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{{short description|American sitcom}}
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{{Infobox television
{{Infobox television
|name = Day by Day
|image = daybydaytitle.jpg
| image = daybydaytitle.jpg
|caption = ''Day by Day'' title screen
| caption = ''Day by Day'' title screen
|genre = [[Sitcom]]
| genre = [[Sitcom]]
|creator = {{Plain list|
| creator = {{Plain list|
*[[Andy Borowitz]]
*[[Andy Borowitz]]
*[[Gary David Goldberg]]
*[[Gary David Goldberg]]
}}
}}
|starring = {{Plain list|
| starring = {{Plain list|
*[[Doug Sheehan|Douglas Sheehan]]
*[[Doug Sheehan|Douglas Sheehan]]
*[[Linda Kelsey]]
*[[Linda Kelsey]]
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*[[Thora Birch]]
*[[Thora Birch]]
}}
}}
|theme_music_composer = {{Plain list|
| theme_music_composer = {{Plain list|
*[[Sammy Cahn]]
*[[Sammy Cahn]]
*[[Axel Stordahl]]
*[[Axel Stordahl]]
*[[Paul Weston]]
*[[Paul Weston]]
}}
}}
|opentheme = "[[Day by Day (1945 song)|Day by Day]]" performed by Clydine Jackson
| opentheme = "[[Day by Day (1945 song)|Day by Day]]" performed by Clydine Jackson
|endtheme =
| endtheme =
|composer = [[Robert Kraft (composer)|Robert Kraft]]
| composer = [[Robert Kraft (composer)|Robert Kraft]]
|country = United States
| country = United States
|language = English
| language = English
|num_seasons = 2
| num_seasons = 2
|num_episodes = 33
| num_episodes = 33
|list_episodes =
| list_episodes =
|executive_producer =
| executive_producer =
|producer =
| producer =
|editor =
| editor =
|camera = [[Multiple-camera setup|Multi-camera]]
| camera = [[Multiple-camera setup|Multi-camera]]
|runtime = 22–24 minutes
| runtime = 22–24 minutes
|company = {{Plain list|
| company = {{Plain list|
*[[Ubu Productions]]
*[[Ubu Productions]]
*[[Paramount Television]]
*[[Paramount Television]]
}}
}}
|distributor =
| network = [[NBC]]
|network = [[NBC]]
| first_aired = {{Start date|1988|02|29}}
| last_aired = {{End date|1989|06|4}}
|picture_format = [[480i]] ([[Standard-definition television|SDTV]])
|audio_format = [[Monaural]]
| related = ''[[Family Ties]]''
|first_aired = {{Start date|1988|02|29}}
|last_aired = {{End date|1989|06|25}}
|related = ''[[Family Ties]]''
}}
}}


'''''Day by Day''''' is an American [[sitcom]] television series created by [[Andy Borowitz]] and [[Gary David Goldberg]], which aired on [[NBC]] from February 29, 1988 to June 25, 1989. It stars [[Doug Sheehan|Douglas Sheehan]], [[Linda Kelsey]], [[Christopher Daniel Barnes]], [[Julia Louis-Dreyfus]], [[Courtney Thorne-Smith]], and [[Thora Birch]] in her television debut role.
'''''Day by Day''''' is an American [[sitcom]] television series created by [[Andy Borowitz]] and [[Gary David Goldberg]], which aired on [[NBC]] from February 29, 1988, to June 4, 1989. It stars [[Doug Sheehan|Douglas Sheehan]], [[Linda Kelsey]], [[Christopher Daniel Barnes]], [[Julia Louis-Dreyfus]], [[Courtney Thorne-Smith]], and [[Thora Birch]] in her television debut role.


