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Who's the Boss?

  • TV-PG
  • 1984–1992
  • 8 seasons
  • Comedy
  • 7.4

Father doesn't always know best!

A former professional baseball player, along with his preteen daughter, moves into New York advertising executive Angela Bower's house to be both a housekeeper and a father figure to her young son. Tony 's laid-back personality contrasts with Angela's type-A behavior.

Episodes

24 episodes
  1. 1Seer of Love

    23 minSep 28, 1991

    Angela is ready to profess her love for Tony, but her hopes for a romantic anniversary night with him are dashed when he invites her and the whole family to a carnival. A fortune teller tells Tony that he is about to lose the love of his life, but he misses the point. A ride through the Tunnel Of Love changes their relationship.

  2. 2An Affair to Forget

    23 minOct 5, 1991

    After Tony and Angela have confessed their love for each other,they both now want to spend an enchanting evening together.But that isn't that simply,especially since no one can know about it.

  3. 3Misery

    23 minOct 12, 1991

    Tony, like it's always his way, overdoes his relationship with Angela. But Angela doesn't dare to tell - and tries to get out of his way.

  4. 4Selling Sam Short

    23 minOct 19, 1991

    After a car crash Sam and Pierce come closer. When Tony finds this out after weeks, he - against the other's expectation - takes a fancy to Pierce and confides his money to the stockbroker. But like always he overdoes here, too, and he spends more time with Pierce than Sam does.

  5. 5Tony Bags a Big One

    23 minOct 26, 1991

    While Angela is away on business, Mona begins dating one of her biggest clients. She finds him thoroughly uninteresting and promptly dumps him. In an attempt to prevent from withdrawing his account from the agency, Tony accompanies him on a duck hunt. An accidental gunshot only makes things worse.

  6. 6A Well-Kept Housekeeper

    23 minNov 2, 1991

    Tony feels inferior to Angela's success. A letter that addresses him as ""Mr. Angela Bower"" doesn't help his self-esteem. He takes a second job at a bar, but that proves to be a mistake.

  7. 7Death and Love (1)

    23 minNov 9, 1991

    The death of a friend puts Tony in a mid-life crisis. He has become quite the adventurer, and invites the family on a ski trip. His plan to propose marriage to Angela are thwarted by a series of accidents that consistently plague her. The joy of the proposal is short-lived when Angela turns him down.

  8. 8Death and Love (2)

    23 minNov 16, 1991

    Tony is angry at Angela for her rejection. Meanwhile, she continues to question the sincerity of Tony's intentions.

  9. 9Grandmommie Dearest

    23 minNov 23, 1991

    Mona's mother visits and gives the subtle impression that she doesn't want Tony and Angela to get married. Mona can't convince them that her mother is manipulating them, trying to turn them against each other.

  10. 10Field of Screams

    23 minNov 30, 1991

    Jonathan is looking for a job. A friend of Tony's arranges for Jonathan to work as a ball boy at New York Mets games. A slight mistake during his first game costs him his job -- and the Mets the game.

  11. 11This Sold House

    23 minDec 7, 1991

    Angela gets a generous offer for her house. Tony persuades her to sell and move into a new one because the current house belongs to 'Angela & Michael' and not to 'Angela & Tony'.

  12. 12Tony Can You Spare a Dime?

    23 minJan 4, 1992

    Hard times have begun in the advertising industry - and Angela isn't spared either. Tony takes over the financial management because he has economy experiences. He pinches and scrapes wherever he can.When Angela, totally frustrated, goes shopping, she runs into serious troubles with Tony. He without hesitation takes away all her credit cards.

  13. 13Mrs. Al

    23 minJan 11, 1992

    Al is having difficulty getting for his own apartment, because the landlords would all rather sell to a young couple than to a single guy. Sam agrees to pose as his wife, but Tony is upset when he discovers the charade, and insists Al stay at Angela's house. The family comes to regret this.

  14. 14Who's the Boss?

