DEBUT: Veterinarian James Shepherd (Bill Daily) must contend with a busy practice with help from receptionist Rose (Nita Talbot), two teenage children, Kate and Robbie (Heidi Helmer & Jason Marin) and a persistant ex-wife Helen (Connie Stevens) who can't stay away.

After Kate introduces her older boyfriend to her parents, James inadvertently endangers the mans life

A lawyer visits James with the startling news that his divorce may not be legitimate.

Helen's father arrives early for her parents' scheduled visit with another woman.

James is asked to be a guest on a local talk show after treating the host's pet

James questions his paternal ties to Robbie after the boy brings home a certificatefrom school indicating his blood type.

When Helen fills in for Rose, one of the pet owners thinks she is the cat's meow.

James rides downhill on a romantic roller coaster when his girl friend disregards his phone calls.

James faces a tough decision when Frank (Carmine Caridi) requests his help in some shady business.

Kate's boyfriend announces he is not going to the prom. James must put a dog to sleep.

James feels like a failure when his successful brother (Larry Linville) drops in for a visit.

Helen cons James into letting her spend the evening with him while the kids are away at camp.

James may have acted too soon when he agrees to be Helen's first client after she completes a real-estate course.

Kate has an undisiplined, opinionated new classmate-her mom.

Kate decides that the time has come to leave home.

When Robbie meets his new girl friends ex beau, he must decide which is worse-a broken heart or broken bones.

Helen is certain that Robbie hasn't learned to ""just say no""

James questions his professional abilities when he belives he blundered an operation.

Helen sees her plans to take James on a cruise to Hawaii sail away when he is summoned for jury duty.

Helen's glamorous dreams of success as a fashion consultant unravel when she is sexually harrassed by her boss.

James goes to the dentist to ease his toothache only to find that the dentist is Kate's clumsy boyfriend Howard.