==Synopsis==
==Synopsis==
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==="A Very Brady Episode"===
==="A Very Brady Episode"===
The episode titled "A Very Brady Episode" aired on February 5, 1989, and reunited six cast members from ''[[The Brady Bunch]]'' – [[Ann B. Davis]], [[Florence Henderson]], [[Christopher Knight (actor)|Christopher Knight]], [[Mike Lookinland]], [[Maureen McCormick]], and [[Robert Reed]]. [[Susan Olsen]], [[Eve Plumb]], and [[Barry Williams (actor)|Barry Williams]] were the only cast members not to participate.
The episode titled "A Very Brady Episode" aired on February 5, 1989, and reunited six cast members from ''[[The Brady Bunch]]'' – [[Ann B. Davis]], [[Florence Henderson]], [[Christopher Knight (actor)|Christopher Knight]], [[Mike Lookinland]], [[Maureen McCormick]], and [[Robert Reed]].


In this episode, Ross is lectured by Brian and Kate about his poor study habits. Ross's explanation that he was watching a ''Brady Bunch'' [[marathon (television)|marathon]] only angers his parents more, and he is warned to shape up. Ross bemoans his predicament, noting [[Mike Brady (The Brady Bunch)|Mike Brady]] would never yell at him because he had flagging grades.
In this episode, Ross is lectured by Brian and Kate about his poor study habits. Ross's explanation that he was watching a ''Brady Bunch'' [[marathon (television)|marathon]] only angers his parents more, and he is warned to shape up. Ross bemoans his predicament, noting [[Mike Brady (The Brady Bunch)|Mike Brady]] would never yell at him because he had flagging grades.


Ross falls asleep, and finds himself in the opening credits of ''The Brady Bunch.'' Ross learns that he is the Bradys' long-lost son, Chuck. After he gets his hair permed at Mike's suggestion, he visits with the various family members (except Greg, Jan, and Cindy), who reprise some of the scenes in the Bradys' most famous episodes ("Chuck" and Marcia running against each other for class president, "Chuck" being bullied by Buddy Hinton episode, etc.)
Ross falls asleep, and finds himself in the opening credits of ''The Brady Bunch.,'' where he dreams that he is the Bradys' long-lost son, Chuck. After he gets his hair permed at Mike's suggestion, he visits with the various family members (except Greg, Jan, and Cindy), who reprise some of the scenes in the Bradys' most famous episodes ("Chuck" and Marcia running against each other for class president, "Chuck" being bullied by Buddy Hinton episode, etc.)


After "Chuck" gets some advice about his poor grades from Mike, the family begins to repeat their dialogue. "Chuck" wonders what's amiss, and Carol explains what he's seeing is a [[rerun]]. Everything becomes chaotic and Ross wakes up, vowing to improve his study habits.
After "Chuck" gets some advice about his poor grades from Mike, the family begins to repeat their dialogue. "Chuck" wonders what's amiss, and Carol explains what he's seeing is a [[rerun]]. Everything becomes chaotic and Ross wakes up, vowing to improve his study habits.


Christopher Daniel Barnes would later portray Greg Brady in ''[[The Brady Bunch Movie]]'' and ''[[A Very Brady Sequel]].''
Christopher Daniel Barnes, who played Ross on the series, would later portray Greg Brady in ''[[The Brady Bunch Movie]]'' and ''[[A Very Brady Sequel]].''


==Cast==
==Cast==
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==Episodes==
==Episodes==
===Series overview===
{{Series overview
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| link1 = #Season 1 (1988)
| episodes1 = 13
| start1 = {{Start date|1988|2|29}}
| end1 = {{End date|1988|5|29}}

