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Kate & Allie is an American television situation comedy which ran from March 19, 1984, to May 22, 1989. Kate & Allie first aired on CBS as a midseason replacement series and only six episodes were initially commissioned, but the favorable response from critics and viewers alike easily convinced CBS to commit to a full season in the fall of 1984. The series was created by Sherry Coben.
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Kate & Allie is an American television situation comedy which ran from March 19, 1984, to May 22, 1989. Kate & Allie first aired on CBS as a midseason replacement series and only six episodes were initially commissioned, but the favorable response from critics and viewers alike easily convinced CBS to commit to a full season in the fall of 1984. The series was created by Sherry Coben.
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Episode 1
As the nervous bride-to-be, Allie has nightmares about meeting her fiancé's parents.
Directed by Linda DayWritten by Anne Flett-Giordano, Chuck RanbergGuest stars Dick Butkus, Louis Zorich, Debra Mooney
Episode 2
While honeymooners Allie and Bob fly off to Hawaii, Bob dumps Kate.
Directed by Linda DayWritten by Anne Flett-Giordano, Chuck Ranberg
Episode 3
As Allie moves into her new high-rise condo, Kate interviews a potential housemate.
Directed by Linda DayWritten by Anne Flett-Giordano, Chuck RanbergGuest stars Maddie Corman, Peter Onorati
Episode 4
Kate is saved from perky Haven and Blair when Allie suggests that Kate move in.
Directed by Linda DayWritten by Anne Flett-Giordano, Chuck RanbergGuest stars Maddie Corman
Episode 5
Watching a tape of Bob's sportscast, Allie notices an attractive anchor making an on-air play for her husband.
Directed by Linda DayWritten by Bernie OrensteinGuest stars Walter Charles, Kathryn Rossetter
Episode 6
Bob's mother questions Allie about having another child.
Directed by Linda DayWritten by Bernie Orenstein
Episode 7
Kate spends her 40th birthday wondering what she has done with her life -- and, shaken by Emma's transfer to UCLA, decides to join the Peace Corps.
Directed by Linda DayGuest stars Jim Downey, Michele Tauber
Episode 8
Kate organizes a block association to save a park.
Directed by Linda DayGuest stars Geoff Pierson, Eleanor Phelps, Tony Todd
Episode 9
Allie's reaction upon hearing that Jennie and her boyfriend are sharing a dorm room doesn't compare with her reaction when they announce they're getting married.
Directed by Linda DayGuest stars Dylan Walsh
Episode 10
A rich neighbour offers a hefty sum to Kate and Allie if they can find her ""a Bob..""
Directed by Linda DayGuest stars Shirley Stoler, Cynthia Harris
Episode 11
Kate is dating a man with no charm, looks or personality, yet everyone loves him -- except Kate.
Directed by Linda DayGuest stars Jay O. Sanders
Episode 12
Kate has trouble keeping quiet about Bob's broadcasting future.
Directed by Linda DayGuest stars Barry Lynch, Skip Hinnant, Larry Keith
Episode 13
Chip is so thrilled to be associated with the ultracool Mike Sheridan that he becomes his partner in a scam.
Directed by Linda DayWritten by Michael GordonGuest stars Peter Onorati, Tristine Skyler, Max Casella
Episode 14
Trying to mend a broken romance, Kate feigns love in front of the woman who dumped her neighbor -- but he thinks Kate's serious.
Directed by Linda DayWritten by Anne Flett-Giordano, Chuck RanbergGuest stars Nancy Youngblut, Peter Onorati
Episode 15
Allie discovers a condom in Chip's pocket.
Directed by Linda DayWritten by Anne Flett-Giordano, Chuck RanbergGuest stars Dylan Walsh, Steven Gilborn, William Cain
Episode 16
Kate and Allie get a loan from Bob.
Directed by Linda Day
Episode 17
When Allie's sushi draws a bad review from a critic, Kate determines to please the man's palate to gain a retraction.
Directed by Linda DayWritten by Bernie OrensteinGuest stars Dylan Walsh, Marilyn Cooper, June Gable, Bruce Jarchow
Episode 18
Kate reluctantly agrees to accompany Lou to his cousin's wedding.
Directed by Linda DayWritten by Bernie OrensteinGuest stars Jessica DiCicco, Irma St. Paule
Episode 19
While Allie prepares her entry for Cousin Cabot's Country Cookbook contest, Kate cooks up a way to help Lou.
Directed by Linda DayWritten by Anne Flett-Giordano, Chuck Ranberg
Episode 20
Bob lets Chip join the hockey team without consulting Allie.
Directed by Linda DayGuest stars Susie Essman, Adam LeFevre
Episode 21
Allie's ex-boyfriend returns to New York for the opening of his off-Broadway play, which turns out to be based on their romance. Unfortunately for Allie, he has eyes only for Kate.
Guest stars Franc Luz
Episode 22
A job offer and a $2000 check from a man named Gabriel prompt Kate and Allie to take account of their lives.
Directed by Linda DayWritten by Anne Flett-Giordano, Chuck RanbergGuest stars Christopher Murney, Wendie Malick, J.D. Daniels, Paul Hecht
Episode information updated Sep 18, 2026
Susan Saint JamesKatherine "Kate" McArdle
Jane CurtinAllison 'Allie' Lowell
Allison SmithJennie Lowell
Frederick KoehlerCharles "Chip" Lowell
Ari MeyersEmma McArdle
David Moscow
Franc Luz
Alan North
CBSUnited States
