Episode 1
Aired Sep 21, 1990
A Day in the Life of Wood Newton
A news photo of Wood with a stripper infuriates Ava; Ava is pregnant.
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Episode 2
Aired Sep 28, 1990
There Once Was a Boy Named Wood
With Ava in the hospital, Freida baby-sits and fills in at poker night.
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Episode 3
Aired Oct 5, 1990
Whatever Happened to Clutch Newton
Wood watches an old game tape, and learns the disturbing truth about a career highlight.
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Episode 4
Aired Oct 16, 1990
Sadie Hawkins Dance
The football team plays practical jokes during Sadie Hawkins week.
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Episode 5
Aired Oct 29, 1990
Fast Women
Ava asks Wood to talk to both Taylor and Evan about their new girlfriends.
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Episode 6
Aired Nov 2, 1990
The Moustache Show
Wood wakes up in the morning to find that half of his mustache is missing.
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Episode 7
Aired Nov 9, 1990
All for Charity
Herman wins a weekend with Wood and his family at a charity auction.
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Episode 8
Aired Nov 19, 1990
Something to Hold Onto
Wood and the town work together to tutor the football team in algebra.
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Episode 9
Aired Nov 26, 1990
Mr. Mom
Wood plays the role of househusband while Ava is away from home.
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Episode 10
Aired Dec 10, 1990
Hooray for Wood
Wood gets a part in a television miniseries that is being filmed in town.
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Episode 11
Aired Dec 17, 1990
The Wood Who Stole Christmas
Wood decides to give the family's Christmas gifts to charity.
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Episode 12
Aired Jan 7, 1991
Wood and Ava and Gil and Madeline
Wood and Ava make friends with a married couple who turn out to be swingers.
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Episode 13
Aired Jan 21, 1991
Wood's 30th Reunion
Wood encounters an old flame at his 30th high-school reunion.
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Episode 14
Aired Jan 28, 1991
Vote Early and Vote Often
Ava and Wood recall the support from their friends for her candidacy.
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Episode 15
Aired Feb 4, 1991
Chip Off the Old Brick
Herman Stiles (Michael Jeter) is disappointed by a long-awaited visit from his blustering father (Brian Keith). With Burt Reynolds.
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Episode 16
Aired Feb 11, 1991
The Trials of Wood Newton
Wood is called to testify against Evan, whom Ava is defending, in court.
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Episode 17
Aired Feb 18, 1991
Into the Woods
A buck drops dead at the cabin during Wood's annual hunting trip.
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Episode 18
Aired Feb 21, 1991
Nothing to Fear But Harvey Lujack
A convicted robber (Pete Koch) who swore revenge on Ava (Marilu Henner) escapes from the state penitentiary. With Burt Reynolds.
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Episode 19
Aired Mar 4, 1991
Gambler's Anonymous
Wood brings Kenny Rogers home, but tries to keep his guest a secret.
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Episode 20
Aired Mar 24, 1991
Sex Education
Herman is a substitute teacher for a sex-education class, and calls in Wood for backup.
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Episode 21
Aired Apr 1, 1991
I Am Wood, Hear Me Roar
Two female students attempt to join the high school football team.
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Episode 22
Aired Apr 8, 1991
Herman and Margaret Sitting in a Tree
Margaret doesn't want to be seen on a date with Herman, complicating their relationship.
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Episode 23
Aired Apr 29, 1991
Far From the Madden Crowd
Terry Bradshaw speaks at Wood's banquet; Ava goes into labor.
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Episode 24
Aired May 6, 1991
The Baby Show
Ava encounters chaos and problems in the delivery of her baby.
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