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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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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
A dance contest has Rerun scrambling to get enough money for the entrance fee and has people buying shares in his prospective winnings. However, he finds himself facing stiff competition from a notorious disco dancer and the prospect of two thugs breaking his hands if he doesn't win.
Directed by Mark WarrenWritten by Deborah PastoriaGuest stars Earl Billings, Ralph Wilcox, John Witherspoon, Franchesska Berry, Andre Edwards, Henry Robinson
Episode 2
Raj, Rerun and Dwayne see how lonely Shirley is and decide to set her up on a blind date with Ed Roberts. Things start getting serious between them but then Dee learns that Ed is married.
Directed by Mark WarrenWritten by Jeremy Stevens, Tom MooreGuest stars Ed Bernard
Episode 3
Raj is coerced into tutoring a basketball star known as 'The Snake' and gets plenty of encouragement thanks to a generous salary for doing so. However, he finds himself in trouble with tutoring Dee and Dwayne as well, leaving little time for his own studying.
Directed by Mark WarrenWritten by Ted BergmannGuest stars Leland Smith, Sorrell Booke
Episode 4
Rerun and Raj are arrested after Rerun unknowingly stores stolen goods. Dee and Earl combine their efforts to save the guys.
Directed by Mark WarrenWritten by Ted BergmannGuest stars John Welsh, David Hollander, Ric Mancini, Carol Arthur
Episode 5
Shirley brings some homemade cookies into Rob's Place as a gift for the guys and they're so taken with how good they are that they suggest that she try selling them at Rob's. She decides to try it but soon finds that her small business venture has attracted the likes of a con man who talks her into a long-term binding contract.
Directed by Mark WarrenWritten by Ken HechtGuest stars John Welsh, David Hollander, Earl Billings, Leland Smith, Larry Gilman, Adam Wade
Episode 6
Rent is due for Raj and Rerun's apartment but they're short since Raj hasn't been able to find a job. When the landlady stops by to collect, she takes Raj aside and tells him not to worry and then proceeds to give signals that convince him that she's attracted to him.
Directed by Mark WarrenWritten by Dee Caruso, Gerald GardnerGuest stars John Welsh, David Hollander, LaNette Hardiman, Hope Clarke, David Pendleton
Episode 7
Rerun gets a credit card and goes on a spending spree, buying everything in sight from food processors to new furniture. He soon applies for more cards and quickly finds himself sinking into debt but he continues to spend, totally refurnishing the apartment. He takes out a loan, but soon finds a repo man on his doorstep.
Directed by Mark WarrenWritten by Eric Lee BowersGuest stars Leland Smith, Roger Bowen
Episode 8
Raj's study date with an attractive girl, Jean, goes awry thanks to Rerun's annoying presence. Thus, it's no surprise when Raj jumps at the chance to move in with Jean to get away from Rerun. However, Dee makes a shocking discovery.
Directed by Mark WarrenWritten by Marty Brill, Barry MeadowGuest stars Kael Blackwood, Victor Fisher, Karin Mani, Bianca Taylor
Episode 9
Raj needs a job and gets one selling meat, but when he learns the company has been busted by the FBI, he begins searching for another. He finally finds one that pays well but involves posing nude for an art class.
Directed by Mark WarrenWritten by Sally WadeGuest stars Harry Basch, Nancy Morgan, Norma Donaldson
Episode 10
The Christmas spirit has touched everyone save for a burglar who has just robbed Rerun and Raj's apartment. As he's getting away, the duo inadvertantly help him, leaving them with only a glimpse. Thus, when they're asked to pick the robber out of a line-up, Raj and Rerun just aren't positive if they identified the right guy.
Directed by Bill FosterWritten by Dick Westerschulte, Bill BoxGuest stars John Welsh, David Hollander, Stu Gilliam, Wendell Wright, Dathan Tyrone Jones
Episode 11
Raj and Rerun each have a girl, April and Cindy, in their lives and finding free time to spend alone in the apartment is a challenge. Soon, it becomes a bet to see how far each can go with each girl.
Directed by Mark WarrenWritten by Joanne PagliaroGuest stars Ronalda Douglas, Candy Ann Brown
Episode 12
Dee has her heart set on joining the cheerleading squad and while preparing, she also helps out her friend Julie. With Dee being better than her, Julie doesn't think she has a chance. But, everyone is in for a shock when Julie is picked and Dee isn't.
Directed by Mark WarrenWritten by Sally WadeGuest stars David Hollander, Leland Smith, Davis Roberts, Lauren Dana Adams
Episode 13
Dee's 14th birthday has Raj and the gang preparing a surprise party. Dee quickly gets word of it but is not without a surprise thanks to Little Earl's gift. The atrocious necklace he gave her turns out to be stolen and Dee is accused of shoplifting when she tries to exchange it.
