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.

23 Episodes

The Enemy Above
E1
Episode 1The Enemy AboveThe Rushes rent their newly built apartment to Monroe
Making Mountains Out of Molehills
E2
Episode 2Making 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
Episode 3Just 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
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Episode 4Home 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
Episode 5High InfidelityMonroe's father comes for a visit.
Son of the Groom
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Episode 6Son 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
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Episode 7Witness 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
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Episode 8Henry Draws a BlankHenry suffers from a case of writer's block. Surprisingly, Mrs. Rafkin ends up being extremely helpful.
Shipmates
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Episode 9ShipmatesHenry 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
Episode 10Is 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
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Episode 11High 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
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Episode 12The 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
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Episode 13The 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
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Episode 14Goodbye, 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
Episode 15No 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
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Episode 16Hawaii 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
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Episode 17Quick 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
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Episode 18The 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
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Episode 19The 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
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Episode 20The 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
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Episode 21Divorce 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
Episode 22Cinderella 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
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Episode 23Henry Bites the Big AppleHenry considers taking a job in New York City when a new, younger executive takes over at Wainwright Publishing.