Mad About You

1. S01E01Romantic ImprovisationsSeptember 23, 1992 8.0Scheduled time alone goes off schedule after Jamie and Paul each assume the other canceled their scheduled plans with friends Mark and Fran.
2. S01E02Sofa's ChoiceSeptember 30, 1992 8.8Shopping in general is a trial for Paul; choosing a new sofa with Jamie is tribulation.
3. S01E03Sunday TimesOctober 7, 1992 8.3Paul and Jamie are enjoying a quiet Sunday at home together, determined to do something together without their friends' plans intruding on t
4. S01E04Out of the PastOctober 14, 1992 7.5News of his ex-girlfriend has Paul excited, then feeling guilty, then crazed after bringing Jamie to meet her.
5. S01E05Paul in the FamilyOctober 21, 1992 8.0Jamie's visiting parents turn Jamie into "a raving lunatic," who bribes her sister to share the experience.
6. S01E06I'm Just So Happy for YouOctober 28, 1992 7.8Paul strikes out with his baseball film the same day Jamie scores a success.
7. S01E07Token FriendNovember 4, 1992 8.3Paul is embarrassed because an old classmate of his from film school is now working as a token clerk at a local station and blames Paul for
8. S01E08The ApartmentNovember 11, 1992 8.0Jamie wants Paul to give up his bachelor pad, which he sublets to a fellow named Kramer.
9. S01E09Riding BackwardsNovember 18, 1992 8.0Thanksgiving with Jamie's parents is no holiday for Paul, nor for Lisa, who "hires" Selby to be her boyfriend to placate her family.
10. S01E10Neighbors from HellDecember 9, 1992 7.3Things go from bad to worse after the Buchmans meet their new neighbors.
11. S01E11Season's bestMet SomeoneDecember 16, 1992 10.0Paul shows initiative and Jamie exhibits resistance in a flashback episode about the day they met.
12. S01E12Maid About YouJanuary 6, 1993 7.7The Buchmans' new maid develops a crush on Paul, but the feeling's not mutual.
13. S01E13TogethernessJanuary 13, 1993 8.3Jamie hires Paul to make a film for her client. The result: too much togetherness.
14. S01E14Weekend GetawayJanuary 27, 1993 8.0A weekend in the country has Jamie wanting to move there.
15. S01E15The Wedding AffairFebruary 6, 1993 7.7Paul badgers Jamie into telling him a secret, and he's sorry he does.
16. S01E16Love Among the TilesFebruary 13, 1993 8.3Paul and Jamie struggle for amusements when locked in their bathroom.
17. S01E17The BillionaireFebruary 20, 1993 8.3Paul hires a new cameraman who is far from energetic, unlike the eccentric billionaire who hires him to produce a documentary about his life
18. S01E18The Man Who Said HelloFebruary 27, 1993 7.3Paul's father gains fame after meeting Regis Philbin; so does Paul after he overreacts.
19. S01E19Swept AwayMay 1, 1993 10.0A protective Jamie thinks Lisa and her new boyfriend are moving too fast when they decide to move in together after a week and Paul can't st
20. S01E20The Spy Who Loved MeMay 8, 1993 9.5When Jamie's new client turns out to be a TV star idolized by Paul and Ira when they were kids, they revert to their old ways and compete fo
21. S01E21The PainterMay 15, 1993 10.0Jamie hires an ex-boyfriend to paint the apartment, but Paul finds him lying down on the job---and not alone.
22. S01E22Happy AnniversaryMay 22, 1993 9.0The Buchmans' first-anniversary party features one love in bloom while another wilts.

