Our House

1986 - 1988

Home Again

11th September 1986

Episode 1

Jessie and her three children move in with her father-in-law following the death of her husband. Kris worries when she realizes the local school doesn't offer classes she needs to get into the Air Force Academy.

The Money Machine

14th September 1986

Episode 2

David runs into serious competition with his business painting house numbers on curbs. Jessie enrolls in a photography course.

Families and Friends

21st September 1986

Episode 3

Gus's visiting Marine buddy, J.J. Moon, causes havoc.

That Lonesome Old Caboose

28th September 1986

Episode 4

Gus thinks he's dying, and stalls on getting treatment for his recently diagnosed diabetes.

The Third Question

5th October 1986

Episode 5

Jessie goes on her first date despite David's strong disapproval.

See You in Court

12th October 1986

Episode 6

Gus is called for jury duty; Kris practices driving and is struck by another car.

Small Steps

19th October 1986

Episode 7

Gus brags about his childhood Halloween pranks and catches the imagination of David and Kris. Gus takes Molly trick-or-treating.

Choices

26th October 1986

Episode 8

Jessie forbids Kris to go on an overnight trip to a rock concert until Gus volunteers to drive.

First Impressions

2nd November 1986

Episode 9

Jessie witnesses a crime, then meets one of the criminals when Kris brings some new friends over.

Different Habits

9th November 1986

Episode 10

Kris befriends a girl with a drinking problem; David and Molly uncover a time capsule their father buried years before.

Off We Go ...

16th November 1986

Episode 11

Kris asks her favorite teacher for a letter of recomendation for the Air Force Academy, and is surprised by the results.

Heart of a Dancer

23rd November 1986

Episode 12

No overview available.

Green Christmas

14th December 1986

Episode 13

Molly's too angry about her father's death to celebrate Christmas; Gus tries to deflect David from his Christmas present hiding place.

Family Secrets

4th January 1987

Episode 14

David falls for a teacher and strumbles across a collection of stories written by Gus; Jessie's perfect sister pays a visit.

A Point of View

11th January 1987

Episode 15

Gus argues with Jessie and Kris about his men-only service organization; Molly befriends a blind girl; David nearly burns down the house.

The Best Intentions

18th January 1987

Episode 16

Kris babysits for a teacher and ends up being accused of child abuse. David and Molly try to make their home come up to the standards of television households.

The 100 Year Old Weekend

1st February 1987

Episode 17

Gus challenges the family to spend a weekend using only the tools available 100 years earlier. But a nuclear crisis invades their trip back in time.

Past Tense, Future Tense (1)

8th February 1987

Episode 18

Kris wins a trip to March Air Force base; David ""borrows"" Gus's car; Jessie takes Molly to her mother-daughter fashion show. First of a two-part episode.

Past Tense, Future Tense (2)

15th February 1987

Episode 19

Kris meets a handsome young pilot and tries to bring Gus together with his estranged son Ben. Second of a two-part episode.

Friends

22nd February 1987

Episode 20

Gus and his pals try to fulfill a dead friend's last request; David befriends a stressed athlete; Kris ignores a hurt Jessie; and Molly sells too many cookies.

Giving 'em the Business

Episode 21

No overview available.

Growing Up, Growing Old

15th March 1987

Episode 22

No overview available.

The Road out of Briarpatch

22nd March 1987

Episode 23

No overview available.

The Children's Crusade

Episode 24

No overview available.

Top Cast

Wilford Brimley•Deidre Hall•Shannen Doherty

Our House is an American television drama series that aired on NBC for two seasons from September 11, 1986 to May 8, 1988. The series centers on the Witherspoon family and the challenges they face adjusting to life with three generations living in the same house.

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Wilford Brimley Image

Wilford Brimley

Gus Witherspoon

Deidre Hall Image

Deidre Hall

Jessie Witherspoon

Shannen Doherty Image

Shannen Doherty

Kris Witherspoon

Chad Allen Image

Chad Allen

David Witherspoon

Keri Houlihan Image

Keri Houlihan

Molly Witherspoon

Gerald S. O'Loughlin Image

Gerald S. O'Loughlin

Joe Kaplan

Melissa Clayton

Alex

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William Blinn

Producer

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