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.
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Season 5
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1
E1
Drawing Room
Henry decides to work at a downtown office, due to life at home getting crazier, but it turns out there were more distractions downtown than he bargained for.
Feb 2, 1985 -
2
E2
Nearly Departed
After his father's death, Henry decides it's time to plan his own funeral. He soon starts to examine his life decisions.
Feb 9, 1985 -
3
E3
My Son, the PhD
Andrew might be a genius and is recruited by a school for gifted children.
Feb 16, 1985 -
4
E4
All in a Day's Unemployment
Budgets are tight throughout the Rush household. Henry coaches Monroe to ask for a raise at work, but the coaching backfires and Monroe is fired. Henry works overtime to find Monroe a new job.
Feb 23, 1985 -
5
E5
Devereaux & Son
The Rushes' friend Paul pretends to be a member of their family to impress his long-lost son.
Mar 2, 1985 -
6
E6
And Baby Makes Two
Jackie drops a bomb on Henry and Muriel when she announces that she wants to become a single mother.
May 4, 1985 -
7
E7
Reconcilable Differences
Henry and Muriel end up in counseling thanks to the strain of helping another couple settle a squabble.
May 11, 1985 -
8
E8
The Two Faces of Muriel
Muriel considers cosmetic surgery to revive Henry's interest in her.
May 18, 1985 -
9
E9
No Mas, Monroe
The Rushes hire an illegal housekeeper with good looks, minimal English, and an urge to become a naturalized citizen.
May 25, 1985 -
10
E10
For Every Man, There's Two Women
Monroe is kidnapped and raped by two women in a van. When the police dismiss Monroe's story, Henry searches for the rapists himself.
Jul 20, 1985 -
11
E11
Finders Keepers
Henry and Monroe find a bag full of money and decide they want to keep it, but then hear their neighbors have been robbed.
Jul 27, 1985 -
12
E12
These Stupid Things Remind Me of You
The Rush's recall how they met Monroe.
Aug 3, 1985 -
13
E13
Terms of Endangerment
Monroe's new love interest is not only mature but possibly married. Henry and Muriel butt in to make sure Monroe doesn't get his heart broken.
Sep 28, 1985 -
14
E14
The British are Coming, The British are Coming
Henry discovers that his war-time buddy visiting from England is still a womanizer.
Oct 5, 1985 -
15
E15
No Deposit, No Return
Henry takes drastic measures to avoid paying a high penalty for library books that are 5 years overdue.
Oct 12, 1985 -
16
E16
Off and Running
Henry poses with Cosmic Cow in a photo with a politician which causes his job to be in jeopardy.
Oct 19, 1985 -
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E17
Accused, Confused and Abused
Monroe and Sara decide to help a teenage boy who was going to juvenile hall for stealing. The boy has a history of being abused, and when Henry tries to step in to offer his own help the boy rejects him and runs away.
Oct 26, 1985 -
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E18
Arrivederci, Jackie
Jackie has been offered a job working at The House of Aldo, an Italian designer, but she doesn't tell her father about it. She invites Senor Aldo to the house without telling Henry who he is. When the man tells Henry he wants Jackie for his House, Henry thinks he's a dirty old man so he throws him out. Later, he is told the truth. Jackie can't believe what Henry did so she decides to move out. Henry calls the man and tries to apologize. He asks him to give Jackie a chance, but Aldo doesn't think it would be good for Jackie because of how overprotective he is.
Nov 2, 1985 -
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E19
Ars Gratia Iris
Henry's married pal chases Muriel's friend.
Nov 9, 1985 -
20
E20
Henry Enters the '80's
Sara agrees to go on a blind date with a man that Muriel had set her up with. To everyone's amazement, Bob is gorgeous. After several dates, Bob and Sara make plans to move in together, which Henry is totally against.
Nov 16, 1985 -
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E21
Freddie Loves it, We Love It, You're Cancelled
Nov 23, 1985