Dave's World (Season 1)

Pilot (Episode 1)

Writer: Fred Barron

Air date: 1993-09-20

Runtime: 30 min

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

The Insecurity System (Episode 2)

Writer: Donald Todd

Air date: 1993-09-27

Runtime: 30 min

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

Martian Death Flu (Episode 3)

Writer: Donald Todd

Air date: 1993-10-04

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: Everyone has the flu.

The Anniversary Schmaltz (Episode 4)

Writer: Marco Pennette

Air date: 1993-10-11

Runtime: 30 min

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

The Great Mandala of Life (Episode 5)

Writer: Fred Barron

Air date: 1993-10-18

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: 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.

I Sort of Saw What You Did (Episode 6)

Writer: Jennifer Heath

Air date: 1993-10-22

Runtime: 30 min

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

It's a Small Van After All (Episode 7)

Air date: 1993-10-25

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: A weekend trip to Walt Disney World turns ugly.

Heatwave (Episode 8)

Writer: Donald Todd

Air date: 1993-11-01

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: 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.

Writer's Block (Episode 9)

Air date: 1993-11-08

Runtime: 30 min

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

Educating Rita (Episode 10)

Writer: Marco Pennette

Air date: 1993-11-15

Runtime: 30 min

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

Death and Mom Take a Holiday (Episode 11)

Air date: 1993-11-22

Runtime: 30 min

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

Exorcising with Dave Barry (Episode 12)

Writer: Donald Todd

Air date: 1993-11-29

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: 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.

I Saw Mommy Kicking Santa Claus (1) (Episode 13)

Writer: Marco Pennette

Air date: 1993-12-13

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: 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)

I Saw Mommy Kicking Santa Claus (2) (Episode 14)

Writer: Marco Pennette

Air date: 1993-12-20

Runtime: 30 min

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

Just Kidding (Episode 15)

Air date: 1994-01-03

Runtime: 30 min

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

The Road Taken (Episode 16)

Writer: Tom J. Astle

Air date: 1994-01-10

Runtime: 30 min

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

Shel in Love (Episode 17)

Writer: Tom J. Astle

Air date: 1994-01-24

Runtime: 30 min

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

Four Characters in Search of a Ring (Episode 18)

Writer: Jennifer Heath

Air date: 1994-01-31

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: Dave and Kenny take Shel to a singles bar.

Lost Weekend (Episode 19)

Air date: 1994-02-28

Runtime: 30 min

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

Rat Story (Episode 20)

Writer: Donald Todd

Air date: 1994-03-07

Runtime: 30 min

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

Six Years Old and All Washed Up (Episode 21)

Writer: Donald Todd

Air date: 1994-03-14

Runtime: 30 min

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

The Funeral (a.k.a.) Funeral Episodes (Episode 22)

Writer: Marco Pennette

Air date: 1994-03-28

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: 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.

Saved By Estelle (Episode 23)

Writer: Marco Pennette

Air date: 1994-05-02

Runtime: 30 min

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