Webster
Overview
Webster is a beloved American sitcom that aired on ABC from September 1983 to May 1987, later transitioning to syndication until March 1989. Created by Stu Silver, the show features Emmanuel Lewis as Webster, a young boy who finds a new home with his NFL player godfather, played by Alex Karras, and his glamorous wife, Susan Clark. The series explores the comedic challenges faced by this impulsively married couple as they navigate unexpected parenthood. Driven by Webster’s charm and humor, the show shares thematic similarities with Diff'rent Strokes, highlighting cross-cultural family dynamics.
Episodes
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1
Another Ballgame
Title: A New Game Begins Plot: Following the tragic passing of a young boy's mother and father, he finds himself moving in with his dad's closest com...
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2
Happy Un-Birthday
Seeking some extra attention, Webster pretends that it's his birthday and expresses a desire for a celebration.
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3
Consulting Adults
Webster decides to audition for the football team, but Katherine grows concerned about his safety, particularly given his small stature and build. Mea...
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4
Katherine's Swan Song
Catherine is eager to catch Webster's eye and experiments with different tactics to stand out. At the same time, Webster's friend feels neglected sinc...
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5
Saying Goodbye
George and Katherine discover that Webster is unaware of his parents' passing. He had been under the impression that they had simply gone away and wou...
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6
Green-Eyed Monster
Catherine starts to feel insecure about aging when George and Webster begin spending time with a young and attractive girl named Mandy. As they play g...
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7
Second Time Around
Title: A Wedding to Remember Plot: Under the impression that George and Katherine never celebrated their union with a formal wedding, Webster decides...
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8
Travis
George and Katherine discover the reason behind Travis, Webster's deceased father, selecting George as Webster's godparent and legal guardian in the e...
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9
That's Entertainment
Title: Show Time Spectacle Plot: Webster takes the stage on a television charity event, showcasing his singing and dancing talents. As he dazzles t...
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10
Educating Katherine
Title: Teaching Katherine Plot: Katherine struggles with her role as a volunteer art instructor, feeling inadequate and uninteresting to her students...
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11
Teddy Bear Scare
Title: The Teddy Bear Dilemma Plot: George and Katherine embark on a mission to convince Webster that he can manage just fine without his beloved ted...
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12
A Question of Honor
Title: A Matter of Integrity Plot: When Webster and his friends hatch a plan to rob their favorite spot, the Tracadero, things quickly spiral out of ...
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13
Don't Jump, George
Katherine becomes overly fixated on securing a victory while competing on a game show.
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14
George, the Patient in Spite of Himself
Title: George, the Unwilling Patient Plot: Webster is scheduled for a tonsillectomy, and he attempts to channel George’s bravery. Despite his effor...
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15
Maybe Baby
Title: Perhaps a Sibling Plot: Webster feels the longing for a baby brother or sister and approaches George and Katherine with his heartfelt reques...
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16
Missing
George and Katherine both forget to collect Webster from school, leading him to go home with a friend and that friend's parents. Meanwhile, George and...
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17
Secrets of the Night
Webster is perpetually anxious, which has led to him struggling with bed-wetting issues.
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18
Special Friends
Webster befriends a boy who is looking for a sponsor to participate in the Special Olympics.
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19
Uncle Phillip
George and Katherine are determined to keep Webster away from his Uncle Phil, but their plan backfires when Webster unexpectedly encounters him.
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20
More Than a Memory
Katherine's secretary, Jerry, decides to resign after getting involved in Webster's campaign for class president.
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21
Dreamland
Webster is plagued by nightmares after learning that the teacher he has a crush on plans to read his composition in front of the class. The thought of...
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22
Webster Long (1)
Webster’s Uncle Phillip, his only remaining family member, arrives at the apartment with plans to take Webster to live with him. However, the Popada...
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Webster Long (2)
Title: Webster Long (2) Plot: Uncle Phil, along with George and Katherine, finds themselves in a courtroom showdown as they vie for custody of Webs...
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2
Webster Long (3)
Following the defeat in the court case, Uncle Phil makes the impulsive decision to leave for Atlanta, Georgia, without discussing it with George and K...
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3
The Great Walnutto
Webster assists the school janitor in reviving his career as a magician.
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4
Knock, Knock
Webster and his female companion find themselves in an awkward situation when they're discovered gazing at each other without clothes. Catherine strug...
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5
Burn Out
Webster receives praise for heroically rescuing George and Katherine from a fire in their apartment. However, unbeknownst to them, Webster inadvertent...
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6
Moving On
George and Katherine are filled with intrigue and excitement as they prepare to move into their new rental—a charming Victorian house brimming with ...
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7
You Can't Go Home Again
As George prepares to hang up his coaching whistle for good, he receives an unexpected request to assist a struggling football team that’s in dire n...
