Episode Guide:
Valerie (Season 1 / 1986) (episodes in original airdate order)
1. Old Enough/Goddess (original airdate:
03/01/86)
As the series opens, Bob the appliance repairman
provides a pretext for an introduction to the members of the Hogan family. In this episode,
Valerie is upset when her sixteen-year-old son David insists on dating a woman eight
years his senior.
Written by Charlie Hauck
Guest stars: Francine Tacker as Caroline, William
Schilling as Bob, Lisa Sutton as Lisa Straub
2. The Six (03/03/86)
Valerie is shocked at David when he does not
want to be seen in public with his new girlfriend Hilary.
Written by Chip Keyes & Doug Keyes
Guest stars: Sue Ball as Hilary
3. The Wrong Stuff (03/10/86)
Willie acquires a swaggering demeanor and a
foul mouth as well, thanks to his father's military buddy.
Story by Eric Cohen
Guest stars: Gerald Gordon as Col. Skip Franklin,
Carmine Caridi as Bruno, Gregory Brown as Joey Bruno
4. One of the Boys (03/17/86)
Mark attempts to change his brainy image by
trying out for the school wrestling team.
Written by Jace Richdale
Guest stars: Hardy Rawls as Coach #2, Bruce
Tuthill as Coach #1, J. W. Smith as Referee, Brendon Blincoe as Mad Dog,
Jamie Jamison as Hyena
5. Benefit of the Doubt (03/24/86)
Willie faces a crisis when he tires of competing
for better grades with super-smart Mark.
Written by Eric Cohen
6. Dog Day Afternoon (03/31/86)
The family is divided on whether to put their
sickly old dog to sleep.
Written by Linda Marsh & Margie Peters
Guest stars: Al Fann as Mr. Slauson
(Note: Michael mentions that he flew Murray (the dog) over Oak Park, before heading over Lake Michigan to disburse his ashes.)
7. Happy Anniversary (04/07/86)
The boys attempt to cheer up Valerie when she
is alone on her wedding anniversary.
Written by Linda Marsh & Margie Peters
Guest stars: Milt Tarver as Chuck, David Wagner
as Jonathan
8. This Son for Hire (04/14/86)
Valerie panics after David gets a part-time
job at the auction house she manages.
Written by Chip Keyes and Doug Keyes
Guest stars: Carmine Caridi as Bruno, Sam Anderson
as The Customer
9. Sick House (05/05/86)
Valerie plays nursemaid when Mark and Willie
succumb to the flu, but when she's laid low, her unselfish attention is
not reciprocated.
Written by Jace Richdale
Guest stars: Carmine Caridi as Bruno
10. Executive Material (05/19/86)
Despite promising her family that nothing will
change after a promotion, Valerie finds that a full-time work schedule
leaves her little time to be a wife and mother.
Written by Chip Keyes & Doug Keyes
Valerie (Season 2 / 1986-1987)
(episodes in original airdate order)
11. Full Moon (09/28/86)
In the second-season opener, Valerie has a
morning that proves Murphy's Law, and then gets a call from school: Mark
mooned the student body while accepting his citizenship award.
Written by Judy Pioli
Special guest star: Judith Kahan as Annie Steck
12. The Big Fix-Up (10/05/86)
David's dogged by depression after he's dumped
by a girl he was fixed up with, while Valerie's dog-tired, thanks to nocturnal
barking next door.
Teleplay by Russ Woody and Rick Mitz
Special guest star: Edie McClurg as Mrs. Poole
13. Of Human Blondage (10/12/86)
David blackmails Willie into bondage, while
a trendy new hairdresser bleaches Valerie into "blondage."
Written by Chip Keyes & Doug Keyes
[Note: a very funny scene at the end of this
episode, with "Chuck"!]
Special guest star: Judith Kahan as Annie Steck
14. Caught on a Hot Tin Roof (11/02/86)
The lure of a slumber party next door proves
too strong for Willie and Mark, who give in to temptation and sneak a peek.
Written by Judy Pioli
[Note: great dance scene with Valerie Harper
and Jason Bateman in this episode!]