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| episodes2 = 20
| start2 = {{Start date|1988|10|30}}
| end2 = {{End date|1989|6|4}}
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===Season 1 (1988)===
===Season 1 (1988)===
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|WrittenBy=[[Andy Borowitz]]
|WrittenBy=[[Andy Borowitz]]
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1988|2|29}}
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1988|2|29}}
|Aux4=18.6/28<ref name="1.01-1.03">{{cite news|date=March 9, 1988|title=Nielsen ratings|department=Life|work=[[USA Today]]|page=3D|id={{ProQuest|306024044}}}}</ref>
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|EpisodeNumber2=2
|EpisodeNumber2=2
|Title=How to Succeed in Day Care
|Title=How to Succeed in Day Care
|DirectedBy=Will Mckenzie
|DirectedBy=[[Will Mackenzie]]
|WrittenBy=[[Philip LaZebnik]]
|WrittenBy=[[Philip LaZebnik]]
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1988|3|3}}
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1988|3|3}}
|Aux4=28.1/43<ref name="1.01-1.03"/>
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|EpisodeNumber2=3
|EpisodeNumber2=3
|Title=One Big Happy Family
|Title=One Big Happy Family
|DirectedBy=
|DirectedBy=[[Will Mackenzie]]
|WrittenBy=
|WrittenBy=[[Janis Hirsch]]
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1988|3|6}}
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1988|3|6}}
|Aux4=17.3/26<ref name="1.01-1.03"/>
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|EpisodeNumber2=4
|EpisodeNumber2=4
|Title=That Saturday Feeling
|Title=That Saturday Feeling
|DirectedBy=
|DirectedBy=[[Will Mackenzie]]
|WrittenBy=
|WrittenBy=[[Jeffrey Sachs]]
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1988|3|13}}
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1988|3|13}}
|Aux4=14.4/21<ref>{{cite news|date=March 16, 1988|title=Nielsen ratings|department=Life|work=[[USA Today]]|page=3D|id={{ProQuest|306030149}}}}</ref>
|ShortSummary=
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|EpisodeNumber2=5
|EpisodeNumber2=5
|Title=Community Service
|Title=Community Service
|DirectedBy=
|DirectedBy=[[Will Mackenzie]]
|WrittenBy=
|WrittenBy=Matt Ember
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1988|3|20}}
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1988|3|20}}
|Aux4=15.4/23<ref>{{cite news|date=March 23, 1988|title=Nielsen ratings|department=Life|work=[[USA Today]]|page=3D|id={{ProQuest|306010273}}}}</ref>
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|EpisodeNumber2=6
|EpisodeNumber2=6
|Title=Birth Wait
|Title=Birth Wait
|DirectedBy=
|DirectedBy=[[Will Mackenzie]]
|WrittenBy=
|WrittenBy=[[Andy Borowitz]] & [[Janis Hirsch]]
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1988|3|27}}
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1988|3|27}}
|Aux4=13.7/21<ref>{{cite news|date=March 30, 1988|title=Nielsen ratings|department=Life|work=[[USA Today]]|page=3D|id={{ProQuest|305993024}}}}</ref>
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|EpisodeNumber2=7
|EpisodeNumber2=7
|Title=What I Did for Love
|Title=What I Did for Love
|DirectedBy=
|DirectedBy=[[Will Mackenzie]]
|WrittenBy=
|WrittenBy=[[Andy Borowitz]]
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1988|4|3}}
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1988|4|3}}
|Aux4=9.7/17<ref>{{cite news|date=April 6, 1988|title=Nielsen ratings|department=Life|work=[[USA Today]]|page=3D|id={{ProQuest|306060935}}}}</ref>
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|EpisodeNumber2=8
|EpisodeNumber2=8
|Title=Great Expectations
|Title=Great Expectations
|DirectedBy=
|DirectedBy=[[Will Mackenzie]]
|WrittenBy=
|WrittenBy=[[Janis Hirsch]]
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1988|4|10}}
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1988|4|10}}
|Aux4=15.0/23<ref>{{cite news|date=April 13, 1988|title=Nielsen ratings|department=Life|work=[[USA Today]]|page=3D|id={{ProQuest|306023207}}}}</ref>
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|EpisodeNumber2=9
|EpisodeNumber2=9
|Title=How Now, Dow Jones
|Title=How Now, Dow Jones
|DirectedBy=
|DirectedBy=[[Will Mackenzie]]
|WrittenBy=
|WrittenBy=[[Andy Borowitz]]
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1988|4|17}}
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1988|4|17}}
|Aux4=13.5/22<ref>{{cite news|date=April 20, 1988|title=Nielsen ratings|department=Life|work=[[USA Today]]|page=3D|id={{ProQuest|306035713}}}}</ref>
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|EpisodeNumber2=10
|EpisodeNumber2=10
|Title=Life at a Glance
|Title=Life at a Glance
|DirectedBy=
|DirectedBy=[[Will Mackenzie]]
|WrittenBy=
|WrittenBy=[[Andy Borowitz]]
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1988|4|24}}
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1988|4|24}}
|Aux4=13.7/22<ref>{{cite news|date=April 27, 1988|title=Nielsen ratings|department=Life|work=[[USA Today]]|page=3D|id={{ProQuest|306042628}}}}</ref>
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|EpisodeNumber2=11
|EpisodeNumber2=11