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

1. S02E01Season's bestMurray's TaleSeptember 16, 1993 10.0Lisa takes Murray for a walk---and returns with a different dog.
2. S02E02Bing, Bang, BoomSeptember 23, 1993 9.5Unreturned phone calls and Murray's invisible mouse distract Paul and Jamie from romance during a long-awaited evening together.
3. S02E03BedfellowsSeptember 30, 1993 9.5Paul and Jamie stay with Paul's mother after his father has a heart attack.
4. S02E04Married to the JobOctober 7, 1993 9.5Jamie worries about losing her job when Paul accidentally complains about her boss without knowing he's nearby.
5. S02E05So I Married a Hair MurdererOctober 14, 1993 9.0Jamie has too much time on her hands after giving up work and starts to drive Paul crazy as she interferes with everything, from his hair to
6. S02E06The Unplanned ChildOctober 28, 1993 9.5Paul forgets to tell Jamie that he's supposed to babysit his nephew on Halloween, and when Paul has to work, Jamie ends up taking him trick-
7. S02E07Natural HistoryNovember 4, 1993 10.0While arguing, Jamie and Paul wonder about what brought them together. Jamie's convinced it was fate, which annoys Paul. He's also angry tha
8. S02E08SurpriseNovember 11, 1993 9.0Jamie and Paul are separated en route to her surprise birthday celebration.
9. S02E09A Pair of HeartsNovember 18, 1993 10.0Ira's estranged wife sets up a free casino weekend for him---so she can get him to sign the divorce papers.
10. S02E10It's a WrapDecember 2, 1993 9.5Lou tampers with Paul's film; Jamie lacks direction.
11. S02E11Edna ReturnsDecember 9, 1993 9.5A case study of Lisa's problems in her shrink's book points the finger at an "overbearing" sister.
12. S02E12Paul is DeadJanuary 6, 1994 9.0The death of someone else named Paul Buchman affects Paul---and his credit rating.
13. S02E13Same Time Next WeekJanuary 13, 1994 9.0The Buchmans endure two months of virtual separation because of Paul's out-of-town film shoot.
14. S02E14The Late ShowJanuary 27, 1994 9.5Paul and Jamie try to keep secret what each knows about Fran and Ira.
15. S02E15Virtual RealityFebruary 3, 1994 9.0Paul invests in a virtual-reality system.
16. S02E16Cold FeetFebruary 10, 1994 9.0Paul and Jamie recall the day they moved in together and Paul proposed.
17. S02E17Instant KarmaFebruary 14, 1994 8.0Paul believes bad luck will follow Jamie's ill-gotten gain, but he's the one who suffers.
18. S02E18The TapeFebruary 24, 1994 9.0Paul inadvertently returns a revealing home video to the rental store.
19. S02E19Love LettersMarch 10, 1994 9.5Love letters written by former tenants tell a story that seems to be parallel to that of Jamie and Paul.
20. S02E20The Last ScampiApril 7, 1994 9.0Jamie and Paul refuse to take sides regarding an incident between their moms, while Murray has mother problems of his own.
21. S02E21DisorientationApril 28, 1994 9.0Fran, Lisa and Ira join Paul's race to cover up the fact that he forgot to mail Jamie's class registration.
22. S02E22Storms We Cannot WeatherMay 5, 1994 9.0Fran's estranged husband interrupts her blind date.
23. S02E23Up All NightMay 12, 1994 9.0The Buchmans accidentally lock themselves out of their apartment when Jamie has trouble sleeping because Paul mistakenly makes her tea and d
24. S02E24With This Ring... (1)May 19, 1994 8.5Paul loses his wedding ring the day before his anniversary, and Mark tries a Zen approach to finding it.
25. S02E25With This Ring... (2)May 19, 1994 9.0It's Jamie and Paul's 2nd wedding anniversary, and throughout the day people keep asking when they are going to have children causing them t

