Episode 1
Little Sister Don'tcha
22m7.5 / 10
J.T. and Rich are excited about going on dates, but J.T. didn't expect Al to be invited.
Episode credits
Directed by Joel ZwickGuest stars Jennifer Aspen
TV series
Step by Step
1991NR7 seasons7.8 / 10
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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Synopsis
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 2
Three Girls and a Baby
22m7.5 / 10
With Frank and Carol out for dinner, Dana, Karen and Al are left to watch their new baby sister.
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Guest stars Arjay Smith, Tony Longo, Robert Gant
Episode 3
Party Animal
22m7.5 / 10
Cody, J.T. and Mark suspect their new neighbor is a jewel thief. Meanwhile, Dana moves out and loosens up a little too much.
Episode credits
Directed by Patrick DuffyWritten by Bob Rosenfarb
Episode 4
Midnight Caller
22m5.0 / 10
While working on the Family Helpline, J.T. and Dana mishandle a call from a troubled teen.
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Directed by Patrick Duffy
Episode 5
Maid to Order
22m5.0 / 10
J.T. hires an aspiring model to be the family's maid; and Carol gets overly involved in Karen's cheerleading tryouts.
Episode credits
Directed by Patrick DuffyGuest stars Molly Cheek, Christa Sauls, Mary Pat Gleason, Loanne Bishop, Gerry Lock, Peggy Stewart
Episode 6
Don't Ask
22m5.0 / 10
Tired of the kids acting "either lazy, selfish or brain-dead," Frank and Carol order them to fend for themselves.
Episode credits
Directed by Joel ZwickGuest stars Mary-Pat Green, Tim Redwine, Bill Sehres
Episode 7
Hello, Mister Chips
22m5.0 / 10
Al takes a job at a cookie store and has to work alongside the company mascot, Mr. Chips the chimpanzee.
Episode credits
Directed by Patrick DuffyWritten by Bob RosenfarbGuest stars Jerry Penacoli, Patricia Belcher
Episode 8
Roadie
22m5.0 / 10
Cody's a roadie---"the coolest job in the world"---for singer Christi Rose, who asks him to become her bodyguard.
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Directed by Patrick DuffyGuest stars Debbie Gibson
Episode 9
The Wall
22m5.0 / 10
Mark scores points for the guys on the "geek wall" at a dance; Dana attempts to stir interest in a feminist study group; Frank and Carol experience a day at a health spa.
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Directed by Patrick DuffyGuest stars Lea Moreno Young, Senta Moses, Julie Benz
Episode 10
Baby Come Back
22m5.0 / 10
J.T. and Al have dollar signs in their eyes when they take Lily to audition for a commercial.
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Episode 11
The Fight Before Christmas
22m5.5 / 10
Frank and Carol set up Al on a blind date with their friends' equally reticent son.
Episode credits
Guest stars John Astin, Andrew Keegan, David Graf, Matt Landers, Mariangela Pino
Episode 12
What's Wrong with This Picture?
22m8.0 / 10
J.T. receives an offer he can't refuse: the chance to go out with a gangster's daughter.
Episode credits
Directed by Joel ZwickGuest stars Melanie Wilson, Peter Dennis
Episode 13
Beautiful Ladies of Wrestling
22m7.5 / 10
To win Super Bowl tickets, Frank and J.T. dress up as cheerleaders and face off against a pair of women wrestlers named Assault and Battery.
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Directed by Patrick DuffyGuest stars Spice Williams-Crosby
Episode 14
Torn Between Two Mothers
22m5.0 / 10
When Frank's mother and Carol can't agree on child-rearing philosophies, Frank's caught in the middle of the power struggle.
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Directed by Joel Zwick
Episode 15
Snow Bunnies
22m5.0 / 10
Al feels compelled to check up on Matt when she learns he'll be on a ski trip with Stephanie "Love Boat" Leifer.
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Directed by Patrick DuffyWritten by Bob RosenfarbGuest stars Paige Peterson
Episode 16
Secret Admirer
22m6.0 / 10
Carol gets really ticked when Frank buys her a fake designer watch for Valentine's Day.
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Directed by Patrick DuffyGuest stars Nancy Linari
Episode 17
Forever Young
22m5.0 / 10
A flirtatious girl disproves J.T.'s claim that a guy "would never trash a friendship over some stupid chick."
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Directed by Joel ZwickGuest stars Andrea Elson
Episode 18
Guess Who's Coming to Dinner?
22m5.0 / 10
Dana brings her boyfriend Fleming home, and he promptly psychoanalyzes Frank.
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Directed by Patrick DuffyGuest stars Michael B. Silver
Episode 19
Do the Right Thing
22m5.0 / 10
J.T. decides to rely on brain power to boost his grades rather than use a cheat sheet procured by his friend Rich.
Episode credits
Directed by Joel ZwickGuest stars Rachel Duncan
Episode 20
The Bodyguard Formerly Known as Prince
22m5.0 / 10
Dana, Karen and Al meet a prince and his two assistants on a ski weekend, but the girls don't know which is the real royal.
Episode credits
Directed by Patrick Duffy
Episode 21
Major Pain
22m5.0 / 10
Dana, J.T. and Rich take career-placement tests; Frank deals with an overly eager employee.
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Directed by Patrick DuffyWritten by Bob RosenfarbGuest stars Rick Scarry, Bill Stevenson, Jeff Juday, Eben Ham
Episode 22
We're Going to Disney World (1)
22m7.5 / 10
Frank's mom treats everyone to a trip to Disney World, but there's some unexpected baggage---Rich and Flash.
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Directed by Rich CorrellWritten by Brian Bird, John WierickGuest stars JoAnna Garcia Swisher, Jeff Juday
Episode 23
We're Going to Disney World (2)
22m7.5 / 10
During a trip to Disney World, Flash tries to break a record for visiting every attraction.
Episode credits
Directed by Rich CorrellWritten by Casey Maxwell ClairGuest stars Jeff Juday
Episode 24
Men at Work
22m5.0 / 10finale
When the local bar goes belly-up, Frank buys everything so he can turn his basement into a lounge for his guy friends.
Episode credits
Directed by Joel ZwickWritten by Scott S. GordenGuest stars Sandy Rovetta, Jeff Juday, Leslie Danon, Lisa Ann Grant, Bonnie Hellman, Maia Winters, Perry Anzilotti, Myra Turley
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
More about Step by Step
Cast
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 LambertCredits
- Created by
- Michael Warren, William Bickley
- Written by
- Bob Rosenfarb, Adam Markowitz, Matt Ember, Liz Sage, Bob Colleary, Scott S. Gorden, Robin J. Stein, Meredith Siler, Brian Bird, John Wierick, Rich Correll, Sally Lapiduss, Pamela Eells, Neil Goldman, Garrett Donovan, Casey Maxwell Clair
Production details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Scripted
- Episodes
- 160
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
ABCUnited States
CBSUnited States
Warner Bros. TelevisionUnited States- TyC Sports
Themes
big familyblended familysitcom
