The new boy at school focuses his intense attentions on Emma, much to her dismay.

Kate and Allie each have $250 to spend from a reward they receive in returning a man's wallet - Kate heads to a day spa, while Allie spends the day debating how to spend hers.

Chip is being bullied at school, but things become even more complicated when Allie intervenes and sparks fly between her and the bully's father.

Allie joins Kate in the hospital to have a mole removed, but her fear of hospitals and paranoia get the best of her when she has an allergic reaction to a needle.

Still in the hospital, Kate is romanced by her suave doctor but soon learns an unpleasant truth about the man.

Halloween night finds Kate dragging Allie to a parade only to accidentally return with a strange man--and his phantom ex-wife.

Allie arrives at the moment all mothers dread when she finds out Jennie is contemplating sex with her boyfriend.

Allie's ex-husband is neglecting Chip and Jennie, prompting her to pay a visit to his new wife and their new home in Connecticut.

Sick in bed, Kate relates the story of her and Allie reuniting in the early 70s in New York City, told in flashbacks.

Allie's thirst for more in her life leads her to get involved with an underfunded cable channel and its ragtag group of employees led by special guest star Andrea Martin.

When the city is paralyzed by an intense blizzard, Allie helps Eddie fill 18 hours of public television programming.

A chance meeting at a grocery store finds Allie discovering her spontaneous streak with a new beau. First appearance of Sam Freed as Bob Barsky.

Kate and Allie try to outdo one another when it's time to celebrate the anniversary of their two families moving in together.

Allie's graduation day and her new Bachelor of Arts fail to bring her any success or comfort in her hunt for a new career.

Jennie's attempt to set up Emma with a boy backfires, resulting in the entire household not speaking to one another.

Kate panics when Emma is accepted at UCLA.

At a singles bar, Allie finds herself the target of a competition in seduction by three lecherous barflies.

Kate mistakenly gives Louis the impression she likes him and tries to rectify the situation by setting him up with his co-worker.

Allie receives a mysterious letter for Charles by mistake causing her imagination to get the better of her concerning its contents.

An anonymous flower delivery has the household sharing sob stories about their bad day.

Chip starts a pet burial business when he's short on funds to take the new girl next door out on a date.

Fed up with everyone's lack of thanks for all she does, Allie goes on strike leaving Kate and the kids to fend for themselves.

Kate considers quitting her job as a travel agent after Allie gets a great new job.

Charles convinces Allie to cook for his and Claire's anniversary dinner party, and Kate to serve it, but a sprained ankle forces Allie to swallow her pride and confront her old life.

Allie complicates her and Kate's foray into the catering business by demanding--and then continually spoiling--a surprise party for her 39th birthday.