S02 Episode 1

Tender Is the Knight

When Alex's carefree crush comes to stay at his house with her mother, he tries to reform her.

24 mins · Wed, 28 Sep 1983

S02 Episode 2

The Homecoming

Mallory's boyfriend Jeff returns home from Princeton but, not wanting to go back, looks at his relationship with Mallory as an anchor to stay in Columbus.

24 mins · Wed, 12 Oct 1983

S02 Episode 3

The Harder They Fall

Alex needs a college recommendation of an obnoxious English teacher.

24 mins · Wed, 19 Oct 1983

S02 Episode 4

This Year's Model

A modelling agency offers Elyse the opportunity to appear in a commercial, much to Mallory's disappointment.

24 mins · Wed, 26 Oct 1983

S02 Episode 5

Not an Affair to Remember

Steven's production assistant offers him the opportunity to become involved in an extramarital affair.

24 mins · Wed, 2 Nov 1983

S02 Episode 6

Speed Trap

Alex relies on amphetamines to stay awake and study during a particularly stressful exam period, and complete his scholarship applications.

24 mins · Wed, 9 Nov 1983

S02 Episode 7

Sweet Lorraine

Alex learns that his blind date Lorraine is twice his age. As they spend time together they develop a real connection, but their age difference makes them reconsider their relationship.

23 mins · Wed, 16 Nov 1983

S02 Episode 8

Batter Up

When players leave coach Alex's baseball team, Jennifer gets Skippy's clumsy sister Arlene to join. Yet Arlene doesn't know she is only required to fill the team so as to avoid a forfeit.

24 mins · Wed, 30 Nov 1983

S02 Episode 9

A Keaton Christmas Carol

The Spirit of Christmas visits Alex in a dream, as ghosts resembling Jennifer and Mallory reveal the past and the future.

24 mins · Wed, 14 Dec 1983

S02 Episode 10

To Snatch a Keith

Steven and Elyse's divorced friend runs away from a serious family problem.

24 mins · Wed, 21 Dec 1983

S02 Episode 11

Birthday Boy

For his birthday, Alex drives to West Virginia where 18-year-olds can drink alcohol legally. Tempers flare between Alex and Elyse, when she forcibly drags Alex home. When Elyse shares her view, Alex understands what becoming an adult truly means.

24 mins · Thu, 5 Jan 1984

S02 Episode 12

Go Tigers

A hysterical Mallory disrupts Alex's college interview to tell him about her two-timing boyfriend.

24 mins · Thu, 12 Jan 1984

S02 Episode 13

`M' Is for the Many Things

Elyse is worried about her soon to be divorced mother's quick jump into the singles world.

24 mins · Thu, 19 Jan 1984

S02 Episode 14

Say Uncle

Alex discovers that his Uncle Ned has a serious drinking problem.

24 mins · Thu, 26 Jan 1984

S02 Episode 15

Ladies Man

Alex pretends he is a supporter of the Equal Rights Amendment to impress an attractive feminist.

24 mins · Thu, 2 Feb 1984

S02 Episode 16

Ready or Not

Mallory's afraid she'll lose her new boyfriend if she doesn't give in to his romantic requests.

24 mins · Thu, 9 Feb 1984

S02 Episode 17

Double Date

On being turned down by his dream girl Jocelyn, Alex asks the more unassuming Rachel to attend the senior prom with him. But when Jocelyn is available again, Alex devises a plan to take them both to the big dance without letting the other one know.

24 mins · Thu, 16 Feb 1984

S02 Episode 18

Lady Sings the Blues

Elyse attempts to revive her folk singing career by performing at a local club. Believing herself to be good at her craft, she struggles with self doubt when she faces criticism; Alex and Steven are traumatised by Mallory's driving.

24 mins · Thu, 23 Feb 1984

S02 Episode 19

Baby Boy Doe

Skippy finds out that he is adopted, and despite his parents trying to stop him, he visits his birth mother. Naive to the situation, Skippy learns a tough lesson when he realises that his birth mother wants nothing to do with him.

24 mins · Thu, 8 Mar 1984

S02 Episode 20

The Graduate

Certain that he will be named class valedictorian, Alex becomes dismayed when his girlfriend wins the honour instead.

24 mins · Thu, 15 Mar 1984

S02 Episode 21

Diary of a Young Girl

Jennifer reflects on her past and future while in the hospital for a tonsillectomy.

24 mins · Thu, 3 May 1984

S02 Episode 22

Working at It

Elyse starts neglecting her family when she is hired by a top architectural firm.

24 mins · Thu, 10 May 1984

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