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8
Thanksgiving Show
Webster, George, and Katherine are looking forward to a serene Thanksgiving celebration. However, their plans take a turn for the worse when George's ...
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9
God Bless the Child
Title: God Bless the Child Plot: Webster grapples with profound anger towards God after he learns that his parents are no longer with him. Struggling...
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10
Too Much Class
Once Webster joins an advanced learning class, he begins to struggle with his grades.
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11
To Tell the Truth
Katherine feels a wave of humiliation wash over her when Webster reveals that she had previously seen a psychiatrist.
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12
Katherine Fights City Hall
The Popadopilis family and the Websters team up in a desperate effort to prevent the Tracadero diner from being torn down.
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13
It's a Dog's Life
Title: A Pup's Ambition Plot: Webster is determined to have a dog, but George and Katherine are firmly against the idea. Undeterred, he devises a pla...
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14
Runaway
Title: Return of the Lost Plot: Seven years after leaving home, Bill and Cassie's daughter makes a surprising return to her family. Her unexpected ar...
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15
Keep on Truckin', Papa
George and Katherine help George's father, who is visiting, secure a job as a truck driver.
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16
The Uh-Oh Feeling
Title: The Awkward Moment Plot: While heading back to class, Webster stumbles upon his female friend in an uncomfortable situation with a substitute ...
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17
Strike Up the Band
Title: Strike Up the Band Plot: Webster encounters Diahann Carroll, who visits his school with the mission of fundraising for new musical instruments...
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18
In the Family Way (1)
Katherine's behavior has been unusual when she's around George and Webster, leading them to suspect something is off. Their concerns are confirmed whe...
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19
In the Family Way (2)
Katherine contemplates the idea of expanding her family with another child and weighs the option of having an abortion. During her period of introspec...
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20
What is Art?
Webster accidentally tosses out Uncle Phil's beloved tin can sculpture when he mistakenly puts it in the recycling bin. As the chaos unfolds, Uncle Ph...
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21
Best of Friends
Webster makes a new best friend named Rob, who provides him with a sense of security. However, Rob begins to feel frustrated, believing that Webster i...
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22
It's Academic
Katherine finds herself increasingly attracted to a college professor who is visiting her campus.
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23
Be It Ever So Humble
Bill's constant pranks on George escalate to the point where their friendship is strained, leading to a growing rift between them.
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24
The Best Thing I Can Be
Following a trip to the amusement park, Webster feels quite disheartened about his height.
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25
Blast From the Past (1)
Title: Echoes of Yesterday (1) Plot: Webster finds himself ensnared in a hidden chamber that seems impossible to escape. As he struggles to find a ...
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26
Blast From the Past (2)
While reflecting on previous episodes, they notice Webster hasn't been seen around the house lately, sparking concern among them. Unbeknownst to them,...
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How the West Was Once (1)
The Popadopolis family travels to Lizard Flatz, Arizona, where they meet Dusty, a fascinating storyteller and ranch owner. He introduces them to Moonh...
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3
And Baby Makes Breakfast
Title: And Baby Makes Breakfast Plot: As part of a school assignment, Webster enters into a mock marriage, only to find himself tangled in a series o...
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4
Big Problems
Webster's buddy Rob is feeling down because he thinks he's too tall.
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5
Alien
Rob, one of Webster's friends, grabs a tabloid and begins quizzing Webster with some of its bizarre questions. To his surprise, Webster answers all of...
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6
Parent Trap
In a bid to teach Webster about responsibility, George and Katherine decide to switch things up by taking on the roles of children while Webster steps...
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7
Good Grief
Katherine is devastated upon learning of her mother’s death.
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8
One More Shot
Title: Another Chance Plot: George brings Webster along to a New York Knicks match, where he gets the exciting opportunity to meet basketball star Pa...
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9
Great Expectations (1)
Title: Great Expectations (1) Plot: Webster travels to Hollywood alongside Uncle Phil and his girlfriend. Trouble arises when Uncle Phil's girlfriend...
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10
Great Expectations (2)
After Phil's infidelity, the producer hands his role to his former girlfriend, resulting in Phil's dismissal. Meanwhile, during George and Katherine's...
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11
Who's to Blame?
While Webster is at home by himself, a group of robbers unexpectedly breaks in, forcing him to figure out how to handle the situation.
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12
Chained
Title: Unraveled Plot: Webster receives a chain letter, but George decides to toss it in the trash. Soon after, a series of unfortunate events unfold...
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13
The Triangle
Webster snaps a photo and shares it with Katherine. This leads Katherine to suspect that one of their neighbors might be involved in an affair.
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14
The Truth Hurts
Webster creates a beautiful dress for Katherine's birthday. While she expresses her appreciation for the gift, she hesitates to wear it when asked to ...
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15
Hello, I Must Be Going
Webster makes an effort to match Katherine's aunt Charlotte with Papa Papadopolis.
