Season 2

01 Starting Over Episode 120th September 1991 Maggie and Mickey say goodbye to their Manhattan Loft and start their new lives in their new home in Brooklyn Heights. Despite the dismay of Maggie's mother Doris, the not-so reccommended words of neighbor Anita, and the seemingly unreliable super/songwriter James, Maggie stays put on her decision to remain. Maggie's moving day is interrupted when her accounting office calls her in to handle an urgent client's claim. While she is gone, Doris is asked to baby-sit Mickey. But a domino effect of accidents and errands causes Mickey to switch baby-sitters from Anita to James. When Maggie returns from work, she goes on a worrysome chase to find Mickey. When he is finally found in her apartment with James, Maggie makes the decision to work at home more and at the office less. 02 Your Loss is My Gain Episode 227th September 1991 (temporaray synopsis) While Maggie does James' taxes, Maggie starts to know James a bit more. 03 Security Episode 34th October 1991 After Anita's apartment has been burglarized, Maggie worries that the burglar may strike twice. She purchases a high-tech and very expensive alarm system for her apartment. However, the system won't be installed until the next day, so Maggie and Mickey are left alarmless for one LONG night. That night, Maggie is disturbed by a series of bumps and noises which terrifies her into calling both her mother and James. James agrees to spend the night until her security system is installed the next day. 04 Maggie's Personals' Birthday Episode 418th October 1991 05 Maggie's Left Foot Episode 525th October 1991 (temporary synopsis) Maggie injures her left foot and has to be on crutches for the time being. Everyone takes part in helping her around the house until her foot heals. 06 I've Got a Secret Episode 61st November 1991 Anita's son Tony is behaving in a way that causes Anita to worry, especially since Tony won't tell Anita what's going on. Tony eventually confides in James that he has a crush on a girl named Samantha who lives across the street, but makes James promise not to tell anyone. Maggie eventually finds out what James knows about Tony, and bribes James (with a hula hoop dance and song) to tell her on the condition that she won't tell Anita. But the truth comes out to Anita who then lets it slip to a very upset Tony, who feels betrayed by James. To get even with James and prove that grown-ups can't keep a secret, Tony fibs a secret to Anita that James is in love with Maggie. This causes another series of secret-breaking-promises. 07 Dr. Duck's Jamboree Episode 78th November 1991 Maggie has a date with the star of the famous kid's show ""Dr. Duck's Jamboree"" and ask James to baby-sit Mickey. When Maggie's date comes to pick her up, he overhears James singing a kid's song that he made-up for Mickey and comments on it being very good. The next day when Maggie, James, and Mickey tune into ""Dr. Duck's Jamboree,"" James discovers that his impromptu song was stolen and used on the show. Initially, Maggie does not believe him, but later does some investigating to find out the truth. In the end, James is given credit for the song. 08 Teach Your Children Episode 815th November 1991 (temporary synopsis) It's the terrible two's. Mickey has been behaving very irritable and restless lately that Maggie and Anita conclude that it's part of being 2 years old. Mickey's bad behavior is put to the test when he is placed with other more well behaved children. When he is scolded and made fun of for his behavior, Maggie intervenes to stands up for her son. Later, she apologizes to Mickey and tells him that if he wants to be irritable and restless for the time being, he can. Mickey agrees to behave better. 09 Cold Turkey Episode 922nd November 1991 Maggie is hosting a Thanksgiving dinner this year at her apartment for everyone, but her plans are more simple and modern - something that Doris is not too happy about. Doris shows up at the crack of dawn to help cook, and her differences conflict with Maggie's original plans. Arguments result, and Doris leaves the apartment without telling anyone where she is going. After Maggie worries for hours, Doris finally shows up for dinner and the two make-up from their arguments. 10 Jingle Fever Episode 1029th November 1991 (temporary synopsis) James is writing a jingle for chewing gum. His gig takes up most of his time, which takes its' toll on Maggie's hang out time. When Maggie finds out that the singer of James' jingle is a very beautiful woman, Maggie begins to develop some feelings of jealousy. Her jealousy causes her to question whether or not she has feelings for James. 11 Away in a Manger Episode 1113th December 1991 Only 6 days until Mickey and Maggie celebrate their first Christmas in Brooklyn Heights with their new friends. While Maggie is bakery sitting for Anita, James finds out that Maggie has bought him a very nice and expensive gift (an auto, remote control answering machine). This only leads James to feel bad because all he bought Maggie was a pair of mittens. With not a lot of money to spend, James gets a job as a store Santa to earn extra money to buy Maggie a nicer Christmas present, a necklace. But at the final minute, the Christmas spirit hits James and he gives the necklace to his poor elf assistant's husband so he can finally give his wife a nice gift for the holidays. On Christmas Day, Maggie surprises Mickey with a tree full of toys from Santa. Then James shows up to give Mickey a sled and Maggie a song he wrote especially for her the night before. 12 The Man Who Would Be Grandpa Episode 123rd January 1992 Nick Miller, Mickey's father, drops by the apartment to see Mickey. Maggie and James pretend to be a couple to make situations easier. However, the visitor turns out to be Nick Miller Sr., Mickey's grandfather, who invites them all to dinner. When Maggie is about to reveal that she and James are not really a couple, Nick Sr. reveals that his son still thinks Maggie is not over him. This causes Maggie to continue to act as his girlfriend. When the dinner is over, both James and Maggie have a hard time deciding when is the right time to stop acting as a couple and return to being just friends. Things get carried away when they share a kiss. Maggie starts to fear getting hurt in relationships again, and ask James to leave. James eventually tells Maggie that he really is crazy about her, but this only leads Maggie to more fear. After James has a talk with Warren, James decides to go back to Maggie to try again. Still afraid, Maggie eventually gives in and gives her and James a chance 13 Now I Know How Lassie Feels Episode 1317th January 1992 It's a crazy night at Maggie's apartment. The building is going through a lot of problems. Anita does not have any water, Maggie's toilet is making weird noises, and the elevator is out of order. Maggie and Susan have an accounting deadline to meet, Anita is using Maggie's kitchen to cook for her catering service, it's boys' poker night and the only restroom they can use is Maggie's, and James' wallet is stolen. The only witnesses are the babies. 