S3E1 - The Umpire Strikes Back
Howard helps Marlene open the lines of communication with her father.
Oct. 4, 1987, midnight
S3E2 - 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.
S3E3 - Puppy Love
Derek develops an infatuation for Marlene.
Oct. 11, 1987, midnight
S3E4 - I'm Okay, You're a Spy
A corporate spy from the head office investigates Cobb's Supermarket.
Oct. 17, 1987, midnight
S3E5 - Not for Commercial Use
Howard wants to star in a TV report on Cobb's.
Oct. 18, 1987, midnight
S3E6 - Edna's Choice
Edna and Christian both compete for the manager's job at a new Cobb's store.
Oct. 24, 1987, midnight
S3E7 - He's No Heavy, He's My Brother
Howard mistakenly thinks his brother is dying.
Oct. 25, 1987, midnight
S3E8 - Mutiny on Mr. Christian
Marlene gets Christian in trouble after complaining to Howard about his behaviour.
Nov. 7, 1987, midnight
S3E9 - Bannister & Dale
Howard tries to help an old vaudeville comedian raise enough money to keep his retirement home open.
Nov. 14, 1987, midnight
S3E10 - Shrink from Sendrax
Sendrax sends in a staff psychiatrist to evaluate the employees mental health.
Nov. 15, 1987, midnight
S3E11 - The Naked Truth
Unwitting Marlene agrees to be in a porn magazine.
Nov. 21, 1987, midnight
S3E12 - Howard Hemingway
Howard writes a romance novel using the staff at Cobb's as characters in his book.
Nov. 22, 1987, midnight
S3E13 - Edna, Howard, Cathy and Morty
Edna attempt to make changes in her stagnant relationship with Howard.
Nov. 28, 1987, midnight
S3E14 - Marlene For Hire
Marlene agrees to become a surrogate mother for a yuppie couple who shop at Cobb's supermarket.
Dec. 12, 1987, midnight
S3E15 - 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.
Dec. 27, 1987, midnight
S3E16 - 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.
Jan. 3, 1988, midnight
S3E17 - 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.
Jan. 10, 1988, midnight
S3E18 - Vote for Me
Bannister decides to run for councilman, then later discovers his opponent is a local hero.
Jan. 16, 1988, midnight
S3E19 - Losing It
Howard buys into a weight-loss franchise.
Jan. 30, 1988, midnight
S3E20 - Smotherly Love
Christian pretends to be the manager of Cobb's when his mother visits.
Jan. 31, 1988, midnight
S3E21 - Educating Leslie
Leslie's hopes of winning an acting scholarship rest on keeping his drama coach sober.
Feb. 7, 1988, midnight
S3E22 - For the Book
The staff reminisces for Cobb's 50th anniversary.
Feb. 14, 1988, midnight