Season 2 ranked & reviewed

1. S03E01Escape from New YorkSeptember 22, 1994 8.5There's a heat wave in New York City so Paul and Jamie decide to borrow Fran's car and head for the coast for some fried clams.
2. S03E02HomeSeptember 29, 1994 9.0Rumors of the building going co-op escalates the hostility between the Buchmans and their British neighbors.
3. S03E03Till Death Do Us PartOctober 6, 1994 9.0Jamie wants to scatter her uncle's ashes in a winner's circle, but doing so depends on a long shot.
4. S03E04When I'm Sixty-FourOctober 13, 1994 8.5Wicker moves in with the Buchmans after confessing a flirtation to his wife.
5. S03E05LegacyOctober 20, 1994 8.5Jamie's PR work for her father-in-law leads to a business, but Paul wonders if his career is moving at all.
6. S03E06Pandora's BoxNovember 3, 1994 7.0Jamie causes a city-wide blackout when she tries to get free cable in their bedroom; Paul is a finalist for a grant for his new documentary.
7. S03E07The Ride HomeNovember 10, 1994 9.0Paul flirts with a professional possibility, while Jamie argues with an ex over who dumped whom.
8. S03E08Giblets for MurrayNovember 17, 1994 9.0Paul and Jamie are planning to host their first Thanksgiving dinner, and have invited both sets of parents. They are forced to scramble for
9. S03E09Once More with FeelingDecember 8, 1994 9.0It's chilly in Jamie and Paul's bedroom, even though they insist to each other their lovemaking is hot.
10. S03E10The CityDecember 15, 1994 8.5Jamie's had a bad day wants to stay home, but Paul persuades her to go out to meet Ira's new girlfriend. As they struggle to get across town
11. S03E11Our Fifteen MinutesJanuary 5, 1995 7.5PBS asks the Buchmans to film themselves in their apartment for 15 minutes with no cuts for a "slice of life" documentary.
12. S03E12How to Fall in LoveJanuary 19, 1995 8.5While Jamie and Paul are out testing pick-up techniques, Ira and Jamie's friend Susannah get to know each other.
13. S03E13Mad About You (1)February 2, 1995 8.0A flashback to the months before Jamie and Paul's wedding finds them being showered with "help."
14. S03E14Mad About You (2)February 2, 1995 8.5With a week to go, the wedding garb doesn't fit, and Paul's sister is separated.
15. S03E15Season's bestJust My DogFebruary 9, 1995 10.0Murray gets an agent after appearing in a commercial.
16. S03E16The Alan Brady ShowFebruary 16, 1995 9.0A TV legend agrees to narrate Paul's documentary about TV---but only if his own show gets more mention.
17. S03E17Mad Without YouFebruary 23, 1995 9.0Jamie goes away for the weekend, and Paul has too much free time and no clue about how his household is run.
18. S03E18PurseonaMarch 9, 1995 8.5Paul and Jamie suffer, but an oblivious Lisa blooms after she inadvertently switches purses with Jamie.
19. S03E19Two Tickets to ParadiseMarch 30, 1995 8.5The Buchmans spin a web of lies when they pose as Paul's parents to take a nonrefundable trip booked by Burt and Sylvia.
20. S03E20Money Changes EverythingApril 27, 1995 8.5Ira's offered an interest-free loan from his now widowed---and wealthy---ex-wife.
21. S03E21Cake FearMay 4, 1995 8.5Ira and his date fight as Paul's birthday party, prompting Paul to have flashbacks to some of the disasters that have ruined his birthday in
22. S03E22My Boyfriend's BackMay 11, 1995 8.0A client has Jamie working with her former beau, who's created a nasty comic-book character that looks like her.
23. S03E23Up in Smoke (1)May 18, 1995 5.5The Buchmans struggle to find the perfect anniversary gift and discover that the newsstand where they met has burned down.
24. S03E24Up in Smoke (2)May 18, 1995 9.0When the newsstand where they met burns down on their anniversary, we get a glimpse of what life for Paul and Jamie could have been like if