Guest stars: Paula Hoffman as Rebecca
15. Leave It to Willie (11/09/86)
After wrecking his father's car, Willie admits
his mistake, but is still punished.
Written by Steven Pritzker
Guest stars: Jadrien Steele as Max, Ken Lerner
as Officer Chazin, Tom Hodges as Rich, Daniel Trent as The Father, Richard
Billingsley as Bobby, Matthew Licht as Chubby
16. Dr. No (11/16/86)
Basketball hero David dreads his upcoming knee
surgery, while Mark wishes that the girl who has a crush on him would cut
it out.
Guest stars: Laura Jacoby as Judy Hallin, Tom
Hodges as Rich, Phyllis Applegate as Nurse, Jesse Dizon as Benny
17. One of a Kind (11/23/86)
No one is looking forward to the arrival of
Valerie's caustic Aunt Josephine and, once she's there, no one is prepared
for her unexpected departure.
Written by Irene Mecchi
Special guest star: Edie McClurg as Mrs. Poole
18. The Roots of All Evil (11/30/86)
Relations are strained between new used-car
owner David (Jason Bateman) and investors Mark and Willie, who expect to
be chauffeured in return. Meanwhile, Annie's elm tree is clogging
the Hogans' pipes--and threatening her friendship with Valerie.
Written by R. J. Colleary
Guest stars: Bill Henderson as Mr. Avery
19. Small Packages (12/07/86)
On her birthday, Valerie gets just what she
needs when the boys give her a new garbage disposal, and just what she
doesn't need when a client who has a crush on her gives her an expensive
necklace.
Written by Chip Keyes & Doug Keyes
Guest stars: Stephen Lee as George Mobley
20. The Way We're Not (12/14/86)
Michael finds a silver lining in an airline
pilots' strike: there's plenty of time to spend at home with the family--
which all too quickly has Valerie and the boys wishing he were airborn
again.
Written by Laura Schrock
21. Boston Tea Party (01/04/87)
Valerie is mistaken for a purse snatcher by
airport security, and David misses a concert when he's forced to take care
of Mrs. Poole's 4-year-old niece.
Written by Judy Pioli
[Note: in this episode, Valerie Hogan reveals
that her maiden name was Valerie Angela Varon (sp?), from Jersey City.]
Guest stars: Kit McDonough as Joan, Jodie Sweetin
as Pamela Poole, Susan Krebs as Henderson, Tom Hodges as Rich, Leonard
Turner as Kelly, Margaret Wheeler as Dorothy, Ann Convery as Woman
Note: You can view this entire episode online as well as view pictures of this
episode at The Sweet Shop - Jodie Sweetin.net
22. Never on Tuesday (01/11/87)
At a self-defense class, Valerie puts Annie's
arm in a sling; and David gets in trouble after he leaves the twins with
a sitter to keep a date.
Written by Harriett Weiss & Patt Shea
Guest stars: Casey Sander as Vince, Tom Hodges
as Rich, Steve Witting as Burt
23. Wooly Bully (01/18/87)
Valerie's discomfort after a bunion operation
is compounded by Mrs. Poole's relentless help. Meanwhile, David takes
a sucker punch from his tutor's ex-boy friend Eric.
Written by R. J. Colleary
[note: in the original broadcast, this episode
has a different end-credit sequence than the others, which even includes
a scene from the "Caught on a Hot Tin Roof" episode with Valerie Harper
and Jason Bateman dancing!]
Guest stars: Ty Miller as Eric, Deborah Levin
as Jessica, Tom Hodges as Rich
24. Bad Timing (02/08/87)
The series addresses a controversial issue--condoms
for teen-agers--when David prepares for a romantic tryst, and Valerie tries
to prepare her son for manhood.
Written by Chip Keyes and Doug Keyes
[Notes: Jeremy Licht does not appear in this
episode (perhaps due to the subject content?). This is the only syndicated
episode I have seen where the original title, Valerie, survived in the
opening credits. Before the original broadcast of this episode,
an advisory to parents appeared stating that due to the content of the
program, parents may wish to view it together with their children.]