|Title=The Age of Dinosaurs
|Title=The Age of Dinosaurs
|DirectedBy=
|DirectedBy=[[Will Mackenzie]]
|WrittenBy=
|WrittenBy=[[Philip LaZebnik]]
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1988|5|1}}
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1988|5|1}}
|Aux4=11.7/18<ref>{{cite news|date=May 4, 1988|title=Nielsen ratings|department=Life|work=[[USA Today]]|page=3D|id={{ProQuest|306041364}}}}</ref>
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|EpisodeNumber2=12
|EpisodeNumber2=12
|Title=Do You Think I'm Sexy?
|Title=Do You Think I'm Sexy?
|DirectedBy=
|DirectedBy=[[Will Mackenzie]]
|WrittenBy=
|WrittenBy=[[Peter Schneider]] & Ben Cardinale
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1988|5|15}}
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1988|5|15}}
|Aux4=12.0/20<ref>{{cite news|date=May 18, 1988|title=Nielsen ratings|department=Life|work=[[USA Today]]|page=3D|id={{ProQuest|306048097}}}}</ref>
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|EpisodeNumber2=13
|EpisodeNumber2=13
|Title=The Field Trip
|Title=The Field Trip
|DirectedBy=
|DirectedBy=[[Will Mackenzie]]
|WrittenBy=
|WrittenBy=[[Janis Hirsch]]
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1988|5|29}}
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1988|5|29}}
|Aux4=7.7/17<ref>{{cite news|date=June 2, 1988|title=Nielsen ratings|department=Life|work=[[USA Today]]|page=3D|id={{ProQuest|306055072}}}}</ref>
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===Season 2 (1988–89)===
===Season 2 (1988–89)===
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|WrittenBy=[[Janis Hirsch]]
|WrittenBy=[[Janis Hirsch]]
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1988|10|30}}
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1988|10|30}}
|Viewers=22.7<ref name="2.01">{{cite news |date=November 2, 1988 |title=Nielsen ratings |department=Life |work=[[USA Today]] |page=3D |id={{ProQuest|306129406}}}}</ref>
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|Aux4=14.4/21<ref name="2.01"/>
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|Title=Won't You Be My Neighbor
|Title=Won't You Be My Neighbor
|DirectedBy=[[Matthew Diamond]]
|DirectedBy=[[Matthew Diamond]]
|WrittenBy=Philip LaZebnik
|WrittenBy=[[Philip LaZebnik]]
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1988|11|6}}
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1988|11|6}}
|Viewers=18.8<ref name="2.02">{{cite news |date=November 9, 1988 |title=Nielsen ratings |department=Life |work=[[USA Today]] |page=3D |id={{ProQuest|306136856}}}}</ref>
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|WrittenBy=Janis Hirsch
|WrittenBy=Janis Hirsch
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1988|11|27}}
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1988|11|27}}
|Viewers=21.9<ref name="2.03">{{cite news |date=November 30, 1988 |title=Nielsen ratings |department=Life |work=[[USA Today]] |page=3D |id={{ProQuest|306106502}}}}</ref>
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|Title=Girl Wars
|Title=Girl Wars
|DirectedBy=[[Asaad Kelada]]
|DirectedBy=[[Asaad Kelada]]
|WrittenBy=Bruce Rasmussen
|WrittenBy=[[Bruce Rasmussen]]
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1988|12|4}}
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1988|12|4}}
|Viewers=26.7<ref name="2.04">{{cite news |date=December 7, 1988 |title=Nielsen ratings |department=Life |work=[[USA Today]] |page=3D |id={{ProQuest|306146398}}}}</ref>
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|WrittenBy=Matt Ember
|WrittenBy=Matt Ember
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1988|12|11}}
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1988|12|11}}
|Viewers=22.5<ref name="2.05">{{cite news |date=December 14, 1988 |title=Nielsen ratings |department=Life |work=[[USA Today]] |page=3D |id={{ProQuest|306143538}}}}</ref>
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|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1989|2|12}}
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|Viewers=19.1<ref name="2.12">{{cite news |date=February 15, 1989 |title=CBS gallops to a tie with NBC |department=Life |work=[[USA Today]] |page=3D |id={{ProQuest|306163263}}}}</ref>
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|DirectedBy=Art Dielhenn
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==Syndication==
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==Home media==
==Home media==
One episode of the series has been released to DVD in the November 5, 2013 "Family Ties: The Complete Series" DVD boxset release. The episode included is "Trading Places", which featured a crossover between ''Family Ties'' and ''Day by Day'', wherein Steven Keaton dropped Andy off for daycare with the Harpers.
One episode of the series has been released to DVD in the November 5, 2013, "[[Family Ties]]: The Complete Series" DVD boxset release. The episode included is "Trading Places", which featured a crossover between ''Family Ties'' and ''Day by Day'', wherein Steven Keaton dropped Andy off for daycare with the Harpers.

