Dave's World

1. S01E01PilotSeptember 20, 1993—Dave volunteers to help coach his older son's soccer team.
2. S01E02The Insecurity SystemSeptember 27, 1993—Beth buys a security system after Shel's van is stolen.
3. S01E03Martian Death FluOctober 4, 1993—Everyone has the flu.
4. S01E04The Anniversary SchmaltzOctober 11, 1993—On their 14th anniversary, Beth and Dave finally decide to have a romantic celebration alone.
5. S01E05The Great Mandala of LifeOctober 18, 1993—The dog eats Tommy's homework -- which happens to be a frog; and Kenny tries to get Dave to buy more life insurance from the agent he's dati
6. S01E06I Sort of Saw What You DidOctober 22, 1993—Willie loses a tooth before the tooth fairy can collect it; Kenny persuades Dave to lie to an insurance adjuster.
7. S01E07It's a Small Van After AllOctober 25, 1993—A weekend trip to Walt Disney World turns ugly.
8. S01E08HeatwaveNovember 1, 1993—In the middle of a heat wave, Beth tries to help Dave set up his fax machine and ends up blowing out the air conditioner.
9. S01E09Writer's BlockNovember 8, 1993—Tommy is crushed when Dave tries to overcome writer's block by writing a column about Tommy's crush on a girl at school.
10. S01E10Educating RitaNovember 15, 1993—An attempt to set Kenny up with Beth's friend Rita backfires.
11. S01E11Death and Mom Take a HolidayNovember 22, 1993—Beth's mother visits, bearing an unusual Christmas gift.
12. S01E12Exorcising with Dave BarryNovember 29, 1993—The eccentric owner of a hardware store throws a monkey wrench into Dave's plans to fix a broken door when he tells Dave that the Barry hous
13. S01E13I Saw Mommy Kicking Santa Claus (1)December 13, 1993—Pandemonium reigns at the Barry house before Christmas as Beth contemplates returning to work; Dave has to take a driving test; and both des
14. S01E14I Saw Mommy Kicking Santa Claus (2)December 20, 1993—Through a series of mishaps, the Barrys are reminded of the true meaning of Christmas. (Part 2 of 2)
15. S01E15Just KiddingJanuary 3, 1994—Dave gets into a heap of trouble after he writes a derogatory column about used-car salesmen.
16. S01E16The Road TakenJanuary 10, 1994—Dave does not approve when Shel suddenly decides to sell his house, buy a boat and sail the Caribeean.
17. S01E17Shel in LoveJanuary 24, 1994—Valentine's Day finds Tommy happy about getting a card from a girl he likes; and Shel on his first date since his divorce.
18. S01E18Four Characters in Search of a RingJanuary 31, 1994—Dave and Kenny take Shel to a singles bar.
19. S01E19Lost WeekendFebruary 28, 1994—Dave and Beth try to spend a romantic weekend away from the boys.
20. S01E20Rat StoryMarch 7, 1994—After Beth goes back to work at her teaching job, Dave learns a lesson about housework.
21. S01E21Six Years Old and All Washed UpMarch 14, 1994—Dave is offended when Willie's kindergarten teacher suggests that Willie be held back a year.
22. S01E22The Funeral (a.k.a.) Funeral EpisodesMarch 28, 1994—If ever Beth would leave Dave when he's sick, it would be to see the musical ""Camelot"" -- or to attend the funeral of an aunt she barely k
23. S01E23Saved By EstelleMay 2, 1994—Shel must spend the weekend with his ex-wife and her boyfriend.

