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Fatherhood has taken on a whole new meaning for Jason Seaver, who has assumed the chores of cooking, cleaning and minding the kids so that his wife, Maggie, can pursue a career in journalism after spending 15 years as a housewife.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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Fatherhood has taken on a whole new meaning for Jason Seaver, who has assumed the chores of cooking, cleaning and minding the kids so that his wife, Maggie, can pursue a career in journalism after spending 15 years as a housewife.
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Episode 1
Maggie goes back to work as a journalist, prompting psychologist Jason to move his office into their home so he can keep his eye on the kids. Things don't get off to a great start: the first night he gets a call from the police that Mike has been picked up for illegally driving a car.
Directed by John Pasquin
Episode 2
Jason embarrasses Mike at a Bruce Springsteen concert when they are interviewed together.
Directed by John PasquinWritten by David KendallGuest stars K.C. Martel, Andrew Koenig
Episode 3
Jason fumes when Maggie spends long hours on a toxic waste story with handsome co-worker Fred.
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Episode 4
Maggie gives an honest assessment of Carol's writing of an article for her school magazine; Mike and Ben discover track betting.
Directed by John PasquinGuest stars Biff McGuire
Episode 5
Maggie accuses Jason of monopolizing the children.
Guest stars Olivia D'Abo
Episode 6
Mike's infatuation with a Madonna look-alike worries Maggie.
Directed by John PasquinGuest stars Dana Plato
Episode 7
Jason and Maggie want to go to a mountain lodge for a weekend, but are reluctant to leave the kids alone.
Directed by John TracyWritten by Arnold MargolinGuest stars Derek McGrath, Dennis Haysbert
Episode 8
Coming across a compatibility test in Jason's office, Maggie decides she and Jason should fill it out, but her answers don't tab with his. Meanwhile, Mike feigns interest in karate when his real goal is a girl attending the course.
Directed by John TracyGuest stars Ami Dolenz
Episode 9
Carol develops a crush on a family friend, who thinks of her as his little sister.
Directed by John Tracy
Episode 10
Mike hurts more than his pride when he takes a nasty fall off a dirt bike that he promised his parents he wouldn't go near.
Directed by John TracyWritten by Ali Marie MathesonGuest stars Brian Robbins, Andrew Koenig, Sukey Smith
Episode 11
Mike doodles on his aptitude test and winds up with an IQ score of 27.
Guest stars Earl Boen
Episode 12
A depressed department store Santa consulting Jason decides to commit suicide by leaping down the Seavers' chimney.
Directed by Neal Marlens, John Tracy
Episode 13
Mike backs out of the family-bowling match so he can date a snobbish girlfriend.
Directed by John TracyWritten by Arnold MargolinGuest stars April Lerman, Larry Poindexter
Episode 14
Jason faces off against Ben's hockey coach, who's teaching the boys to play dirty; Mike learns ballroom dancing.
Directed by John TracyWritten by Mark FinkGuest stars Scott Curtis, Dan Lauria
Episode 15
Maggie casually mentions to Jason that she might be pregnant; Mike acts as a weekend servant to Ben; and Carol wants to divorce her class-project husband.
Written by David Kendall
Episode 16
The PTA head rejects the Seavers as dance chaperones.
Directed by John TracyWritten by Susan BeaversGuest stars Keith Coogan, Andrew Koenig, Annette Funicello, William Cort
Episode 17
Ben gives Jason a very expensive birthday present, causing speculation on how he can possibly afford it.
Directed by John TracyWritten by Steve Marshall
Episode 18
Mike writes test answers on his shoe soles.
Directed by John TracyWritten by David KendallGuest stars K.C. Martel, Andrew Koenig
Episode 19
Maggie's assignment interferes with anniversary plans.
Directed by John TracyGuest stars Richard Sanders, Bill Erwin
Episode 20
Custodian Mike watches a wild party explode in his home.
Directed by John TracyGuest stars Ami Dolenz, K.C. Martel, Andrew Koenig, Barry Pearl, Gordon Jump
Episode 21
Reporter Maggie and psychiatrist Jason both face important career decisions.
Directed by John TracyWritten by Bob BrushGuest stars Philip Sterling, Deborah White
Episode 22
Mike's practical-joker uncle Bob visits from the hereafter.
Directed by John TracyGuest stars James T. Callahan
Episode information updated Jul 23, 2026
Alan ThickeJason Seaver
Joanna KernsMaggie Seaver
Kirk CameronMike Seaver
Tracey GoldCarol Seaver
Jeremy MillerBen Seaver
Ashley JohnsonChrissy Seaver
Leonardo DiCaprioLuke Brower
Julie McCulloughJulie Costello
ABCUnited States
Warner Bros. TelevisionUnited States
