Dream On - Episode Guide

Episode List

Season 1

The First Episode

Episode: 1x01 | Airdate: Jul 8, 1990

Martin Tupper, New York book editor and product of the first television generation, faces a crisis: his ex-wife-to-be, Judith, is demanding that he sign their divorce papers so that she can re-marry. Should he try to win her back, or is it time to get back in the dating game?

Death Takes a Coffee Break

Episode: 1x02 | Airdate: Jul 15, 1990

Can book editor Martin Tupper's day get any worse? It starts with a dose from an exterminator at 6:30AM, then losing his coat in a cab door, and progresses to being assaulted by a zoftig female author whose book he rejected. His pal Eddie fixes him up with a amorous 20 year old, but movie mad Martin ends up in an ER.

Sex and the Single Father

Episode: 1x03 | Airdate: Jul 22, 1990

Worried that the divorce is the cause of Jeremy's poor concentration at school, Judith tells Martin that it's actually because of a crush on his teacher. After some wrangling with Judith, it's left to Martin to have 'the talk'.

Sole Sister

Episode: 1x04 | Airdate: Jul 29, 1990

Initially overjoyed by a whirlwind visit from his globe trotting baby sister 'Beano', Martin finds it difficult to accept that she's more grown up than he imagined; and unfortunately, his best friend Eddie is part of the problem.

Angst for the Memories

Episode: 1x05 | Airdate: Aug 5, 1990

After being admonished by an old school friend for not becoming a famous writer, Martin feels galvanized to pick up the quill again - but are his central characters a little too close to home?

...And Sheep Are Nervous

Episode: 1x06 | Airdate: Aug 12, 1990

Martin accidentally finds himself dating a controlling, unstable woman.

Over Your Dead Body

Episode: 1x07 | Airdate: Aug 19, 1990

In order to secure a much needed vacation, Martin seduces a grieving widow for a tawdry book.

Martin Gets Lucky

Episode: 1x08 | Airdate: Aug 26, 1990

Martin dates a witch, and good things can't stop happening to him. Then Eddie needs surgery.

Three Coins in the Dryer

Episode: 1x09 | Airdate: Sep 2, 1990

Martin bumps into a passionate woman in the laundry room and she takes him for the ride of his life.

Trojan War

Episode: 1x10 | Airdate: Sep 9, 1990

Martin decides to take an STD test so he can go condom-less with his girlfriend. Toby has a litter of puppies in the office.

Up the River

Episode: 1x11 | Airdate: Sep 16, 1990

Martin and Nina's relationship comes to a head when her environment activism goes too far.

555-HELL

Episode: 1x12 | Airdate: Sep 23, 1990

Bored after breaking up with Nina, Martin is phoning anybody and everybody, when he accidentally takes a call meant for the suicide helpline.

Doing the Bossa Nova

Episode: 1x13 | Airdate: Sep 30, 1990

Martins new boss puts him in several compromising positions.

Premarital Ex

Episode: 1x14 | Airdate: Oct 7, 1990

Judith worries about her upcoming marriage. Martin tries to console her.

Season 2

The Second Greatest Story Ever Told (1)

Episode: 2x01 | Airdate: Jul 7, 1991

During the filming of a movie about Judith's husband, Martin falls for the actress playing Judith, and Judith falls for the actor playing Richard.

Note: The episode opens with Eddie having his bandages removed from a minor operation on his face, and he wonders if he looks different. A clever way of explaining the change of actors playing the Eddie Charles character.

The Second Greatest Story Ever Told (2)

Episode: 2x02 | Airdate: Jul 7, 1991

Conclusion. Things heat up on the set of the Richard Stone biography, as the stars fall for each other.

And Your Little Dog, Too

Episode: 2x03 | Airdate: Jul 14, 1991

Australians have bought Whitestone, and great change is in the air. Gibby Fiske makes his first appearance as the new boss at Whitestone, and he doesn't want to publish literature.

The Thirty-Seven Year Itch

Episode: 2x04 | Airdate: Jul 21, 1991

Martin's newly divorced cousin Phil visits from Florida and is interested in having a relationship with Martin's secretary Toby.

Calling the Kettle Black

Episode: 2x05 | Airdate: Jul 28, 1991

Martin, while putting away Jeremy's laundry, comes across an adult magazine and a joint. Martin informs Judith, and they agree that Martin will have a talk with Jeremy.

Futile Attraction

Episode: 2x06 | Airdate: Aug 4, 1991

Martin goes to therapy for his performance problems, where he meets another patient with whom he begins a potentially volatile relationship.

No, I'm Just Happy to See You

Episode: 2x07 | Airdate: Aug 11, 1991

Martin and Eddie are mugged, twice, after which Martin decides to protect himself with his 2nd amendment rights.

What I Did for Lust

Episode: 2x08 | Airdate: Aug 18, 1991

Eddie sets up Martin with the "ugly" sister, to further his own advances toward his production assistant.

Play Melville for Me

Episode: 2x09 | Airdate: Aug 25, 1991

Martin hosting his own TV show "Book Beat" on public access cable station Q, Martin is stalked by an amorous fanatic.

To Have and Have and Have and Have Not

Episode: 2x10 | Airdate: Sep 1, 1991

Martin's life finally gains steam -- until an old flame reappears.

Pants on Fire

Episode: 2x11 | Airdate: Sep 8, 1991

Martin admits having an affair; Jeremy takes disastrous advice on how to play spin the bottle.

The Charlotte Letter

Episode: 2x12 | Airdate: Sep 15, 1991

Martin's latest fling, Charlotte reveals more of her past than he's comfortable with.

The Name of the Game is Five-Card Stud

Episode: 2x13 | Airdate: Sep 22, 1991

A friendly game of poker turns into a high stakes, "lose your shirt" game.

So Funny I Forgot to Laugh

Episode: 2x14 | Airdate: Sep 29, 1991

Martin connects with his friend Bonnie who is trying to become a comedienne. However after her act bombs, she uses material from her relationship with Martin making him uncomfortable, forcing him to end the relationship.

Toby or Not Toby

Episode: 2x15 | Airdate: Oct 6, 1991

Martin takes Toby to his Aunt Minnie's wake on her birthday.

Season 3

And Bimbo Was His Name-O (1)

Episode: 3x01 | Airdate: Jun 6, 1992

Martin has a one night stand with a politician's wife and his world is turned upside down.

And Bimbo Was His Name-O (2)

Episode: 3x02 | Airdate: Jun 6, 1992

Martin decides to date Sandra regardless of the consequences.

Nightmare on Bleecker Street

Episode: 3x03 | Airdate: Jun 13, 1992

Toby starts having nightmares about killing Martin - so she goes to therapy group with Judith.

For Peter's Sake

Episode: 3x04 | Airdate: Jun 20, 1992

Martins solicits an author dying of AIDS to write his final book, and ends up befriending him.

Terms of Employment

Episode: 3x05 | Airdate: Jun 27, 1992

Martin is on top of the world after editing a best selling book and on top of a gorgeous blonde actress he is in a relationship with. Gibby tries to force Martin to take a pay cut and Martin quits instead, leaving himself unemployed.

For Richard or for Poorer

Episode: 3x06 | Airdate: Jul 4, 1992

When Richard Stone tells Judith, again, that he won't be home for weeks, Martin sets out on a campaign to seduce and conquer his ex-wife - and, in a funny and smoldering scene, gets his wish. But then, after Richard prevents a papal assassination in Rome and is wounded himself, Martin's "internal" fortitude is put to the test.

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