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Daddy Cool

Former rock star Bobby Rivers discovers he has twins: Anna und Thomas. They and Tracy, the woman who looked after them while their real mother was travelling, move in.

Substitute

Thomas wants to hire an actor to substitute as his dad at the parents-teacher evening.

Born To Be Wild

Bobby finds out that Anna has a rocker as boyfriend, and even that he has spent one night in her room.

I Hate The Music

Bobby must choose between family and music when he's offered a six-month tour. Anna continues playing the piano.

Look What They've Done To My Song

Anna wants Doc Martens for a date. A company wants Bobby's hit for a commercial and with Wayne again thinking more about himself Thomas jumps in to do the contract negotiations.

Are You Lonesome Tonight?

Doug thinks he isn't needed any more. He leaves the house. But when the others notice that, they feel sorry.

I Wanna Be Bobby's Girl

Thomas' new girlfriend has it more for Bobby than Thomas. She kisses him — and suddenly Tracy comes in...

Whiter Shade of Pale

Thomas and Anna return drunk from a party. Tracy blames Bobby for lacking discipline. She wants to move out with the children.

You've Got A Friend

Bobby gets a great chance: He can appear in the "Tivoli". But he doesn't want to: He has lost his beloved guitar.

G.L.O.R.I.A.

An old friend of Bobby and Tracy, Gloria, wants to drop by. Tracy, however, isn't very delighted to hear from 'the slut' again. Thomas on the other hand sees possibilities.

Watching The Detectives

Bobby buys Anna a dress — from his own money. When his Golden Record can't be found anywhere the others think he sold it for the dress. Anna composes a song for school.

Emotional Rescue

The Green, Green Grass Of Home

Bobby finds a joint in the house. Everybody suspects everybody.

The Lion Sleeps Tonight

Anna gone animal protector costs Tracy a job. Bobby and Doug find a cat. Bobby moves the sideboard in the kitchen.

When A Man Loves A Woman

Now with a woman at his side, Wayne — uh, Mario — has changed completely. But this is just of a short duration when a stripper — ordered by Doug for a bachelor's party — somehow outs Wayne.

Beast Of Burden

As head of the family Bobby thinks it's his job to get the money and he takes on a 'real' job. Thomas opens a video delivery service. Anna tries to brush up her cooking. Doug totals his taxi which could mean the end of his days as taxi-driver.

This Old Heart Of Mine

After a fight with Thomas Bobby collapses and Wayne's the one who has to pass on the news from the hospital that Bobby has left.

Chanson D'Amour

Tracy dates a French musician and may go to Paris.

Yesterday's Hero

Bobby's former band member, Lochie Burns pays a visit. While Bobby stayed the same, Lochie has become a successful — and restless — businessman.

Paperback Writer

Bobby writes his memoires, but that isn't as easy as he thought. Does Bobby have to give up?

The Great Pretender

From the news the clan learns that Bobby may have stolen 'Easy Street'.

Tonight's The Night

Thomas considers moving out. Thanks to Anna, the clan is featured in the David Brasche Show.

Summer Holiday

The clan prepares to go on a weekend vacation, for the first time together.
Directed by Pino Amenta

Call Me

Because no one answers the phone calls as or does it properly), Thomas decides to buy an answering machine.

Help Me Make It Through The Night

Thomas and Anna catch the flu, Doug catches the flu and also Tracy catches the flu — which leaves Bobby in charge. Bobby is nominated for an award.

American Pie

Doug was at a garage sale and bought something for everybody. Among this stuff is also a book about parenting, which comes in handy since Bobby is unhappy with Thomas always running him down. He wants to go on a camping trip with Thomas alone, which now bothers Anna.

My Way

Thomas wants to win Rhys, a typical bully, to guard his flea market stand. In exchange Rhys wants a date with Anna.

All My Friends Are Getting Married

Misunderstandings lead to Thomas and Anna thinking Bobby and Tracy are going to get married.

Money For Nothing

Bobby considers selling the house in order to pay back a $10,000 advance he got several years ago on his record sale — but which didn't live up to its expectations.

The Two Of Us

Bobby and Tracy are alone at home when the others are out of town.

Twisting By The Pool

The twins 16th birthday is approaching, and the pressure is on Bobby to come up with the present they have been hoping for. Emma Bigelow wants to throw a pool party for the kids — which make Anna worry about her appearance.

Would I Lie To You

To close an important business deal, Tracy has to contend with a sleazy fashion buyer whom she despises.

Money Changes Everything

Thomas discovers an album cover in Bobby's record collection which is worth a fortune if the actual record can be found.

Dream Lover

After being told she is too old and boring to join in anyone's fun, Tracy decides to do something "radical."

Bat Out Of Hell

Bobby — and subsequently Doug — think the new next-door neighbor is a vampire.

