Starting From Scratch
Seasons
1. EPISODE #1
Air Date: 1988-10-01
DEBUT: Veterinarian James Shepherd (Bill Daily) must contend with a busy practice with help from receptionist Rose (Nita Talbot), two teenage children, Kate and Robbie (Heidi Helmer & Jason Marin) and a persistant ex-wife Helen (Connie Stevens) who can't stay away.
2. EPISODE #2
Air Date: 1988-10-08
After Kate introduces her older boyfriend to her parents, James inadvertently endangers the mans life
3. EPISODE #3
Air Date: 1988-10-15
A lawyer visits James with the startling news that his divorce may not be legitimate.
4. EPISODE #4
Air Date: 1988-10-22
Kate and Robbie's plan to help their father's faltering social life goes awry when they both plan a date for him for the same night.
5. EPISODE # 5
Air Date: 1988-10-29
Helen's father arrives early for her parents' scheduled visit with another woman.
6. EPISODE #6
Air Date: 1988-11-05
James is asked to be a guest on a local talk show after treating the host's pet
7. EPISODE #7
Air Date: 1988-11-12
James questions his paternal ties to Robbie after the boy brings home a certificatefrom school indicating his blood type.
8. EPISODE #8
Air Date: 1988-11-19
When Helen fills in for Rose, one of the pet owners thinks she is the cat's meow.
9. EPISODE #9
Air Date: 1988-11-26
James rides downhill on a romantic roller coaster when his girl friend disregards his phone calls.
10. EPISODE #10
Air Date: 1988-12-03
James faces a tough decision when Frank (Carmine Caridi) requests his help in some shady business.
11. EPISODE #11
Air Date: 1988-12-10
Kate's boyfriend announces he is not going to the prom. James must put a dog to sleep.
12. EPISODE #12
Air Date: 1988-12-17
James feels like a failure when his successful brother (Larry Linville) drops in for a visit.
13. EPISODE #13
Air Date: 1989-01-28
Helen cons James into letting her spend the evening with him while the kids are away at camp.
14. EPISODE #14
Air Date: 1989-02-04
James may have acted too soon when he agrees to be Helen's first client after she completes a real-estate course.
15. EPISODE #15
Air Date: 1989-02-11
Kate has an undisiplined, opinionated new classmate-her mom.
16. EPISODE #16
Air Date: 1989-02-18
Kate decides that the time has come to leave home.
17. EPISODE #17
Air Date: 1989-02-25
When Robbie meets his new girl friends ex beau, he must decide which is worse-a broken heart or broken bones.
18. EPISODE #18
Air Date: 1989-04-29
Helen is certain that Robbie hasn't learned to ""just say no""
19. EPISODE #19
Air Date: 1989-05-06
James questions his professional abilities when he belives he blundered an operation.
20. EPISODE #20
Air Date: 1989-05-13
Helen sees her plans to take James on a cruise to Hawaii sail away when he is summoned for jury duty.
21. EPISODE #21
Air Date: 1989-05-20
Helen's glamorous dreams of success as a fashion consultant unravel when she is sexually harrassed by her boss.
22. EPISODE #22
Air Date: 1989-05-27
James goes to the dentist to ease his toothache only to find that the dentist is Kate's clumsy boyfriend Howard.
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Rating
5.0/10
Release Date
1988-10-01
Episodes
22 (1 seasons)
Status
Ended
