The Thorns (Season 1)

Death and Transfiguration (Episode 1)

Air date: 1988-01-15

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: The Thorns throw a fundraising party, and kill their dog to stop it from barking at guests.

Nothing Happened (Episode 2)

Air date: 1988-01-22

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: Misunderstandings arise when Sloan entertains a senator's aide in his hotel room while away on business in D.C.

The Girlfriend (Episode 3)

Air date: 1988-01-29

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: Chad develops a crush on the girl next door.

Condolence Call (Episode 4)

Air date: 1988-02-05

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: Ginger goes to a funeral with Sloan, but Toinette tells people who call The Thorns' residence that Ginger went to a funeral for Sloan.

The Maid (Episode 5)

Air date: 1988-02-12

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: A woman who lives near the Thorns tells them that she's the maid for a reclusive widow, but she's really somebody else.

The First Date (Episode 6)

Air date: 1988-03-04

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: Ginger pushes her uncle to go out on a date with Mrs. Hamilton.

The Thief (Episode 7)

Air date: 1988-03-11

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: A rich classmate of Edmund's is ripping him off at school.

The First Date (Episode 8)

Air date: 1988-03-04

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: The Thorns go to psychotherapy to try to be more friendly people.

The Rage (Episode 9)

Runtime: 30 min

The Horse (Episode 10)

Runtime: 30 min

The Prodigal Son (Episode 11)

Runtime: 30 min

The Dream House (Episode 12)

Runtime: 30 min