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24 episodesHead Over Heels
Whitney Houston gets more than she expects during a visit to the Stratton household when Dexter decides to move to Los Angeles with the singing star.
Mrs. Stratton Builds Her Dreamhouse
As new wife and mother, Late begins making changes in the Stratton household that Edward supports and Rick resents.
Poor Evelyn
Rick coerces Edward into offering his mom a job, after an embezzler takes all her money.
Promises, Promises
Rick's girlfriend has something in mind for their relationship that is a serious step for Rick.
The Great Baseball Card Scheme
Grandfather Stratton schemes with Rick to corner the baseball card market.
The Trouble with Harry
Kate's Uncle Harry uses the Stratton family in a deceptive maneuver to impress an old Army buddy.
One Strike and You're Out
Rick leads his friends in a picket line against Grandfather Stratton for paying unfair wages to student employees.
Race with Eagles
In an effort to prove that he is athletic, Edward decides to participate in a race up to the top of the Empire State Building.
Judgment Day
When Edward lectures him about his poor geometry grade, Rick goes crazy trying to improve it.
Daddy Rick
Rick takes part in a marriage with a student, but is shocked when his ""wife"" gets pregnant.
One for the Road (1)
Rick's new friend encourages him to try alcohol.
One for the Road (2)
Rick gets grounded, which effectively ends his experience with alcohol, but he soon learns that Greg is still drinking.
Rick Sings
Rick's the manager of his friend's band, Splat! When Rick gets them on Rock Search, the lead singer has laryngitis. The band convinces Rick to step in for him & sing that tune.
A Family Affair
As prom night approaches, Rick jilts a girl whose father is rumored to be associated with the mob.
Rick at 16
Rick wants to invite Nicole Desmond to be his date at his 16th birthday party but Brad accidentally gives the invitation to Julie Warren. When Nicole gets herself invited anyway Rick has to balance his time between two dates without letting either girl find out about the other.
Second Best
Rick feels inferior to his girlfriend.