Stayin' Alive

Doug's widowed mother, June, comes to stay — bringing with her a few surprises.

Crazy For You

Bobby and Doug are convinced a crazed fan from Bobby's wild rock and roll days has developed a 'fatal attraction' toward him and is out to harm the twins.

Breaking Up Is Hard To Do

Bobby sacks Wayne and is determined to prove he can be more successful as a manager than Wayne ever has been.

Take A Walk On The Wild Side

Sick of being teased because of her wholesome image, Anna teams up with the school bullies in an attempt to be accepted.

Like A Virgin

Thomas is convinced he is the only remaining virgin in his school.

Stuck On You

Thomas falls head over heels in love with Anna's new maths tutor, Susan, a gorgeous uni student.

Born To Run

Wayne is on the run from an Italian Gangster and goes undercover at Bobby's house.

Computer Games

Wayne dumps his eight year old nephew, Sam, with Bobby to look after.

Joy To The World

Bobby's former band member, Lochie Burns pays a visit. While Bobby stayed the same, Lochie has become a successful — and restless — businessman.

Let's Dance

When Thomas has to learn to waltz, he enlists Tracy's help.

Taking Care Of Business

While Thomas is embarrassed about doing work experience at a fast food chain, Anna is ecstatic about working in the rag trade with Tracy.

I've Got To Be Me

Dougie falls for Julie, a beautiful female electrician working at the house who thinks Doug is Bobby.

History Never Repeats Itself

Bobby's former manager, a con man who has spent many years in jail, returns in the hope of ripping off Bobby's last remaining asset — his house.

The Letter

When a diary belonging to the twins' late mother Beth arrives, Tracy is reluctant to allow them to read it.

You're So Vain

Doug is convinced he has scored his big break on the big screen when he is cast to co-star in a major movie with Melanie Griffith.

Addicted To Love

Bobby is challenged to give up his favourite food, pizza, for 48 hours.

The Winner Takes It All

When Anna competes on Sale Of The Century, everyone has some advice for the nervous teenager.

Baby Love

Baby twins are left in the care of Bobby, Doug and Wayne.

Devil Woman

Jackie, an ex-girlfriend and singer from Bobby's wild past, returns after making a it big on the music charts again. To revive the brief affair, Jackie persuades Bobby to make a comeback and join her on an overseas tour.

Get A Job

Tracy's business folds and for the first time she finds herself unemployed.

Come Together

Bobby's positive intentions to develop some peace and harmony backfire.

Love Hurts

It's love at first sight for Thomas' school friend Marcus when he meets Tracy.

The Sounds Of Silence

Bobby has temporary loss of hearing but won't admit to it until he is made to face it and seek medical attention.

I Like Bread & Butter

It's another disaster for Doug and Tracy's catering business when they aren't around to cater for a children's party already booked.

Walk Like An Egyptian

Tracy and Doug have to prepare Middle Eastern food for an important catering job.

Love Me Tender

The catering business is closed down by an aggressive but beautiful health inspector.

You Ain't Nothing But A Hound Dog

Thomas agrees to babysit the pet dog of a girl he is trying to win over.

Under My Thumb

Fed up with being taken for granted, Bobby reads a book on assertiveness but goes too far.

Jump In My Car

The sexes are divided when a challenge develops between Thomas and Anna to see who gets their learner's permit first. With Bobby and Wayne coaching Thomas and Tracy guiding Anna, the battle is on.

Look Through Any Window

Bobby is convinced a murder has taken place in his next door neighbour's house, but he is the only one who witnessed the alleged crime. When the suspect visits Bobby he is certain the outcome will be fatal!

I Put A Spell On You

Wayne is convinced a curse has been placed on the house when accidents continue to occur.

Let's Spend The Night Together

Anna's best friend Jodie gives her some advice on sex when she must decide whether she should go all the way with her new boyfriend.

Unforgettable

Bobby decides to finally finish renovations on the house which he started in 1975. But progress comes to standstill when he can't remember the name of an actor in an old Star Trek episode.

Michelle

Thomas goes all out to impress Michelle, a wealthy girl from school.

Love & Marriage

Bobby has suspicions about a guy Tracy is dating and enlists Wayne and his new camera to spy on them. Wayne is arrested for photographing women through bedroom windows and Bobby confronts Tracy's new beau when he discovers he is married.

The Real Thing

A seventeen year old boy, Billy, arrives on Bobby's doorstep claiming to be his son.

Back In The U.S.S.R.

Thomas auditions for the school play, Romeo & Juliet in the hope he'll score the lead role so he can finally kiss his latest love interest, Anna's bestfriend Jodie who is playing Juliet.

Not Fade Away

Bobby is convinced he has seen the late Buddy Holly's ghost.

Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head

Tracy tries her hands on plumbering — after all she attended a course. Wayne accidentally ran over his best friend — cock Enzo.

