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22 episodesPassports to Pleasure
Derek and Ricky pick up cheerleaders while in Chicago for a Badger Patrol convention.
Attack of the Giant Frog People
Derek and JT put frogs in Freddy's sleeping bag during a slumber party. Ricky hurts Freddy by saying that he isn't his friend.
A Fair to Remember
Ricky impresses his science teacher by doing a project with laser beams. Kate is promoted to Vice President of Eddie Toys.
Hospital
Edward is hospitalized when he has a gallstone attack.
Mr. President
Ricky daydreams that he is the President of the United States.
Driver Ed
While Edward and Kate are away Grandfather tries to teach Ricky to drive.
Menudo Madness
To impress a girl, Ricky promises to have the pop group Menudo play at his private party.
Happy Birthday
The family celebrates Ricky's 13th birthday with an evening of arguments.
Sounds of Silence
Ricky pretends to play in the school orchestra's production of Peter and the Wolf so Edward won't be disappointed that he isn't musical.
Rick the Greek
Ricky gets in over his head when he, Derek and Freddy bet on football games.
Uneasy Rider
Ricky manipulates Evelyn into buying him a motor bike after Edward said he couldn't have one.
The World's Greatest Father
JT's father is offended by how much time Edward is spending with his son.
I Want to Be Alone
Dexter gets dragged to the country for a camping trip by the family.
Mr. Cool
Ricky turns punk rocker to try to impress a girl.
St. Louis Blues
After his parents have an argument, Derek hides out at Ricky's. His mother arrives to take him to St. Louis. ** This is Jason Bateman's final appearance.
A Hunting We Will Go
Against his better judgment Edward agrees to let Ricky go hunting with Grandfather.
Changes
Ricky thinks that a fellow baseball player likes him when in all actuality it's Edward that she wants.
A Summer's Romance (1)
Edward's former girlfriend decides she wants him back.
A Summer's Romance (2)
Edward is forced to choose between Kate and Veronica.
Spare the Rod
Ricky discovers that a friend is being beaten by his father.
Blazing Hotel Rooms
Edward, Ricky and Dexter are trapped as their hotel catches on fire during a toy convention.
Hi, Mom
Kate's mom arrives for a surprise visit and discovers that Kate and Edward are involved.