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1. S01E01No Security In SecurityOctober 2, 1985—When Cobb's grocery store has a new video security system installed, Manager Howard Bannister must fire Alf, the store's security guard of f
2. S01E02Labor and Other RelationsOctober 9, 1985—Cobb's latest directive prompts Marlene to call a strike among the supermarket employees.
3. S01E03No Cause For AlarmOctober 16, 1985—Howard is about to realize his lifelong dream of managing a world-class hotel.
4. S01E04X-Ray Marks the SpotOctober 23, 1985—The staff prepares for annual insurance physicals.
5. S01E05Everyone's a WinnerOctober 30, 1985—An in-store bingo promotion is a big success until Mr. Christian examines the cards.
6. S01E06Seven Days Make One WeekNovember 6, 1985—Edna's outraged when an attractive health food representative expresses interest in Howard.
7. S01E07A Rosenbloom By Any Other NameNovember 13, 1985—Jennifer, denied a raise, sues for discrimination.
8. S01E08...Or Get Off the PotNovember 20, 1985—Convinced that their six-year relationship has lost its magic, Edna issues Howard an ultimatum.
9. S01E09Phantom of the MarketNovember 27, 1985—Gourmet food worth thousands of dollars vanishes.
10. S01E10Car PoolDecember 4, 1985—Jack organizes a car pool with his fellow employees but his van is not exactly road worthy. When they are in an accident Jack gets sued. Mr.
11. S01E11Love on SaleDecember 11, 1985—Murray is the source of trouble when he starts an in-store dating service.
12. S01E12Skip to the LooDecember 18, 1985—A pair of unwanted newcomers plagues Howard.
13. S01E13Love is a Many Splendored AlfJanuary 8, 1986—Alf becomes interested in Helen so Howard and Edna attempt to help things out. But Alf is feeling insecure around the classy lady and in try
14. S01E14Supermarket SuperbowlersJanuary 15, 1986—The grocery crew believes they have a genuine shot of winning a bowling competition and the cash that does with it until Murray injures his
15. S01E15Otherwise EngagedJanuary 22, 1986—Marlene comes to work with a flashy engagement ring and Edna asks to try it on. The jewelry gets stuck and when Edna's mother visits she is
16. S01E16BanzaiFebruary 1, 1986—A couple of food purists target Cobb's grocery for selling junk items causing mayhem for Howard and his staff.
17. S01E17Dog Day After DarkFebruary 8, 1986—Jack is taking a long awaited vacation and seems secure he's not easily replaceable. Edna is performing his duties but right before he's to
18. S01E18Store WarsFebruary 12, 1986—Edna is decides to take a vacation to rethink her relationship with Howard. The much younger manager of a competitor spikes Howard's interes
19. S01E19My Darling SerpentineFebruary 19, 1986—Howard gets too busy to buy Edna an anniversary gift and hands the job to Alf. He decides a hamster is an appropriate present which gets loo
20. S01E20Edna's New FriendFebruary 26, 1986—Howard refuses to take Edna to the ballet so she asks Leslie to accompany her. Howard get jealous despite Leslie being gay. Christian gets a
21. S01E21Jack Be NumbskullMarch 5, 1986—After Jack goes home with Marlene after a part the rumors begin. Bruno, Marlene's boyfriend, hears them and threatens Jack. Howard decides t
22. S01E22Sex AppealMarch 12, 1986—Howard is competing for a promotion and Tiffany Cobb the owner is to make the decision. Ms. Cobb makes it clear she desires Howard and his a

