Episodes
Franklin vs. the Generation Gap
September 24, 1977
Bobby announces she's going to live with her boyfriend Michael.
The Prodigal Father Returns
October 1, 1977
Walter's estranged father Wyatt visits him for the first time in five years.
Walter Screws Up
October 8, 1977
Walter doubts his competence as a judge when he discovers that he convicted an innocent man.
Philadelphia Triangle
October 15, 1977
Mario mistakes Eleanor's kindness for love.
Love vs. Excitement
October 22, 1977
Walter fears that Jack will become suicidal after he and his wife separate.
The Taking of Reubner 1-2-3
October 29, 1977
An escaped convict takes over Walter's chambers with a gun and holds Miss Reubner hostage.
Civil Disobedience
November 5, 1977
Franklin is forced to rule against an environmental protester, and when Bobby leads a protest, he jails her for contempt of court.
Skin Game
November 12, 1977
Walter doesn't know how to act around his new clerk, a militant young upper-class black man.
New Found Franklin
November 26, 1977
When Eleanor thinks their relationship has become dull, Walter tries to make himself a more well-rounded person by joining clubs.
Franklin vs. Casanova
December 10, 1977
Walter must protect Miss Reubner from the advances of a notorious womanizer.
Bobby vs. Michael
December 17, 1977
Franklin reacts unexpectedly after Bobby announces she's tired of living with Michael.
The Sylvia Needleman Experience
December 24, 1977
A predatory real estate agent tries to get Walter to sell his house.
Kids' Rights
January 7, 1978
Mario is hopelessly outmatched when he represents a young girl suing for the right to live with her stepmother.
Bobby and Brian
January 14, 1978
Bobby's new boyfriend is not only too old for her, but a known gangster.
I Live to Dance
January 21, 1978
Jack and Miss Reubner enter a ballroom dancing competition.
Twice Is Not Enough
January 28, 1978
Walter has to choose between Eleanor and Melissa.
Dream Maker
February 4, 1978
Mrs. McClellan's nephew enthralls everyone with his tales of globe-trotting adventure.
Case: The Eyes of the Law
February 11, 1978
Walter begins teaching a night school law course, where the only promising student is a blind woman.
The Phantom of the Poconos
February 18, 1978
Walter inherits a mountain cabin that seems to be haunted.
Adios, Mr. Chips
March 4, 1978
Walter is proud of his night school class's showing on a test, until it turns out they all cheated.
The Way It Was
March 11, 1978
Walter and his employees all have different memories of his first day as a judge.
Wyatt Loves Bonnie
March 25, 1978
Walter discovers that his father is in love with Mrs. McClellan.