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

1. S02E01I Lost It at the MoviesSeptember 12, 1994—A night at the movies finds Dave and Beth trying not to interfere with Tommy's first date - and Kenny trying to convince friends that he's m
2. S02E02The Last Auction HeroSeptember 19, 1994—Mia quits her job; Shel is auctioned at a hospital fund raiser.
3. S02E03A Room With a ViewSeptember 26, 1994—Tommy's treehouse allows a view of the neighbours' bedroom.
4. S02E04Please Won't You Be My NeighborOctober 3, 1994—After Shel's car is broken into -- again -- Dave and Beth join the neighbourhood-watch program.
5. S02E05You Can't Always Get What You WantOctober 10, 1994—Dave certainly gets no satisfaction from his search for Rolling Stones tickets. Meanwhile, Mia runs the first draft of her children's book b
6. S02E06Gone with the Wind (1)October 17, 1994—On Willie's sixth birthday, Hurricane Ashley strikes Miami, forcing the Barrys and their friends to take cover. (Part 1 of 2)
7. S02E07Gone with the Wind (2)October 24, 1994—The Barrys copes with the aftermath of the hurricane: no water, no power, a tree in their bedroom, and Shel as a demanding houseguest. (Part
8. S02E08Lobster EnvyOctober 31, 1994—Tommy is hit by a car while trick-or-treating.
9. S02E09Family MembershipNovember 7, 1994—Dave and Beth join a health club to help Tommy overcome his dread of gym class, while Shel lies about his family status to get a discount me
10. S02E10One Mump or Two?November 14, 1994—Dave learns about the downside of bachelor life when a quarantine forces him to spend a few days with Kenny; meanwhile, Beth's sister stays
11. S02E11The Donor PartyNovember 21, 1994—When Shel's irresponsible younger brother Bobby comes to visit, Shel assumes it's to ask him for money . But this time Bobby's needs are mor
12. S02E12How Long Has This Been Going On?November 28, 1994—Beth and Julie are shocked to learn their mom is still sexually active and has been spending some romantic quality time with a delivery man.
13. S02E13Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest WordDecember 5, 1994—After revealing his greatest regret on national TV, Dave is confronted by the man whose life he feel s he ruined -- a fellow reporter he sco
14. S02E14Dis Who's Coming to Dinner?January 2, 1995—The Barrys' dinner party is even worse than Dave and Beth anticipated, as Shel tries to break up with his girlfriend, and Kenny and Julie de
15. S02E15A Pool's ParadiseJanuary 16, 1995—A feud with a snooty neighbour may sink the Barrys' efforts to build a pool, while Kenny tries to tre ad water in his relationship with Juli
16. S02E16Bear With MeJanuary 23, 1995—Dave and Beth will stop at nothing to get Willie's lost toy bear Barnaby back for him -- even if it means fighting with the parents of the s
17. S02E17A Cut Above the RestFebruary 6, 1995—After Beth has a pregnancy scare, Dave considers getting a vasectomy -- much to the horror of Kenny and Shel.
18. S02E18The Country GirlFebruary 13, 1995—The Barrys are enchanted with their new French exchange student -- even after a little misunderstand involving Willie's pet rabbit, which sh
19. S02E19The Accidental TouristsFebruary 20, 1995—Dave, Shel, and Kenny travel to Paris to fulfill a deceased college buddy's final request -- to have his ashes scattered from the Eiffel Tow
20. S02E20The Joint VentureFebruary 27, 1995—Dave and Beth's risky land investment goes to pot, so to speak, when they discover marijuana growing on the site.
21. S02E21Those Wedding Shel BluesMarch 13, 1995—
22. S02E22Nightmare on Maple StreetApril 10, 1995—Kenny dumps Julie, but Dave and Beth must break the news to her, which leaves Julie wanting to be ""near family"" -- by moving next door to
23. S02E23The MommiesMay 8, 1995—On Mother's Day, Dave's family and friends recall past celebrations -- including the time Kenny's mother questioned his sexual orientation.
24. S02E24Piano, No StringsMay 15, 1995—Dave discovers Tommy has a gift for playing the piano and encourages him to join the school orchestra, but Tommy wants to be low key about h
25. S02E25Tommy Doesn't Live Here AnymoreMay 22, 1995—Tommy runs away to live with Kenny when his parents won't let him see a gory film.