Directed by Lee Bernhardi, Russ PetrantoWritten by Sally WadeGuest stars David Hollander, Jimmy Bridges, Jordan Brian, Tom Logan, Richard Deacon
Episode 14
Dwayne gets a new job in concessions at ball games and the owner wants him to handle all of the games all over town. He quickly realizes the job could turn full time and considers quitting school. However, he has serious doubts thanks to a talk from Raj and Rerun.
Directed by Mark WarrenWritten by Joanne PagliaroGuest stars John Welsh, David Hollander, Leland Smith
Episode 15
Shirley has decided to ask Rob for a raise and he is shocked but he also has a shock for her, he's decided to hire an additional waitress, Liz.
Directed by Danny SimonWritten by Levi Taylor, David TyreeGuest stars John Welsh, Earl Billings, Judy Pace, Luke Walker
Episode 16
Rerun becomes ill after one of Rob's hamburgers. He is taken to the hospital and it's assumed that he has food poisoning. Suddenly, Rob finds himself with no business since no one wants to take a chance, but soon Rob has much bigger problems when a greedy Rerun decides to sue for $100,000.
Directed by Mark WarrenWritten by Jeremy Stevens, Tom MooreGuest stars Earl Billings, Nathaniel Taylor, Chip Fields, Richard Couture, Alan Oppenheimer, Richard Stahl
Episode 17
Rerun and Raj have gotten a new landlord and he has been totally neglecting all of the necessary repairs. Fed up, Rerun calls a tenants meeting and Raj is roped into handing the landlord a list a demands. However, things don't go quite as planned and the landlord evicts Raj and Rerun, which forces them to move into the Thomas household with Dee and Shirley.
Directed by Lee BernhardiWritten by Joanne Pagliaro, Cheryl PeltGuest stars John Welsh, Richard Lee-Sung, Hal Williams, Jinaki, Nelson Welch
Episode 18
After reading an article in a newspaper, Raj learns that Mama's house was once used as a hideout by some bank robbers and that they may have hid some loot somewhere in it. This leads him, Rerun, Dee, Dwayne and Shirley on a mad search for the money. Meanwhile, they're all unaware that the robbers are plotting to come back to claim their money.
Directed by Joseph L. ScanlanWritten by Dick Westerschulte, Bill BoxGuest stars Slim Gaillard, Hal K. Dawson, Hank Rolike, Benny Rubin, Charles Wagenheim, Phyllis Applegate
Episode 19
The gang fantasize about being characters from famous sitcoms (of the network their show is on), such as Three's Company and Happy Days.
Directed by Mary HardwickWritten by Sally WadeGuest stars Mark Warren, Ralph Steadman
Episode 20
Big Earl has been coaching Little Earl's basketball team and has been pushing the kids constantly to do their best, so when Big Earl gets an undercover assignment he must get a temporary coach and finds one in Dwayne. However, Dwayne proves to be the exact opposite of Big Earl and suddenly the team is finding themselves winning a game for a change. This leads the team to decide whether or not to keep Big Earl.
Directed by Lee BernhardiWritten by Jeremy Stevens, Tom MooreGuest stars John Welsh, David Hollander, Earl Billings, Sparky Marcus, De'voreaux White, Justin Dana, Nyles Harris
Episode 21
When another classmate drops out of student council elections, two girls talk Dwayne into running. Once the news reaches his dad's ears, Dwayne can't even get a word in to tell him he doesn't want to run but eveyone convinces him otherwise. However, the worst is yet to come, when Dwayne learns that there will be a debate between him and the other candidate.
Directed by Mark WarrenWritten by Sally WadeGuest stars John Welsh, David Hollander, Fritzi Burr, Leland Smith, Greg Morris, Betty A. Bridges, Doug Grant, LaNette Hardiman
Episode 22
A local teen center is in serious financial straits and the gang tries to come up with a way to save it. They finally decide to put on a benefit show and Rerun has someone in mind who will be sure to attract attention, Sammy Davis, Jr. However, despite his best efforts to acquire the talent, Rerun soon realizes he must announce that Sammy won't be attending.
Directed by Mark WarrenWritten by Joanne PagliaroGuest stars David Hollander, Helen Martin, Diane Sommerfield, Marlene Clark
Episode information updated Jul 23, 2026
Ernest Lee ThomasRoger 'Raj' Thomas
Haywood NelsonDwayne Clemens Nelson
Fred BerryFrederick 'Freddie/Rerun' Stubbs
Danielle SpencerDee Thomas
Mabel KingMabel Thomas
Shirley HemphillShirley Wilson
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