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Our House
"Come on Home to Our House"
Overview
Our House is an American television drama series that aired on NBC for two seasons from September 11, 1986 to May 8, 1988. The series centers on the Witherspoon family and the challenges they face adjusting to life with three generations living in the same house.
Status
Ended
Created By
James Lee Barrett
Network
NBC
Seasons & Episodes
Season 1
Episodes
Home Again
Jessie and her three children move in with her father-in-law following the death of her husband. Kris worries when she realizes the local school doesn't offer classes she needs to get into the Air Force Academy.
The Money Machine
David runs into serious competition with his business painting house numbers on curbs. Jessie enrolls in a photography course.
Families and Friends
Gus's visiting Marine buddy, J.J. Moon, causes havoc.
That Lonesome Old Caboose
Gus thinks he's dying, and stalls on getting treatment for his recently diagnosed diabetes.
The Third Question
Jessie goes on her first date despite David's strong disapproval.
See You in Court
Gus is called for jury duty; Kris practices driving and is struck by another car.
Small Steps
Gus brags about his childhood Halloween pranks and catches the imagination of David and Kris. Gus takes Molly trick-or-treating.
Choices
Jessie forbids Kris to go on an overnight trip to a rock concert until Gus volunteers to drive.
First Impressions
Jessie witnesses a crime, then meets one of the criminals when Kris brings some new friends over.
Different Habits
Kris befriends a girl with a drinking problem; David and Molly uncover a time capsule their father buried years before.
Off We Go ...
Kris asks her favorite teacher for a letter of recomendation for the Air Force Academy, and is surprised by the results.
Heart of a Dancer
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Green Christmas
Molly's too angry about her father's death to celebrate Christmas; Gus tries to deflect David from his Christmas present hiding place.
Family Secrets
David falls for a teacher and strumbles across a collection of stories written by Gus; Jessie's perfect sister pays a visit.
A Point of View
Gus argues with Jessie and Kris about his men-only service organization; Molly befriends a blind girl; David nearly burns down the house.
The Best Intentions
Kris babysits for a teacher and ends up being accused of child abuse. David and Molly try to make their home come up to the standards of television households.
The 100 Year Old Weekend
Gus challenges the family to spend a weekend using only the tools available 100 years earlier. But a nuclear crisis invades their trip back in time.
Past Tense, Future Tense (1)
Kris wins a trip to March Air Force base; David ""borrows"" Gus's car; Jessie takes Molly to her mother-daughter fashion show. First of a two-part episode.
Past Tense, Future Tense (2)
Kris meets a handsome young pilot and tries to bring Gus together with his estranged son Ben. Second of a two-part episode.
Friends
Gus and his pals try to fulfill a dead friend's last request; David befriends a stressed athlete; Kris ignores a hurt Jessie; and Molly sells too many cookies.
Giving 'em the Business
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Growing Up, Growing Old
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The Road out of Briarpatch
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The Children's Crusade
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Top Cast
Wilford Brimley
Gus Witherspoon
Deidre Hall
Jessie Witherspoon
Shannen Doherty
Kris Witherspoon
Chad Allen
David Witherspoon
Keri Houlihan
Molly Witherspoon
Gerald S. O'Loughlin
Joe Kaplan
Melissa Clayton
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