Season 2 ranked & reviewed

1. S03E01Cleanliness is Next to NakednessSeptember 13, 1995—Beth's plan to surprise Dave in the shower backfires.
2. S03E02It's Not About That . . .September 20, 1995—Construction of the new neighbour's house disturbs the peace; a commitment-shy Eric turns to Dave and the guys when his relationship with Mi
3. S03E03You Must(ang) Remember ThisSeptember 27, 1995—The Barrys and friends take a ride down memory lane as Dave debates whether to sell his 1965 Mustang; Tommy and Willie scheme to augment the
4. S03E04What the Early Bird GetsOctober 11, 1995—A convention-bound Shel reluctantly entrusts his beloved luxury car to Dave -- who is then held responsible for the good doctor's unpaid par
5. S03E05Do the Write ThingOctober 18, 1995—Mia enrolls in the writing class Dave teaches at community college.
6. S03E06Death of a SaleswomanOctober 25, 1995—A neighbor's boasting about how much school candy his son has sold leaves a bitter taste in Beth's mouth, so she determines that Willie's sa
7. S03E07Writing WrongsNovember 1, 1995—Is truth stranger than fiction? Dave's about to find out when Tommy takes issue with his father's first major work, a serio-comic memoir abo
8. S03E08Catch of the DayNovember 8, 1995—Eric flounders when his father returns from a fishing trip with a different sort of catch -- a new girlfriend.
9. S03E09Health Hath No FuryNovember 15, 1995—Kenny's ""cardiac event"" inspires Beth to change the Barrys' eating habits -- and to drag Dave to a shady lawyer in order to draft a new wi
10. S03E10Leave a Mystery at the BeepNovember 22, 1995—An enigmatic answering machine message from a lovelorn sailor sends Beth scurrying to find the man and reunite him with his girl; Dave hunts
11. S03E11The Green-Eyed MonsterNovember 29, 1995—A fire forces Mia and Eric to temporarily move in with the Barrys, but the blaze that wrecked their house is nothing compared to the sparks
12. S03E12Working StiffsDecember 20, 1995—When Kenny becomes a victim of ""corporate downsizing,"" Dave tries to get his friend's job back by talking to the boss, who tells him the r
13. S03E13Pardon My NuptualsJanuary 3, 1996—The IRS informs Dave and Beth that their marriage isn't legally valid, an occasion that calls for a visit to the hippie ""minister"" who mar
14. S03E14Gator BaitJanuary 10, 1996—Stressed-out Dave sees an alligator in the backyard.
15. S03E15Those Who Do Be Do Be DoJanuary 31, 1996—Teacher Beth regrets lecturing to her loved ones when her advice sends Duke weightlifting, Shel and Mia skydiving, and promps Kenny to turn
16. S03E16FameFebruary 7, 1996—Dave enjoys, then soon tires of, his 15 minutes of fame after a new publicity campaign for his column finds his face plastered on billboards
17. S03E17Loves Me Like a RockFebruary 14, 1996—Dave abandons the long-standing Barry tradition of not celebrating Valentine's Day when he decides to purchase a romantic -- and costly -- g
18. S03E18Nuts and BoltsFebruary 21, 1996—Eric and Mia's domestic squabbles spark a fight in the Barry house when Dave reluctantly -- and foolishly -- reveals things about Beth that
19. S03E19My GirlMarch 6, 1996—Shel frets when his girlfriend bonds with Beth.
20. S03E20Stayin' AliveMarch 13, 1996—Dave finds he's alienated both his friends after he wins an award that Shel coveted, then decides to make his own recording of his book rath
21. S03E21Do You Want to Know a Secret?April 3, 1996—Mia's new obsession with astrology has Eric wishing she'd be more down-to-earth; Kenny turns snoop to discover wh at plastic surgery Shel pe
22. S03E22Double FaultApril 10, 1996—To earn the favor of a socialite and secure a sizable donation to the hospital, Shel serves up famous writer Dave Bary at a celebrity tennis
23. S03E23Don't Blame MeApril 29, 1996—Dave gives Eric a three-day deadline to build a sun deck.
24. S03E24The Good DoctorMay 6, 1996—Pediatrician Celia's skill in the ER -- performing emergency surgery on a little girl injured in a bicycle accident -- makes plastic surgeon
25. S03E25L.A. TimesMay 13, 1996—Dave plugs his new book in Hollywood, along with a starstruck Shel, whose Tinseltown experience dims after a spat with Carly.
26. S03E26It's Not About That, EitherMay 20, 1996—Teacher Beth regrets lecturing to her loved ones when her advice sends Dave weightlifting, Shel and Mia sky diving, and promps Kenny to turn