==References==
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==External links==
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*{{IMDb title|0094446|Day by Day}}
*{{IMDb title|0094446|Day by Day}}

*{{tv.com show|day-by-day|Day by Day}}
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Day by Day
Day by Day title screen
GenreSitcom
Created by
Starring
Theme music composer
Opening theme"Day by Day" performed by Clydine Jackson
ComposerRobert Kraft
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons2
No. of episodes33
Production
Camera setupMulti-camera
Running time22–24 minutes
Production companies
Original release
NetworkNBC
ReleaseFebruary 29, 1988 (1988-02-29) –
June 4, 1989 (1989-06-04)
Related
Family Ties

Day by Day is an American sitcom television series created by Andy Borowitz and Gary David Goldberg, which aired on NBC from February 29, 1988, to June 4, 1989. It stars Douglas Sheehan, Linda Kelsey, Christopher Daniel Barnes, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Courtney Thorne-Smith, and Thora Birch in her television debut role.

Synopsis

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The show centers on Brian and Kate Harper, a married couple with two successful careers (Brian as a stockbroker, Kate as a lawyer) and a teenage son named Ross. After the couple had a second child, their daughter, Emily, they decided to quit their jobs because they had missed all the best times of Ross growing up and decided not to make the same mistake with Emily.

With that thought in mind, they decided to open a daycare center in their home. The episodes mixed stories about the daycare center with those about Ross and his friends. At first, Ross wasn't too enthusiastic about the idea of his father and mother being at home all the time, because he loved his independence and girl-chasing. He was more than a bit put out with all the bonding his dad wanted to do now.

Louis-Dreyfus played Eileen Swift, their materialistic next-door neighbor who was also once a business associate of Brian's. She didn't much like the idea of the Harpers running a day care center, and often tried to persuade them both to return to their former careers, always to no avail. Eileen, who was single and childless, was prone to make some very sarcastic quips about the children's activities, but Brian and Kate didn't let it bother them.

