Too Close for Comfort

Season 6

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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22 Episodes

Henry's Change of Life
E1
Henry's Change of LifeHenry, Muriel and Monroe move to Mill Valley, CA. The Rushes buy a new home. Henry bought a 49% share in a newspaper with a demanding 51% owner. Monroe is now his assistant and Muriel his photographer.
Front Page Monroe
E2
Front Page MonroeMonroe publishes a front page story about corporate pollution and gets sent to jail for not revealing his source.
Four is a Crowd
E3
Four is a CrowdThe Rush's friends visit and overstay their welcome.
Ho-Ho Ho Chi Henry
E4
Ho-Ho Ho Chi HenryThe Rushes and Mrs. Stinson help a Vietnamese family who opened a restaurant achieve the American dream.
Miss Marin Bugler
E5
Miss Marin BuglerThe Marin Bugler holds a beauty contest with unexpected repercussions for the winner
Garfield the Cat Joins the Marin Bugler
E6
Garfield the Cat Joins the Marin BuglerHenry strikes up a deal to run the Garfield comic strip in the Marin Bugler
Bedtime for Henry
E7
Bedtime for HenryAll Henry wants to do is spend a relaxing day in bed, but is constantly interrupted
Educating Lisa
E8
Educating LisaThe Rush's housekeeper Lisa enrolls in classes to become a naturalized American citizen
Henry's Novel Solution
E9
Henry's Novel SolutionHenry's admiration for a famous author diminishes when he learns the man (Peter Haskell) gets his inspiration from the bottle
Henry Gets Taken for a Ride
E10
Henry Gets Taken for a RideHenry decides to buy a car for Lisa. He attempts to show his business prowess by getting the best deal but in the process gets far less than he bargained for.
Late, Great Herbert Maxwell
E11
Late, Great Herbert MaxwellMonroe and Henry learn about a coverup with regards to death of a friend of Mrs. Stinson.
Muriel's Fish Story
E12
Muriel's Fish StoryMuriel is offered a photography job from a famous oceanographer for his next expedition.
Ya Gotta Have Heart
E13
Ya Gotta Have HeartWhen Mrs. Stinson's niece begins works as an intern at the newspaper, it causes friction.
Monroe's Critical Condition
E14
Monroe's Critical ConditionMonroe's life is threatened after he gives a singer a bad review.
Cyrano Henry
E15
Cyrano HenryMr. Forester asks for Henry's help in writing a personal ad, which turns Henry into a ghost writer of sorts for all of his correspondence with the women who answer.
Family Fued
E16
Family FuedMuriel quits the Marin Bugler when Henry decides to use a reader's photo in a story instead of hers.
Rock Around Henry
E17
Rock Around HenryHenry rallies behind two rock musicians who were banned from performing at a local music festival.
Herb Kiss, Henry Tells
E18
Herb Kiss, Henry TellsHenry and Muriel are caught in the middle of Herb and Marsha Kennedy's marriage problems after it's discovered that Herb has had an affair.
Believing is Seeing
E19
Believing is SeeingHenry suddenly becomes editor of the paper when Mrs. Stinson quits. Henry realizes he needs her at the paper and Mrs. Stinson realizes quitting was the wrong move.
Acropolis Now
E20
Acropolis NowHenry suspects Iris' Greek fiancé is after her money.
Presenting Buddy Ficus
E21
Presenting Buddy FicusMonroe reviews a comedy club, and thinks that the comedians at the club were not up to par; he decides to go onstage himself to try his hand at stand-up comedy. On the night Monroe is performing, under the stage name Buddy Ficus, the audience does not think his jokes are funny and everyone (except Muriel, Henry, Hope and Lisa) leave. Monroe falsely thinks he did a great job, and it is up to Henry to tell Monroe that stand-up is not Monroe's forte.
Lisa Goes Lottery Loco
E22
Lisa Goes Lottery LocoLisa is overjoyed when she wins $5 and becomes addicted to playing.