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Buddies Raj, Rerun and Dwayne come of age in 1970s Los Angeles. The trio have a penchant for mischief and trying to find ways of getting rich quick. Almost always the trio's schemes wind up getting them into trouble and it's up to Raj's mother Mabel to get them out of it. Also, half of the time, the guys get into trouble because of Raj's bratty sister Dee.
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- 01
The RunawayRoger has to babysit Dee and miss the big party at Betty's. But where there's a will there's a way, though there may not be a way to explain to Mama where Dee disappeared to when Raj was gone. - 02
Saturday's HeroRerun joins the floundering football team and becomes an instant hero. This leads to a swelled head and he begins to give Raj and Dwayne the cold shoulder, going so far as to give his two extra Gladys Knight tickets to two of his 'new' friends instead of Raj and Dwayne, as he'd promised.
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Episodes by season
Season01
- S01E01
The RunawayAugust 5, 1976Roger has to babysit Dee and miss the big party at Betty's. But where there's a will there's a way, though there may not be a way to explain - S01E02
The Birthday PresentAugust 12, 1976—Raj, Dwayne and Rerun set out to get a birthday present for Mama. But it doesn't go as smoothly as they expected and they find themselves in - S01E03
When Daddy Comes Marching HomeAugust 19, 1976—After years of being away, Raj and Dee's shady father Bill returns for a short visit with a scheme in mind. - S01E04
My Three TonsAugust 26, 1976—Rerun becomes the new member of a popular dance group and learns the hidden truth of their intentions of him being their latest initiate. - S01E05
Saturday's HeroNovember 13, 1976Rerun joins the floundering football team and becomes an instant hero. This leads to a swelled head and he begins to give Raj and Dwayne the - S01E06
The Burger QueenNovember 20, 1976—Rerun has his heart set on getting the lead in a hamburger commercial. However, once down at the audition, the producers find Dee better sui - S01E07
Speak for Yourself, DwayneNovember 27, 1976—Dwayne has his eye on a new girl, Nancy, but he's too shy to talk to her, so he gets Raj too. However, that turns into a mistake as Raj fall - S01E08
Shirley's DateDecember 4, 1976—Raj has sold a kid's story to a children's magazine and to celebrate, throws a party. However, Shirley is reluctant to come because she does - S01E09
ChristmasDecember 11, 1976—With Mama planning to work on Christmas, Raj and Dee agree to have Christmas dinner at Bill's apartment. However, Mama is able to get out of - S01E10
Puppy LoveDecember 30, 1976—Raj is tutoring Patrice Williams in exchange for one of the puppies that her dog is soon to have. Confusion erupts in the Thomas household, - S01E11
The Maid Did ItJanuary 6, 1977—Mama is fired from her job as a maid for the Turner household after she's accused of stealing Mrs. Turner's diamond ring. Raj sets out to cl - S01E12
The Incomplete ShakespeareJanuary 13, 1977—Raj writes a story for a new TV show, Central Avenue, and can't wait to find out if the producers will buy it. However, he's in for a shock - S01E13
The Hospital StayJanuary 20, 1977—Raj lands in the hospital and is afraid to face impending surgery. Meanwhile, his roommate is a grouchy ex-baseball player whom Dee befriend - S01E14
The Sunday FatherJanuary 27, 1977—Raj delights in playing practical jokes on his teacher, Miss Collins. But, when he goes overboard, he finds himself suspended and to avoid g - S01E15
The Firing SquadFebruary 10, 1977—When the bank manager arrives at Rob's Place to discuss a loan application, Shirley insults him, which causes Rob to fire her. This leads Ra - S01E16
The BoarderFebruary 17, 1977—Needing extra money, Mama takes on a boarder who will stay in Dee's room while she reluctantly agrees to share a room with Mama. Everyone's - S01E17
Dwayne's DilemmaFebruary 24, 1977—Raj has been dying for a date with a girl but soon finds that in order to go out with her, he needs to find a date for her cousin. Dwayne ag - S01E18
The TicketsMarch 3, 1977—Mama has two tickets to Stevie Wonder and she gives them to Raj. But now, Raj has one tough decision to make, to take Dwayne or Rerun. - S01E19
