Our House

Our House

Come on Home to Our House

Our House is an American television drama series that aired on NBC for two seasons from September 11, 1986 to May 8, 1988. The series centers on the Witherspoon family and the challenges they face adjusting to life with three generations living in the same house.

Drama

Seasons

1. Home Again

Air Date: 1986-09-11

Jessie and her three children move in with her father-in-law following the death of her husband. Kris worries when she realizes the local school doesn't offer classes she needs to get into the Air Force Academy.

2. The Money Machine

Air Date: 1986-09-14

David runs into serious competition with his business painting house numbers on curbs. Jessie enrolls in a photography course.

3. Families and Friends

Air Date: 1986-09-21

Gus's visiting Marine buddy, J.J. Moon, causes havoc.

4. That Lonesome Old Caboose

Air Date: 1986-09-28

Gus thinks he's dying, and stalls on getting treatment for his recently diagnosed diabetes.

5. The Third Question

Air Date: 1986-10-05

Jessie goes on her first date despite David's strong disapproval.

6. See You in Court

Air Date: 1986-10-12

Gus is called for jury duty; Kris practices driving and is struck by another car.

7. Small Steps

Air Date: 1986-10-19

Gus brags about his childhood Halloween pranks and catches the imagination of David and Kris. Gus takes Molly trick-or-treating.

8. Choices

Air Date: 1986-10-26

Jessie forbids Kris to go on an overnight trip to a rock concert until Gus volunteers to drive.

9. First Impressions

Air Date: 1986-11-02

Jessie witnesses a crime, then meets one of the criminals when Kris brings some new friends over.

10. Different Habits

Air Date: 1986-11-09

Kris befriends a girl with a drinking problem; David and Molly uncover a time capsule their father buried years before.

Off We Go ...

11. Off We Go ...

Air Date: 1986-11-16

Kris asks her favorite teacher for a letter of recomendation for the Air Force Academy, and is surprised by the results.

12. Heart of a Dancer

Air Date: 1986-11-23

13. Green Christmas

Air Date: 1986-12-14

Molly's too angry about her father's death to celebrate Christmas; Gus tries to deflect David from his Christmas present hiding place.

14. Family Secrets

Air Date: 1987-01-04

David falls for a teacher and strumbles across a collection of stories written by Gus; Jessie's perfect sister pays a visit.

15. A Point of View

Air Date: 1987-01-11

Gus argues with Jessie and Kris about his men-only service organization; Molly befriends a blind girl; David nearly burns down the house.

The Best Intentions

16. The Best Intentions

Air Date: 1987-01-18

Kris babysits for a teacher and ends up being accused of child abuse. David and Molly try to make their home come up to the standards of television households.

17. The 100 Year Old Weekend

Air Date: 1987-02-01

Gus challenges the family to spend a weekend using only the tools available 100 years earlier. But a nuclear crisis invades their trip back in time.

18. Past Tense, Future Tense (1)

Air Date: 1987-02-08

Kris wins a trip to March Air Force base; David ""borrows"" Gus's car; Jessie takes Molly to her mother-daughter fashion show. First of a two-part episode.

Past Tense, Future Tense (2)

19. Past Tense, Future Tense (2)

Air Date: 1987-02-15

Kris meets a handsome young pilot and tries to bring Gus together with his estranged son Ben. Second of a two-part episode.

20. Friends

Air Date: 1987-02-22

Gus and his pals try to fulfill a dead friend's last request; David befriends a stressed athlete; Kris ignores a hurt Jessie; and Molly sells too many cookies.

21. Giving 'em the Business

Air Date: 1987-03-01

22. Growing Up, Growing Old

Air Date: 1987-03-15

23. The Road out of Briarpatch

Air Date: 1987-03-22

24. The Children's Crusade

Air Date: 1987-05-03

1. Sounds from a Silent Clock (1)

Air Date: 1987-09-13

2. Sounds from a Silent Clock (2)

Air Date: 1987-09-20

3. A Silent, Fallen Tree

Air Date: 1987-09-27

4. Dancin' in the Dark

Air Date: 1987-10-04

The Witherspoon War

5. The Witherspoon War

Air Date: 1987-10-18

The Haunting

6. The Haunting

Air Date: 1987-10-25

Candles and Shadows

7. Candles and Shadows

Air Date: 1987-11-01

8. The Stringtown Treasure

Air Date: 1987-11-15

9. They Also Serve

Air Date: 1987-11-22

10. Like Father, Like Son

Air Date: 1987-11-29

11. Sunday's Hero

Air Date: 1987-12-06

12. Balance of Power

Air Date: 1988-01-10

Jessie quits her job at the newspaper after she finds out another photographer is making more money then she is, because he is related to her boss. Kris meets her penpal Valerie whom she thought was a girl but isn't, she isn't thrilled at first but when he visits her, he makes her realize that she didn't tell him she was a girl.

Call It a Draw

13. Call It a Draw

Air Date: 1988-01-17

14. Finish the Day

Air Date: 1988-01-24

15. Two-Beat, Four-Beat

Air Date: 1988-02-07

16. Trouble in Paradise (1)

Air Date: 1988-02-14

17. Trouble in Paradise (2)

Air Date: 1988-02-21

18. Out of Step

Air Date: 1988-02-28

Kris runs for student council with the help of a guy named Willie whom she just started talking to. Jessie tells Kris she will be an advisor for her schools newspaper, Kris is upset her mother will be at her school. Jessie has problems with a class clown Eric and takes charge of the class and threatens anyone that doesn't want to be serious with the paper will be kicked out. David thinks about getting his ear pierced. Molly and Bertha practice tap dancing around the house. Eric writes a story making fun of the candidates including Kris, Jessie thinks the article(satire) is good and tells Kris she is going to run it in the student paper. Kris says she will blame Jessie if she doesn't get elected. Willie is concerned with Kris' decisions in the election. She has been flirting with the guy who is running for student council president. Joe teaches the girls a stomp dance and falls over and hurts himself, Jessie (while tending his wounds) talk about her and alienating her daughter with the

19. The Ashton Street Gang

Air Date: 1988-03-06

The Fifth Beatle

20. The Fifth Beatle

Air Date: 1988-03-13

Neighborhood Watch

21. Neighborhood Watch

Air Date: 1988-05-01

22. Artful Dodging

Air Date: 1988-05-08

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Rating

6.0/10

Release Date

1986-09-11

Episodes

46 (2 seasons)

Status

Ended

Cast