Bob Hartley, a Chicago psychologist, lives with wife, Emily. Bob is forced to deal with crazy patients, his wife and their friends.
EPISODE 1
Fly the Unfriendly Skies
Bob invites Emily to join his fear-of-flying group on a trip to New York, but is surprised to find that Emily also has a fear of flying and refuses to go; after Emily talks with Howard she decides to go, only to back out after boarding the plane.
EPISODE 2
Tracy Grammar School, I'll Lick You Yet
It's "Vocation Day" in Emily's class, and Bob feels left out when he's not invited. At the last minute, he's asked to fill in, but Emily's worst fears are confirmed when Bob fails to excite the kids' interest.
EPISODE 3
Tennis, Emily?
Bob experiences pangs of jealousy when Emily's handsome new tennis instructor comes to see him with an emotional problem, namely, his inability to turn down the women who are all uncontrollably attracted to him.
EPISODE 4
Mom, I L-l-love You
Bob finds it extremely difficult to tell his mother that he loves her.
EPISODE 5
Goodnight, Nancy
Bob's old girlfriend travels to Chicago with her husband and calls on the Hartleys.
EPISODE 6
Come Live With Me
Carol tries to get Bob to approve her moving in with her new boyfriend, Roger, who has just separated from his wife. Bob refuses, telling Carol that she will have to make her own decision.
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