22. For the Book

February 14, 1987

Howard asks staff members to recall examples of his leadership ability for a report in honor of Cobb's 50th anniversary.

21. Educating Leslie

February 7, 1987

Leslie's hopes of winning an acting scholarship rest on keeping his drama coach sober.

20. Smotherly Love

January 31, 1988

Christian pretends to be the manager of Cobb's when his mother visits.

19. Losing It

January 30, 1988

Leslie and Howard attend an investment seminar, and return as partners in a "Disposa Fat" franchise.

18. Vote for Me

January 16, 1988

Edna goes to bat for Howard when he decides to run for city council against a former baseball player.

17. Fatal Harassment

January 10, 1988

Bannister is sued for sexual harassment by the new girl at Cobbs.

16. My Hero, Mr. Bannister

January 3, 1988

Howard tries to discourage a bagboy from dropping out of college, but the plan backfires.

15. Make Room for Daddy Christian

December 27, 1987

Christian falls for Marlene's friend but he panics when he learns she has a son.

14. Marlene for Hire

December 12, 1987

Marlene agrees to become a surrogate mother for a yuppie couple who shop at Cobb's Supermarket; Staffers compete in a Christmas display contest against a rival store.

13. Edna, Howard, Cathy and Morty

November 28, 1987

Edna compares her stale romance with Howard to her newly married friend's bliss.

12. Howard Hemingway

November 22, 1987

Tempers flare when Howard writes a steamy novel based on the supermarket staff.

11. The Naked Truth

November 21, 1987

Staffers are shocked when Marlene agrees to pose nude for a girlie magazine.

10. Shrink from Sendrax

November 15, 1987

Bannister must prove his sanity to a visiting psychiatrist sent to Cobb's to perform routine psychological tests.

9. Bannister & Dale

November 14, 1987

Bannister helps an old vaudeville star whose retirement home may be shut down.

8. Mutiny on Mr. Christian

November 7, 1987

Bannister goes on vacation, leaving Christian in charge. By the time the boss returns, the crew is ready to mutiny.

7. He's No Heavy, He's My Brother

October 25, 1987

Howard mistakenly thinks his brother is dying.

6. Edna's Choice

October 24, 1987

Edna and Christian both compete for the manager's job at a new Cobb's store.

5. Not for Commercial Use

October 18, 1987

Howard imagines himself a celebrity when he hears the store will be part of a television news feature.

4. I'm Okay, You're a Spy

October 17, 1987

A corporate spy from the head office investigates Cobb's Supermarket.

3. Puppy Love

October 11, 1987

Romance is in the air at Cobb's when Marlene receives love notes and flowers from a secret admirer.

2. Hey, Take Me Over

October 10, 1987

Howard must deal with new rules and a new boss when Cobb's is taken over by a conglomerate.

1. The Umpire Strikes Back

October 4, 1987

Howard helps Marlene open the lines of communication with her father.

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