Season 4

01 Starting Over Episode 121st September 1978 Annie's sole surviving relative dumps her into the Lawrences' lap -- where she doesn't feel quite comfortable, at first. 02 All For Love Episode 228th September 1978 Zack tells Buddy that unless she sleeps with him, he will have to satisfy his manly needs with another girl; Doug thinks of buying a flashy sports car. 03 Changes Episode 312th October 1978 Nancy is all set to re-marry Jeff; Annie, heretofore known as ""Annie Cooper,"" decides to add ""Lawrence"" to her name; Buddy, ever the traditionalist, is bothered by it all. 04 Magic Episode 419th October 1978 Kate, in the hospital for a physical, meets a burned-out former rock star; Annie needs Doug's help to impress her classmates with magic tricks. 05 Just Friends Episode 59th November 1978 Willie considers an affair with a married woman he met in a writing class; Nancy, sick of living in a ""fishbowl,"" decides to move out of the guesthouse and into an apartment of her own. 06 Generations Episode 623rd November 1978 The family decides to spend Thanksgiving at Hattie's farm where Kate faces ghosts from the past. Buddy is intrigued by a local boy. 07 Expectations Episode 77th December 1978 Nancy's new boss pressures her to sleep with him; Buddy tries out for the cheerleading squad. 08 Gifts Episode 821st December 1978 Annie, who still misses her parents, can't relate to the Lawrences' holiday cheer, and decides to run away until Christmas is over; Willie runs into his old barber, who is about to close up shop for good. 09 The Friend's Affair Episode 94th January 1979 A colleague and friend of Doug's is cheating on his wife; Annie suspects a next-door neighbor of having murdered his. 10 Exits and Entrances Episode 1011th January 1979 After Buddy stars in a high-school play (Shaw's Saint Joan), her interest in acting is strongly encouraged by a friend of Kate's, a professional actress; Annie gets a telemarketing job to pay for a new bike. 11 Moment of Truth Episode 1118th January 1979 A man he once helped put in jail threatens Doug; Buddy and Audrey have a fight about who copied from whom on an algebra test. 12 Malicious Mischief Episode 1225th January 1979 Nancy considers a marriage proposal from Timmy's daycare provider -- until he gets accused of child abuse; Willie falls in love with a cat. 13 Sleeping Over Episode 131st February 1979 Buddy's invitation to a sorority becomes a sore point in her friendship with Audrey when Audrey isn't invited to join. Willie sleeps with Kate's musician friend, leading to a serious mother-son rift over casual sex. 14 Disco Queen Episode 148th February 1979 Buddy sneaks into a disco club, with the help of an older acquaintance, and finds it more than she bargained for; Annie has a date with a jock. 15 The Athlete Episode 151st March 1979 Buddy, volunteering at a hospital, encounters a star high-school basketball player who is there for a broken leg -- or so he thinks; Annie runs for class president against her nemesis, Emmy Sheldon. 16 The Competition Episode 168th March 1979 Buddy learns the price of competition when an overachieving classmate commits suicide after losing a history competition to her. Annie's cookie-selling strategy is a riot. 17 Ballerina Episode 1715th March 1979 Willie has a fling with a ballet dancer; Doug purchases a workout set by mail order. 18 Diversions Episode 1822nd March 1979 While studying for the bar exam, Nancy's attention is diverted by a charming and seemingly accident-prone neighbor. 19 An Apple For the Teacher Episode 1930th March 1979 Kate's teaching career gets off to a rough start, when a student decides to continuously annoy her; Annie borrows Buddy's ""lucky"" ring to help during a spelling bee, and promptly loses it. 20 Prelude Episode 2020th April 1979 Buddy has a crush on her swimming instructor, much to Zack's displeasure; Kate is tempted to call an old boyfriend. 21 Going Straight Episode 2110th May 1979 Willie hires Bambi Deering, the stripper he met on his 21st birthday. Doug attempts to save hefty plumber's fees by repairing the household pipes himself. 22 From Russia With Love Episode 2217th May 1979 Kate acts as escort to, and highly impresses, a visiting Ukrainian composer; Buddy and Annie play Monopoly to determine who gets Willie's old room.