Some Enchanted Evening

Thomas wins a romantic evening for two and the only girl he can think of is Jodie. Tracy and Doug do the catering.

Am I That Easy To Forget

Thomas and Anna discover that a painting Bobby owns is a Lichtenstein and may be worth a couple thousand dollars. Enough for scheming Thomas. Doug meets a woman and wants to marry her — so she can stay in Australia.

Let It Be

'It' is back — those highly 'positive vibrations' that helped Bobby to stardom. Thomas soon finds out how to use 'it' to make money. After a day together Anna kisses Sam — who immediately falls in love and, later, learns that — because of that kiss — she's pregnant. And there's only one thing he can do...

I See Red

Anna's denied a top scholarship because of Bobby's past as political activist.

Love Is In The Air

Anna has fallen for a guy, whose father once harassed Tracy who now fears like father like son.

Down Among The Dead Men

A 48 hour Bobby Rivers marathon on the radio, people lining up for his records...a Bobby Rivers revival? Nope, a tribute to the deceased Bobby.

I Started A Joke

Thomas tries practical jokes on anybody — which his victims of course don't like. Payback follows.

Only Women Bleed

A top producer is interested and Bobby may have a chance to participate in a rock opera. A knot in Tracy's breast means some fear and an operation for her.

Killing Me Softly

When Tracy goes away for a couple of weeks, Thomas arranges for his math teacher's whacky sister, Harriet to move in as a housekeeper.

I Am Woman

Anna and Thomas plot to get rid of their whacky housekeeper, Harriet. They have just the ammunition they need when they discover Harriet posed nude for an adult magazine.

Turn The Page

Tracy's plans to take the family to New York to live with her are suddenly changed when the twins mother, Beth, returns from the dead, literally. She didn't die in a plane crash as believed and wants to finally be a real mother to Thomas and Anna.

Amigos Para Siempre

After a lang quarrel between Anna and her mother, Beth decides to stay. Tracy decides to accept the New York offer — time to say goodbye...

Move Baby Move

The battle lines are drawn when Bobby, Thomas and Anna fight over Tracy's old room. Wayne takes the opportunity to move in while the arguments continue and Beth takes over Tracy's catering business.

In The Flesh

Thomas is distraught when his mother, Beth is hired to model nude for his art class and steals his class-mates sketches.

At The Hop

Prom's coming up and Bobby and Beth prepare to be in charge of the music and the catering respectively. But the committee — Jodie, Thomas and Anna, vote against them.

Always On My Mind

A picture of one of his schoolmates reminds Bobby of stealing a Spiderman comic from him back in their school days. Beth has a big account and reluctantly must ask a neighbor for help.

Friday On My Mind

Thomas tries to woo a Californian exchange student. For Bobby and Beth old feelings may be back.

Money Makes The World Go Round

With Anna, Thomas and even Wayne lining up for money, it's not a far cry to know where to turn to when the housekeeping money is missing. But everyone blames everyone else...

Stairway To Heaven

Wanting to know her future, especially with Bobby, Beth goes to see an astrologer. Bobby mistakes her leave for a permanent one.

From A Distance

Getting close with Beth again Bobby must decide who he loves: Beth or Tracy. For that he travels to New York to see Tracy. Bobby gets the chance to play with Led Zeppelin.

Just The Way You Are

Bobby is selected for jury duty in a pizza baking contest. And the preparation also gets him to learn about the historical background of pizza. Anna reads a reader's letter in a magazine where a mother complains about her daughter — and the similarities are too striking that it can only be Beth.

We Are Family

Beth calls in a family counselor because of the constant fighting between Anna, Thomas and Bobby. Wayne has got family problems too.

Like Sister And Brother

Wayne's former school is about to be closed and — emotionally attached to the school — he promises to get the money to prevent this.

Old School Yard

The school's recess hall should be given to Bigelow Constructions, annoying the students. Beth leads Jodie and a reluctant Anna to protest, resulting in a suspended Anna. Later, a compromise is found in the company using the nearby grassland. Now, that's a solution Anna can't live with. Bobby learns of an upcoming class reunion and is reluctant to go since he was an outsider.

Your Cheatin' Heart

In a maths test Thomas beats Anna who can't believe it and smells a big-time cheat. Only Beth has trust in him and the learning method she taught him. Later, Thomas must tutor Sam.

Leader Of The Pack

The 'noise pollution' of a neigboring band is too much for Bobby and he starts a 'war of sounds'. Beth's new bike and not-so-great biking skills trouble Thomas.

School's Out

Thomas and Anna graduate. For summer both get a job and for both it's only of short joy: Anna working in the cafeteria and Thomas although getting a great job in management may forget it because of bad grades. Wayne gets Bobby a jingle-writing job, which Bobby doesn't want.