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Starting From Scratch

Starting From Scratch

1988 - 1989

EPISODE #1

1st October 1988
Episode 1
DEBUT: Veterinarian James Shepherd (Bill Daily) must contend with a busy practice with help from receptionist Rose (Nita Talbot), two teenage children, Kate and Robbie (Heidi Helmer & Jason Marin) and a persistant ex-wife Helen (Connie Stevens) who can't stay away.

EPISODE #2

8th October 1988
Episode 2
After Kate introduces her older boyfriend to her parents, James inadvertently endangers the mans life

EPISODE #3

15th October 1988
Episode 3
A lawyer visits James with the startling news that his divorce may not be legitimate.

EPISODE #4

22nd October 1988
Episode 4
Kate and Robbie's plan to help their father's faltering social life goes awry when they both plan a date for him for the same night.

EPISODE # 5

29th October 1988
Episode 5
Helen's father arrives early for her parents' scheduled visit with another woman.

EPISODE #6

5th November 1988
Episode 6
James is asked to be a guest on a local talk show after treating the host's pet

EPISODE #7

12th November 1988
Episode 7
James questions his paternal ties to Robbie after the boy brings home a certificatefrom school indicating his blood type.

EPISODE #8

19th November 1988
Episode 8
When Helen fills in for Rose, one of the pet owners thinks she is the cat's meow.

EPISODE #9

26th November 1988
Episode 9
James rides downhill on a romantic roller coaster when his girl friend disregards his phone calls.

EPISODE #10

3rd December 1988
Episode 10
James faces a tough decision when Frank (Carmine Caridi) requests his help in some shady business.

EPISODE #11

10th December 1988
Episode 11
Kate's boyfriend announces he is not going to the prom. James must put a dog to sleep.

EPISODE #12

17th December 1988
Episode 12
James feels like a failure when his successful brother (Larry Linville) drops in for a visit.

EPISODE #13

28th January 1989
Episode 13
Helen cons James into letting her spend the evening with him while the kids are away at camp.

EPISODE #14

4th February 1989
Episode 14
James may have acted too soon when he agrees to be Helen's first client after she completes a real-estate course.

EPISODE #15

11th February 1989
Episode 15
Kate has an undisiplined, opinionated new classmate-her mom.

EPISODE #16

18th February 1989
Episode 16
Kate decides that the time has come to leave home.

EPISODE #17

25th February 1989
Episode 17
When Robbie meets his new girl friends ex beau, he must decide which is worse-a broken heart or broken bones.

EPISODE #18

29th April 1989
Episode 18
Helen is certain that Robbie hasn't learned to ""just say no""

EPISODE #19

6th May 1989
Episode 19
James questions his professional abilities when he belives he blundered an operation.

EPISODE #20

13th May 1989
Episode 20
Helen sees her plans to take James on a cruise to Hawaii sail away when he is summoned for jury duty.

EPISODE #21

20th May 1989
Episode 21
Helen's glamorous dreams of success as a fashion consultant unravel when she is sexually harrassed by her boss.

EPISODE #22

27th May 1989
Episode 22
James goes to the dentist to ease his toothache only to find that the dentist is Kate's clumsy boyfriend Howard.
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Bill Daily Image

Bill Daily

Dr. James Shepherd

Nita Talbot Image

Nita Talbot

Rose

Heidi Helmer Image

Heidi Helmer

Kate Shepherd

Connie Stevens Image

Connie Stevens

Helen DeAngelo

Jason Marin Image

Jason Marin

Robbie Shepherd

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