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It's not easy being the man of the house!
Wealthy, young-at-heart business owner Edward Stratton III is stunned to discover his brief marriage several years ago produced a son, Richard Bluedhorn-Stratton, now 12 and standing in Edward's living room, wanting to live with the father he never knew. Although Edward's first impulse is to send Ricky to boarding school, he soon relents and let his son move in with him and Kate, his love-struck secretary.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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Wealthy, young-at-heart business owner Edward Stratton III is stunned to discover his brief marriage several years ago produced a son, Richard Bluedhorn-Stratton, now 12 and standing in Edward's living room, wanting to live with the father he never knew. Although Edward's first impulse is to send Ricky to boarding school, he soon relents and let his son move in with him and Kate, his love-struck secretary.
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Episode 1
Derek and Ricky pick up cheerleaders while in Chicago for a Badger Patrol convention.
Directed by Jack SheaWritten by David W. DuclonGuest stars Jason Bateman, Barbara Howard, Nadine Van der Velde, Curtiss Marlowe
Episode 2
Derek and JT put frogs in Freddy's sleeping bag during a slumber party. Ricky hurts Freddy by saying that he isn't his friend.
Directed by Jack SheaGuest stars Jason Bateman, Corky Pigeon, Bobby Fite
Episode 3
Ricky impresses his science teacher by doing a project with laser beams. Kate is promoted to Vice President of Eddie Toys.
Directed by Jack SheaGuest stars Jason Bateman, Corky Pigeon, Robert Lussier, Fern Fitzgerald, Bob Gorman, Gail Todd
Episode 4
Edward is hospitalized when he has a gallstone attack.
Directed by Jack SheaGuest stars Nicholas Pryor, Georgi Irene
Episode 5
Ricky daydreams that he is the President of the United States.
Directed by Jack SheaGuest stars Jason Bateman, Corky Pigeon
Episode 6
While Edward and Kate are away Grandfather tries to teach Ricky to drive.
Directed by Jack SheaGuest stars Jason Bateman, John Houseman
Episode 7
To impress a girl, Ricky promises to have the pop group Menudo play at his private party.
Directed by Jack SheaGuest stars Corky Pigeon, Bobby Fite
Episode 8
The family celebrates Ricky's 13th birthday with an evening of arguments.
Directed by Jack SheaGuest stars John Houseman
Episode 9
Ricky pretends to play in the school orchestra's production of Peter and the Wolf so Edward won't be disappointed that he isn't musical.
Directed by Jack SheaWritten by Danny KallisGuest stars Jason Bateman, Kenneth Kimmins, Merritt Olsen
Episode 10
Ricky gets in over his head when he, Derek and Freddy bet on football games.
Directed by Jack SheaGuest stars Jason Bateman, Corky Pigeon, Phil Rubenstein
Episode 11
Ricky manipulates Evelyn into buying him a motor bike after Edward said he couldn't have one.
Directed by Jack SheaGuest stars Christine Belford
Episode 12
JT's father is offended by how much time Edward is spending with his son.
Directed by Jack SheaGuest stars Bobby Fite, Michael Crabtree, Eddie Barth
Episode 13
Dexter gets dragged to the country for a camping trip by the family.
Directed by Jack SheaWritten by James R. Stein
Episode 14
Ricky turns punk rocker to try to impress a girl.
Directed by Jack SheaWritten by James R. SteinGuest stars Corky Pigeon, Christa Denton, Wendy Brainard, Danny Wells
Episode 15
After his parents have an argument, Derek hides out at Ricky's. His mother arrives to take him to St. Louis. ** This is Jason Bateman's final appearance.
Directed by Jack SheaGuest stars Jason Bateman, Corky Pigeon, Fern Fitzgerald
Episode 16
Against his better judgment Edward agrees to let Ricky go hunting with Grandfather.
Directed by Jack SheaWritten by David W. DuclonGuest stars John Houseman
Episode 17
Ricky thinks that a fellow baseball player likes him when in all actuality it's Edward that she wants.
Directed by Jack SheaGuest stars Sydney Penny
Episode 18
Edward's former girlfriend decides she wants him back.
Directed by Jack SheaWritten by David W. DuclonGuest stars Georgi Irene, Lauree Berger
Episode 19
Edward is forced to choose between Kate and Veronica.
Directed by Jack SheaWritten by David W. DuclonGuest stars Georgi Irene, Lauree Berger
Episode 20
Ricky discovers that a friend is being beaten by his father.
Directed by Jack SheaGuest stars Meeno Peluce, Allen Williams
Episode 21
Edward, Ricky and Dexter are trapped as their hotel catches on fire during a toy convention.
Directed by Jack Shea
Episode 22
Kate's mom arrives for a surprise visit and discovers that Kate and Edward are involved.
Directed by Jack SheaGuest stars Georgann Johnson
Episode information updated Jul 23, 2026
Rick SchroderRicky Stratton
Joel HigginsEdward Stratton III
Erin GrayKate Summers Stratton
Franklyn SealesDexter Stuffins
Alfonso RibeiroAlfonso Spears
Leonard LightfootLeonard Rollins
Amanda PetersonSally Frumbel
Helene Udy
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