Thunder Alley (1994–1995)

1. S01E01The PrototypeMarch 9, 1994—A retired racecar driver and garage owner has to adjust when his daughter Bobbi and her children come to live with him, beginning with a cla
2. S01E02The Love TriangleMarch 16, 1994—Gil becomes romantically interested in Harry's teacher, not realizing the boy has a crush on her himself.
3. S01E03Chore PatrolMarch 23, 1994—Gil bribes the children with a promise of pizza to get them to do their chores, but his plan backfires.
4. S01E04Girls' Night OutMarch 30, 1994—Gil baby-sits while Bobbie goes out to dinner with his niece Rita.
5. S01E05BloodsuckersApril 6, 1994—Gil's impending IRS interview worries Bobbie; meanwhile, Gil plans a practical joke on the kids using a hearse that is in the garage for ser
6. S01E06Happy EndingsApril 13, 1994—Claudine is interested in a boy; meanwhile, Gil is being honored with a lifetime-achievement award.
7. S01E07A Fistful of PhyllisApril 20, 1994—Hostilities with annoying neighbor Mrs. Millman escalate when Jenny punches her daughter Phyllis.
8. S01E08As a Matter of FactMay 4, 1994—Gil has trepidations about his grandchildren's behavior at an awards banquet.

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

1. S02E01Never Say DieSeptember 14, 1994—Bobbi and Gil clash over how to soothe Harry's fears over an impending tonsilectomy.
2. S02E02Speak No EvilSeptember 21, 1994—Gil addresses Harry's class on career day, but Bobbie doesn't like the message he gives about the worth of formal education
3. S02E03Easy MoneySeptember 28, 1994—Gill takes the kids to the racetrack, to Bobbi's consternation.
4. S02E04Get a JobOctober 5, 1994—Gil is left to content with the kids after he shames Bobbie in looking for a ""real job"".
5. S02E05First DateOctober 12, 1994—A boy asks Claudine to the school dance, but Bobbi and Gil impose conditions she rebels against.
6. S02E06Give 'Em Hell, BobbiOctober 15, 1994—As the new coach of Jenny's basketball team, Bobbie renames it the Bluebirds and puts its members (and their parents) in a foul mood with a
7. S02E07Sex, Lies and PopcornOctober 26, 1994—Bobbi tells one little white lie, which escalates out of all proportion.
8. S02E08Sex, Lies & PopcornOctober 26, 1994—Bobbi tells one little white lie, which escalates out of all proportion.
9. S02E09The Garage SaleNovember 2, 1994—A family garage sale finds Bobbie and Gil in a rhubarb over ownership of a 1972 baseball card collection that may bring in as much as $2200
10. S02E10Accidentally at First SightMarch 7, 1995—Bobbi meets an attractive new man, but the rest of the family don't approve of her dating him.
11. S02E11Are We There Yet?March 14, 1994—It's time for the stock-car racers' reunion, but Harry puts the brakes on Gill's enthusiasm when he decides to ta g along; Bobbie tries to s
12. S02E12Breaking AwayMarch 21, 1995—Bobbi and Harry both learn lessons about trust and letting go when Bobbie, worrying that Claudine doesn't confide in her, is tempted to read
13. S02E13The Trouble with HarryMarch 28, 1995—The girls convince Harry that he has ruined Gil's prized stock-car engine with a dropped marble, but the prank backfires when Harry confesse
14. S02E14Workin' Man's BluesApril 4, 1995—When the kids misbehave, Gil metes out their punishment: Harry must work in the garage, and the girls are evicted from their rooms. Meanwhil
15. S02E15A Little Me TimeApril 11, 1995—Bobbie takes a break from the demands of the kids and Gil by going bowling with Rita and her friends -- on the night Gil plans to watch ""th
16. S02E16I Am SpartacusApril 18, 1995—When Bobbie finally takes Gil's advice about demanding the kids respect her authority, they seem singularly unimpressed
17. S02E17Guess Who's Coming to DinnerApril 25, 1995—Gill's romantic evening is spoiled by the surprise arrival of Bobbie and the kids; but the disastrous evening only warms him up for the kids
18. S02E18Just a VacationMay 2, 1995—Bobbi reserves a week at a family vacation spot in the hopes that it will leave the children with wonderful memories, but it looks like the
19. S02E19Buzz off, Buzzard BoyMay 9, 1995—Harry wants his birthday party to be in the theme of his favorite superhero, Buzzard Boy; but Bobbi wants a less violent alternative -- Envi
20. S02E20No Swing SetJuly 4, 1995—Bobbi can't afford the expensive toy the kids have their hearts set on.

Season 2 ranked & reviewed