TV series
A life like in the movies.
The family life, romantic life, and career of Martin Tupper, a divorced New York City book editor. The show distinctively interjected clips from older black and white television series to punctuate Tupper's feelings or thoughts.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
The family life, romantic life, and career of Martin Tupper, a divorced New York City book editor. The show distinctively interjected clips from older black and white television series to punctuate Tupper's feelings or thoughts.
Cast, crew and production details
Brian BenbenMartin Tupper
Wendie MalickJudith Tupper Stone
Chris DemetralJeremy Tupper
Jeffrey JosephEddie Charles
Dorien WilsonEddie Charles
Denny DillonToby Pedalbee
Dawnn LewisRema Hort
June GableLibby Friedman
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Episode 1
During the filming of a movie about Judith's husband, Martin falls for the actress playing Judith, and Judith falls for the actor playing Richard.
Directed by John LandisWritten by David CraneGuest stars Joey Travolta, Yvonne De Carlo, Ricardo Montalban, David Bowie, Fran Drescher, Martin Ferrero, Mark Metcalf, Mimi Rogers
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Episode 2
Conclusion. Things heat up on the set of the Richard Stone biography, as the stars fall for each other.
Directed by John LandisWritten by David CraneGuest stars Yvonne De Carlo, Ricardo Montalban, David Bowie, Mark Metcalf, Mimi Rogers, Stephen Furst, Tom Berenger, Eva Gabor
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Episode 3
Australians have bought Whitestone, and great change is in the air. Gibby Fiske makes his first appearance as the new boss at Whitestone, and he doesn't want to publish literature.
Directed by Catherine O'HaraWritten by David Crane, Marta KauffmanGuest stars June Gable, Michael McKean, Julian Christopher, Sean Masterson, Carolyn Lowery, Lou DiMaggio
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Episode 4
Cousin Phil visits, and informs Martin that he has split up with his wife (shrew). While in Martin's office, Phil sees Toby for the first time, and is smitten. Phil begs, and Martin helps Phil pursue Toby.
Directed by Betty ThomasWritten by Dava Savel
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Episode 5
Martin, while putting away Jeremy's laundry, comes across an adult magazine and a joint. Martin informs Judith, and they agree that Martin will have a talk with Jeremy.
Directed by Peter BaldwinWritten by Jeff GreensteinGuest stars Julie Payne
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Episode 6
Martin goes to therapy for his performance problems, where he meets another patient with whom he begins a potentially volatile relationship.
Directed by Arlene SanfordWritten by David Crane, Marta KauffmanGuest stars John Landis, Fritzi Burr, Martin Mull, Paula Trickey, Maggie Wagner, Gina Hecht
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Episode 7
Martin and Eddie are mugged, twice, after which Martin decides to protect himself with his 2nd amendment rights.
Directed by Arlene SanfordWritten by Jeff GreensteinGuest stars Michael Gregory, Jeremy Davies
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Episode 8
Eddie sets up Martin with the "ugly" sister to further his own advances toward his production assistant.
Directed by Bethany RooneyWritten by Theresa RebeckGuest stars Corinne Bohrer, Michael McKean
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Episode 9
Martin gets his own TV show, "Book Beat," on public access cable station Q.
Directed by Arlene SanfordGuest stars Kathy Kinney, Larry Miller, John McLaughlin, Claudia Stedelin
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Episode 10
Martin's old flame dances into town and upends his life.
Guest stars Kathryn Harrold
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Episode 11
Martin admits having an affair; Jeremy takes disastrous advice on how to play spin the bottle.
Directed by Arlene SanfordWritten by David Crane, Marta KauffmanGuest stars Carol Leifer, Laura Albert
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Episode 12
Martin's latest fling, Charlotte, reveals more of her past than he's comfortable with.
Directed by Peter BaldwinWritten by Tom LeopoldGuest stars Ray Walston, Lloyd Battista, Debra Engle, Dom Irrera, Gerry Bednob, John Towey, Cheryl Boudreau, Lisa London
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Episode 13
The office gang invites Gibby to their "friendly" poker party.
Directed by Rob ThompsonWritten by Theresa RebeckGuest stars Cherie Michan, Michael McKean, Julian Christopher, Sean Masterson
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Episode 14
Martin connects with his friend Bonnie, who is trying to become a comedienne. However, after her act bombs, she uses material from her relationship with Martin, making him uncomfortable, forcing him to end the relationship.
Directed by Betty ThomasWritten by Jeff GreensteinGuest stars Maggie Wheeler
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Episode 15
Martin takes Toby to his Aunt Minnie's wake on her birthday.
Directed by Bethany RooneyGuest stars Ron Reagan, Lionel Stander, Steven Houska, Mindy Cohn, Jane Kean, Larry Linville, Ja'net DuBois
Where to watch Dream OnEpisode information updated Jul 22, 2026
