After Ned throws her out of the house, Stacey decides to stay at Alex's house. The next day, Kirkland threatens to fire Ned and tells him to straighten out his life. Meanwhile, Eric takes Ned to a family gathering so Ned can tell Stacey his true feelings.
EP2 Dorsey vs. DorseyNov 24, 1996
After throwing Stacey out, Ned goes nuts turning her room into a game room. Stacey moves in with Alex and she gets a lawyer who tells Ned that Stacey is legally entitled to her room. After an incident with Ned, Alex decides to break up Stacey. She then goes back and Ned doesn't welcome her with open arms.
EP3 The Muffins Take ManhattanDec 01, 1996
Ned learns that his girlfriend is seeing someone else.
EP4 Computer DatingDec 15, 1996
Stacey leads a revolt at Skyward Magazine when her editor insists she turn her exposition piece on polluted lakes into a fluffy nature story. Diana flies to LA and Ned starts obsessing.
EP5 Les is More or Less Moral-lessDec 22, 1996
With the divorce looming, Stacey is looking for an apartment. Diana offers Stacey a job as dogs body, then accuses Ned of having feelings for Stacey.
EP6 Loganberry's RunDec 29, 1996
Amanda thinks there are too many cooks in the muffin shop's kitchen, so she walks out on Ned but returns after he promises to remain a silent partner.
EP7 It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad EricJan 05, 1997
Ned finally goes too far with Eric, and a melt-down fight may spell the end of their long friendship.
EP8 Fifteen A-MinutesJan 06, 1997
Amanda gets her fifteen minutes of fame when Ned films her in a television commercial and, fed up with the stupid premise, she explodes.
EP9 Prom NightJan 13, 1997
Amanda finally has a competent staff member: super efficient and cheerful high school senior Amy. Things take an ugly turn when the teenager invites Ned to attend a street festival with her, and he shows up with another woman.
EP10 Saved by the BelvedereJan 20, 1997
Christopher Hewett from the long-running sitcom Mr. Belvedere reprises his role as the crusty butler with a heart of gold when his number-one fan Ned enlists the faded star to appear in a commercial he's producing.
EP11 Where My Third Nepal is SheriffJan 27, 1997
Ned and Eric are going to Nepal but Eric backs out because of his fear of the unknown. He spends his time cowering. Amanda who has a friend coming to see, hires someone to take care of the muffin store. But Stacey feels insulted that she doesn't trust her. So she puts Stacey in charge and things go to hell.
EP12 Sex, Lies and CommercialsJan 01, 0001
A love affair between Ned and a rival advertising executive hides ulterior motives.
EP13 Scenes From a Muffin ShopJan 01, 0001
Ned learns that his girlfriend is seeing someone else.
EP14 The Skyward's the LimitJan 01, 0001
Stacey leads a revolt at Skyward Magazine when her editor insists she turn her exposition piece on polluted lakes into a fluffy nature story. Diana flies to LA and Ned starts obsessing.
EP15 The Errand GirlJan 01, 0001
With the divorce looming, Stacey is looking for an apartment. Diana offers Stacey a job as dogs body, then accuses Ned of having feelings for Stacey.
EP16 No Retreat, No SurrenderJan 01, 0001
Ned's agency is going on retreat to a ski resort. When Stacey finds out, she corners Ned by convincing his boss that she should come along, to give them a chance to work things out.
EP17 The Truth Shall Set You BackJan 01, 0001
Stacey finally gets up the courage to tell her parents that she and Ned are getting a divorce. Ned wants to ensure he stays friends with Stacey's parents.
EP18 I Like Your MoxieJan 01, 0001
When the ad agency gets a new board of directors, Ned is worried. As expected they ask Ned to prove his worth by creating a campaign to sell a client's sponges.
EP19 Please Don't Squeeze the EricJan 01, 0001
Eric has a new boss and she wants him to help out with the annual fiscal review, just like he's always wanted. But she wants more than just his accounting expertise.
EP20 All That ChazzJan 01, 0001
It's time to finalise the divorce. But there's still some sexual tension to resolve. While working on the paper work, Ned and Stacey find their games taking a more sexual turn.
EP21 Skippy's RevengeJan 01, 0001
Kirkland's son, Skip, is derailing Ned's brilliant advertising pitches. Stacey is being forced to write yet more fluff. Amanda still isn't pregnant. All of which leads to copious (attempted) muffin squashing.
EP22 Best of Luck on Future ProjectsJan 01, 0001
Ned's been working from the office in the muffin shop, though without a lot of success. His old employer for stealing an account in the last episode is also suing him, a lot. Stacey's found a rent-controlled studio and is moving out.
A self-centered ad exec and a liberal journalist enter into a marriage of convenience. He's trying to boost his business image; she likes his apartment.