The Sound of Mother

1The Enemy Above

30 minApr 7, 1984

The Rushes rent their newly built apartment to Monroe

2Making Mountains Out of Molehills

Apr 14, 1984

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

3Just Another Pretty Face

30 minApr 21, 1984

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

4Home Is Where the Bart Is

Apr 28, 1984

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

5High Infidelity

30 minMay 5, 1984

Monroe's father comes for a visit.

6Son of the Groom

May 12, 1984

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 suspicions of his father's much younger fiancée.

7Witness for the Persecution

May 19, 1984

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

8Henry Draws a Blank

30 minMay 26, 1984

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

9Shipmates

Jun 2, 1984

Henry runs into his cantankerous former Navy commander who is now a doorman. Despite their antagonizing relationship, Henry invites him to dinner as a way of burying the hatchet. His significant other throws Henry for a loop.

10Is There a Doctor in the House?

Jun 9, 1984

Henry's cartoonist friend suggests donating his early work to a college with the hopes of being awarded an honorary doctorate - and a guaranteed tax break.

11High and Inside

Jun 16, 1984

Henry eagerly sets Sara up with a major league baseball star. Sara begrudgingly agrees to one date but ends up falling for him. Henry's enthusiasm quickly wanes after he finds out about the star's past drug use and worries it may not be in the past.

12The Runaway

Jun 23, 1984

Monroe asks if a friend could spend a week with him, but neglects to tell Henry the friend is female and a runaway. When Henry runs into her in the middle of the night, the jig is up.

13The Graduates

30 minJul 14, 1984

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

14Goodbye, Mr. Chip

Jul 21, 1984

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

15No Patsy, This Kelly

30 minOct 6, 1984

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

16Hawaii Five-8

30 minOct 13, 1984

Jackie and Sara return from a Hawaiian vacation with their grandmother Iris. Jackie fell in love with her surfing instructor and plans to marry him. Henry is opposed to the union until he finds out that he's not just a beach bum.

17Quick on the Draw

Oct 27, 1984

After Henry breaks his arm, his boss sends a young artist to help keep up with his deadlines. The young artist is cocky, abrasive, and very good which upsets Henry.

18The Missing Fink

30 minNov 3, 1984

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

19The Sound of Mother

30 minNov 10, 1984Now viewing

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

20The Return of Mr. Wonderful

30 minNov 17, 1984

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 very important question.

21Divorce Chicago Style

Nov 24, 1984

Muriel's best friend, Sylvia, is recently divorced and enjoying every minute of her new life and loves. Muriel is envious of her freedom and decides to start working again to gain a little of her own. Her new male client is very complimentary and throws her for a loop.

22Cinderella Update

Dec 1, 1984

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. Sara and Jackie's relationship is tested.

23Henry Bites the Big Apple

30 minDec 8, 1984

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