Guest stars: Valeri Breiman as Lori, Basil
Hoffman as Howard, Ann Ryerson as Charlotte
25. A Night to Remember (02/15/87)
Willie's fantasy--a date with the prettiest
girl in the seventh grade--could be realized if he can just persuade Mark
to make it a double date with the girl's cousin.
Written by Miklos F. Horvath
Guest stars: Lilly Moon as Jenny, Jennie Gassmann
as Maryanne
26. Whose Team Is It Anyway? (02/22/87)
Valerie, the new coach of the twins' soccer
team, benches Willie for laziness in practice while putting David, who
wants a new car stereo, to work doing chores.
Written by Ken Kuta
Guest stars: Alan Blumenfeld as Coach Bracco,
Laura Jacoby as Judy Hallin, Scott Curtis as Leonard, Devera Marcus as Mrs. Hunzigger, Stephen Lisk as Spectator
27. Community Theatre (03/01/87)
Although she's sworn off community theater,
Valerie finds herself directing Annie's play, placating overworked stagehands
Michael, Willie and Mark and trying to replace a leading lady who's under
the weather.
Written by Chip Keyes and Doug Keyes
Guest stars: Kim Ulrich as Dawn, Will Jeffries
as Al, Anita Keith as Mrs. Burgess, Charles Walker as Theatre Member
28. Hogan vs. Hogan (03/16/87)
When Mark's pet lizard dies while in David's
care, Mark decides to haul David into small-claims court.
Written by Chip Keyes, Doug Keyes and Judy
Pioli
Note: This episode was postponed from 02/22/87. Valerie was now airing
on Mondays.
Guest stars: James Avery as Judge, Steve Witting
as Burt, J. Bill Jones as Thompson, Francis T. Perry Williams as Bailiff
29. Oedipus Wrecks (03/23/87)
David (Jason Bateman) takes his dad's new Italian
sports car out for a spin to impress a young woman and wraps it around
a tree. Meanwhile, the twins are feeling cooped up with chicken pox.
Written by Chip Keyes, Doug Keyes and Judy
Pioli
Guest stars: Dennis Haysbert as Dr. Ervin,
Art Koustik as Officer Chonanian
30. Shape Up and Move Out (04/06/87)
Willie's wanton destruction of his brothers'
personal belongings leads David and Mark to give him the silent treatment.
Meanwhile, Valerie's dieting failures lead to an exercise in self-loathing.
Written by Chip Keyes, Doug Keyes and Judy
Pioli
31. Babes in the Woods (04/13/87)
After borrowing Mrs. Poole's camper for a trip,
Valerie and the boys are stranded in the woods when thieves with a taste
for all the modern conveniences take off with it.
Written by Laura Shrock and R. J. Colleary
Guest stars: Maggie Roswell as Ranger Morris
32. The Return of Uncle Skip (05/04/87)
Valerie is less than thrilled with another
visit from Michael's war buddy Skip Franklin who brings a surprise -- his
new bride Darlene, who may soon become his new ex-wife.
Written by Chip Keyes & Doug Keyes
Guest stars: Gerald Gordon as Skip Franklin,
Arlene Golonka as Darlene Franklin
Valerie's Family (Season 3 /
1987-1988) (episodes in original airdate order)
33. Movin' On (9/21/87)
Sandy moves in to help raise the boys.
34. Liars and Other Strangers (09/28/87)
David allows his classmates to spread rumors
that damage his date's (Lisa Wilcox) reputation.
Guest stars: Lisa Wilcox as Candice, Brandon Stewart as Nick, Steve
Witting as Burt
35. Burned Out (10/05/87)
A fire in the attic forces the Hogans to seek
refuge at Peter and Patty Poole's house.
36. Take My Wife, Please (10/12/87)
Willie and Mark find themselves married to
two unlikely girls for a school project.
Guest star: Kellie Martin as Tracy Nash
37. You've Got to Believe (10/19/87)
After witnessing a teacher's heart attack,
David becomes a changed person.
