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Buddies Raj, Rerun and Dwayne come of age in 1970s Los Angeles. The trio have a penchant for mischief and trying to find ways of getting rich quick. Almost always the trio's schemes wind up getting them into trouble and it's up to Raj's mother Mabel to get them out of it. Also, half of the time, the guys get into trouble because of Raj's bratty sister Dee.
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Checked Sep 1, 2026
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Buddies Raj, Rerun and Dwayne come of age in 1970s Los Angeles. The trio have a penchant for mischief and trying to find ways of getting rich quick. Almost always the trio's schemes wind up getting them into trouble and it's up to Raj's mother Mabel to get them out of it. Also, half of the time, the guys get into trouble because of Raj's bratty sister Dee.
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Episode 1
Diane brings a new girl in town, Maria, to Raj's surprise 17th birthday party. Raj tries to woo her, but Rerun already has a date with her—only to find out she's really only interested in him to obtain her green card.
Directed by Mark WarrenWritten by Bruce HowardGuest stars Debbi Morgan, Bryan O'Dell, Irene Cara, Earl Boen
Episode 2
A reluctant friend of Dee's is having problems at home and is too shy to talk to the school counselor, so Dee goes in her place but this leads the counselor to believe that Dee is the one with the problems.
Directed by Mark WarrenWritten by Alan Eisenstock, Larry MintzGuest stars Adrienne Alexander, Tim Reid
Episode 3
Raj has just gotten a new delivery bike for his job at the supermarket but just as he's leaving Rob's, he becomes involved in a car accident that totals his new bike and leads to a lawsuit.
Directed by Lee BernhardiWritten by Rick MittlemanGuest stars Bill Henderson, Olive Dunbar, Tom Moses
Episode 4
When most of his articles are rejected from the school paper, an outraged Raj starts an underground newspaper with Rerun and Dwayne helping him. However, when school admin discover what he's doing, Raj is threatened with expulsion.
Directed by Mark WarrenWritten by David PollockGuest stars Fritzi Burr, Davis Roberts
Episode 5
Shirley applies for a job as a secretary at a balloon company and quickly finds herself coming face to face with racial discrimination when the president hires both her, who has a lack of qualifications and another woman who just happens to be white and has plenty of secretarial skills.
Directed by Mark WarrenWritten by Alan Eisenstock, Larry MintzGuest stars Earl Billings, Charles Siebert, Earl Montgomery, Ellen Travolta, Barbara Mallory
Episode 6
Dwayne's father is running for city councilman and has a great deal of support from the community, including family friend Ted. However, Dwayne is infuriated when his dad unexpectedly fires Ted.
Directed by Lee BernhardiWritten by Winston MossGuest stars Debbi Morgan, Bryan O'Dell, Greg Morris, Hank Rolike, Gerry Black, Rose Fonseca, Betty A. Bridges
Episode 7
Raj has written a play and it's become a school production. However, he fears ruin after he gives the lead to Rerun.
Directed by Ron RichardsWritten by Bernie Orenstein, Saul TurteltaubGuest stars Debbi Morgan, Fritzi Burr, Craig Richard Nelson, Donald Blackwell, Gail Hirsch
Episode 8
Dwayne is in a lucky streak with the system he uses to make bets, which leads Rerun to pass along Dwayne's tips to his brother-in-law, Ike, who bets $500 on a football game. It's only after he's made the bet that everyone discovers just what kind of system Dwayne uses.
Directed by Mark WarrenWritten by Alan Eisenstock, Larry MintzGuest stars Nathaniel Taylor, Chip Fields, Lionel Mark Smith
Episode 9
Bill's become serious with his latest girlfriend and announces that they're getting married. Nearly everyone is happy for them, even Mama who even lets them have the ceremony in her house. But it's Dee who refuses to accept their marriage and refuses to be the flower girl.
Directed by Dick HarwoodWritten by Carol GaryGuest stars Thalmus Rasulala, Lee Chamberlin, Bill Walker
Episode 10
Mama begins taking courses at Raj's school and even gets his teacher, Miss Collins. A fellow classmate takes an instant liking to Mama and she falls head over heels for him, unknown to her he's only using her to write his term paper for him.
Directed by Mark WarrenWritten by Barbara BerkowitzGuest stars Fritzi Burr, Percy Rodriguez
Episode 11
Rerun being fired from the supermarket is the last straw for Raj, who rallies the rest of the workers to take action against their boss Mr. Pronson. However, when the staff goes on strike, Raj finds himself in a jam, since Mama has lost her job and the family now has no source of income.
