Jay Thomas as Jack Stein

Episodes 68

Love Is Hell (1)

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September 21, 199230m
1x1

Having lost her restaurant in a divorce settlement, Wally Porter decides to buy an old Manhattan bar where she meets columnist Jack Stein. Though they are complete opposites they find each other interesting, even though she is preparing to ruin his favorite hangout.

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Love Is Hell (2)

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September 21, 199230m
1x2

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Step Two

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September 28, 199230m
1x3

Jack becomes acquainted with Kip, Wally's impressive ex-husband. Jack impulsively invited Wally to a home-cooked dinner and, and Wally impulsively invites him to be intimate with her.

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Check, Please

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October 5, 199230m
1x4

Jack and Wally have their first date at a new high-class restaurant and it does not go well, particularly when it comes time to pay the check. Meanwhile, Nadine tries to remake the Blue Shamrock's customers.

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Waiting For Henry

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October 12, 199230m
1x5

Jack is too tied up with work to attend the newly refurbished Shamrock's grand re-opening, which proves disastrous enough for Wally to accept comfort from her ex-husband.

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What Are You Wearing?

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October 19, 199230m
1x6

A press club dinner presenting Jack a coveted award inspires crossed signals when Jack and Wally ask each other to dress to each other's ideals---a suit for Jack, a revealing dress for Wally.

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Voyage of the Damned

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October 26, 199230m
1x7

Jack takes Wally on a weekend getaway to see the fall colors, but his obviously inadequate planning starts to drive her crazy.

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Bustiers and Body Points

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November 2, 199230m
1x8

When their friends point out that they have been together for two months now, Jack and Wally drive themselves crazy trying to find the perfect gifts for each other.

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Monday, Monday

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November 9, 199230m
1x9

Deciding that they have been spending too much time together, Wally and Jack decide to devote Mondays to their own activities, but it's even money who's more disappointed---Jack with Ike's secret poker game, or Wally with her evening at an art gallery opening.

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For John

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November 16, 199230m
1x10

The sudden death of Ike the bartender is startling enough, but the revelations that occur at his memorial in the bar are more so---as are Jack's emotions.

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The Doppler Effect

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November 30, 199230m
1x11

Wally's oldest friendship is tested when the woman and her new husband invite her and Jack to join them for dinner---and prove to be insufferable snobs.

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Not Tonight, Honey

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December 7, 199230m
1x12

Wally and Jack think they need to rekindle their sex life with a wild night, while Ike's brother Abe turns up at the Blue Shamrock . . . having inherited a piece of the bar.

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A Christmas Kvell

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December 14, 199230m
1x13

When she finds that Jack wants to celebrate Hanukkah rather than Christmas, Wally tries to change his mind.

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The Prima Dava

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January 4, 199330m
1x14

Wally and Jack find Jack's old flame (guest star Tracey Ullman) sleeping in his bed . . . and unwilling to leave without a fight this time.

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PMS, I Love You

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January 11, 199330m
1x15

A restaurant critic in a bad mood pays the Blue Shamrock a visit, prompting Wally in her own foul mood to think about bribing him.

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Whitewashed

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January 18, 199330m
1x16

Wally struggles to persuade the slovenly Jack to clean up his apartment.

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Two On the Aisle

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February 1, 199330m
1x17

Jack persuades Wally to see a movie with him, but the feminist flick they see is not what he had in mind.

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Tattoo You

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February 8, 199330m
1x18

Wally is angered when Jack’s traditionalist views force him to disapprove of her new tattoo.

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Valentine's Day

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February 15, 199330m
1x19

Jack makes plans for what he thinks will be a romantic Valentine's Day date, but there is no way he can satisfy Wally's high hopes and expectations.

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The Big Lie

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February 22, 199330m
1x20

Wally discovers that Jack has lied to her about a date with an attractive woman.

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Friends and Relations

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March 1, 199330m
1x21

Jack is nervous about meeting Wally's parents, but with the surprises in store, he should not be the only one.

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Sick About You

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March 15, 199330m
1x22

Wally plans a special evening with Jack, but he's burning up with a temperature instead of passion.

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Opening Day

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May 3, 199330m
1x23

Wally lacks team spirit when she joins Jack and Meg for their traditional opening day at the ballpark.

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Croton on Hudson

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Season Finale
May 10, 199330m
1x24

After her daughter elopes, Nadine plans a wedding after the fact with Wally as the caterer.

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Just In Time

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September 20, 199330m
2x1

Jack is devastated when he receives a Dear Jack letter from Wally, leaving the Blue Shamrock in Abe's care.

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All I Really Need Is The Girl

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September 27, 199330m
2x2

With Jack still heartbroken over Wally, the gang holds a get-together hoping to put Jack and Dana together. But it is far too soon for Jack.

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I Only Have Eyes For You

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October 4, 199330m
2x3

Jack thinks a woman is flirting with him, so he makes a bet with Dana that he can get the woman's phone number before she leaves.

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But Not for You

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October 11, 199330m
2x4

After Kip is nominated for a daytime television award, he invites the gang to the ceremonies and asks Dana to be his date. Monty Hall makes a guest appearance as himself.

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2x5

An old-fashioned barroom brawl breaks out at the Blue Shamrock: Jack takes a few punches after a couple of macho patrons hit on Dana.

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Nice Work If You Can Get It

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October 25, 199330m
2x6

Dana's dinner invitation to Jack is not just a kind gesture as she has a secret agenda—she needs help moving furniture.

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Stormy Weather

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November 1, 199330m
2x7

Dana's best friend comes to town and warms up to Jack. When she feels a "spark" for another guy, she drop Jack cold and asks Dana handle the mess.

