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22 episodes
The Kick-off and the Kiss-off
Hayden's photograph appears on the cover of Sports Illustrated after his team is ranked in the top 20.
Since My Beaver Left Me
Hayden tries to console Kelly, who would rather tell it to Christine.
Don't Get Mad, Get Cooley
Convinced that Hayden deliberately sold him a broken-down truck, Luther reports Hayden to a TV consumer reporter.
A Real Guy's Guy
Hayden pressures Kelly to date his star player, whom she finds very attractive -- until he tells her he is gay.
Any Place I Hang Myself Is Home
Hayden grudgingly agrees to go house hunting with Christine, then buys a house without consulting her.
Requiem for a Groundskeeper
Hayden receives an oddball inheritance from an acquaintance.
I Think I Can't, I Think I Can't
Hayden and Luther spend an excruciating trip snowbound in a cramped train compartment after Luther trades in their plane tickets following a dream about an air crash.
I Hate Barbara
Hayden regrets his honesty when he tells Christine he hates her friend.
Loonstruck
The call of the loon forebodes more than Hayden expected when he agrees to speak at Burleigh's Fraternal Order of the Loon.
The Pineapple Bowl (1)
Hayden is beaten before he plays his first bowl game when he learns the opposing coach is his former mentor.
The Pineapple Bowl (2)
Hayden halts pre-game hoopla after a star player is injured in a bizarre limo accident.
Rizzendough Revisited
Hayden vies with Watkins for a benefactor's favor and her donations by leading an exercise class for seniors.
Return of the Marriage Killer
Hayden reveals secrets about his ex-wife Beth when her new fiancé asks him for advice.
War of the Dopes
A careless comment results in a food fight when Dauber moves into Luther's apartment building.
The Woodchuck, the Beaver and the Fox: A Menage a Trois
Kelly is the one surprised at Grandpa Rosebrock's 90th birthday party when Stuart arrives with his new girlfriend.
No Good Deed Goes Unpunished
When an arrogant chauvinist millionaire insults his girlfriend in public, Hayden and Christine come to her defense.
Last of the Red-Hot Luthers
After a one-night stand with Hayden's 60-year-old secretary, Luther is too ashamed to face her the next morning.
The Old Fish and the Shoes
Christine sells Hayden's Johnny Unitas-autographed football shoes; Luther catches the biggest pike in the lake only to lose it.
Dateline-Bangkok
Kelly falls for a correspondent stationed in Bangkok; Luther is upset because he thinks he's shrinking.
If That's Opportunity, Don't Answer
A network job offer poses Christine a dilemma: to stay in Minnesota with Hayden or move to New York.
Frequent Flyers, Crossed Wires
Hayden and Christine have conflicting commitments when a network premiere party is scheduled the same night as Hayden's sports banquet, at which he hopes to receive the coveted Curly O'Brien award. Out of the confusion arise a pair of resolutions: Christine decides to stay in Minnesota, while Hayden decides to move to New York to be with Christine.
Can We Go Home Now?
The stress of a long-distance relationship troubles Hayden; Luther and Dauber refinish Hayden's game-room floor. Finally the Hayden-Christine problem is resolved when she loses her network job and returns to Minnesota.