Ted Knight
Henry Rush
Series SeasonSeason 5 episodes1985
Too Close for Comfort
Season 5
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Episodes
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Episode 11985-02-02
Drawing Room
Henry decides to work at a downtown office, due to life at home getting crazier, but it turns out there were more distractions downtown than he bargained for.
Episode 230 min1985-02-09
Nearly Departed
After his father's death, Henry decides it's time to plan his own funeral. He soon starts to examine his life decisions.
Episode 31985-02-16
My Son, the PhD
Andrew might be a genius and is recruited by a school for gifted children.
Episode 41985-02-23
All in a Day's Unemployment
Budgets are tight throughout the Rush household. Henry coaches Monroe to ask for a raise at work, but the coaching backfires and Monroe is fired. Henry works overtime to find Monroe a new job.
Episode 530 min1985-03-02
Devereaux & Son
The Rushes' friend Paul pretends to be a member of their family to impress his long-lost son.
Episode 61985-05-04
And Baby Makes Two
Jackie drops a bomb on Henry and Muriel when she announces that she wants to become a single mother.
Episode 71985-05-11
Reconcilable Differences
Henry and Muriel end up in counseling thanks to the strain of helping another couple settle a squabble.
Episode 830 min1985-05-18
The Two Faces of Muriel
Muriel considers cosmetic surgery to revive Henry's interest in her.
Episode 930 min1985-05-25
No Mas, Monroe
The Rushes hire an illegal housekeeper with good looks, minimal English, and an urge to become a naturalized citizen.
Episode 1030 min1985-07-20
For Every Man, There's Two Women
Monroe is kidnapped and raped by two women in a van. When the police dismiss Monroe's story, Henry searches for the rapists himself.
Episode 1130 min1985-07-27
Finders Keepers
Henry and Monroe find a bag full of money and decide they want to keep it, but then hear their neighbors have been robbed.
Episode 121985-08-03
These Stupid Things Remind Me of You
The Rush's recall how they met Monroe.
Episode 1330 min1985-09-28
Terms of Endangerment
Monroe's new love interest is not only mature but possibly married. Henry and Muriel butt in to make sure Monroe doesn't get his heart broken.
Episode 141985-10-05
The British are Coming, The British are Coming
Henry discovers that his war-time buddy visiting from England is still a womanizer.
Episode 1530 min1985-10-12
No Deposit, No Return
Henry takes drastic measures to avoid paying a high penalty for library books that are 5 years overdue.
Episode 1630 min1985-10-19
Off and Running
Henry poses with Cosmic Cow in a photo with a politician which causes his job to be in jeopardy.
Episode 171985-10-26
Accused, Confused and Abused
Monroe and Sara decide to help a teenage boy who was going to juvenile hall for stealing. The boy has a history of being abused, and when Henry tries to step in to offer his own help the boy rejects him and runs away.
Episode 181985-11-02
Arrivederci, Jackie
Jackie has been offered a job working at The House of Aldo, an Italian designer, but she doesn't tell her father about it. She invites Senor Aldo to the house without telling Henry who he is. When the man tells Henry he wants Jackie for his House, Henry thinks he's a dirty old man so he throws him out. Later, he is told the truth. Jackie can't believe what Henry did so she decides to move out. Henry calls the man and tries to apologize. He asks him to give Jackie a chance, but Aldo doesn't think it would be good for Jackie because of how overprotective he is.
Episode 1930 min1985-11-09
Ars Gratia Iris
Henry's married pal chases Muriel's friend.
Episode 201985-11-16
Henry Enters the '80's
Sara agrees to go on a blind date with a man that Muriel had set her up with. To everyone's amazement, Bob is gorgeous. After several dates, Bob and Sara make plans to move in together, which Henry is totally against.
Episode 211985-11-23
Freddie Loves it, We Love It, You're Cancelled
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