Check It Out! Season 3, Episode 1: The Umpire Strikes Back

1

The Umpire Strikes Back

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

30 min

2

Marlene For Hire

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.

30 min

3

Puppy Love

Derek develops an infatuation for Marlene.

30 min

4

I'm Okay, You're a Spy

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

30 min

5

Not for Commercial Use

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

30 min

6

Edna's Choice

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

30 min

7

He's No Heavy, He's My Brother

Howard mistakenly thinks his brother is dying.

30 min

8

Mutiny on Mr. Christian

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

30 min

9

Bannister & Dale

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

30 min

10

Shrink from Sendrax

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

30 min

11

The Naked Truth

Unwitting Marlene agrees to be in a porn magazine.

30 min

12

Howard Hemingway

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

30 min

13

Edna, Howard, Cathy and Morty

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

30 min

14

Marlene For Hire

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

30 min

15

Make Room for Daddy Christian

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.

30 min

16

My Hero, Mr. Bannister

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.

30 min

17

Fatal Harassment

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.

30 min

18

Vote for Me

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

30 min

19

Losing It

Howard buys into a weight-loss franchise.

30 min

20

Smotherly Love

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

30 min

21

Educating Leslie

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

30 min

22

For the Book

The staff reminisces for Cobb's 50th anniversary.

30 min