Derek and Ricky pick up cheerleaders while in Chicago for a Badger Patrol convention.

Derek and JT put frogs in Freddy's sleeping bag during a slumber party. Ricky hurts Freddy by saying that he isn't his friend.

Ricky impresses his science teacher by doing a project with laser beams. Kate is promoted to Vice President of Eddie Toys.

Edward is hospitalized when he has a gallstone attack.

While Edward and Kate are away Grandfather tries to teach Ricky to drive.

To impress a girl, Ricky promises to have the pop group Menudo play at his private party.

The family celebrates Ricky's 13th birthday with an evening of arguments.

Ricky pretends to play in the school orchestra's production of Peter and the Wolf so Edward won't be disappointed that he isn't musical.

Ricky gets in over his head when he, Derek and Freddy bet on football games.

Ricky manipulates Evelyn into buying him a motor bike after Edward said he couldn't have one.

JT's father is offended by how much time Edward is spending with his son.

Dexter gets dragged to the country for a camping trip by the family.

Ricky turns punk rocker to try to impress a girl.

After his parents have an argument, Derek hides out at Ricky's. His mother arrives to take him to St. Louis. ** This is Jason Bateman's final appearance.

Against his better judgment Edward agrees to let Ricky go hunting with Grandfather.

Ricky thinks that a fellow baseball player likes him when in all actuality it's Edward that she wants.

Edward's former girlfriend decides she wants him back.

Edward is forced to choose between Kate and Veronica.

Ricky discovers that a friend is being beaten by his father.

Edward, Ricky and Dexter are trapped as their hotel catches on fire during a toy convention.

Kate's mom arrives for a surprise visit and discovers that Kate and Edward are involved.