What's Wrong wiith Raj?March 10, 1977—After a school lecture about hypertension, Raj begins spending more time down at the free clinic. This leads Dee to sneak a peek at his diar - S01E20
Nice Guys Finish LastMarch 24, 1977—Dee receives a call from her prison pen pal, Judy Crane, who is getting out and needs a place to stay. Dee talks Mama into allowing Judy to - S01E21
From Here to MaternityMarch 31, 1977—Shirley's excited when she gets a call from her sister, Norma, who's coming to visit. However, Shirley is in for a big surprise when she dis
Season02
- S02E01
Rerun Gets MarriedSeptember 22, 1977—Diane brings a new girl in town, Maria, to Raj's surprise 17th birthday party. Raj tries to woo her, but Rerun already has a date with her—o - S02E02
It's All in Your HeadSeptember 29, 1977—A reluctant friend of Dee's is having problems at home and is too shy to talk to the school counselor, so Dee goes in her place but this lea - S02E03
Trial and ErrorOctober 6, 1977—Raj has just gotten a new delivery bike for his job at the supermarket but just as he's leaving Rob's, he becomes involved in a car accident - S02E04
Raj Goes to PressOctober 13, 1977—When most of his articles are rejected from the school paper, an outraged Raj starts an underground newspaper with Rerun and Dwayne helping - S02E05
Nothing PersonalOctober 20, 1977—Shirley applies for a job as a secretary at a balloon company and quickly finds herself coming face to face with racial discrimination when - S02E06
If I'm ElectedOctober 27, 1977—Dwayne's father is running for city councilman and has a great deal of support from the community, including family friend Ted. However, Dwa - S02E07
The Play's the Big ThingNovember 3, 1977—Raj has written a play and it's become a school production. However, he fears ruin after he gives the lead to Rerun. - S02E08
Give Me OddsNovember 10, 1977—Dwayne is in a lucky streak with the system he uses to make bets, which leads Rerun to pass along Dwayne's tips to his brother-in-law, Ike, - S02E09
Bill Gets MarriedNovember 17, 1977—Bill's become serious with his latest girlfriend and announces that they're getting married. Nearly everyone is happy for them, even Mama wh - S02E10
Mama, the School GirlNovember 24, 1977—Mama begins taking courses at Raj's school and even gets his teacher, Miss Collins. A fellow classmate takes an instant liking to Mama and s - S02E11
One Strike and You're OutDecember 8, 1977—Rerun being fired from the supermarket is the last straw for Raj, who rallies the rest of the workers to take action against their boss Mr. - S02E12
The TestimonialDecember 15, 1977—Miss Collins is being honored for 25 years of teaching and this prompts Raj to play a trick on her after she gives him detention for being t - S02E13
Black and White BluesDecember 22, 1977—While watching football at Raj's, the black and white set goes beserk and Rerun suggests that they 'borrow' the new color TV set being offer - S02E14
Going, Going, GongJanuary 5, 1978—Raj and Dee become managers of a kid's song and dance group and believes they're so good that they may have a chance to get on The Gong Show - S02E15
Dee's First DateJanuary 21, 1978—Dee's going on her first date with a boy whose sister Raj has made into the object of his affection. His plan is to buddy up to Dee's boyfri - S02E16
Doobie or Not Doobie (1)January 28, 1978—The Doobie Brothers are set to put on a concert at the high school and they leave Rerun to get the tickets. However, by the time Rerun gets - S02E17
Doobie or Not Doobie (2)February 4, 1978—The bootleggers force the guys into recording the concert but while everyone is jumping around, the tape recorder falls out from under Rerun - S02E18
Rerun Sees the LightFebruary 11, 1978—Rerun encounters a strange woman on the street who goes by Love-Is-Life and she lures him into attending one of her cult gatherings. Rerun e - S02E19
Raj and the Older WomanFebruary 18, 1978—When Raj goes down to a photographer to get his yearbook picture taken, he's instantly smitten with a beautiful model. Raj lies about his id - S02E20
Diplomatic ImmunityFebruary 25, 1978—Rerun borrows a car so the guys can get to a Lakers game but after the game, Rerun becomes the victim of a hit and run. Dee surprises everyo - S02E21