38. A Room With No View (11/02/87)
David locks a friend in a closet to prevent
him from driving home drunk.
39. You Bet Your Life (11/09/87)
David gets gambling fever and becomes deeply
in debt to a bookie.
40. School of Hard Knocks (11/16/87)
Mark takes classes with his older brother,
David.
Guest stars: Jacklyn Williams as Janet, Micah Grant as Ralph
41. Nightmare on Oak Street (11/23/87)
A slasher film causes the twins nightmares.
42. Poetic Injustice (12/16/87)
Willie plagiarizes a poem to impress a teacher.
Note: The show was now airing on Wednesdays.
Guest star: Sal Viscuso as Mr. Cameron
43. Love with the Proper Hogan (12/28/87)
A bouquet convinces Sandy a co-worker admires
her.
44. Faulty Attraction (01/04/88)
A visit from Sandy's husband reignites old
tensions.
Note: This episode was postponed from 11/30/87.
Guest stars: Steve Vinovich (Sandy's ex-husband), Don Bovingloh as Ted
45. Teacher's Pet (01/11/88)
Sandy catches David dating his chemistry teacher.
46. Mother Poole's Visit (01/18/88)
Mrs. Poole ejects her hypercritical mother-in-law.
47. Mark and Willie's Day Off (01/25/88)
Mark cuts class with Willie, then is caught.
48. A Restaurant Named Desire (02/15/88)
Waited David makes a date with the boss's girlfriend.
Guest stars: Karla Tamburelli, Peter Iacangelo as Pete
49. The King and I (02/22/88)
David has the house to himself for a date.
50. Skip III: The Bailout (03/07/88)
Uncle Skip takes Michael and David flying.
51. Help Wanted (03/14/88)
The boys find themselves cleaning up after
the family's newly hired housekeeper.
52. 48 Hours (03/21/88)
While Michael and David are away, the twins
sneak a peek at an X-rated videotape.
53. Close Encounters (05/02/88)
Michael is teased by friends and family after
he reports seeing a UFO.
The Hogan Family (Season 4 /
1988-1989) (episodes in original airdate order)
54. Animal House (10/03/88)
David tries to gain instant popularity by stealing
his college's mascot.
Guest star: John Shearin as Jeffrey Patton
55. Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow (10/10/88)
As a practical joke, Willie and Mark convince
David he is going bald.
56. Dad's First Date (10/17/88)
Michael's nervousness nearly ruins his first
date since his wife's death.
57. Foiled Again (11/14/88)
Burt challenges David to a duel after learning
that David is dating his girlfriend.
58. Save Baby Mark (11/21/88)
Mark gets stuck in the chimney.
Guest stars: Anne Haney as Aunt Mildred and Andrew Amador as Chuck Titleman
59. Saturday Night Feverish (11/28/88)
The Hogans gives a party in order to give to
Mark the opportunity to become acquainted with Stephanie, but Mark's shyness
drives almost all into insanity.
Guest star: Melissa Clayton as Stephanie
60. Tobacco Road (12/05/88)
Sandy lectures Willie on the dangers of smoking,
and begins a short time later smoking herself.
Guest star: John C. Anders as Frank Simpson
61. The Big Sleep (12/12/88)
Sandy has trouble staying awake during a talk-show
appearance.
62. Secretarial Poole (01/09/89)
Mrs. Poole substitutes for Sandy's secretary.
63. Strangers on a Train (01/16/89)
Willie and Mark sneak out to an inner-city
vigil honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
64. The Naked Truth (01/23/89)
While on a class trip, Willie and Mark happen
upon a nude portrait of Sandy.
65. Rebel With a Cause (02/13/89)
Mark decides to modify its life radically and
wants to be just as cool as his brother Willie who goes to parties.
66. Boy Meets Girl (Part 1) (02/20/89)
David is attracted to a girl (Stacy Edwards)
he can't seem to get along with.
66. Boy Loses Girl (Part 2) (02/27/89)
David proposes to Sara (Stacy Edwards), who
has just been invited to study abroad.