    23 minJan 25, 1992

    Angela books up the whole time with some events and visits. Tony has to fall back on excuses to be together with his friends. But Angela catches on to him.

  15. 15Tony Micelli, This is Your Other Life

    23 minFeb 1, 1992

    While he is unconscious Tony dreams how it would has been as a baseball star if his injury has not happened.

  16. 16Allergic to Love

    23 minFeb 8, 1992

    Repeated instances of swelled lips have Tony frantically searching for the cause of his affliction. Angela notes that each occurrence happens just after they mention their wedding, and she begins to worry that the swelling is a sign that he isn't ready for marriage.

  17. 17Better Off Wed (1)

    23 minFeb 15, 1992

    Sam and her boyfriend Hank are planning to get married, and Sam must find the right moment and way to tell Tony. But a series of incidents, including Hank's plan of career change, a roofing accident, and an unexpected visit from Hank's parents, yield a chaotic scene. During the bickering that ensues, Sam and Hank sneak off to elope.

  18. 18Better Off Wed (2)

    23 minFeb 22, 1992

    Tony, Angela, Mona, Jonathan, Mrs. Rossini, and Hank's parents chase after Sam and Hank. They arrive at the chapel before the service began -- Sam did not want to be married without Tony present. Tony is still adamant against the union, but the ceremony goes forward as planned.

  19. 19Tony and the Honeymooners

    23 minFeb 29, 1992

    Sam and hank return from their honeymoon to learn that married couples aren't allowed to stay at the dorm. Tony skeptically agrees to let them stay at the house. Despite a sleepless first night for Tony, he and Hank soon bond. This creates tension between Sam and Hank.

  20. 20Split Decision

    23 minMar 21, 1992

    Angela, accompanied by Mona, goes to a health resort to get some distance from Tony and his temper. There she meets Tom who, bylook, could be Tony's lost twin brother but his way is completely contrary to Tony's.

  21. 21Mr. Micelli Builds His Dream House

    23 minMar 28, 1992

    The house has a hole in the roof. This in conclusion leads to a rebuilding of Angela's bedroom. Joe, trained workman, carries out the job. But Tony, like it's his way, doesn't leave the workmen,like the others before them, in peace. This leads to a big argument between Joe and Tony - and Tony fires him and does the work now by himself. His team: Hank, Jonathan and Al.

  22. 22Savor the Veal (1)

    23 minApr 18, 1992

    Tony has graduated from college and his job search is unfulfilling. He gets a letter from an Iowa university who wants him to teach there. The job sounds perfect for him, but he pretends he is not interested, because it's so far from his home. Angela sees through his facade and convinces him to take the job.

  23. 23Savor the Veal (2)

    23 minApr 25, 1992

    With Tony living in Iowa, Angela and he take turns flying out to visit each other on the weekends. When this plan doesn't work out, Angela agrees to move to Iowa to be with Tony.

  24. 24Savor the Veal (3)

    23 minApr 25, 1992

    Angela attempts to adjust to her new life in Iowa, but discovers that she really wants to be back east, working at her agency. The conflict of professional interest threatens to split up Tony and Angela.

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Series cast

Tony DanzaTony Micelli196 episodes
Judith LightAngela Bower196 episodes
Alyssa MilanoSamantha Micelli196 episodes
Danny PintauroJonathan Bower196 episodes
Katherine HelmondMona Robinson196 episodes
Shana Lane-BlockBonnie22 episodes
Jonathan HalyalkarBilly Napoli21 episodes
Rhoda GemignaniCarmella Rossini21 episodes
Ralph P. MartinErnie10 episodes
Curnal Achilles AulisioHank Thomopolous9 episodes
Billy GalloAl9 episodes
Nicole EggertMarci Ferguson7 episodes
Angela Lee SloanJulia7 episodes
Robin ThomasGeoffrey Wells6 episodes
Earl BoenJim Peterson5 episodes
Dori Brenner5 episodes
Vic Polizos5 episodes
James NaughtonMichael Bower4 episodes

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