Season 4

(1984-1985) (25 episodes)

Nell's Birthday

Nell is depressed about turning 33.

Daddy's Little Girl

A man Nell met has a surprising connection to Addy.

New Orleans (Part 1)

Joey sees his father in New Orleans.

Joey Goes to New Orleans (Part 2)

Nell fears she has lost Joey to his father.

Grandpa's Secret Life

A father insists Grandpa marry his daughter.

Sam's First Love

Samantha's boyfriend takes advantage of her family.

Who Dunnit?

Nell has an odd encounter with singer Ray Parker Jr.

Breakdance

Joey secretly helps Katie raise cash for a boutique.

Baby of the Family

Nell forbids Samantha to go on a camping trip.

Carl's Delicate Moment

The chief is accused of sexual harassment.

T.V. or Not T.V.

Nell thinks the family watches too much television.

The Answering Machine

Nell's beau takes a business trip with another woman.

Julie's Lie

Nell learns Julie lied about her skiing trip.

Spirit of Christmas

Addy and Nell spend an early Christmas together.

Grandpa's Will

Consulting a lawyer about a will upsets Grandpa.

The Gift

Nell is robbed on the way to a gala ceremony.

Alabamy Bound (Part 1)

Nell's sister wants their mother to live with Nell.

Alabamy Bound (Part 2)

Nell considers having her mother live with her.

Earthquake

Nell and a deaf woman become trapped in a basement.

Monkey See, Monkey Do

The chief's rigidity causes everyone to move out.

The Lookalike

Nell's plans for Sammy Davis Jr. to perform go awry.

Cat Story

(this episode was shot before a live studio audience and was aired live on the East coast)

Simpson, believed drowned, has left Nell $5,000.

Police Mamas

Addy and Nell are deputized when the police fall ill.

Friendship

Angry at Addy, Nell finds a new best friend.

Julie's Birthday

(this is Dolph Sweet's last episode, he died shortly after the filming of this episode)

Julie's 18th birthday brings a big surprise.

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