S4.E1 ∙ Based on a True Story Thu, Sep 12, 1996 A column of Dave's, based on an anecdote from Shel, is optioned by a movie studio, and Dave and his pal collaborate on the script. Brandon Tartikoff plays a studio executive. 0 /10
S4.E2 ∙ Solitaire Thu, Sep 19, 1996 With Beth and the kids on trips, Dave finds himself home alone with nothing much to do. 0 /10
S4.E3 ∙ Missed Manners Thu, Sep 26, 1996 "Is it me, or did people used to be nicer to each other?" Dave wonders, after Shel has run-ins with an obnoxious waiter (Steve Hytner). 0 /10
S4.E4 ∙ Crime and Coconuts Thu, Oct 03, 1996 After Dave grounds Tommy for a prank that Tommy claims he didn't do, he and the gang get into a brawl at Eric's bachelor party. 0 /10
S4.E5 ∙ Miami Beached Thu, Oct 10, 1996 Their discovery of an illegal immigrant (Nick Corri) introduces Dave and the gang to the realities of life in hiding. 0 /10
S4.E6 ∙ Daveberry, RFD Thu, Oct 17, 1996 The gang visits Dave and Kenny's hometown, where Kenny's sins may have caught up with him. 0 /10
S4.E7 ∙ A Very Barry Pumpkin Show Thu, Oct 31, 1996 Dave is determined to ensure his boys the opportunity to pick a jack-o-lantern from a real pumpkin patch. 0 /10
S4.E8 ∙ Falling Thu, Nov 07, 1996 Dave panics when a woman (Markie Post) he meets invites him to her apartment. 0 /10
S4.E9 ∙ Stress Thu, Nov 21, 1996 Having work done on the house takes its toll on the Barrys, who find themselves besieged with marital advice. 0 /10
S4.E10 ∙ Starr Tours Thu, Dec 12, 1996 After learning that Eric is working at the house of a famous musician, the Barrys take an unauthorized tour. 0 /10
S4.E11 ∙ The Importance of Missing Earnest Thu, Dec 19, 1996 Earnest disappears after the kids take her for a walk, but is soon found---by the dog's original owner (Mary Pat Gleason). 0 /10
S4.E12 ∙ Does the Whale Have to Be White? Thu, Jan 02, 1997 Dave writes a column criticizing Tommy's teacher (Marsha Warfield) for staging a rewritten version of "Moby Dick." 0 /10
S4.E13 ∙ Playdate with a Playmate Thu, Jan 09, 1997 Dave's ego gets a boost when an adult-magazine model lists him as a "turn-on." "Entertainment Tonight" 's Mark Steines appears as himself. 0 /10
S4.E14 ∙ Spontaneous Combustion Thu, Jan 16, 1997 Kenny encourages Shel to be more spontaneous---and Shel takes his advice. 0 /10
S4.E15 ∙ Dave Barry, Call Your Agent Thu, Jan 30, 1997 A domineering agent (Beatrice Arthur) pushes even laid-back Dave to the limit. Wink Martindale appears as himself. 0 /10
S4.E16 ∙ Touched by an Agent Thu, Feb 06, 1997 Mel's interference in the Barrys' lives extends to Willie, whom she has cast in a commercial. Pat Boone and Roy Firestone have cameos. 0 /10
S4.E17 ∙ Bad News Barry's Thu, Feb 20, 1997 Dave gets an unwelcome taste of life as a celebrity when a photo of him next to a mobster becomes tabloid fodder. 0 /10
S4.E18 ∙ Liar's Poker Thu, Feb 27, 1997 A call from a college classmate whom Dave despised reveals a truth about Dave and Beth's dating history. 0 /10
S4.E19 ∙ Testing... Testing... Tue, Apr 29, 1997 Kenny's latest gig is promoting concerts. However, when his backers back out, he seeks a loan from Shel, and is hurt by his friend's response. 0 /10
S4.E20 ∙ Tropical Depression Tue, May 06, 1997 Shel's investments bring him a windfall, but then he learns the truth about his shady accountant. 0 /10
S4.E21 ∙ Oh Dad, Poor Dad Thu, Jun 05, 1997 Shel has a hard time admitting to his visiting daughter, Carly (Gabrielle Union), that most of his money is gone. 0 /10
S4.E22 ∙ A Woman of Independent Seams Thu, Jun 12, 1997 Goods found at the Barrys' garage sale reveal a secret about Dave. Meanwhile, Beth's wedding dress disappears. 0 /10
S4.E23 ∙ Let Simmer, Then Grill Thu, Jun 19, 1997 An FBI agent (Meagen Fay) investigating Shel interviews Dave and Beth, making the Barrys wonder just how well they know their friend. 0 /10
S4.E24 ∙ The Creeping Peril Thu, Jul 17, 1997 While Dave plans to attend his editor's retirement party, a sinkhole threatens the Barry home, forcing the family to seek shelter from Shel. 0 /10
