Season 1

Season 1

Dave's World

23 episodes20/09/1993

Episodes

Episode 1
S1 · E1 · 20/09/1993 · 30 min

Pilot

Dave volunteers to help coach his older son's soccer team.

Episode 2
S1 · E2 · 27/09/1993 · 30 min

The Insecurity System

Beth buys a security system after Shel's van is stolen.

Episode 3
S1 · E3 · 04/10/1993 · 30 min

Martian Death Flu

Everyone has the flu.

Episode 4
S1 · E4 · 11/10/1993 · 30 min

The Anniversary Schmaltz

On their 14th anniversary, Beth and Dave finally decide to have a romantic celebration alone.

Episode 5
S1 · E5 · 18/10/1993 · 30 min

The Great Mandala of Life

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 dating.

Episode 6
S1 · E6 · 22/10/1993 · 30 min

I Sort of Saw What You Did

Willie loses a tooth before the tooth fairy can collect it; Kenny persuades Dave to lie to an insurance adjuster.

Episode 7
S1 · E7 · 25/10/1993 · 30 min

It's a Small Van After All

A weekend trip to Walt Disney World turns ugly.

Episode 8
S1 · E8 · 01/11/1993 · 30 min

Heatwave

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.

Episode 9
S1 · E9 · 08/11/1993 · 30 min

Writer's Block

Tommy is crushed when Dave tries to overcome writer's block by writing a column about Tommy's crush on a girl at school.

Episode 10
S1 · E10 · 15/11/1993 · 30 min

Educating Rita

An attempt to set Kenny up with Beth's friend Rita backfires.

Episode 11
S1 · E11 · 22/11/1993 · 30 min

Death and Mom Take a Holiday

Beth's mother visits, bearing an unusual Christmas gift.

Episode 12
S1 · E12 · 29/11/1993 · 30 min

Exorcising with Dave Barry

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 house is haunted.

Episode 13
S1 · E13 · 13/12/1993 · 30 min

I Saw Mommy Kicking Santa Claus (1)

Pandemonium reigns at the Barry house before Christmas as Beth contemplates returning to work; Dave has to take a driving test; and both desperately search for a toy for Willie. (Part 1 of 2)

Episode 14
S1 · E14 · 20/12/1993 · 30 min

I Saw Mommy Kicking Santa Claus (2)

Through a series of mishaps, the Barrys are reminded of the true meaning of Christmas. (Part 2 of 2)

Episode 15
S1 · E15 · 03/01/1994 · 30 min

Just Kidding

Dave gets into a heap of trouble after he writes a derogatory column about used-car salesmen.

Episode 16
S1 · E16 · 10/01/1994 · 30 min

The Road Taken

Dave does not approve when Shel suddenly decides to sell his house, buy a boat and sail the Caribeean.

Episode 17
S1 · E17 · 24/01/1994 · 30 min

Shel in Love

Valentine's Day finds Tommy happy about getting a card from a girl he likes; and Shel on his first date since his divorce.

Episode 18
S1 · E18 · 31/01/1994 · 30 min

Four Characters in Search of a Ring

Dave and Kenny take Shel to a singles bar.

Episode 19
S1 · E19 · 28/02/1994 · 30 min

Lost Weekend

Dave and Beth try to spend a romantic weekend away from the boys.

Episode 20
S1 · E20 · 07/03/1994 · 30 min

Rat Story

After Beth goes back to work at her teaching job, Dave learns a lesson about housework.

Episode 21
S1 · E21 · 14/03/1994 · 30 min

Six Years Old and All Washed Up

Dave is offended when Willie's kindergarten teacher suggests that Willie be held back a year.

Episode 22
S1 · E22 · 28/03/1994 · 30 min

The Funeral (a.k.a.) Funeral Episodes

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 knew.

Episode 23
S1 · E23 · 02/05/1994 · 30 min

Saved By Estelle

Shel must spend the weekend with his ex-wife and her boyfriend.

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