Episodes
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1. 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.
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2. Since My Beaver Left Me
Hayden tries to console Kelly, who would rather tell it to Christine.
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3. Don't Get Mad, Get Cooley
Convinced that Hayden deliberately sold him a broken-down truck, Luther reports Hayden to a TV consumer reporter.
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4. 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.
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5. Any Place I Hang Myself Is Home
Hayden grudgingly agrees to go house hunting with Christine, then buys a house without consulting her.
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6. Requiem for a Groundskeeper
Hayden receives an oddball inheritance from an acquaintance.
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7. 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.
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8. I Hate Barbara
Hayden regrets his honesty when he tells Christine he hates her friend.
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9. Loonstruck
The call of the loon forebodes more than Hayden expected when he agrees to speak at Burleigh's Fraternal Order of the Loon.
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10. The Pineapple Bowl (1)
Hayden is beaten before he plays his first bowl game when he learns the opposing coach is his former mentor.
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11. The Pineapple Bowl (2)
Hayden halts pre-game hoopla after a star player is injured in a bizarre limo accident.
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12. Rizzendough Revisited
Hayden vies with Watkins for a benefactor's favor and her donations by leading an exercise class for seniors.
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13. Return of the Marriage Killer
Hayden reveals secrets about his ex-wife Beth when her new fiancé asks him for advice.
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14. War of the Dopes
A careless comment results in a food fight when Dauber moves into Luther's apartment building.
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15. 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.
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16. No Good Deed Goes Unpunished
When an arrogant chauvinist millionaire insults his girlfriend in public, Hayden and Christine come to her defense.
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17. 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.
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18. 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.
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19. Dateline-Bangkok
Kelly falls for a correspondent stationed in Bangkok; Luther is upset because he thinks he's shrinking.
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20. 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.
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21. 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.
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22. 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.
Episode information from TMDB. Air dates are for the original broadcast or release.