Too Close for Comfort
This 1980s sitcom follows an overprotective father and his wife as they juggle family life in a shared home, including grown kids seeking independence and an eccentric friend who’s always underfoot. Everyday misunderstandings, generational clashes, and warm family moments drive the humor, with later episodes shifting the setup as the series evolves.
Watch coverage
Every episode is already streaming. You only need about a month to binge it.
Subscribe ~1 month · binge all 129 episodes, then cancel
Notes & ratings
0 ratings
0 notes
Season 4
-
1
E1
The Enemy Above
The Rushes rent their newly built apartment to Monroe
Apr 7, 1984 -
2
E2
Making Mountains Out of Molehills
Jackie is envious of Sara's many dates, so she decides to get breast implants to make herself more attractive.
Apr 14, 1984 -
3
E3
Just Another Pretty Face
Sara auditions for an anchor position at the station and thinks she's a shoo-in next to her plain Jane competition.
Apr 21, 1984 -
4
E4
Home Is Where the Bart Is
The Rush's home is scheduled for demolition by the city in order to build a new subway station
Apr 28, 1984 -
5
E5
High Infidelity
Monroe's father comes for a visit.
May 5, 1984 -
6
E6
Son of the Groom
Henry's father visits to ask if he will be his best man at his upcoming wedding. The happy news is dampened by Henry's suspicions of his father's much younger fiancée.
May 12, 1984 -
7
E7
Witness for the Persecution
Henry witnesses a robbery and works with the police to identify the suspect. The suspect then threatens Henry not to testify.
May 19, 1984 -
8
E8
Henry Draws a Blank
Henry suffers from a case of writer's block. Surprisingly, Mrs. Rafkin ends up being extremely helpful.
May 26, 1984 -
9
E9
Shipmates
Henry runs into his cantankerous former Navy commander who is now a doorman. Despite their antagonizing relationship, Henry invites him to dinner as a way of burying the hatchet. His significant other throws Henry for a loop.
Jun 2, 1984 -
10
E10
Is There a Doctor in the House?
Henry's cartoonist friend suggests donating his early work to a college with the hopes of being awarded an honorary doctorate - and a guaranteed tax break.
Jun 9, 1984 · 30m -
11
E11
High and Inside
Henry eagerly sets Sara up with a major league baseball star. Sara begrudgingly agrees to one date but ends up falling for him. Henry's enthusiasm quickly wanes after he finds out about the star's past drug use and worries it may not be in the past.
Jun 16, 1984 -
12
E12
The Runaway
Monroe asks if a friend could spend a week with him, but neglects to tell Henry the friend is female and a runaway. When Henry runs into her in the middle of the night, the jig is up.
Jun 23, 1984 -
13
E13
The Graduates
As Monroe nears graduation, he is having a hard time finding a job. Monroe twists Henry's concern into an assistant's position.
Jul 14, 1984 -
14
E14
Goodbye, Mr. Chip
Monroe gets a computer and wins big in the stock market and horse racing thanks to computer tips. Soon after, Henry wants in on the action.
Jul 21, 1984 -
15
E15
No Patsy, This Kelly
Henry almost misses an important meeting with his boss because the guard dog Monroe agrees to watch overnight, traps him in the kitchen.
Oct 6, 1984 -
16
E16
Hawaii Five-8
Jackie and Sara return from a Hawaiian vacation with their grandmother Iris. Jackie fell in love with her surfing instructor and plans to marry him. Henry is opposed to the union until he finds out that he's not just a beach bum.
Oct 13, 1984 -
17
E17
Quick on the Draw
After Henry breaks his arm, his boss sends a young artist to help keep up with his deadlines. The young artist is cocky, abrasive, and very good which upsets Henry.
Oct 27, 1984 -
18
E18
The Missing Fink
After Muriel's camera is stolen at a gallery opening, her attempts at retrieving it lead Henry to think she's having an affair.
Nov 3, 1984 -
19
E19
The Sound of Mother
Muriel's biological mother writes asking to meet. Despite being angry and bitter, Jackie and Sara convince Muriel to meet her.
Nov 10, 1984 -
20
E20
The Return of Mr. Wonderful
Iris visits in order to meet up with the Lothario who broke her heart. He lures her there with the premise to ask her "a very important question.
Nov 17, 1984 -
21
E21
Divorce Chicago Style
Muriel's best friend, Sylvia, is recently divorced and enjoying every minute of her new life and loves. Muriel is envious of her freedom and decides to start working again to gain a little of her own. Her new male client is very complimentary and throws her for a loop.
Nov 24, 1984 -
22
E22
Cinderella Update
Jackie considers a move to Dallas to find a job in fashion. That is, until she meets Sara's date and they hit it off. Sara and Jackie's relationship is tested.
Dec 1, 1984 -
23
E23
Henry Bites the Big Apple
Henry considers taking a job in New York City when a new, younger executive takes over at Wainwright Publishing.
Dec 8, 1984