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Double Trouble

Double Trouble is an American sitcom that aired from 1984 to 1985 on NBC. The series stars identical twins Jean and Liz Sagal as Kate and Allison Foster, two teenagers living under the watchful eye of their widowed father. The show was considered an updating of the "twins in mischief" concept seen in films like The Parent Trap or the Patty Duke Show of the 1960s.

Comedy

2.9 / 5

4th April 1984 - 30th March 1985

Top Cast

Jean Sagal • Liz Sagal • Jim Vallely

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One Drives, the Other Doesn't

4th April 1984

Episode 1

Kate fails her drivers test, again. She borrows Dad's car and Allison's license to get to The Police concert. When she getting into a fender bender, she, Allison and Michael must hide the damage from Dad.

Lust

11th April 1984

Episode 2

When Kate meets Eric at the gym, it's lust at first sight. With Michael working late at the shoe store, Kate spends most of her free time with Eric, who thinks her name Allison. When Michael catches her, she has some explaining to do.

First Day

18th April 1984

Episode 3

After going to separate schools, Kate and Allison must attend the same high school when Kate's is turned into a shopping mall. Worried that her sister will not adjust easily, Allison gets Kate a job on the yearbook staff. Kate instantly wins over her new classmates and makes Allison feel like the new girl.

Bad Chemistry

25th April 1984

Episode 4

Allison meets a nice college guy who wants to take her to a museum exhibit. Problem is, this means missing her chemistry lab. Kate volunteers to take Allison's place in class so she can go on the date. After Kate and Allison's lab partner, Miles, mess up the assignment, the trio tries to sneak back into the school at night to correct the mistakes.

Dueling Feet

2nd May 1984

Episode 5

Allison and Kate enter a dance contest at the gym, the finals of which are to be held on television. While attempting to spy on the competition, Kate falls and sprains her ankle leaving Allison to defend the family honor alone.