Too Close for Comfort

Season 4

Jackie and Sarah Rush are two grown sisters who live in half of a duplex. Their parents, Henry and Muriel, live in the other half. Though one might think this proximity may be fun, both sides often feel that it's "too close for comfort", in this half-hour situation comedy.

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23 Episodes

The Enemy Above
E1
The Enemy AboveThe Rushes rent their newly built apartment to Monroe
Making Mountains Out of Molehills
E2
Making Mountains Out of MolehillsJackie is envious of Sara's many dates, so she decides to get breast implants to make herself more attractive.
Just Another Pretty Face
E3
Just Another Pretty FaceSara auditions for an anchor position at the station and thinks she's a shoo-in next to her plain Jane competition.
Home Is Where the Bart Is
E4
Home Is Where the Bart IsThe Rush's home is scheduled for demolition by the city in order to build a new subway station
High Infidelity
E5
High InfidelityMonroe's father comes for a visit.
Son of the Groom
E6
Son of the GroomHenry'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.
Witness for the Persecution
E7
Witness for the PersecutionHenry witnesses a robbery and works with the police to identify the suspect. The suspect then threatens Henry not to testify.
Henry Draws a Blank
E8
Henry Draws a BlankHenry suffers from a case of writer's block. Surprisingly, Mrs. Rafkin ends up being extremely helpful.
Shipmates
E9
ShipmatesHenry 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.
Is There a Doctor in the House?
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.
High and Inside
E11
High and InsideHenry 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.
The Runaway
E12
The RunawayMonroe 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.
The Graduates
E13
The GraduatesAs Monroe nears graduation, he is having a hard time finding a job. Monroe twists Henry's concern into an assistant's position.
Goodbye, Mr. Chip
E14
Goodbye, Mr. ChipMonroe 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.
No Patsy, This Kelly
E15
No Patsy, This KellyHenry almost misses an important meeting with his boss because the guard dog Monroe agrees to watch overnight, traps him in the kitchen.
Hawaii Five-8
E16
Hawaii Five-8Jackie 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.
Quick on the Draw
E17
Quick on the DrawAfter 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.
The Missing Fink
E18
The Missing FinkAfter Muriel's camera is stolen at a gallery opening, her attempts at retrieving it lead Henry to think she's having an affair.
The Sound of Mother
E19
The Sound of MotherMuriel's biological mother writes asking to meet. Despite being angry and bitter, Jackie and Sara convince Muriel to meet her.
The Return of Mr. Wonderful
E20
The Return of Mr. WonderfulIris 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.
Divorce Chicago Style
E21
Divorce Chicago StyleMuriel'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.
Cinderella Update
E22
Cinderella UpdateJackie 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.
Henry Bites the Big Apple
E23
Henry Bites the Big AppleHenry considers taking a job in New York City when a new, younger executive takes over at Wainwright Publishing.