Season 3 ranked & reviewed

1. S04E01Season's bestNew Sleep-Walking PLUSSeptember 24, 1995 9.0Jamie is glowing after a passionate night, which Paul apparently slept through.
2. S04E02The Parking SpaceOctober 1, 1995 8.0Though the Buchmans have no car, Paul convinces Jamie that the purchase of a parking space in their building is an investment in their futur
3. S04E03The TestOctober 8, 1995 8.5A magazine's "marriage-happiness test" affords the Buchmans the chance to reminisce (via flashbacks). Included: reflections on their first m
4. S04E04The Good, the Bad and the Not-So-AppealingOctober 29, 1995 7.5After watching Martha Stewart, Paul's mother decides to have everybody tag things they want of hers after she dies and Jamie tries to use th
5. S04E05I Don't See ItNovember 5, 1995 7.5Paul fears his past tangle with a bureaucrat may cost Jamie a job with the mayor.
6. S04E06Yoko SaidNovember 12, 1995 8.5Paul works on a film with Yoko Ono.
7. S04E07An Angel for MurrayNovember 19, 1995 8.5Paul and Jamie feel like Murray is being neglected when they are too busy with work, so they and hire a professional dog walker to care for
8. S04E08The CoupleNovember 26, 1995 8.0Paul lies to Ira to socialize with a couple who, it turns out, aren't all that truthful themselves.
9. S04E09New Year's EveDecember 17, 1995 8.0Career duties keep Jamie and Paul apart on New Year's Eve for the first time.
10. S04E10Ovulation DayJanuary 7, 1996 8.5Tensions mount as the Buchmans await the best time for Jamie to conceive. But their first available moment is interrupted by Paul's family.
11. S04E11Get BackJanuary 14, 1996 8.5One of Jamie's professional duties falls to Paul when a back injury leaves her flat on the floor.
12. S04E12Dream WeaverFebruary 4, 1996 7.5Jamie and Paul dream that Paul kisses his boss.
13. S04E13Hot and ColdFebruary 18, 1996 8.5The Buchman's apartment alternates between sweltering hot and freezing cold; Ira disappears after incurring a $4,000 gambling debt resulting
14. S04E14FertilityFebruary 25, 1996 8.5Jamie tries an odorous stew to increase her fertility; Paul worries about being "the last Buchman."
15. S04E15Everybody Hates MeMarch 10, 1996 8.0Ira blames Paul when his romance hits the skids, but the problem really lies with Ira; Jamie dyes her hair brown.
16. S04E16Do Me a FavorMarch 17, 1996 8.0Ira hopes to impress his girlfriend by getting her an autographed photo of Mayor Giuliani; Paul gets a fancy new camera; an innocent photo r
17. S04E17The Glue PeopleMarch 24, 1996 8.5Against his better judgment, Paul directs a mayoral-campaign spot for Jamie's boss.
18. S04E18The SampleMarch 31, 1996 8.0Paul decides to procure the sample for his fertility checkup at home rather than in the hospital. But getting the sample to the hospital on
19. S04E19The ProcedureApril 14, 1996 9.0Paul is torn when Jamie is in the hospital for a minor procedure to determine if she can get pregnant at the same time he's required to be a
20. S04E20The WeedApril 21, 1996 8.0Though Paul blames corporate tampering, it could be his uncompromising perfectionism that's hampering his latest film. Jamie also has a cris
21. S04E21The AwardApril 28, 1996 8.0Paul's film is nominated for an award, but Jamie has to coax him to attend the ceremony. Then at the last minute, she can't go with him.
22. S04E22The Finale (1)May 5, 1996 8.0Conflicting family obligations fall on the same day, but that's the least of the reasons why Jamie tells Paul "we have to talk."
23. S04E23The Finale (2)May 19, 1996 8.0The Buchmans pretend all's well when they visit Paul's parents to iron out the party schedules.
24. S04E24The Finale (3)May 19, 1996 8.0Things come to a head between Jamie and Paul at Lisa's engagement party.

