Season 4
Episode Guide
The Real Thing, Part 1
S4
E1
Alex picks out his dream girl from the school directory and falls for her roommate.
The Real Thing, Part 2
S4
E2
Alex takes drastic measures to stop Ellen from getting married.
Mr. Wrong
S4
E3
Mallory brings home her new boyfriend, Nick, a Rambo-type environmental artist, to meet her family.
Designated Hitter
S4
E4
Jennifer takes on a class bully to defend her boyfriend.
Don't Go Changin'
S4
E5
Alex does some fancy footwork on the dance floor to impress Ellen when he thinks he is losing her because of their divergent interests.
The Old College Try
S4
E6
When Mallory informs her parents that she has no intention of going to college after graduation, they are sure her boyfriend, Nick, a high school dropout, is influencing her.
My Tutor
S4
E7
Alex hires a tutor to help him with math, but his "teacher" turns out to be a 13-year-old genius who suddenly becomes more interested in Jennifer that in helping Alex.
Mr. Right
S4
E8
Nick seeks Alex's help and advice on how to fit in more comfortably with the Keaton family, and ends up taking a "normal" job and going to extremes to be accepted.
Just One Look
S4
E9
Steven looks forward to reminiscing about the good old times when an old college buddy, Richard Schofield, comes to visit.
How Do You Sleep?
S4
E10
Alex, who prides himself on being in control of his life, is embarrassed to admit that he is having a problem with insomnia, which is creating stress in his personal life as well as in school.
You've Got A Friend
S4
E11
Mallory begins to feel severe guilt after reporting a young girl to the police for shoplifting, especially when she learns that the girl is from a home for abused children.
Nothing But A Man
S4
E12
Steven gets the promotion he has been waiting years for, but as the new regional manager of the station, he is required to put in long hours at the office and soon realizes he has no time for his family.
The Disciple
S4
E13
Jennifer seeks Alex's help on a speech for her class.
Where's Poppa?
S4
E14
Alex creates conflict by inviting Ellen's father to Parent's Day Weekend.
Fool For Love
S4
E15
Skippy refuses to accept that Mallory is in love with Nick.
Checkmate
S4
E16
A chess tournament between Leland College students and a visiting Soviet team turns into a wrestling match when Alex and his opponent, Ivan Rozmirovich, match wits and "fight" for their countries.
Engine Trouble
S4
E17
Elyse enrolls in an auto mechanics class to prove to Alex and Steven that women can be just as competent with cars as men, but to protect his own masculinity, Alex joins the class to prove her wrong.
A Word To the Wise, Part 1
S4
E18
The Keaton family fills Alex's girlfriend, Ellen, in on some of the more humorous events in Alex's life before they met.
A Word To the Wise, Part 2
S4
E19
The Keaton family fills Alex's girlfriend, Ellen, in on some of the more humorous events in Alex's life before they met.
Art Lover
S4
E20
Mallory suspects there's more involved than "art appreciation" when a wealthy and beautiful older woman takes a special interest in Nick's creations.
Teacher's Pet
S4
E21
Alex lands an assistant teaching position and runs into big trouble when he has to grade a student who also happens to be his girlfriend, Ellen.
My Buddy
S4
E22
Steven has a very difficult time accepting that his youngest daughter, Jennifer, is growing up and no longer wants to "pal around" with him.
Once In Love With Elyse
S4
E23
Elyse must deal with Paul, a young architect associate who falls in love with her.
Paper Chase
S4
E24
Mallory's poor grades jeopardize her high school graduation.