Thorne-Smith played the baby's nanny Kristin, who also worked in the daycare center. Kristin was perhaps the reason that Ross relented about his parents running the day care center; he had a crush on her.

Day by Day was connected to another NBC series, Family Ties. The family patriarch, Brian Harper (played by Sheehan) was a college roommate of Steven Keaton (Michael Gross). A total of 33 episodes were produced.

"A Very Brady Episode"

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The episode titled "A Very Brady Episode" aired on February 5, 1989, and reunited six cast members from The Brady Bunch – Ann B. Davis, Florence Henderson, Christopher Knight, Mike Lookinland, Maureen McCormick, and Robert Reed.

In this episode, Ross is lectured by Brian and Kate about his poor study habits. Ross's explanation that he was watching a Brady Bunch marathon only angers his parents more, and he is warned to shape up. Ross bemoans his predicament, noting Mike Brady would never yell at him because he had flagging grades.

Ross falls asleep, and finds himself in the opening credits of The Brady Bunch., where he dreams that he is the Bradys' long-lost son, Chuck. After he gets his hair permed at Mike's suggestion, he visits with the various family members (except Greg, Jan, and Cindy), who reprise some of the scenes in the Bradys' most famous episodes ("Chuck" and Marcia running against each other for class president, "Chuck" being bullied by Buddy Hinton episode, etc.)

After "Chuck" gets some advice about his poor grades from Mike, the family begins to repeat their dialogue. "Chuck" wonders what's amiss, and Carol explains what he's seeing is a rerun. Everything becomes chaotic and Ross wakes up, vowing to improve his study habits.

Christopher Daniel Barnes, who played Ross on the series, would later portray Greg Brady in The Brady Bunch Movie and A Very Brady Sequel.

Cast

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Episodes

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Series overview

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SeasonEpisodesOriginally released
First releasedLast released
113February 29, 1988 (1988-02-29)May 29, 1988 (1988-05-29)
220October 30, 1988 (1988-10-30)June 4, 1989 (1989-06-04)

Season 1 (1988)

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No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air dateRating/share
(households)
11"Birthday Presence"Will MackenzieAndy BorowitzFebruary 29, 1988 (1988-02-29)18.6/28[1]
22"How to Succeed in Day Care"Will MackenziePhilip LaZebnikMarch 3, 1988 (1988-03-03)28.1/43[1]
33"One Big Happy Family"Will MackenzieJanis HirschMarch 6, 1988 (1988-03-06)17.3/26[1]
44"That Saturday Feeling"Will MackenzieJeffrey SachsMarch 13, 1988 (1988-03-13)14.4/21[2]
55"Community Service"Will MackenzieMatt EmberMarch 20, 1988 (1988-03-20)15.4/23[3]
66"Birth Wait"Will MackenzieAndy Borowitz & Janis HirschMarch 27, 1988 (1988-03-27)13.7/21[4]
77"What I Did for Love"Will MackenzieAndy BorowitzApril 3, 1988 (1988-04-03)9.7/17[5]
88"Great Expectations"Will MackenzieJanis HirschApril 10, 1988 (1988-04-10)15.0/23[6]
99"How Now, Dow Jones"Will MackenzieAndy BorowitzApril 17, 1988 (1988-04-17)13.5/22[7]
1010"Life at a Glance"Will MackenzieAndy BorowitzApril 24, 1988 (1988-04-24)13.7/22[8]
1111"The Age of Dinosaurs"Will MackenziePhilip LaZebnikMay 1, 1988 (1988-05-01)11.7/18[9]
1212"Do You Think I'm Sexy?"Will MackenziePeter Schneider & Ben CardinaleMay 15, 1988 (1988-05-15)12.0/20[10]
1313"The Field Trip"Will MackenzieJanis HirschMay 29, 1988 (1988-05-29)7.7/17[11]

