It Takes Two

Season 1

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It Takes Two is an American sitcom, created by Susan Harris, that aired on ABC from October 14, 1982 to April 28, 1983. The series starred Richard Crenna as Dr. Sam Quinn and Patty Duke Astin as his devoted wife Molly.

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22 Episodes

Sam and Molly
E1
Sam and MollyIn the pilot episode, we learn that Molly's new career as a lawyer threatens Sam's traditional role as the family breadwinner.
Turnabout
E2
Turnabout
Death Penalty
E3
Death PenaltyMolly prosecutes a man that killed six women and argues for the death penalty. Sam does all he can for a patient who may be near the end of his life.
Promises in the Dark
E4
Promises in the DarkSam's experiencing impotency. Molly is up for a seat on a prestigious law committee.
Heartbreak
E5
HeartbreakLisa takes an interest in the son of a family friend, who is seeing another girl on the side. Sam learns Molly's become more financially independent.
Hello, I Must Be Going
E6
Hello, I Must Be GoingAfter a med school friend dies, Sam re-evaluates his life. Lisa has been caught skipping class.
Andy and the Older Woman
E7
Andy and the Older WomanAndy is seeing a 35 year old divorcee and introduces her to everyone. Lisa makes a documentary about the family for a social studies project.
A Healthy Romance
E8
A Healthy RomanceMolly receives a death threat from a mobster she prosecuted, so she uses her father's old gun to protect herself. Mama's beau proposes but she has second thoughts.
An Affair to Remember
E9
An Affair to RememberA sexy patient tries to seduce Sam. Molly thinks Sam is having an affair.
Mister Molly Quinn
E10
Mister Molly QuinnSam feels left out when he accompanies Molly to a women's law conference in New York. Mama entertains Lisa with family stories when a blackout occurs during a snowstorm.
Anniversary
E11
AnniversaryIt's Molly and Sam's 20th anniversary but work responsibilities prevent them from spending time together. Andy thinks he might have a venereal disease.
The Choice
E12
The ChoiceSam is involved in a euthanasia case at the hospital. Molly helps Mama when Mama and a friend are arrested for illegal gambling.
Looks Bad, Feels Good
E13
Looks Bad, Feels GoodSam, Molly and Mama are held at gunpoint by an unhappy former patient. Caroline needs surgery on her knee.
Lying Down on the Job
E14
Lying Down on the JobSam tries to help Molly get a prostitute to testify in a criminal case and is arrested by an undercover cop who thinks he's soliciting sex. Chaiken covets a special award that will be handed out at the hospital.
Rhythm Blues
E15
Rhythm BluesAndy rethinks his musical ambitions. A punk rocker starts dating Lisa, much to Sam and Molly's chagrin.
Swan Song
E16
Swan SongMama is feeling achy and collapses. Sam deals with a potential strike at the hospital.
Inside Lisa Quinn
E17
Inside Lisa Quinn
Only When You Laugh
E18
Only When You LaughSam's newest patient is a well-known comedian with throat cancer. Lisa is job shadowing Molly.
Molly's Best Friend
E19
Molly's Best FriendMolly's best friend visits, and the woman's fiance makes a pass at Molly. So to get even, she makes a pass at Sam.
Mother and Child Reunion
E20
Mother and Child ReunionSam's domineering mother visits and it brings out his insecurities. Molly is prosecuting a law breaker who has public support.
The Suit
E21
The SuitSam saves a neighbor from choking, but is sued for dislocating the man's shoulder. Mama watches her friend Florence's bird.
Instinct
E22
InstinctLisa feels hopeless about the future and runs away from home. Walter is on the outs with his wife, so he goes to stay with the Quinns.