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Step by Step is an American television sitcom with two single parents, who spontaneously get married after meeting one another during a vacation, resulting in them becoming the heads of a large blended family
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Step by Step is an American television sitcom with two single parents, who spontaneously get married after meeting one another during a vacation, resulting in them becoming the heads of a large blended family
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Episode 1
With the kids at school, Carol decides to take some college courses--the same ones Karen is taking. Meanwhile, Dana tells Rich to get serious about his education.
Directed by Patrick DuffyWritten by Adam MarkowitzGuest stars James Gleason
Episode 2
Al lands a part in a movie and dreams of a career in Hollywood; Carol gets in a bake-sale battle.
Directed by Patrick DuffyGuest stars Scott Foley, Ray Abruzzo, Megan Blake, Jaleel White
Episode 3
Rich secretly takes dancing lessons to impress Dana at a wedding, but she thinks he's cheating on her.
Directed by Rich Correll
Episode 4
JT's job at a garage is an accident waiting to happen; Frank is obsessed with restoring a boat docked in the backyard.
Directed by Patrick Duffy
Episode 5
The teaching assistant who's been giving A's to Karen now wants something in return; Mark dates a slacker girl.
Directed by Patrick DuffyGuest stars Anna Slotky
Episode 6
Carol tries to convince an old classmate, now a rich developer, to hire Frank; Karen wants Dana to join a sorority.
Written by Robin J. SteinGuest stars Shannon Elizabeth, Stan Ivar, Mathea Webb, Adria Tennor
Episode 7
Two Halloween parties result in a lesson about being scared for Lilly and a ghostly encounter for JT.
Directed by Joel ZwickWritten by Adam MarkowitzGuest stars Rio Dekin
Episode 8
Dana feels compelled to compete with an old female buddy of Rich's; Frank's troublesome cousin Bert reappears.
Directed by Patrick DuffyGuest stars Fred Willard, Linda Cardellini, Danny Arroyo
Episode 9
Rich and JT feud; meanwhile, Karen takes advantage of boyfriend Chip's easy nature.
Guest stars Chris Young
Episode 10
Lilly has a crisis of faith when she discovers that the department store Santa is really JT.
Directed by Joel ZwickWritten by Robin J. SteinGuest stars Jacob Stein
Episode 11
Al gets a job modeling on a TV commercial, only to discover it was re-dubbed as a phone-sex ad.
Directed by Joel Zwick
Episode 12
JT falls for an aerobics instructor; Carol has a fight with Dana, who decides to get even by eloping with Rich.
Directed by Joel ZwickGuest stars Portia Dawson, Jim Doughan, Angela Kinsey
Episode 13
Dana talks Rich into taking a pottery class; Carol and Frank's "role playing" is misinterpreted by the kids.
Directed by Patrick DuffyWritten by Neil Goldman, Garrett DonovanGuest stars Ian Patrick Williams
Episode 14
Frank and Carol attend their 25th high-school reunion, along with Frank's old rival; Rich and JT charge pals to watch a bikini contest on TV.
Directed by Patrick DuffyWritten by Adam MarkowitzGuest stars Rio Dekin, Jim O'Heir
Episode 15
JT and Rich enter a male-stripper contest for quick cash to take their girlfriends on a promised ski trip.
Directed by Joel ZwickWritten by Liz SageGuest stars Ronnie Schell, Donald Gibb, Jim Jansen
Episode 16
A truck giveaway causes friction between Frank and JT; a women's safety seminar is a big hit thanks to a hunky cop.
Directed by Patrick DuffyGuest stars Shawn Christian, Denise Dowse
Episode 17
Al, angry about being an understudy at a local play, refuses to learn her lines--something she regrets when the leading lady gets sick opening night.
Guest stars Marty Belafsky
Episode 18
Cody returns and gives Frank and Carol $50,000, which causes nothing but trouble as they decide how to spend it.
Directed by Rich CorrellGuest stars Sasha Mitchell, Michael DeMay
Episode 19
Everybody is excited about the prospect of moving into a brand-new house--except Lilly.
Directed by Steve WittingWritten by Meredith SilerGuest stars Dan Gilvezan, Melanie Wilson, Judy Kain
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
Patrick DuffyFrank Lambert
Suzanne SomersCarol Foster Lambert
Brandon CallJ.T. Lambert
Staci KeananDana Foster
Christine LakinAlicia Lambert
Angela WatsonKaren Foster
Christopher CastileMark Foster
Josh ByrneBrendan Lambert
ABCUnited States
CBSUnited States
Warner Bros. TelevisionUnited States
