Starting From Scratch Season 1, Episode 8: EPISODE #8

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EPISODE #1

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.

30 min

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EPISODE #2

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

30 min

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EPISODE #3

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

30 min

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EPISODE #4

Kate and Robbie's plan to help their father's faltering social life goes awry when they both plan a date for him for the same night.

30 min

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EPISODE # 5

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

30 min

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EPISODE #6

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

30 min

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EPISODE #7

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

30 min

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EPISODE #8

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

30 min

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EPISODE #9

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

30 min

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EPISODE #10

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

30 min

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EPISODE #11

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

30 min

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EPISODE #12

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

30 min

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EPISODE #13

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

30 min

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EPISODE #14

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

30 min

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EPISODE #15

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

30 min

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EPISODE #16

Kate decides that the time has come to leave home.

30 min

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EPISODE #17

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

30 min

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EPISODE #18

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

30 min

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EPISODE #19

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

30 min

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EPISODE #20

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

30 min

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EPISODE #21

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

30 min

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EPISODE #22

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

30 min