Naivety and mystery, hilarity and sobriety, grass and arse!
Mary Ann Singleton, a naïve young secretary from the mid-west, tumbles head first into the colorful world of San Francisco, where carefree chaos revolves around the funky old apartment house at 28 Barbary Lane.
Episode 1 10.0
Air date: 1993-09-28
Runtime: 52 min
Overview: Anna Madrigal is the bohemian landlady with a mysterious secret. Mary Ann Singleton is the newcomer, a naïve young girl from Ohio eager to embrace SF and all it has to offer.
Episode 2 5.5
Air date: 1993-10-05
Runtime: 52 min
Overview: Mary Ann starts voluntary work at the Bay Area Crisis Switchboard, which is run by the one-eared Vincent, whose problems outnumber those of his callers
Episode 3 1.0
Air date: 1993-10-12
Runtime: 52 min
Overview: Michael's old-fashioned parents see some shocking sights when they visit him on Halloween - and he still hasn't told them he's gay. DeDe Halcyon Day has a shock when her pregnancy is confirmed.
Episode 4 0.0
Air date: 1993-10-19
Runtime: 52 min
Overview: DeDe is blackmailed by a journalist to save her family honour, while Mrs Madrigal's secret is slowly being uncovered.
Episode 5 1.0
Air date: 1993-10-26
Runtime: 52 min
Overview: Christmas is coming to 28 Barbary Lane and Mrs Madrigal is in party mood. However, Mary Ann is increasingly suspicious of Norman Williams and Mona is in for a surprise.