Season 4 ranked & reviewed

1. S05E01Dr. WonderfulSeptember 17, 1996 8.5Paul's sister takes offense when Paul and Jamie hesitate to use her girlfriend, Joan, as their gynecologist. Meanwhile, Debbie prepares to i
2. S05E02The GrantSeptember 24, 1996 8.5Paul gets a grant to produce the film of his choice, but can't decide on the subject until he visits his uncle; Jamie struggles to give up c
3. S05E03TherapyOctober 15, 1996 8.0Jamie and Paul see a therapist and find all's not as well as they thought. On top of that, both have problems on the job.
4. S05E04The Clip ShowOctober 22, 1996 8.0Paul and Jamie talk to their unborn child explaining life, playing music and telling the baby things about themselves featuring clips from p
5. S05E05Burt's BuildingOctober 29, 1996 8.5Some memories are hazy, others vivid, as Paul and his father visit their old neighborhood for Paul's film about their family.
6. S05E06Jamie's ParentsNovember 12, 1996 8.0Jamie's parents visit to announce they're taking their dream trip, and Paul nervously prepares for conversation with his father-in-law.
7. S05E07OutbreakNovember 19, 1996 8.5Paul and Jamie decide Thanksgiving is the perfect time to announce their impending parenthood to family and friends, but the news starts to
8. S05E08Season's bestEvery Good Boy Deserves FudgeNovember 26, 1996 9.0Paul's hesitant to have sex with the pregnant Jamie, but a particular food affects her as an aphrodisiac. And estrogen therapy causes a simi
9. S05E09The GymDecember 17, 1996 9.0Jamie gives a homeless bookseller a pass to Paul and Ira's health club.
10. S05E10Chicken ManJanuary 7, 1997 8.0Jamie feels threatened by a new assistant that Brockwell has brought in to help while Jamie is pregnant; Paul auditions voice actors to narr
11. S05E11The RecitalJanuary 14, 1997 8.5Paul is upset that the Buchmans' therapist is charging them more than Fran.
12. S05E12The HandymanJanuary 21, 1997 8.5The Buchmans' handyman comes between Lisa and her fiancé, who's just invested in Paul's film.
13. S05E13AstrologyFebruary 11, 1997 8.0The Buchmans regret promising to name their unborn child after Paul's uncle, if it's a boy.
14. S05E14The PenisFebruary 18, 1997 8.0Speculation about a dying Buchman's last words unlocks a number of family rumors and secrets.
15. S05E15Citizen BuchmanFebruary 25, 1997 8.5When doctor's orders confine Jamie to bed on a day when the apartment has no heat, Sylvia visits unannounced and Nat decides to kidnap Murra
16. S05E16Her Houseboy, CocoMarch 11, 1997 8.5Nat's sister is an "astrological counselor" who predicts change for Lisa and heartbreak for Ira. She also concludes that Jamie is a chronic
17. S05E17On the RoadMarch 18, 1997 8.0Feeling neglected during the planning of Jamie's baby shower, Paul asks Ira and Marvin to take a road trip.
18. S05E18The CockatooApril 1, 1997 7.5Jamie suspects there's a plot to undermine her boss; a cockatoo perches in the Buchmans' apartment.
19. S05E19The Touching GameApril 15, 1997 7.5Jamie's size makes her more of a hindrance than a help at Paul's cousin's coffeehouse; Paul and Ira erroneously assume a large woman is preg
20. S05E20The Dry RunApril 29, 1997 8.0A past incident between Jamie and Sylvia resurfaces and holds up Paul's film; the Buchmans' birthing coach kicks them out of class for not d
21. S05E21GuardianhoodMay 6, 1997 7.5The Buchmans are having trouble trying to figure out who they should ask to be the guardian for their baby and are forced to listen to the p
22. S05E22The FeudMay 13, 1997 8.0Jamie gets caught in the crossfire when the feuding grandmothers-to-be begin fighting over the cribs they bought.
23. S05E23The Birth (1)May 20, 1997 8.0As Jamie's due date approaches, she has several false alarms, including one at a film festival, where filmmaker Michael Moore praises Paul's
24. S05E24The Birth (2)May 20, 1997 9.0Hospital patient Bruce Willis gives birthing tips as he leads Paul on a furtive route to the maternity ward.