Season 2 (1988–89)

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No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air dateU.S. viewers
(millions)		Rating/share
(households)
141"My World and Welcome to It"Sam WeismanJanis HirschOctober 30, 1988 (1988-10-30)22.7[12]14.4/21[12]
152"Won't You Be My Neighbor"Matthew DiamondPhilip LaZebnikNovember 6, 1988 (1988-11-06)18.8[13]12.1/17[13]
163"Trading Places"Matthew DiamondJanis HirschNovember 27, 1988 (1988-11-27)21.9[14]13.6/19[14]
174"Girl Wars"Asaad KeladaBruce RasmussenDecember 4, 1988 (1988-12-04)26.7[15]16.3/24[15]
185"Harper and Son"Matthew DiamondMatt EmberDecember 11, 1988 (1988-12-11)22.5[16]13.7/21[16]
196"Merry Kristin"Matthew DiamondSusan Borowitz & Katie FordDecember 18, 1988 (1988-12-18)17.5[17]11.8/18[17]
207"You Gotta Be a Football Hero"Matthew DiamondBen CardinaleJanuary 1, 1989 (1989-01-01)18.8[18]11.0/17[18]
218"Smart Women, Nice Refreshments"Sam WeismanBruce RasmussenJanuary 8, 1989 (1989-01-08)22.8[19]14.0/20[19]
229"Out for a Stretch"Matthew DiamondAndy BorowitzJanuary 15, 1989 (1989-01-15)16.8[20]10.4/15[20]
2310"The Music Man"Matthew DiamondSusan StraussJanuary 29, 1989 (1989-01-29)21.6[21]13.1/19[21]
2411"A Very Brady Episode"Asaad KeladaAndy BorowitzFebruary 5, 1989 (1989-02-05)24.6[22]14.5/20[22]
2512"My Momma Done Tol' Me"Matthew DiamondPhilip LaZebnikFebruary 12, 1989 (1989-02-12)19.1[23]11.8/17[23]
2613"Fraternity"Matthew DiamondMatt EmberFebruary 19, 1989 (1989-02-19)18.6[24]11.5/17[24]
2714"Tears of a Clown"Art DielhennBruce RasmussenFebruary 26, 1989 (1989-02-26)18.3[25]11.5/17[25]
2815"Harmless Helper"Carol ScottPhilip LaZebnik & Bruce RasmussenMarch 5, 1989 (1989-03-05)26.4[26]16.0/24[26]
2916"Three Men and a Babe"Matthew DiamondPhilip LaZebnikMarch 12, 1989 (1989-03-12)18.1[27]11.4/17[27]
3017"Foul Play"Matthew DiamondJodi LampertMarch 23, 1989 (1989-03-23)29.8[28]20.0/33[28]
3118"The Reunion"Will MackenzieAndy BorowitzApril 2, 1989 (1989-04-02)18.4[29]11.6/18[29]
3219"The Lost Weekend"Carol ScottStory by : Matt Ember
Teleplay by : Bruce Rasmussen & Philip LaZebnik		April 16, 1989 (1989-04-16)15.7[30]9.9/16[30]
3320"Father Knows Best"Tony MordenteLloyd GarverJune 4, 1989 (1989-06-04)12.4[31]8.7/16[31]

Syndication

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After the show's initial run, reruns were shown on the Lifetime Television network and TV Land for several years.

Home media

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One episode of the series has been released to DVD in the November 5, 2013, "Family Ties: The Complete Series" DVD boxset release. The episode included is "Trading Places", which featured a crossover between Family Ties and Day by Day, wherein Steven Keaton dropped Andy off for daycare with the Harpers.

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Nielsen ratings". Life. USA Today. March 9, 1988. p. 3D. ProQuest 306024044.
  2. ^ "Nielsen ratings". Life. USA Today. March 16, 1988. p. 3D. ProQuest 306030149.
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