Season 3

1. The Umpire Strikes Back

1987-10-04 · 30m

Howard helps Marlene open the lines of communication with her father.

2. Marlene For Hire

30m

Cobbs is sold to a huge hotel conglomerate and Howard dreams of being made manager of a luxurious resort. He's informed he is staying, at the grocery store and must wear a smock. In frustration he quits.

3. Puppy Love

1987-10-11 · 30m

Derek develops an infatuation for Marlene.

4. I'm Okay, You're a Spy

1987-10-17 · 30m

A corporate spy from the head office investigates Cobb's Supermarket.

5. Not for Commercial Use

1987-10-18 · 30m

Howard wants to star in a TV report on Cobb's.

6. Edna's Choice

1987-10-24 · 30m

Edna and Christian both compete for the manager's job at a new Cobb's store.

7. He's No Heavy, He's My Brother

1987-10-25 · 30m

Howard mistakenly thinks his brother is dying.

8. Mutiny on Mr. Christian

1987-11-07 · 30m

Marlene gets Christian in trouble after complaining to Howard about his behaviour.

9. Bannister & Dale

1987-11-14 · 30m

Howard tries to help an old vaudeville comedian raise enough money to keep his retirement home open.

10. Shrink from Sendrax

1987-11-15 · 30m

Sendrax sends in a staff psychiatrist to evaluate the employees mental health.

11. The Naked Truth

1987-11-21 · 30m

Unwitting Marlene agrees to be in a porn magazine.

12. Howard Hemingway

1987-11-22 · 30m

Howard writes a romance novel using the staff at Cobb's as characters in his book.

13. Edna, Howard, Cathy and Morty

1987-11-28 · 30m

Edna attempt to make changes in her stagnant relationship with Howard.

14. Marlene For Hire

1987-12-12 · 30m

Marlene agrees to become a surrogate mother for a yuppie couple who shop at Cobb's supermarket.

15. Make Room for Daddy Christian

1987-12-27 · 30m

Jack meets Marlene's friend Barbara and asks her for a date. They get together for dinner and Jack is very surprised she has a 10-year old son Peter. Jack hastily leaves, regrets it, and returns to ask for a second chance.

16. My Hero, Mr. Bannister

1988-01-03 · 30m

The new bag boy Derek looks up to Howard and the manager gets used to the attention. But when Howard learns that Derek isn't planning on continuing school to make being a grocery business permanent he works to dissuade him.

17. Fatal Harassment

1988-01-10 · 30m

The attractive new cashier Kim makes her attraction to Howard clear and one evening tries to get amorous. Then Howard finds out Kim has a history of suing employers for sexual harassment and becomes worried.

18. Vote for Me

1988-01-16 · 30m

Bannister decides to run for councilman, then later discovers his opponent is a local hero.

19. Losing It

1988-01-30 · 30m

Howard buys into a weight-loss franchise.

20. Smotherly Love

1988-01-31 · 30m

Christian pretends to be the manager of Cobb's when his mother visits.

21. Educating Leslie

1988-02-07 · 30m

Leslie's hopes of winning an acting scholarship rest on keeping his drama coach sober.

22. For the Book

1988-02-14 · 30m

The staff reminisces for Cobb's 50th anniversary.