Episode 1
The Enemy Above
30m
The Rushes rent their newly built apartment to Monroe
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Too Close for Comfort
19806 seasons6.4 / 10
Too Close for Comfort is an American television sitcom which ran on the ABC network from November 11, 1980 until May 5, 1983, and in first-run syndication from April 7, 1984 until September 27, 1986. It was modeled after the British series Keep It in the Family, which premiered nine months before Too Close for Comfort debuted in the U.S. Its name was changed to The Ted Knight Show when the show was retooled for its final season.
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Synopsis
Too Close for Comfort is an American television sitcom which ran on the ABC network from November 11, 1980 until May 5, 1983, and in first-run syndication from April 7, 1984 until September 27, 1986. It was modeled after the British series Keep It in the Family, which premiered nine months before Too Close for Comfort debuted in the U.S. Its name was changed to The Ted Knight Show when the show was retooled for its final season.
Season 4 episodes
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Episode 2
Making Mountains Out of Molehills
Jackie is envious of Sara's many dates, so she decides to get breast implants to make herself more attractive.
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Episode 3
Just Another Pretty Face
30m
Sara auditions for an anchor position at the station and thinks she's a shoo-in next to her plain Jane competition.
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Episode 4
Home Is Where the Bart Is
The Rush's home is scheduled for demolition by the city in order to build a new subway station
Episode credits
Directed by Russ Petranto
Episode 6
Son of the Groom
Henry's father visits to ask if he will be his best man at his upcoming wedding. The happy news is dampened by Henry's suspicions of his father's much younger fiancée.
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Episode 7
Witness for the Persecution
Henry witnesses a robbery and works with the police to identify the suspect. The suspect then threatens Henry not to testify.
Episode credits
Directed by Russ Petranto
Episode 8
Henry Draws a Blank
30m
Henry suffers from a case of writer's block. Surprisingly, Mrs. Rafkin ends up being extremely helpful.
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Episode 9
Shipmates
Henry runs into his cantankerous former Navy commander who is now a doorman. Despite their antagonizing relationship, Henry invites him to dinner as a way of burying the hatchet. His significant other throws Henry for a loop.
Episode credits
Directed by Russ Petranto
Episode 10
Is There a Doctor in the House?
Henry's cartoonist friend suggests donating his early work to a college with the hopes of being awarded an honorary doctorate - and a guaranteed tax break.
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Episode 11
High and Inside
Henry eagerly sets Sara up with a major league baseball star. Sara begrudgingly agrees to one date but ends up falling for him. Henry's enthusiasm quickly wanes after he finds out about the star's past drug use and worries it may not be in the past.
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Episode 12
The Runaway
Monroe asks if a friend could spend a week with him, but neglects to tell Henry the friend is female and a runaway. When Henry runs into her in the middle of the night, the jig is up.
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Episode 13
The Graduates
30m
As Monroe nears graduation, he is having a hard time finding a job. Monroe twists Henry's concern into an assistant's position.
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Episode 14
Goodbye, Mr. Chip
Monroe gets a computer and wins big in the stock market and horse racing thanks to computer tips. Soon after, Henry wants in on the action.
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Episode 15
No Patsy, This Kelly
30m
Henry almost misses an important meeting with his boss because the guard dog Monroe agrees to watch overnight, traps him in the kitchen.
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Episode 16
Hawaii Five-8
30m
Jackie and Sara return from a Hawaiian vacation with their grandmother Iris. Jackie fell in love with her surfing instructor and plans to marry him. Henry is opposed to the union until he finds out that he's not just a beach bum.
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Episode 17
Quick on the Draw
After Henry breaks his arm, his boss sends a young artist to help keep up with his deadlines. The young artist is cocky, abrasive, and very good which upsets Henry.
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Episode 18
The Missing Fink
30m
After Muriel's camera is stolen at a gallery opening, her attempts at retrieving it lead Henry to think she's having an affair.
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Episode 19
The Sound of Mother
30m
Muriel's biological mother writes asking to meet. Despite being angry and bitter, Jackie and Sara convince Muriel to meet her.
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Episode 20
The Return of Mr. Wonderful
30m
Iris visits in order to meet up with the Lothario who broke her heart. He lures her there with the premise to ask her "a very important question.
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Episode 21
Divorce Chicago Style
Muriel's best friend, Sylvia, is recently divorced and enjoying every minute of her new life and loves. Muriel is envious of her freedom and decides to start working again to gain a little of her own. Her new male client is very complimentary and throws her for a loop.
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Episode 22
Cinderella Update
Jackie considers a move to Dallas to find a job in fashion. That is, until she meets Sara's date and they hit it off. Sara and Jackie's relationship is tested.
Episode credits
Directed by Lee Lochhead
Episode 23
Henry Bites the Big Apple
30mfinale
Henry considers taking a job in New York City when a new, younger executive takes over at Wainwright Publishing.
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More about Too Close for Comfort
Cast
Ted KnightHenry Rush
Nancy DussaultMuriel Rush
Deborah Van ValkenburghJackie Rush
Lydia CornellSara Rush
Jim J. BullockMonroe Ficus
Audrey MeadowsIris Martin
Pat CarrollHope StinsonLisa AntilleLisa Flores
Credits
- Created by
- Brian Cooke
- Written by
- Ron Osborn, Jeff Reno, Mitch Markowitz, Earl Barret, Arne Sultan, George Arthur Bloom, Jurgen Wolff, Brian Cooke, Tony Garofalo
Production details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Scripted
- Episodes
- 129
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
ABCUnited States- SyndicationUnited States
Themes
cartoonistsitcom
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