Directed by Mark WarrenWritten by Rick MittlemanGuest stars Renee Brown, Thomas Carter, Simeon Holloway, Minnie Summers Lindsey, Neil J. Schwartz
Episode 12
Miss Collins is being honored for 25 years of teaching and this prompts Raj to play a trick on her after she gives him detention for being tardy. He soon finds his trick is totally inappropriate and sets out to right his wrong.
Directed by Mark WarrenWritten by Nicholas DeMarcoGuest stars Fritzi Burr, Warren Munson
Episode 13
While watching football at Raj's, the black and white set goes beserk and Rerun suggests that they 'borrow' the new color TV set being offered as a prize at a church raffle. However, once they get it to Raj's house, Rerun and Dwayne accidentally drop it.
Directed by Mark WarrenWritten by William Bickley, Bill Richmond, Gene Perret, Michael WarrenGuest stars Nick LaTour
Episode 14
Raj and Dee become managers of a kid's song and dance group and believes they're so good that they may have a chance to get on The Gong Show. Once at tryouts, however, the duo discovers there's some heavy competition.
Directed by Mark WarrenWritten by Alan Eisenstock, Larry MintzGuest stars Audrey Givens, Derrick Givens, Antonio Givens, Anthony Givens, Kene Holliday, Wolfman Jack, Barbara Rhoades, Sandy Kenyon
Episode 15
Dee's going on her first date with a boy whose sister Raj has made into the object of his affection. His plan is to buddy up to Dee's boyfriend to get close to his sister. However, he quickly finds he has another thing coming.
Directed by Mark WarrenWritten by Joseph NeusteinGuest stars Erin Blunt, Fay Hauser, Noniece Williams
Episode 16
The Doobie Brothers are set to put on a concert at the high school and they leave Rerun to get the tickets. However, by the time Rerun gets to the ticket booth, they're sold out. Later, two shady characters offer Rerun free tickets if he records the concert.
Directed by Mark WarrenWritten by Sally WadeGuest stars Teddy Wilson, Tom Johnston, Patrick Simmons, John McFee, Michael McDonald
Episode 17
The bootleggers force the guys into recording the concert but while everyone is jumping around, the tape recorder falls out from under Rerun's coat and right in full view of the Doobie Brothers.
Directed by Mark WarrenWritten by Sally WadeGuest stars Teddy Wilson, Tom Johnston, Patrick Simmons, John McFee, Michael McDonald
Episode 18
Rerun encounters a strange woman on the street who goes by Love-Is-Life and she lures him into attending one of her cult gatherings. Rerun enjoys his newfound faith and how it makes him feel but Dwayne and Raj are a bit leery about a group that worships a head of lettuce.
Directed by Mark WarrenWritten by Thad MumfordGuest stars Earl Billings, Jonelle Allen, Oscar DeGruy
Episode 19
When Raj goes down to a photographer to get his yearbook picture taken, he's instantly smitten with a beautiful model. Raj lies about his identity, that he's a 21-year-old movie star and the girl is instantly taken by him. That is, until, she learns the truth.
Directed by Mark WarrenWritten by Sally WadeGuest stars LaVonne Dancy, Bob Harcum, Sip Culler
Episode 20
Rerun borrows a car so the guys can get to a Lakers game but after the game, Rerun becomes the victim of a hit and run. Dee surprises everyone by coming forward with news that she was a witness and saw the driver, who turns out to be the son of a foreign diplomat.
Directed by Mark WarrenWritten by Ted BergmannGuest stars Jeff Corey, Tony Plana, Malachi Throne, Bernard Fox
Episode 21
With Mama out of town, Raj gets Shirley to babysit Dee, who gets Shirley thinking about her past. Meanwhile, Raj and Rerun's graduation is approaching but right at the last minute, Rerun gets himself in trouble by cheating on a final exam, which prompts Shirley to give him some guidance.
Directed by Mark WarrenWritten by Bernie Orenstein, Saul TurteltaubGuest stars Fritzi Burr
Episode 22
On graduation day, Raj gives a speech riddled with hints to Mama about his plans on moving in to an apartment with Rerun but after some conversation, Mama finally agrees to let him go. However, Rerun and Raj quickly find themselves with little privacy with Mama constantly coming over.
Directed by Mark WarrenWritten by Thad MumfordGuest stars Raymond Allen, Rana Ford
Episode information updated Sep 18, 2026
Ernest Lee ThomasRoger 'Raj' Thomas
Haywood NelsonDwayne Clemens Nelson
Fred BerryFrederick 'Freddie/Rerun' Stubbs
Danielle SpencerDee Thomas
Mabel KingMabel Thomas
Shirley HemphillShirley Wilson
ABCUnited States
Sony Pictures Television InternationalUnited States
Sony Pictures TelevisionUnited States
