opening, her attempts at retrieving it lead Henry to think she's having an

The Sound of Mother

Muriel's biological mother writes asking to meet. Despite being angry and bitter, Jackie and Sara convince Muriel to mee

The Return of Mr. Wonderful

Iris visits in order to meet up with the Lothario who broke her heart. He lures her there with the premise to ask her "a

Divorce Chicago Style

Muriel's best friend, Sylvia, is recently divorced and enjoying every minute of her new life and loves. Muriel is enviou

Cinderella Update

Jackie considers a move to Dallas to find a job in fashion. That is, until she meets Sara's date and they hit it off. Sa

Henry Bites the Big Apple

Henry considers taking a job in New York City when a new, younger executive takes over at Wainwright Publishing.

Drawing Room

Henry decides to work at a downtown office, due to life at home getting crazier, but it turns out there were more distra

Nearly Departed

After his father's death, Henry decides it's time to plan his own funeral. He soon starts to examine his life decisions.

My Son, the PhD

Andrew might be a genius and is recruited by a school for gifted children.

All in a Day's Unemployment

Budgets are tight throughout the Rush household. Henry coaches Monroe to ask for a raise at work, but the coaching backf

Devereaux & Son

The Rushes' friend Paul pretends to be a member of their family to impress his long-lost son.

And Baby Makes Two

Jackie drops a bomb on Henry and Muriel when she announces that she wants to become a single mother.

Reconcilable Differences

Henry and Muriel end up in counseling thanks to the strain of helping another couple settle a squabble.

The Two Faces of Muriel

Muriel considers cosmetic surgery to revive Henry's interest in her.

No Mas, Monroe

The Rushes hire an illegal housekeeper with good looks, minimal English, and an urge to become a naturalized citizen.

For Every Man, There's Two Women

Monroe is kidnapped and raped by two women in a van. When the police dismiss Monroe's story, Henry searches for the rapi

Finders Keepers

Henry and Monroe find a bag full of money and decide they want to keep it, but then hear their neighbors have been robbe

These Stupid Things Remind Me of You

The Rush's recall how they met Monroe.

Terms of Endangerment

Monroe's new love interest is not only mature but possibly married. Henry and Muriel butt in to make sure Monroe doesn't

The British are Coming, The British are Coming

Henry discovers that his war-time buddy visiting from England is still a womanizer.

No Deposit, No Return

Henry takes drastic measures to avoid paying a high penalty for library books that are 5 years overdue.

Off and Running

Henry poses with Cosmic Cow in a photo with a politician which causes his job to be in jeopardy.

Accused, Confused and Abused

Monroe and Sara decide to help a teenage boy who was going to juvenile hall for stealing. The boy has a history of being

Arrivederci, Jackie

Jackie has been offered a job working at The House of Aldo, an Italian designer, but she doesn't tell her father about i

Ars Gratia Iris

Henry's married pal chases Muriel's friend.

Henry Enters the '80's

Sara agrees to go on a blind date with a man that Muriel had set her up with. To everyone's amazement, Bob is gorgeous.

Freddie Loves it, We Love It, You're Cancelled

Henry's Change of Life

Henry, Muriel and Monroe move to Mill Valley, CA. The Rushes buy a new home. Henry bought a 49% share in a newspaper wit

Front Page Monroe

Monroe publishes a front page story about corporate pollution and gets sent to jail for not revealing his source.

Four is a Crowd

The Rush's friends visit and overstay their welcome.

Ho-Ho Ho Chi Henry

The Rushes and Mrs. Stinson help a Vietnamese family who opened a restaurant achieve the American dream.

Miss Marin Bugler

The Marin Bugler holds a beauty contest with unexpected repercussions for the winner

Garfield the Cat Joins the Marin Bugler

Henry strikes up a deal to run the Garfield comic strip in the Marin Bugler

Bedtime for Henry

All Henry wants to do is spend a relaxing day in bed, but is constantly interrupted

Educating Lisa

The Rush's housekeeper Lisa enrolls in classes to become a naturalized American citizen

Henry's Novel Solution

Henry's admiration for a famous author diminishes when he learns the man (Peter Haskell) gets his inspiration from the b

Henry Gets Taken for a Ride

Henry decides to buy a car for Lisa. He attempts to show his business prowess by getting the best deal but in the proces

Late, Great Herbert Maxwell

Monroe and Henry learn about a coverup with regards to death of a friend of Mrs. Stinson.

Muriel's Fish Story

Muriel is offered a photography job from a famous oceanographer for his next expedition.

Ya Gotta Have Heart

When Mrs. Stinson's niece begins works as an intern at the newspaper, it causes friction.

Monroe's Critical Condition

Monroe's life is threatened after he gives a singer a bad review.

Cyrano Henry

Mr. Forester asks for Henry's help in writing a personal ad, which turns Henry into a ghost writer of sorts for all of h

Family Fued

Muriel quits the Marin Bugler when Henry decides to use a reader's photo in a story instead of hers.

Rock Around Henry

Henry rallies behind two rock musicians who were banned from performing at a local music festival.

Herb Kiss, Henry Tells

Henry and Muriel are caught in the middle of Herb and Marsha Kennedy's marriage problems after it's discovered that Herb

Believing is Seeing

Henry suddenly becomes editor of the paper when Mrs. Stinson quits. Henry realizes he needs her at the paper and Mrs. St

Acropolis Now

Henry suspects Iris' Greek fiancé is after her money.

Presenting Buddy Ficus

Monroe reviews a comedy club, and thinks that the comedians at the club were not up to par; he decides to go onstage him

Lisa Goes Lottery Loco

Lisa is overjoyed when she wins $5 and becomes addicted to playing.