The Umpire Strikes Back

S03 E01 • Sunday, Oct 4, 1987 • Oct 4 • 30m

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

Marlene For Hire

S03 E02 • Unknown • Unknown • 30m

Unreleased

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.

Puppy Love

S03 E03 • Sunday, Oct 11, 1987 • Oct 11 • 30m

Derek develops an infatuation for Marlene.

I'm Okay, You're a Spy

S03 E04 • Saturday, Oct 17, 1987 • Oct 17 • 30m

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

Not for Commercial Use

S03 E05 • Sunday, Oct 18, 1987 • Oct 18 • 30m

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

Edna's Choice

S03 E06 • Saturday, Oct 24, 1987 • Oct 24 • 30m

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

He's No Heavy, He's My Brother

S03 E07 • Sunday, Oct 25, 1987 • Oct 25 • 30m

Howard mistakenly thinks his brother is dying.

Mutiny on Mr. Christian

S03 E08 • Saturday, Nov 7, 1987 • Nov 7 • 30m

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

Bannister & Dale

S03 E09 • Saturday, Nov 14, 1987 • Nov 14 • 30m

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

Shrink from Sendrax

S03 E10 • Sunday, Nov 15, 1987 • Nov 15 • 30m

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

The Naked Truth

S03 E11 • Saturday, Nov 21, 1987 • Nov 21 • 30m

Unwitting Marlene agrees to be in a porn magazine.

Howard Hemingway

S03 E12 • Sunday, Nov 22, 1987 • Nov 22 • 30m

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

Edna, Howard, Cathy and Morty

S03 E13 • Saturday, Nov 28, 1987 • Nov 28 • 30m

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

Marlene For Hire

S03 E14 • Saturday, Dec 12, 1987 • Dec 12 • 30m

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

Make Room for Daddy Christian

S03 E15 • Sunday, Dec 27, 1987 • Dec 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.

My Hero, Mr. Bannister

S03 E16 • Sunday, Jan 3, 1988 • Jan 3 • 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.

Fatal Harassment

S03 E17 • Sunday, Jan 10, 1988 • Jan 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.

Vote for Me

S03 E18 • Saturday, Jan 16, 1988 • Jan 16 • 30m

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

Losing It

S03 E19 • Saturday, Jan 30, 1988 • Jan 30 • 30m

Howard buys into a weight-loss franchise.

Smotherly Love

S03 E20 • Sunday, Jan 31, 1988 • Jan 31 • 30m

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

Educating Leslie

S03 E21 • Sunday, Feb 7, 1988 • Feb 7 • 30m

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

For the Book

S03 E22 • Sunday, Feb 14, 1988 • Feb 14 • 30m

The staff reminisces for Cobb's 50th anniversary.