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1. S02E01Getting to Know YouOctober 3, 1986—Construction in front of Cobbs grocery has slowed business and Howard is told to layoff two staff. As he worries over the decision he gets t
2. S02E02Edna's Phantom RomanceOctober 10, 1986—Edna decides to make Howard jealous by making up a pretend boyfriend. However the fabrication spins out of control as a jealous Banister wan
3. S02E03Buddy Can You Spare a Job?October 17, 1986—Howard hires a friend Curtis who's down on his luck as the store butcher. But the man's abrasive ways soon offend fellow employees and custo
4. S02E04Operation BannisterOctober 24, 1986—Hospital is where Howard is for hernia operation and his friends rally around him with encouragement. Howard's roommate has endless stories
5. S02E05The Mis-MatchmakerOctober 31, 1986—Howard's niece Denise arrives to visit, heartbroken after a breakup. Howard tries to think of ways to cheer her up and decides Leslie should
6. S02E06The Bear FactsNovember 7, 1986—Murray has one last scouting badge to earn and it involves wilderness skills. His dad is unavailable so Howard volunteers to go in his place
7. S02E07A Chocolate Chip Off the Old BlockNovember 14, 1986—Dobbs grocery loses an important cookie account and Howard struggles to find a replacement. A homeless woman Gert offers a recipe which prov
8. S02E08Homewrecker HowardNovember 21, 1986—Margo, a friend of Edna's, finds Jack interesting and with Howard's encouragement they go out. Margo's jealous boyfriend finds out and shows
9. S02E09Don't Take My Job, PleaseDecember 12, 1986—It's employee review time and Howard thinks he deserves a big raise. When it's not forthcoming Howard must decide whether the time has come
10. S02E10Edna Displays TalentDecember 19, 1986—Jack is assigned to create the new floor display by Howard even though Edna believes she could do better. Edna uses her skills to make her o
11. S02E11Short One JockeyDecember 26, 1986—The employees' slush fund has been building up and can't decide how to spend it. Howard volunteers to invest then surprises them all by buyi
12. S02E12High TechJanuary 11, 1987—When Howard invests Edna's savings into a questionable gold mine she's convinced he has a gambling addiction. A visit to a psychiatrist does
13. S02E13Love and MarriageJanuary 18, 1987—George, an former boyfriend of Edna's, shows up to help celebrate her birthday. Over dinner Howard learns Edna and George were once married.
14. S02E14Let's Get MetaphysicalJanuary 22, 1986—Howard and her other co-workers were think Marlene has joined a cult. Howard decides to infiltrate the organization in disguise to convince
15. S02E15Tots 'R' UsMarch 12, 1986—Edna suggest Cobb's offer child care to parents as to they shop and it's a success. At the end of one day though a child is not picked up an
16. S02E16The Oddest CoupleFebruary 8, 1987—Howard learns Viker has been kicked out by his wife and is sleeping at the store. Howard offers to house him temporarily with disastrous res
17. S02E17Chain ReactionFebruary 15, 1987—Howard receives a chain letter and declines to continue despite the urging of his superstitious co-workers. Then accidents start to occur at
18. S02E18My Girl Friday, Saturday, SundayFebruary 22, 1987—After an unpleasant encounter with mobster Meatloaf Rothko the police ask Howard to wear a wire and meet with Rothko. Reluctant, Howard's st
19. S02E19Only God Can Make a TreeMarch 1, 1987—The city plans on removal of a stately old tree and Howard galvanized Cobbs employees to protest. Howard, Viker, Leslie, and Jake are thrown
20. S02E20The Son Also RisesMarch 8, 1987—While Edna is on vacation Molly, a woman from Howard's past, shows up with a boy who she claims is Howard's son. While Bannister adjusts to
21. S02E21Here Comes the BribeMarch 15, 1987—Employee Jan's niece Gilga is distraught as her visa has expired. Jack agrees to marry the attractive woman to allow her to stay in the coun
22. S02E22Put Your Best Face ForwardMarch 22, 1987—Howard is worried about not being a big success when he decides to attend his class reunion. His rival Lester looks young plus he's wealthy

Season 2 ranked & reviewed

1. S03E01The Umpire Strikes BackOctober 4, 1987—Howard helps Marlene open the lines of communication with her father.
2. S03E02Marlene For Hire—Cobbs is sold to a huge hotel conglomerate and Howard dreams of being made manager of a luxurious resort. He's informed he is staying, at th
3. S03E03Puppy LoveOctober 11, 1987—Derek develops an infatuation for Marlene.
4. S03E04I'm Okay, You're a SpyOctober 17, 1987—A corporate spy from the head office investigates Cobb's Supermarket.
5. S03E05Not for Commercial UseOctober 18, 1987—Howard wants to star in a TV report on Cobb's.
6. S03E06Edna's ChoiceOctober 24, 1987—Edna and Christian both compete for the manager's job at a new Cobb's store.
7. S03E07He's No Heavy, He's My BrotherOctober 25, 1987—Howard mistakenly thinks his brother is dying.
8. S03E08Mutiny on Mr. ChristianNovember 7, 1987—Marlene gets Christian in trouble after complaining to Howard about his behaviour.
9. S03E09Bannister & DaleNovember 14, 1987—Howard tries to help an old vaudeville comedian raise enough money to keep his retirement home open.
10. S03E10Shrink from SendraxNovember 15, 1987—Sendrax sends in a staff psychiatrist to evaluate the employees mental health.
11. S03E11The Naked TruthNovember 21, 1987—Unwitting Marlene agrees to be in a porn magazine.
12. S03E12Howard HemingwayNovember 22, 1987—Howard writes a romance novel using the staff at Cobb's as characters in his book.
13. S03E13Edna, Howard, Cathy and MortyNovember 28, 1987—Edna attempt to make changes in her stagnant relationship with Howard.
14. S03E14Marlene For HireDecember 12, 1987—Marlene agrees to become a surrogate mother for a yuppie couple who shop at Cobb's supermarket.
15. S03E15Make Room for Daddy ChristianDecember 27, 1987—Jack meets Marlene's friend Barbara and asks her for a date. They get together for dinner and Jack is very surprised she has a 10-year old s
16. S03E16My Hero, Mr. BannisterJanuary 3, 1988—The new bag boy Derek looks up to Howard and the manager gets used to the attention. But when Howard learns that Derek isn't planning on con
17. S03E17Fatal HarassmentJanuary 10, 1988—The attractive new cashier Kim makes her attraction to Howard clear and one evening tries to get amorous. Then Howard finds out Kim has a hi
18. S03E18Vote for MeJanuary 16, 1988—Bannister decides to run for councilman, then later discovers his opponent is a local hero.
19. S03E19Losing ItJanuary 30, 1988—Howard buys into a weight-loss franchise.
20. S03E20Smotherly LoveJanuary 31, 1988—Christian pretends to be the manager of Cobb's when his mother visits.
21. S03E21Educating LeslieFebruary 7, 1988—Leslie's hopes of winning an acting scholarship rest on keeping his drama coach sober.
22. S03E22For the BookFebruary 14, 1988—The staff reminisces for Cobb's 50th anniversary.

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