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The Boys Are Back is an American sitcom that was aired on CBS from September 1994 to January 1995. It stars Suzanne Pleshette and Hal Linden as parents Jackie and Fred Hansen. The show was broadcast on Wednesdays at 8 p.m. Eastern time.

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11th September 1994 - 28th January 1995
Producer
Linwood Boomer
Top Cast
Suzanne PleshetteHal LindenRyan O'Donohue
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Pilot Still
Pilot
11th September 1994

Episode 1

The Hansons must cope with the return of their progeny to the nest. The first thing to go down the drain is Fred's dream of sailing around the world.

The First Day Still
The First Day
14th September 1994

Episode 2

Jackie puts a wedge in Fred's golf plans when she volunteers him to drive the kids to school and to baby-sit them when they return.

Punch and Judy Still
Punch and Judy
21st September 1994

Episode 3

Jackie and Judy try to bond while redecorating Mike's old bedroom.

The Good, The Bad and the Hansens Still
The Good, The Bad and the Hansens
19th October 1994

Episode 4

Fred and Jackie leave irresponsible Rick in charge of the kids when they are offered rush tickets to Barbra Streisand; and Rick takes the kids along on a drug bust.

Mikey at Nike Still
Mikey at Nike
12th October 1994

Episode 5

Fred gets Mike an interview at his old company, Nike; but Mike isn't sure he wants to follow in his father's sneakers.

The Favorite Still
The Favorite
2nd November 1994

Episode 6

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The Good, the Bad, and the Hansens Still
The Good, the Bad, and the Hansens
19th October 1994

Episode 7

After Peter gets into a fight at school, Fred gives him some pointers in the fine art of fisticuffs—including how to deliver a sucker punch.

A Tree Dies in Portland Still
A Tree Dies in Portland
30th November 1994

Episode 8

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The Christmas Show Still
The Christmas Show
14th December 1994

Episode 9

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Fred Runs Away Still
Fred Runs Away
21st December 1994

Episode 10

Fred still has an axe to grind when his neighbour comes over to bury the hatchet on their 20-year feud over a tree that blocks Fred's view of Mount Hood.

Get Me to the Church Still
Get Me to the Church
7th January 1995

Episode 11

Rick thinks he's found true love when Judy's best friend kisses him after a bridal shower. Then he discovers she is the bride-to-be....

Bad Hair Day Still
Bad Hair Day
14th January 1995

Episode 12

Fred and Judy have a blowup on Christmas Eve.

Searching for Sarah Hansen Still
Searching for Sarah Hansen
21st January 1995

Episode 13

After a couple makes a lucrative offer on the Hanson house, Fred is ready to sell and set sail for San Diego. But first he needs to get Judy on board.

The French Class Still
The French Class
28th January 1995

Episode 14

No overview available.

Where There's A Will There's A Melee Still
Where There's A Will There's A Melee

Episode 15

No overview available.

Searching for Sarah Hansen Still
Searching for Sarah Hansen
21st January 1995

Episode 16

Sarah exhibits a talent for chess and becomes a pawn in a struggle between Fred and Mike over how to guide her -- especially when Fred enters her in a chess tournament without telling Mike.

Rick and Judy End Up in a Seedy Motel Room Still
Rick and Judy End Up in a Seedy Motel Room

Episode 17

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The French Class Still
The French Class
28th January 1995

Episode 18

Jackie fears that she and Fred are not spending enough time together, so she plans a trip to France and signs them up for French lessons; then Fred gets better grades than she does.