Shirley Is a MotherApril 13, 1978—With Mama out of town, Raj gets Shirley to babysit Dee, who gets Shirley thinking about her past. Meanwhile, Raj and Rerun's graduation is a - S02E22
The ApartmentMay 11, 1978—On graduation day, Raj gives a speech riddled with hints to Mama about his plans on moving in to an apartment with Rerun but after some conv
Season03
- S03E01
Disco Dollar DisasterSeptember 21, 1978—A dance contest has Rerun scrambling to get enough money for the entrance fee and has people buying shares in his prospective winnings. Howe - S03E02
Shirley's BoyfriendSeptember 28, 1978—Raj, Rerun and Dwayne see how lonely Shirley is and decide to set her up on a blind date with Ed Roberts. Things start getting serious betwe - S03E03
Basketball BrainOctober 12, 1978—Raj is coerced into tutoring a basketball star known as 'The Snake' and gets plenty of encouragement thanks to a generous salary for doing s - S03E04
The Creep DetectiveNovember 2, 1978—Rerun and Raj are arrested after Rerun unknowingly stores stolen goods. Dee and Earl combine their efforts to save the guys. - S03E05
Shirley's CookiesNovember 9, 1978—Shirley brings some homemade cookies into Rob's Place as a gift for the guys and they're so taken with how good they are that they suggest t - S03E06
The LandladyNovember 16, 1978—Rent is due for Raj and Rerun's apartment but they're short since Raj hasn't been able to find a job. When the landlady stops by to collect, - S03E07
ChargeNovember 23, 1978—Rerun gets a credit card and goes on a spending spree, buying everything in sight from food processors to new furniture. He soon applies for - S03E08
Raj Moves OutNovember 30, 1978—Raj's study date with an attractive girl, Jean, goes awry thanks to Rerun's annoying presence. Thus, it's no surprise when Raj jumps at the - S03E09
No Clothes Make the ManDecember 14, 1978—Raj needs a job and gets one selling meat, but when he learns the company has been busted by the FBI, he begins searching for another. He fi - S03E10
Positive IdentificationDecember 21, 1978—The Christmas spirit has touched everyone save for a burglar who has just robbed Rerun and Raj's apartment. As he's getting away, the duo in - S03E11
Making OutJanuary 11, 1979—Raj and Rerun each have a girl, April and Cindy, in their lives and finding free time to spend alone in the apartment is a challenge. Soon, - S03E12
Dee, the CheerleaderJanuary 25, 1979—Dee has her heart set on joining the cheerleading squad and while preparing, she also helps out her friend Julie. With Dee being better than - S03E13
A Present for DeeFebruary 9, 1979—Dee's 14th birthday has Raj and the gang preparing a surprise party. Dee quickly gets word of it but is not without a surprise thanks to Lit - S03E14
Dwayne's DreamFebruary 16, 1979—Dwayne gets a new job in concessions at ball games and the owner wants him to handle all of the games all over town. He quickly realizes the - S03E15
Shirley's FiredFebruary 23, 1979—Shirley has decided to ask Rob for a raise and he is shocked but he also has a shock for her, he's decided to hire an additional waitress, L - S03E16
Food PoisoningMarch 2, 1979—Rerun becomes ill after one of Rob's hamburgers. He is taken to the hospital and it's assumed that he has food poisoning. Suddenly, Rob find - S03E17
The EvictionMarch 9, 1979—Rerun and Raj have gotten a new landlord and he has been totally neglecting all of the necessary repairs. Fed up, Rerun calls a tenants meet - S03E18
The Thomas TreasureMarch 16, 1979—After reading an article in a newspaper, Raj learns that Mama's house was once used as a hideout by some bank robbers and that they may have - S03E19
The Last PageMarch 31, 1979—The gang fantasize about being characters from famous sitcoms (of the network their show is on), such as Three's Company and Happy Days. - S03E20
First Class CoachApril 7, 1979—Big Earl has been coaching Little Earl's basketball team and has been pushing the kids constantly to do their best, so when Big Earl gets an - S03E21
Dwayne's DebateApril 21, 1979—When another classmate drops out of student council elections, two girls talk Dwayne into running. Once the news reaches his dad's ears, Dwa - S03E22
The Benefit ShowApril 28, 1979—A local teen center is in serious financial straits and the gang tries to come up with a way to save it. They finally decide to put on a ben
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