Brian Cooke
Director
Too Close for Comfort (1980)
Season 4
Too Close for Comfort is an American television sitcom which ran on the ABC network from November 11, 1980 until May 5, 1983, and in first-run syndication from April 7, 1984 until September 27, 1986. It was modeled after the British series Keep It in the Family, which premiered nine months before Too Close for Comfort debuted in the U.S. Its name was changed to The Ted Knight Show when the show was retooled for its final season.
Released Nov. 11, 1980
Episode 30 min
None+
Genres: Comedy
Keywords: imdb.sitcom-comedy, imdb.family-relationships, imdb.conservative, imdb.laugh-track, imdb.cartoonist, imdb.mother-daughter-relationship, imdb.death-of-cast-member + 14 more, imdb.father-daughter-relationship, imdb.based-on-british-tv-series, imdb.sitcom, imdb.remake, imdb.san-francisco-california, tmdb.cartoonist, tmdb.sitcom, imdb.1980s, imdb.sexy-daughter, imdb.pretty-daughter, imdb.adult-daughter, imdb.sister-sister-relationship, imdb.two-daughters, imdb.two-sisters
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Network: ABC
Country: United States
Languages:
English
S4E1 - The Enemy Above
The Rushes rent their newly built apartment to Monroe
April 7, 1984, midnight
S4E2 - Making Mountains Out of Molehills
Jackie is envious of Sara's many dates, so she decides to get breast implants to make herself more attractive.
April 14, 1984, midnight
S4E3 - Just Another Pretty Face
Sara auditions for an anchor position at the station and thinks she's a shoo-in next to her plain Jane competition.
April 21, 1984, midnight
S4E4 - Home Is Where the Bart Is
The Rush's home is scheduled for demolition by the city in order to build a new subway station
April 28, 1984, midnight
S4E5 - High Infidelity
Monroe's father comes for a visit.
May 5, 1984, midnight
S4E6 - Son of the Groom
Henry's father visits to ask if he will be his best man at his upcoming wedding. The happy news is dampened by Henry's suspicions of his father's much younger fiancée.
May 12, 1984, midnight
S4E7 - Witness for the Persecution
Henry witnesses a robbery and works with the police to identify the suspect. The suspect then threatens Henry not to testify.
May 19, 1984, midnight
S4E8 - Henry Draws a Blank
Henry suffers from a case of writer's block. Surprisingly, Mrs. Rafkin ends up being extremely helpful.
May 26, 1984, midnight
S4E9 - Shipmates
Henry runs into his cantankerous former Navy commander who is now a doorman. Despite their antagonizing relationship, Henry invites him to dinner as a way of burying the hatchet. His significant other throws Henry for a loop.
June 2, 1984, midnight
S4E10 - Is There a Doctor in the House?
Henry's cartoonist friend suggests donating his early work to a college with the hopes of being awarded an honorary doctorate - and a guaranteed tax break.
June 9, 1984, midnight
S4E11 - High and Inside
Henry eagerly sets Sara up with a major league baseball star. Sara begrudgingly agrees to one date but ends up falling for him. Henry's enthusiasm quickly wanes after he finds out about the star's past drug use and worries it may not be in the past.
June 16, 1984, midnight
S4E12 - The Runaway
Monroe asks if a friend could spend a week with him, but neglects to tell Henry the friend is female and a runaway. When Henry runs into her in the middle of the night, the jig is up.
June 23, 1984, midnight
S4E13 - The Graduates
As Monroe nears graduation, he is having a hard time finding a job. Monroe twists Henry's concern into an assistant's position.
July 14, 1984, midnight
S4E14 - Goodbye, Mr. Chip
Monroe gets a computer and wins big in the stock market and horse racing thanks to computer tips. Soon after, Henry wants in on the action.
July 21, 1984, midnight
S4E15 - No Patsy, This Kelly
Henry almost misses an important meeting with his boss because the guard dog Monroe agrees to watch overnight, traps him in the kitchen.
Oct. 6, 1984, midnight
S4E16 - Hawaii Five-8
Jackie and Sara return from a Hawaiian vacation with their grandmother Iris. Jackie fell in love with her surfing instructor and plans to marry him. Henry is opposed to the union until he finds out that he's not just a beach bum.
Oct. 13, 1984, midnight
S4E17 - Quick on the Draw
After Henry breaks his arm, his boss sends a young artist to help keep up with his deadlines. The young artist is cocky, abrasive, and very good which upsets Henry.
Oct. 27, 1984, midnight
S4E18 - The Missing Fink
After Muriel's camera is stolen at a gallery opening, her attempts at retrieving it lead Henry to think she's having an affair.
Nov. 3, 1984, midnight
S4E19 - The Sound of Mother
Muriel's biological mother writes asking to meet. Despite being angry and bitter, Jackie and Sara convince Muriel to meet her.
Nov. 10, 1984, midnight
S4E20 - The Return of Mr. Wonderful
Iris visits in order to meet up with the Lothario who broke her heart. He lures her there with the premise to ask her "a very important question.
Nov. 17, 1984, midnight
S4E21 - Divorce Chicago Style
Muriel's best friend, Sylvia, is recently divorced and enjoying every minute of her new life and loves. Muriel is envious of her freedom and decides to start working again to gain a little of her own. Her new male client is very complimentary and throws her for a loop.
Nov. 24, 1984, midnight
S4E22 - Cinderella Update
Jackie considers a move to Dallas to find a job in fashion. That is, until she meets Sara's date and they hit it off. Sara and Jackie's relationship is tested.
Dec. 1, 1984, midnight
S4E23 - Henry Bites the Big Apple
Henry considers taking a job in New York City when a new, younger executive takes over at Wainwright Publishing.
Dec. 8, 1984, midnight
Network: ABC
Episode Runtime: 30 min.
Season Runtime: 3870 min.
Released: Nov. 11, 1980
Last Air Date: Feb. 7, 1987, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR
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