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Getting By· Season 2

Getting By — Season 2

All 19 episodes in airing order, with first-run dates and viewer ratings.

  1. 01

    September 21, 1993

    Turnabout Dance

    Marcus overlooks other girls to get the most popular one to ask him to the dance. Meanwhile the mothers are going to be escorts for the dance.

  2. 02

    September 28, 1993

    Letter to the President

    Cathy gets in trouble after writing a letter to the President of the United States.

  3. 03

    October 5, 1993

    Faking the Grade

    Marcus tries to fake his report card grades.

  4. 04

    October 12, 1993

    Old Car

  5. 05

    October 19, 1993

    Do the Fright Thing

    During a Halloween party at home, Dolores gets stuck in a box while helping Cathy perform a magic trick.

  6. 06

    November 2, 1993

    Not with My Sister

    Marcus admires his new friend, Smoke, for his sexual exploits, until Smoke decides his next conquest will be Nikki.

  7. 07

    November 23, 1993

    Reach for the Stars

    When Cathy loses her job, Dolores believes the way to end Cathy's depression is for her to meet her idols, The Temptations.

  8. 08

    December 7, 1993

    Pinball Wizard

    Marcus gambles away his money playing pinball and Cathy must try to win it back.

  9. 09

    December 14, 1993

    The Pit Stop

    Cathy, Dolores and Julie help Nikki with her job at a fast food restaurant when Marcus and Darren undermine her efficiency.

  10. 10

    December 21, 1993

    The Penthouse

    Cathy, Dolores and her boyfriend, Wes, are forced to hide on the balcony of a corporate apartment when Wes' married boss unexpectedly arrives with a girlfriend.

  11. 11

    January 8, 1994

    Sell It Like It Is

    When Cathy invests her life savings in a ""miracle"" product, Dolores is suspicious. Marcus borrows a camera to video embarrassing family incidents for a TV show.

  12. 12

    January 15, 1994

    In the Driver's Seat

    When Marcus fails to pass his driving test, Dolores is convinced he'll steal her car to take a girl out on a date.

  13. 13

    January 22, 1994

    A Life in the Theater

    When Darren and Marcus' girlfriend, Yolanda, are cast in the lead roles in the school play, Marcus gets jealous. Cathy is romantically interested in the drama teacher, Niles.

  14. 14

    January 29, 1994

    It Takes a Thief

    When Cathy's purse is stolen, Marcus and Darren impersonate girls in order to trap the thief.

  15. 15

    February 12, 1994

    The Rich Guy

    After Dolores stops dating her boyfriend, Wes, she meets a billionaire and must choose between love or money.

  16. 16

    May 28, 1994

    Three Days of the Condo

    When Marcus wants to move out on his own, Dolores puts him in the garage.

  17. 17

    June 4, 1994

    Teacher's Pest

    Marcus plays practical jokes on substitute teacher Cathy.

  18. 18

    June 11, 1994

    Just Say No

    Cathy tries to discourage an infatuated suitor.

  19. 19

    June 18, 1994

    My Brilliant Career

    Dolores' cousin Herbert comes to Chicago to become a professional boxer -- until Cathy discovers that he is also a talented cellist.

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