14 Requiem for a Lightweight Episode 1424th January 1992 A day at the gym turns out to be a fight for the honor of Maggie. When a well-built bully puts the moves on Maggie, James challenges him to a fight. Of course, James gets knocked out, but challenges the bully to a rematch. With the help of Tony, James endures some heavy training before the rematch. This leads to James and Maggie breaking up. Meanwhile, Susan takes Maggie out on the town to find a new boyfriend. During the rematch, Maggie shows up to support James' fight. In the middle of their conversation, the impatient bully interrupts and hurts Maggie arms causing James to punch him out. James and Maggie make up afterwards. 15 Broadway Baby Episode 1531st January 1992 16 Prince and the Pooper Episode 167th February 1992 Maggie is chosen to be the director of a play that will benefit the community center. The play is a politically correct and modern version of ""Cinderella."" When auditions are being held, Doris tries out for the stepmother, Anita the fairy godmother, Warren the footman, and James the prince. The only person who audtioned for the role of Cinderella is Lois, a very beautiful woman who will share an on-stage kiss with the prince. When the roles are cast, Maggie's jealousy causes her to choose Warren to be the prince over James. During the night of the play, disaster occurs when the punch bowl ends up with real alcohol in it. This causes both leads to become very drunk. The audience, thinking that it is all part of the play, is not bothered by the disasters one-bit. The show is a success and money is raised for the community center. 17 The Committment Episode 1714th February 1992 Anita is in desperate need of help when her assistants are unable to help cater the party for Doris and her new boyfriend. She ask Maggie and James to fill in and help out. At the party, James and Maggie get in another argument when Maggie runs into an old classmate. This stirs up some jealousy in James. Their arguments soon disrupts the party, until Doris' boyfriend (a shrink) intervenes to help settle the conflict. Other party guests assume that their argument was a part of the party theme and comment on how much fun they had. 18 Warren Piece Episode 1821st February 1992 Warren becomes an unwanted third wheel to Maggie and James when he is constantly tagging along on their time together. To resolve this, Maggie arranges blind dates with some of her friends for Warren. When none of them work out, Warren concludes that no woman is ever going to like him, until he meets one that's more his type at the park. Meanwhile, Doris receives a ticket for loitering, and decides to fight in in court claiming that the officer was out of hand. 19 The Littlest Shoplifter Episode 1928th February 1992 (temporary synopsis) James' parents are coming to town to meet Maggie for the first time. Maggie goes overboard with worries that she will make a bad impression, but James reassures that his parents will love her. When Maggie and Mickey stop by the market to get food for the big dinner, Mickey places some items in Maggie's coat pockets without her knowing it. At the checkstand, Maggie is arrested for shoplifting and has to call James to come down and bail her out. When James comes down to the police station, he brings along a surprise with him - his parents. The charges are dropped after the surveilance camera is reviewed, which proves Maggie's innocence. 20 He Ain't Heavy Metal, He's My Super Episode 2013th March 1992 James may be getting his big break as a songwriter when he is chosen to write some ballads for a heavy metal band. But his big break is taking too much of his time that it starts to take a toll on his superintendant duties and his relationship with Maggie. On the night of James' debut, Maggie shows up at a tough bar where the new song will be performed. But the ballad is not a hit as the audience boos the performance. The band then revises the ballad to a heavy metal version, which pleases the audience. Either way, James has written his first recorded song for a record. 21 Pop Goes the Question Episode 2127th March 1992 Mickey says his first word, ""Daddy."" Maggie worries that he will think that James is his daddy. This makes Maggie wonder if James would be the right man for her and Mickey. James decides that he is going to propose to Maggie. He takes her glove to the jewelry store to figure out her wedding ring size. Meanwhile, Maggie decides to propose to James as well. She arranges a romantic dinner with James to pop the question the same night that James has prepared a romantic dinner for the two of them so he could pop the question. They start arguing over what they should do, and this leads them to disclose their plans of proposing to each other. 22 Wedding Bell Blahs Episode 2224th April 1992 Tired of all the pressures of preparing for the wedding, Maggie and James decide to drive to Maryland to elope. When they arrive at the chapel, Maggie begins to get cold feet and backs out of eloping. Later, she realizes that she needs a wedding with all her friends and family and heads back home. 23 Scenes from a Marriage Episode 238th May 1992 Maggie is just about to walk down the aisle to marry James, but before that, Mickey tells his version of what happened that morning. Both Maggie and James have bad dreams and Maggie worries that her wrinkle from her pillowcase will ruin her looks. Maggie starts to get cold feet and calls James to meet her in the laundry room to talk (not face to face because it's bad luck)to make sure that both of them really want to get married. After they finally agree that they do not have second thoughts, they rush upstairs to get ready for their wedding day. At the church, Maggie goes through a series of hair changes, Maggie breaks her nail, James has trouble with his tuxedo, Susan flirts with the minister, Warren gets a stain on his tuxedo, the marriage license becomes glued to both witnesses of the party (Susan and Warren), and James' parents are wondering if James is making a mistake. When the moment arrives, Maggie and James become very calm, and the wedding goes smoothly.