Season 3 ranked & reviewed

1. S04E01Based on a True StorySeptember 13, 1996—When Dave's column about Shel's childhood is picked by the head of Paragon Pictures to be a feature film, Beth urges Dave to take Shel on as
2. S04E02SolitaireSeptember 20, 1996—With Beth and the boys away for the weekend, Dave savors the time alone to do as he pleases -- if only he can get his friends to stop trying
3. S04E03Missed MannersSeptember 27, 1996—""Is it me, or did people used to be nicer to each other?"" Dave wonders, after Beth's insulted on the road and Shel has several run-ins wit
4. S04E04Crime and CoconutsOctober 4, 1996—Dave grounds Tommy for a prank the child insists he didn't commit. Then Eric's father, Eric Jr., invites the gang to the Coconut Strip Club
5. S04E05Miami BeachedOctober 11, 1996—When Dave, Shel and Kenny are sentenced to do community service at the beach as a result of the fight at Eric's bachelor party, a Cuban refu
6. S04E06Daveberry, RFDOctober 18, 1996—When Dave's home town of Pewauketucket, Ohio, honors him with the key to the city, Dave and Beth begin to think that it might be a better pl
7. S04E07A Very Barry Pumpkin ShowNovember 1, 1996—The Barrys and their friends get caught up in the past as they try to relive their best childhood Halloween memories. Dave, determined that
8. S04E08FallingNovember 8, 1996—When Dave meets an attractive female fan who invites him back to her apartment to ""talk about writing,"" Shel and Kenny are certain that Da
9. S04E09StressNovember 22, 1996—Beth's decision to use the repair job on the kitchen and master bedroom as a reason to completely redecorate the house puts a major strain o
10. S04E10Starr ToursDecember 13, 1996—Dave sees a way to meet his favorite '60s British rock star, Peter Noone, when Eric begins repairs on the man's Florida mansion. After Eric
11. S04E11The Importance of Missing EarnestDecember 20, 1996—When Willie leaves Earnest, the family bloodhound, at the park by accident, all the Barrys and their friends come together for ""Operation F
12. S04E12Does the Whale Have to Be White?January 3, 1997—Dave writes a scathing column criticizing Tommy's teacher for staging a drastically rewritten politically correct version of Moby Dick; Shel
13. S04E13Playdate With a PlaymateJanuary 10, 1997—After Shel displays the new edition of Playboy in which the centerfold confesses that one of her lifelong ambitions is to meet Dave, the mee
14. S04E14Spontaneous CombustionJanuary 17, 1997—Kenny encourages Shel to be more spontaneous -and Shel foolishly takes his advice. Meanwhile, Dave and Beth's hanky-panky in the car sends t
15. S04E15Dave Barry, Call Your AgentJanuary 31, 1997—Dave finds out that his agent, Irving Bloom, has died and that Bloom's widow, Mel, is taking over the client list, much to his surprise. Bea
16. S04E16Touched By an AgentFebruary 7, 1997—Mel, Dave's aggressive new agent, has the Barry household spinning both physically and mentally when she sends Dave into New York for a PR t
17. S04E17Bad News Barry'sFebruary 21, 1997—A publishing party at the Barrys' home, coordinated by Dave's new agent, Mel, links Dave to a dead mobster and thrusts him into the seedy wo
18. S04E18Liar's PokerFebruary 28, 1997—A call from an old college classmate whom Dave despised reveals a long-hidden truth about Dave and Beth's dating history. When Dave, Beth, K
19. S04E19Testing . . . Testing . . .April 30, 1997—After Dave volunteers to take care of the family by himself so Beth can study without interruptions, he has to fly solo and deal with a vari
20. S04E20Tropical DepressionMay 7, 1997—Kenny auditions for a job as a weatherman. Meanwhile, Shel's investments bring him a substantial windfall; then he learns the truth about hi
21. S04E21Oh Dad, Poor DadJune 6, 1997—Shel has a hard time 'fessing up to his visiting high-maintenance daughter Carly that most of his money is gone. Instead of telling his daug
22. S04E22A Woman of Independent SeamsJune 13, 1997—After Eric accidentally sells Beth's wedding dress during their garage sale, Dave thinks Beth is upset for sentimental reasons, but the trut
23. S04E23Let Simmer, Then GrillJune 20, 1997—Dave and Beth investigate the reason the FBI wants to speak with them, but it turns out they're looking for information on Shel; Mia courts
24. S04E24The Creeping PerilJune 27, 1997—When a giant sinkhole threatens to destroy the Barry house, the entire family evacuates to Shel's. Forced to flee on a moment's notice, Dave

Season 4 ranked & reviewed