Season 3
Episodes
1. The Umpire Strikes Back
1987-10-04
Howard helps Marlene open the lines of communication with her father.
2. Marlene For Hire
Unknown air date
Cobbs is sold to a huge hotel conglomerate and Howard dreams of being made manager of a luxurious resort. He's informed he is staying, at the grocery store and must wear a smock. In frustration he quits.
3. Puppy Love
1987-10-11
Derek develops an infatuation for Marlene.
4. I'm Okay, You're a Spy
1987-10-17
A corporate spy from the head office investigates Cobb's Supermarket.
5. Not for Commercial Use
1987-10-18
Howard wants to star in a TV report on Cobb's.
6. Edna's Choice
1987-10-24
Edna and Christian both compete for the manager's job at a new Cobb's store.
7. He's No Heavy, He's My Brother
1987-10-25
Howard mistakenly thinks his brother is dying.
8. Mutiny on Mr. Christian
1987-11-07
Marlene gets Christian in trouble after complaining to Howard about his behaviour.
9. Bannister & Dale
1987-11-14
Howard tries to help an old vaudeville comedian raise enough money to keep his retirement home open.
10. Shrink from Sendrax
1987-11-15
Sendrax sends in a staff psychiatrist to evaluate the employees mental health.
11. The Naked Truth
1987-11-21
Unwitting Marlene agrees to be in a porn magazine.
12. Howard Hemingway
1987-11-22
Howard writes a romance novel using the staff at Cobb's as characters in his book.
13. Edna, Howard, Cathy and Morty
1987-11-28
Edna attempt to make changes in her stagnant relationship with Howard.
14. Marlene For Hire
1987-12-12
Marlene agrees to become a surrogate mother for a yuppie couple who shop at Cobb's supermarket.
15. Make Room for Daddy Christian
1987-12-27
Jack meets Marlene's friend Barbara and asks her for a date. They get together for dinner and Jack is very surprised she has a 10-year old son Peter. Jack hastily leaves, regrets it, and returns to ask for a second chance.
16. My Hero, Mr. Bannister
1988-01-03
The new bag boy Derek looks up to Howard and the manager gets used to the attention. But when Howard learns that Derek isn't planning on continuing school to make being a grocery business permanent he works to dissuade him.
17. Fatal Harassment
1988-01-10
The attractive new cashier Kim makes her attraction to Howard clear and one evening tries to get amorous. Then Howard finds out Kim has a history of suing employers for sexual harassment and becomes worried.
18. Vote for Me
1988-01-16
Bannister decides to run for councilman, then later discovers his opponent is a local hero.
19. Losing It
1988-01-30
Howard buys into a weight-loss franchise.
20. Smotherly Love
1988-01-31
Christian pretends to be the manager of Cobb's when his mother visits.
21. Educating Leslie
1988-02-07
Leslie's hopes of winning an acting scholarship rest on keeping his drama coach sober.
22. For the Book
1988-02-14
The staff reminisces for Cobb's 50th anniversary.