Starting From Scratch - Season 1 (22)

Oct 1, 1988

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.

Episode 2 - EPISODE #2

Oct 8, 1988

After Kate introduces her older boyfriend to her parents, James inadvertently endangers the mans life

Episode 3 - EPISODE #3

Oct 15, 1988

A lawyer visits James with the startling news that his divorce may not be legitimate.

Episode 4 - EPISODE #4

Oct 22, 1988

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.

Episode 5 - EPISODE # 5

Oct 29, 1988

Helen's father arrives early for her parents' scheduled visit with another woman.

Episode 6 - EPISODE #6

Nov 5, 1988

James is asked to be a guest on a local talk show after treating the host's pet

Episode 7 - EPISODE #7

Nov 12, 1988

James questions his paternal ties to Robbie after the boy brings home a certificatefrom school indicating his blood type.

Episode 8 - EPISODE #8

Nov 19, 1988

When Helen fills in for Rose, one of the pet owners thinks she is the cat's meow.

Episode 9 - EPISODE #9

Nov 26, 1988

James rides downhill on a romantic roller coaster when his girl friend disregards his phone calls.

Episode 10 - EPISODE #10

Dec 3, 1988

James faces a tough decision when Frank (Carmine Caridi) requests his help in some shady business.

Episode 11 - EPISODE #11

Dec 10, 1988

Kate's boyfriend announces he is not going to the prom. James must put a dog to sleep.

Episode 12 - EPISODE #12

Dec 17, 1988

James feels like a failure when his successful brother (Larry Linville) drops in for a visit.

Episode 13 - EPISODE #13

Jan 28, 1989

Helen cons James into letting her spend the evening with him while the kids are away at camp.

Episode 14 - EPISODE #14

Feb 4, 1989

James may have acted too soon when he agrees to be Helen's first client after she completes a real-estate course.

Episode 15 - EPISODE #15

Feb 11, 1989

Kate has an undisiplined, opinionated new classmate-her mom.

Episode 16 - EPISODE #16

Feb 18, 1989

Kate decides that the time has come to leave home.

Episode 17 - EPISODE #17

Feb 25, 1989

When Robbie meets his new girl friends ex beau, he must decide which is worse-a broken heart or broken bones.

Episode 18 - EPISODE #18

Apr 29, 1989

Helen is certain that Robbie hasn't learned to ""just say no""

Episode 19 - EPISODE #19

May 6, 1989

James questions his professional abilities when he belives he blundered an operation.

Episode 20 - EPISODE #20

May 13, 1989

Helen sees her plans to take James on a cruise to Hawaii sail away when he is summoned for jury duty.

Episode 21 - EPISODE #21

May 20, 1989

Helen's glamorous dreams of success as a fashion consultant unravel when she is sexually harrassed by her boss.

Episode 22 - EPISODE #22

May 27, 1989

James goes to the dentist to ease his toothache only to find that the dentist is Kate's clumsy boyfriend Howard.