Season 5 ranked & reviewed

1. S06E01Season's bestComing HomeSeptember 23, 1997 9.0The Buchmans come to question their infant-care abilities after arriving home with their new baby girl. Fortunately, Jamie's mom pitches in.
2. S06E02Letters to MabelSeptember 30, 1997 9.0Jamie's private letter for the baby spawns some intra-family scribings, one of which proves embarrassing when the private aspect of the miss
3. S06E03Speed BabyOctober 28, 1997 7.5A crying Mabel prompts late-night calls alerting all Buchmans, even though doctors have told Paul and Jamie they're overreacting.
4. S06E04Uncle Phil and the CouponsNovember 4, 1997 8.0Uncle Phil is arrested for overuse of coupons; Mabel interviews for preschool; Jamie and Ira keep a secret from Paul.
5. S06E05Moody BluesNovember 11, 1997 8.0Jamie's postpartum depression affects an amateur production directed by Paul and starring his parents.
6. S06E06The Magic PantsNovember 18, 1997 7.5On their first night out since Mabel, Jamie "spot checks" their babysitter while Paul tries to return a magician's pants.
7. S06E07Le Sex ShowNovember 25, 1997 7.5The Buchmans' first lovemaking since Mabel's birth is great, until they analyze it with their therapist.
8. S06E08The New FriendDecember 9, 1997 7.5At a WNBA game, Ira makes a play for Rebecca Lobo instead of Jamie and Paul's neighbor, his unofficial date. Meanwhile, a compliment goes to
9. S06E09The ConversationDecember 16, 1997 7.5The Buchmans try to teach Mabel how to go to sleep on her own by not responding to her crying for set intervals of time. But it turns out to
10. S06E10BreastfeedingJanuary 6, 1998 8.5Jamie reacts poorly to meeting her mother's gentleman friend, and rejects bottle feeding for Mabel.
11. S06E11Good Old Reliable NathanJanuary 13, 1998 8.5Paul lectures at a film class taught by a professor who was once Jamie's teacher, but not only in the classroom.
12. S06E12Separate PlanesJanuary 20, 1998 9.0Paul and Jamie fly separately to L.A., he with Mabel, she with new parents and their infant.
13. S06E13Cheating on SheilaFebruary 24, 1998 8.5The Buchmans consider changing therapists after meeting a new one at the home of their current shrink, Sheila.
14. S06E14Back to WorkMarch 3, 1998 9.0Jamie goes to work for political consultants Mary Matalin and James Carville, but can't bear how much she misses Mabel. Meanwhile, Paul corr
15. S06E15The Second Mrs. BuchmanMarch 17, 1998 9.0Jamie learns she is Paul's second wife; Paul umpires for his father's softball game.
16. S06E16The Coin of DestinyMarch 24, 1998 8.0After good tidings result from the Buchmans' flip of a coin, others consult "the coin of destiny" for a variety of decisions.
17. S06E17The CaperMarch 31, 1998 9.0Paul's birthday party is a dull affair, until guests and hosts are suspected of stealing from the Buchmans' neighbors.
18. S06E18The Baby VideoApril 14, 1998 9.0Paul stars in a children's video written by Jamie and frightens the audience.
19. S06E19Fire at Riff'sApril 28, 1998 8.0A fire at Riff's affects Ira's love life, a spat between Joan and Debbie, and Jamie's and Paul's careers.
20. S06E20Mother's DayMay 5, 1998 6.3Paul plans an elaborate Mother's Day gift for Jamie, but neglects Sylvia, who feigns an injury to get attention.
21. S06E21Paul Slips in the ShowerMay 12, 1998 6.0As he slips in the shower, pivotal events in Paul's life flash before his eyes, including the influences of Jamie and his parents.
22. S06E22Nat & ArleyMay 19, 1998 7.3The Buchmans' dogwalker and baby sitter are mutually attracted, but separately advised to let the other make the first move; Paul's sleep pr
23. S06E23The FinaleMay 19, 1998 5.5After having stressful workdays, the Buchmans consider child-care help.

Season 6 ranked & reviewed

1. S07E01Season OpenerSeptember 22, 1998 7.0Out of curiosity, Paul takes Viagra, but Jamie misses their scheduled tryst when she's locked out of her health club wearing only a towel.
2. S07E02A Pain in the NeckSeptember 29, 1998 8.0Paul has a tonsillectomy; Lisa mentors a preteen; Mabel says her first word.
3. S07E03Tragedy Plus TimeOctober 27, 1998 8.5Jamie's deceased ex wills her all his possessions and sends a videotaped declaration of eternal love.
4. S07E04There's a Puma in the KitchenNovember 3, 1998 6.5Lisa adopts a cat, whose temperament suggests an ill-bred breed; Jamie finds herself energized by afternoon lovemaking, but Paul is pooped.
5. S07E05The Silent ShowNovember 10, 1998 7.5Sheila has the Buchmans stop talking to improve their communication; percussion group Stomp rehearses overhead.
6. S07E06Weekend in L.A.November 17, 1998 7.5An agent interested in Paul flies the Buchmans to L.A., where luxurious, baby-free living makes Jamie reluctant to return.
7. S07E07The Thanksgiving ShowNovember 24, 1998 8.0The Buchmans' Thanksgiving guest list grows to include Mabel's pediatrician, neighbors Hal and Maggie, Jamie's boss, and waitress Ursula, wh
8. S07E08The Buried FightDecember 14, 1998 8.0Good deeds and good intentions nonetheless spark raucous rows in the homes of the Buchmans and their neighbors.
9. S07E09Farmer BuchmanJanuary 11, 1999 8.0The Buchmans covet another child's toy for Mabel; Paul tends the building super's roof garden; Jamie finds Paul's latest film "dull."
10. S07E10Win a Free CarJanuary 18, 1999 8.0Ira recruits friends and family to be ringers in his giveaway contest to save his financially strapped store.
11. S07E11The HoneymoonJanuary 25, 1999 8.0The Buchmans' honeymoon getaway is upset by the arrival of another couple Jamie fixed up. Meanwhile, housesitter Lisa gets in a major tangle
12. S07E12Valentine's DayFebruary 8, 1999 8.0Paul and Jamie spend an unsettling trial night in a large house in the suburbs.
13. S07E13Virtual Reality IIFebruary 22, 1999 8.0The Buchmans need Mark McGwire to ensure their investment in a computer that predicts the future; Ira finds a big problem with an otherwise
14. S07E14Uncle Phil Goes Back to High SchoolMarch 1, 1999 8.0Paul and Jamie are forced to play parents when Uncle Phil causes trouble after returning to school after 63 years; Lisa gets breast implants
15. S07E15Murray at the Dog ShowApril 26, 1999 8.0Their therapist declares the Buchmans "cured," but Jamie doesn't buy it; Murray is entered in a dog show to boost his confidence after a kit
16. S07E16Millennium BugApril 26, 1999 8.0Paul fixates on his dream involving a math formula that could potentially solve the Y2K computer bug.
17. S07E17Season's bestSeparate BedsMay 3, 1999 9.0Paul and Jamie discover the pleasures of sleeping separately; Ira turns Marvin into a pro wrestler.
18. S07E18Stealing Burt's CarMay 10, 1999 8.5Jamie and Paul plot to steal Burt's old clunker; Ira is reunited with his ex-wife, Marianne.
19. S07E19Paved with Good IntentionsMay 13, 1999 8.0Paul and Jamie decide to tell their families that they love them, a process that's made more difficult when Paul hits Theresa with a car.
20. S07E20The Dirty Little SecretMay 17, 1999 7.0Paul and Jamie learn they may be distant cousins; Sylvia has a sudden change of heart about her daughter-in-law.
21. S07E21The Final Frontier (1)May 24, 1999 8.3A grown-up Mabel reflects on her parents' life, beginning with their 1999 anniversary---when they learn that they're not technically married
22. S07E22The Final Frontier (2)May 24, 1999 7.2Flash forward a number of years. Mabel is a grown film maker, showing a documentary of her parents lives over the last 20 years. Married or