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They Can't Take That Away From Me

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November 8, 199330m
2x8

Much to his displeasure, Jack is temporarily assigned to his newspaper's style beat and covers the closing of a department store.

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I Got Plenty Of Nothing

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November 15, 199330m
2x9

When Jack sees a doctor about a private problem, his agitation at having a female physician is worsened when he bumps into Dana in the reception area.

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I Love A Parade

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November 22, 199330m
2x10

While attending the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade, the gang ends up doing some unexpected babysitting when a woman leaves her boy with Jack.

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Let's Not Call It Love

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December 6, 199330m
2x11

Jack and Dana go out as friends, and everywhere they go, they are mistaken for a romantic couple making it harder for them to keep things platonic.

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Something's Gotta Give

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December 13, 199330m
2x12

Jack and Dana discover that their feelings for each other have reached a new level when they get stuck in an elevator at the Empire State Building.

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Slaughter On Tenth Avenue

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January 3, 199430m
2x13

Dana takes Jack shopping to convince him that salespeople discriminate against women.

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It Ain't Necessarily So

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January 10, 199430m
2x14

Meg introduces her new beau to the Blue Shamrock group, who are all astonished by his resemblance to Jack.

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I Got a Crush on You

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January 17, 199430m
2x15

Everyone thinks a college student has a crush on Jack -- except Jack.

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A Fine Romance

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January 24, 199430m
2x16

Abe is visited by his ex-wife and before he knows it, he's ready to say "I do" again.

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Buddy Can You Spare a Dime

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January 31, 199430m
2x17

After lending Dana money for a down payment on a co-op, Jack discovers her spending habits may not be in his best interest.

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How High the Moon?

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February 28, 199430m
2x18

Ray is angry with Meg when she blabs about his personal life after being sworn to secrecy.

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You Make Me Feel So Young

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March 7, 199430m
2x19

Jack acts like a protective parent when his visiting mom has a night on the town with Dana's flamboyant father.

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Bali Ha'i

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March 14, 199430m
2x20

Nadine entertains the prospect of a relationship with a handsome literature professor.

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Are The Stars Out Tonight?

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May 2, 199430m
2x21

Ray is left star-crossed after a date with Dana doesn't quite go as he had wished.

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Slow Boat To China

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Season Finale
May 9, 199430m
2x22

Murphy's Law is in full effect when Jack and Dana finally go out on their first "real date."

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The Morning After the Night Before

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September 19, 199430m
3x1

Jack and Dana's night together gives way to disappointment.

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A Nation Turns Its Lonely Eyes to You

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September 26, 199430m
3x2

Patrons of the Blue Shamrock put their evenings on hold to watch TV coverage of an astronaut who is on the run and wanted for murder.

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The Squeaky Wheel

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October 3, 199430m
3x3

Jack gets into trouble for using the handicapped stall at a diner.

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The Great Escape

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October 10, 199430m
3x4

When Nadine hosts a birthday party for her husband in prison, Jack and Dana do some cell mating in the conjugal visiting room.

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A New York Yankee in Queen Dana's Court

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October 17, 199430m
3x5

Jack and Dana's methods of relaxation clash during a Mediterranean vacation.

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Ten Cents a Dance

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October 24, 199430m
3x6

Jack watches as a long-lost love waltzes back into Dana's life during a dance marathon.

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Jack's Breast

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November 7, 199430m
3x7

A wary Jack submit to a mammogram after Dana discovers a strange lump in his chest.

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Moving In

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November 14, 199430m
3x8

Jack moves in with Dana and reluctantly sublets his apartment to Ray.

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The Luck of the Irish

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November 28, 199430m
3x9

Meg's relationship with a New York Knick becomes public domain after his performance on the court seemingly become linked to their performance in another arena.

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The Bum

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December 5, 199430m
3x10

Abe is outraged when a homeless man sues the Blue Shamrock, claiming that a free meal gave him food poisoning.

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A Purse, a Date, and a Plane

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December 12, 199430m
3x11

Ray must face his own bigotry when his blind date turns out to be black.

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At the Pantheon (1)

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January 4, 199530m
3x12

Regulars at the Blue Shamrock share their memories of a landmark movie theatre that's about to be torn down. (Part 1 of 2)

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At the Pantheon (2)

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January 11, 199530m
3x13

Conclusion of two-parter. The bar patrons share more memories of a landmark theater that's closing and Jack tells of spending an evening there with his father.

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Nadine Sings the Blues

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January 18, 199530m
3x14

The gang takes Nadine out on the town after her divorce is finalized.

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Mob Story

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January 25, 199530m
3x15

Jack and the gang suspect that a flamboyant man and his entourage who have made the Blue Shamrock their new hangout may be gangsters.

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I Like to Be in America

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February 1, 199530m
3x16

INS agents arrest an unlikely suspect when they visit the Blue Shamrock to look for illegal aliens among the employees: it seems Dana isn't a US citizen.

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One Strike, You're Out

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August 18, 199530m
3x17

Jack's newspaper shuts down during a strike.

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Atlantic City

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August 18, 199530m
3x18

Bad luck is in the cards for most of the gang when Jack invites his friends to Atlantic City to celebrate his birthday.

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The Proposal

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August 18, 199530m
3x19

Hoping to take control of his own destiny, an unemployed Jack makes plans to break up with Dana.

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Shrunken Heads

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August 18, 199530m
3x20

On the eve of their wedding, Jack and Dana seek help from a therapist.

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Tradition

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August 18, 199530m
3x21

Jack's bachelor party lands him in the hospital after a buddy stresses him out by sharing the details of a horribly messy divorce.

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Some Old, Something New, Something Borrowed and a Cat

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Season Finale
August 18, 199530m
3x22

Jack has an important job interview the same day that he's supposed to marry Dana.

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