Please Don't Eat the Daisies Season 2, Episode 18: The Thing's the Play

1

The Purple Avenger

The twins TV hero. the 'Purple Avenger' (played by Dom De Luise) was their Mom's old school boyfriend. He is about to visit, creating a few challenges.

2

My Mother's Name Is Fred

Joan has used a man's pen name for a story in a 'girlie' magazine. Things become complicated when the publishers decide to visit, to interview what they assume is the male writer.

3

A-hunting We Will Go

Jim is someone inclined to indoor, scholarly pursuits so he's at a loss when ordered to entertain Roland Cunningham. The guest approaches each endeavor with vigor and enthusiasm sending the family into exhaustion.

4

At Home with the Family

The Nash clan is to be profiled on the university's TV show "At Home with the Faculty." The attention creates chaos on the home front as Joan wants to present an artificial look at their life instead of reality.

5

The Holdouts

When the boys learn their mom Joan received a nice paycheck for writing about them they think some so the money belongs to them.

6

Trouble Right Here in Ridgemont

Joan and neighbor, Marge, have a fallout over who won the raffle ticket prize of a pool table. To resolve the dispute, they mutually agree to sell the pool table.

7

Black Is the Color of My Love's Eye

A girl named Sam, gives Joel a black eye. His parents decide to confront Sam's parents, with unexpected results.

8

My Son, the Genius

Joel's IQ test comes back with a score of 182, putting him in the genius category. However all is not what it appears.

9

The End of the Trailer

The Nash's holiday in a new caravan trailer is a disaster, so they decide to sell it. Jim's boss, Dean Carter, wants to buy it. The Nash's try to put him off with photos and stories of their trailer escapades.

10

My Son, the Actor

Kyle and Joel try out for various roles at the community playhouse but seem to miss out on being cast. When Joel doesn't get a part he really wanted he gets depressed and his parents try to boost his ego.

11

Of Haunted Houses, Little Boys, and a Ghost Named Malcolm

The twins believe a nearby house is haunted, but discover an older man and his dog residing within. The man in question happens to be someone from Jim's past.

12

And What Does Your Husband Do?

Joan is named ' Woman writer of the Year', by a New York newspaper, and minimizing Jim's role as a professor and drama teacher. The inevitable jealousy ensues.

13

Just For Laughs

Joan accidentally drops her wedding ring, as she is washing it, into the garbage disposal unit. While trying to extract it she gets her hand stuck.

14

The Guardian

During another chaotic day in the Nash household, the twins have inadvertently glued the family's tax return to their painting, which is being auctioned at a charity event. Joan frantically bids on the painting .

15

Peace, It's Wonderful

Neighbors Marge and Herb's big fight, drags Joan and Jim into the fallout and they are then reluctantly forced to take sides.

16

The Silent Butler Spoke

An ex-con gets another chance.

17

The Cupid Machine

Joan joins a computer dating service, hoping to get insights into the dating scene, for a upcoming article she is writing.

18

The Thing's the Play

Drama coach Jim tries to spark Joan into finishing her third act. Jim's professional reputation hangs in the balance: he's entered Joan's play in a drama competition.

19

The Officer of the Court

Neighbor and Lawyer, Herb, gets involved in legal cases for Jim and Joan. His involvement seems to make matters worse.

20

None So Righteous

The Righteous Brothers encounter the Nash family at a PTA event. The hit group perform "Sticks and Stones" plus "Along Came Jones." Joan and Jim join them in singing "King of the Road."

21

Remember Lake Serene?

A bachelor friend of Jim and Herb, convinces them to come with him on a male only camping/fishing trip. Joan and Marge however have a surprise in store for them.

22

Pest In the House

Neighbor, Herb comes to stay at the Nashe's, while his house is being fumigated. He wants to help out around the house ,insisting on doing unwanted repairs on a vacuum cleaner and TV set, with disastrous results.

23

Help Wanted, Desperately

A new maid sweeps through.

24

Just While You're Resting

Joan, trying to please everyone, says yes to too many organizations. The new housekeeper Martha fights a losing battle in trying to maintain order on the home front.

25

When I Was a Young Man

Early days chez Nash.

26

Professor, Please!

A student crush.

27

A Matter Of Concentration

Hypnosis heals unhappy husband.

28

The Day the Play Got Away

Jim writes a play.