Season 7 ranked & reviewed

1. S08E01The Kid LeavesNovember 20, 2019 8.7After Paul and Jamie drop off their daughter. Mabel, for her first day of college, it quickly becomes clear that they have very different id
2. S08E02Restraining Order and PuppiesNovember 20, 2019 7.1Mabel forces Jamie to sign a contract limiting contact for the next 48 hours after she makes too many surprise dorm visits.
3. S08E03Body HeatNovember 20, 2019 8.6Time and menopause conspire against Jamie after she decides to get back into the work force; Paul is invited to speak at Mabel's class after
4. S08E04The ToothpickNovember 20, 2019 8.6Jamie becomes upset when one of her meticulously crafted scrapbooks documenting Mabel's childhood disappears; Ira shocks everyone (himself i
5. S08E05Boundaries and NakednessNovember 20, 2019 9.0Tonya oversees Jamie's sessions as she transitions back into the workplace as a therapist. At the gym, Paul is going through a battle of his
6. S08E06Monkeys, Lies and WithholdingNovember 20, 2019 9.0Paul and Jamie pay a visit to a retirement home to visit his mother, Sylvia, and her new boyfriend; an unexpected visitor walks into Ira's r
7. S08E07Season's bestThe Will to LiveDecember 18, 2019 9.3Paul and Jamie's concerns about mortality and getting their affairs in order are triggered when they attend the funeral of Paul and Ira's ch
8. S08E08Anderson Cooper and Other FantasiesDecember 18, 2019 9.0When Lisa is double-booked on her celebrity pet-sitting obligations, Jamie volunteers Paul to stay at Anderson Cooper's place, allowing him
9. S08E09The Cheese Stands AloneDecember 18, 2019 9.3Paul and Jamie are forced to make a tough decision about the future of their home when a wealthy buyer expresses interest in their apartment
10. S08E10Real Estate for BeginnersDecember 18, 2019 9.3Following Sheila's advice, Paul and Jamie head to a marriage boot camp in the Berkshires in hopes of working out their issues.
11. S08E11Erotica and ExpulsionDecember 18, 2019 8.8Paul and Jamie help Mabel deal with the fallout after a school experiment does awry; Jamie stumbles upon an unconventional way that Tonya ca
12. S08E12Happy Birthday, Bon Voyage, Goodbye for NowDecember 18, 2019 8.3Paul and Jamie try to plan a surprise birthday party for Mabel while she intends to reveal a big surprise of her own.

Season 8 ranked & reviewed