It Takes Two (1982–1983)
Episode List
Season 1
14 Oct. 1982
Sam and Molly
In the pilot episode, we learn that Molly's new career as a lawyer threatens Sam's traditional role as the family breadwinner.
28 Oct. 1982
Death Penalty
Molly prosecutes a man that killed six women and argues for the death penalty. Sam does all he can for a patient who may be near the end of his life.
4 Nov. 1982
Promises in the Dark
Sam's experiencing impotency. Molly is up for a seat on a prestigious law committee.
11 Nov. 1982
Heartbreak
Lisa takes an interest in the son of a family friend, who is seeing another girl on the side. Sam learns Molly's become more financially independent.
18 Nov. 1982
Hello, I Must Be Going
After a med school friend dies, Sam re-evaluates his life. Lisa has been caught skipping class.
25 Nov. 1982
Andy and the Older Woman
Andy is seeing a 35 year old divorcee and introduces her to everyone. Lisa makes a documentary about the family for a social studies project.
9 Dec. 1982
A Healthy Romance
Molly receives a death threat from a mobster she prosecuted, so she uses her father's old gun to protect herself. Mama's beau proposes but she has second thoughts.
16 Dec. 1982
An Affair to Remember
A sexy patient tries to seduce Sam. Molly thinks Sam is having an affair.
6 Jan. 1983
Mister Molly Quinn
Sam feels left out when he accompanies Molly to a women's law conference in New York. Mama entertains Lisa with family stories when a blackout occurs during a snowstorm.
13 Jan. 1983
Anniversary
It's Molly and Sam's 20th anniversary but work responsibilities prevent them from spending time together. Andy thinks he might have a venereal disease.
20 Jan. 1983
The Choice
Sam is involved in a euthanasia case at the hospital. Molly helps Mama when Mama and a friend are arrested for illegal gambling.
27 Jan. 1983
Looks Bad, Feels Good
Sam, Molly and Mama are held at gunpoint by an unhappy former patient. Caroline needs surgery on her knee.
3 Feb. 1983
Lying Down on the Job
Sam tries to help Molly get a prostitute to testify in a criminal case and is arrested by an undercover cop who thinks he's soliciting sex. Chaiken covets a special award that will be handed out at the hospital.
17 Feb. 1983
Rhythm Blues
Andy rethinks his musical ambitions. A punk rocker starts dating Lisa, much to Sam and Molly's chagrin.
24 Feb. 1983
Swan Song
Mama is feeling achy and collapses. Sam deals with a potential strike at the hospital.
3 Mar. 1983
Inside Lisa Quinn
Lisa feels hopeless about the future and runs away from home. Walter is on the outs with his wife, so he goes to stay with the Quinns.
10 Mar. 1983
Only When You Laugh
Sam's newest patient is a well-known comedian with throat cancer. Lisa is job shadowing Molly.
24 Mar. 1983
Molly's Best Friend
Molly's best friend visits, and the woman's fiance makes a pass at Molly. So to get even, she makes a pass at Sam.
31 Mar. 1983
Mother and Child Reunion
Sam's domineering mother visits and it brings out his insecurities. Molly is prosecuting a law breaker who has public support.
14 Apr. 1983
The Suit
Sam saves a neighbor from choking, but is sued for dislocating the man's shoulder. Mama watches her friend Florence's bird.
28 Apr. 1983
Instinct
Lisa feels hopeless about the future and runs away from home. Walter is on the outs with his wife, so he goes to stay with the Quinns.
Season 1
