1990

S1.E1 ∙ The First Episode

Sat, Jul 07, 1990

Book editor Martin Tupper doesn't want to admit his marriage is over.

6.4 /10

S1.E2 ∙ Death Takes a Coffee Break

Sat, Jul 14, 1990

Can book editor Martin Tupper's day get any worse? It starts with a dose from an exterminator at 6:30AM, then losing his coat in a cab door, and progresses to being assaulted by a zoftig female author whose book he rejected. His pal Eddie fixes him up with a amorous 20 year old, but movie-mad Martin ends up in an ER.

6.9 /10

S1.E3 ∙ Sex and the Single Father

Sat, Jul 21, 1990

Worried that the divorce is the cause of Jeremy's poor concentration at school, Judith tells Martin that it's actually because of a crush on his teacher. After some wrangling with Judith, it's left to Martin to have 'the talk'.

7.2 /10

S1.E4 ∙ Sole Sister

Sat, Jul 28, 1990

Initially overjoyed by a whirlwind visit from his globe-trotting baby sister 'Beano', Martin finds it difficult to accept that she's more grown up than he imagined; and unfortunately, his best friend Eddie is part of the problem.

7.2 /10

S1.E5 ∙ Angst for the Memories

Sat, Aug 04, 1990

After being admonished by an old school friend, for not becoming a famous writer, Martin feels galvanized to pick up the quill again - but are his central characters a little too close to home?

6.9 /10

S1.E6 ∙ ...And Sheep Are Nervous

Sat, Aug 11, 1990

Martin accidentally finds himself dating a controlling, unstable woman.

6.5 /10

S1.E7 ∙ Over Your Dead Body

Sat, Aug 18, 1990

In order to secure a much-needed vacation, Martin seduces a grieving widow for a tawdry book.

6.7 /10

S1.E8 ∙ Martin Gets Lucky

Sat, Aug 25, 1990

Martin dates a witch, and good things can't stop happening to him. Then Eddie needs surgery.

6.6 /10

S1.E9 ∙ Three Coins in the Dryer

Sat, Sep 01, 1990

Martin bumps into a passionate woman in the laundry room and she takes him for the ride of his life.

7.2 /10

S1.E10 ∙ Trojan War

Sat, Sep 08, 1990

Martin decides to take an STD test so he can go condom-less with his girlfriend. Toby has a litter of puppies in the office.

7.2 /10

S1.E11 ∙ Up the River

Sat, Sep 15, 1990

Martin and Ninas relationship comes to a head when her environment activism goes too far.

6.4 /10

S1.E12 ∙ 555-HELL

Sat, Sep 22, 1990

Bored after breaking up with Nina, Martin is phoning anybody and everybody, when he accidentally takes a call meant for the suicide helpline. The caller is Irma, who he somehow persuades not to 'do the deed', while his apartment is filling up with his associates. Then they leave! This may not be the most entertaining plot summary in the world but it IS what happens.

7.2 /10