68. Viva Las Vegas (03/06/89)
While in Las Vegas, David and his friends are
jailed for underage gambling.
69. Double Date (03/13/89)
Michael and Sandy agree to double-date with
each other's friends.
70. The Long Goodbye (03/20/89)
David moves in with his friends Burt and Rich.
71. Oh Dad, Poor Dad (03/27/89)
Michael doesn't want to celebrate his 40th
birthday.
72. Slapshot (04/03/89)
David injures a hockey opponent.
73. Private Lessons (04/23/89)
Willie's girlfriends falls for math tutor Mark.
Note: This episode aired on a Sunday.
74. Coming to America (05/01/89?)
David falls for Sandy's Italian house guest.
The Hogan Family (Season 5 /
1989-1990) (episodes in original airdate order)
75. Paris (Part 1) (09/18/89)
While on vacation in Paris with the family,
David romances a princess (Alexandra Powers).
76. Paris (Part 2) (09/25/89)
David's romancing of a princess draws close
scrutiny from her government.
77. Paris (Part 3) (10/02/89)
David learns that the woman he has been courting
is actually a princess.
78. The Tracks of My Tears (10/09/89)
David trains runner Willie for an important
meet.
79. The Rivals (10/16/89)
The twins war over a girl.
80. License to Drive (10/23/89)
Mark crashes the examiner's car when he takes
his driving test.
81. The Hospital (11/06/89)
A resentful David blames Burt for their accident
during their homecoming parade.
82. Get a Job (11/13/89)
Mark doesn't appreciate Willie's lack of dedication
to their new fast-food jobs.
83. Stir Crazy (11/20/89)
Aspiring TV producer David casts Mrs. Poole
in a cable cooking show.
84. Educating Rita (11/27/89)
Sandy prompted by her wild friend Rita (Cristine
Rose), goes to a singles bar.
Guest stars: Cristine Rose as Rita, Don Mirault as Larry
85. Stan and Deliver (12/04/89)
The twins' biology teacher (Mark Linn-Baker)
visits.
Notes: This episode was postponted from 10/23/89. It was originally
made for the 4th season.
86. Sandy in Love (12/11/89)
A hesitant Sandy dates a dentist who is separated
from his wife.
87. Snowbound (01/08/90)
Directed by James Burrows
Directed by Asaad Kelada
Directed by Peter Baldwin
Directed by Asaad Kelada
Directed by Ellen Falcon
Directed by Asaad Kelada
Directed by Asaad Kelada
[Note: This
episode was postponed from 03/24/86.
Directed by Ellen Falcon
Directed by Asaad Kelada
Directed by Jim Drake
Directed by Jeff Chambers
Guest stars: C. C. H. Pounder as Mrs. Davis
Story by Russ Woody
Directed by Howard Storm
[Note: This episode has the first appearance
of Edie McClurg as neighbor Mrs. Poole].
Guest stars: Kristy Swanson as Linda Perkins,
Bradley Gregg as Phil, Tom Hodges as Rich
Directed by Jeff Chambers
Guest stars: Harvey Jason as Carlos, Twink
Caplan as Cinnamon
Directed by Peter Baldwin
Directed by Peter Baldwin
Written by Howard Ostroff
Directed by Peter Baldwin
Directed by Peter Baldwin
Guest stars: Nan Martin as Aunt Josephine,
John Miranda as Mr. Morelli, and Brian O Byrne as Father Rooney
Directed by Peter Baldwin
Directed by Peter Baldwin
Directed by Howard Storm
Directed by Howard Storm
Directed by Howard Storm
Directed by Howard Storm
Directed by Howard Storm
Directed by Tony Mordente
Directed by Peter Baldwin
Directed by Peter Baldwin
Directed by Howard Storm
Directed by Howard Storm
Directed by Peter Baldwin
Directed by Peter Baldwin
Directed by Peter Baldwin
[Historical note: Arlene Golonka and Valerie
Harper were roommates in New York in the 1960s. Arlene was then appearing
in the Second City improvisational troupe. She introduced Valerie
to Second City, and to her first husband, Richard Schaal.]