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16
That's Rich
Webster discovers that wealth isn't solely about having a large bank account when he catches the excitement of the lottery craze.
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17
TV or Not TV
George covers a sportscast for Webster's Pee-Wee hockey team, and the feedback is overwhelmingly positive. The team is so impressed that they ask him ...
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18
Borrowed Time
Rob's father takes him away against his will, prompting Webster to mobilize friends and allies in a desperate effort to locate him.
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19
A Friend in Need
Title: A Friend in Need Plot: Jerry dons a clown costume and brings Webster along to entertain the young patients at the leukemia ward in the hospita...
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20
Love Papadopolis Style
Title: Papadopolis Romance Plot: On Valentine’s Day, Webster finds himself smitten with a girl he believes is already in a relationship. Undeterred...
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21
Almost Home
Webster goes to visit his Uncle Jack, who operates a foster home alongside a partner. However, tensions arise with one particular child, leading Uncle...
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22
Farewell to Arms
Webster seeks approval to purchase a BB gun and demonstrates his maturity to earn it. Once he gets the gun and enjoys some practice sessions with his ...
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23
There Goes the Bride
Katherine's aunt is tying the knot, and George and Katherine take the opportunity to recreate their wedding vows.
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24
Gotcha
Webster and Katherine come up with a plan to help George break a persistent habit he can’t seem to shake.
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25
My Family's Honor
Webster and Katherine find themselves in a similar predicament when they both resort to cheating on their school projects simultaneously.
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26
Special Delivery
Title: Unexpected Arrival Plot: George and Katherine each employ a housekeeper, who unexpectedly goes into labor. As the couple navigates the chaos o...
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27
Cuckoo's Nest
Katherine hosts a therapy session at the house.
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28
Rear View Mirror (1)
Title: Rear View Mirror (1) Plot: Webster and Papa Popadopolis reminisce about previous adventures. Suddenly, they receive alarming news that Georg...
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29
Rear View Mirror (2)
Title: Rear View Mirror (2) Plot: While sharing memories, Webster, Papa Papadopolis, and Jerry get word that George and Katherine have made it throug...
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McGruff
Webster begins purchasing his lunch, but the school bully continually steals his money. When George and Katherine learn about the situation, they step...
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2
The Landlords
Title: The Tenants Plot: The Papadopolis family unwittingly welcomes a quirky tenant into their home, unaware that he is a clown. As the eccentric be...
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3
The Derby
George becomes so fixated on the idea of Webster winning a derby that he takes it upon himself to construct the car without Webster's involvement. Thi...
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4
A Run for the Money
Katherine signs up for a 6-mile marathon as part of a fundraiser, but when a can of tomato juice accidentally lands on her foot, she's unable to parti...
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5
Read It and Weep
The family discovers that Papa Papadopolis cannot read or write, and he feels deeply embarrassed about it. To alleviate the awkwardness of this revela...
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6
Witchbusters
Title: Witchbusters Plot: Webster stumbles upon a woman rumored to be a witch, only to realize she isn’t casting spells or flying on a broomstick. ...
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7
The Tribute
Title: The Honor Plot: Webster reflects on his father’s legacy as the school debates naming the institution after a renowned sports icon. His heart...
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8
Kiss Me, Kate
Title: Kiss Me, Kate Plot: George's ex-teammate makes an unexpected advance towards Katherine, catching Webster's eye as he observes the situation un...
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9
Play Ball
Katherine is coaching Webster's baseball team and places him in right field. However, Webster is eager to pitch. He finally gets the opportunity to ta...
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10
The Big Sleepover
Title: The Ultimate Sleepover Plot: Webster extends an invitation to a girl for what he believes will be a fun and innocent night at his place. As th...
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11
The Man in the Red Flannel Suit
When he finds out he won’t be playing Santa Claus in the Christmas parade after all, he feels really disappointed. The excitement he had for the rol...
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San Francisco (1)
Title: San Francisco (1) Plot: Webster encounters a senior gentleman yearning to reconnect with his jazz ensemble in San Francisco. Moved by the ma...
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San Francisco (2)
Katherine finds herself facing accusations of stealing Henry's savings following his mysterious disappearance.
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4
Hello, Nicky
Title: Greetings, Nicky Plot: Webster's cousin is feeling apprehensive about relocating to Nigeria with his family, struggling to adjust to the idea ...
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5
Grab Bag
Title: Snatched Plot: When Katherine finds her handbag missing, it sparks a sense of urgency in Webster, who then takes the initiative to launch a ne...
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6
Breaking Away
Title: Diverging Paths Plot: George's ambitions for a fishing trip disrupt Webster's carefully laid plans. As George becomes increasingly determined ...
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The Strike
Title: The Protest Plot: George finds himself at odds with the teaching methods employed by Webster's instructor. Frustrated by the approach, he voic...
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8
George's Brush With Life
Upon discovering that a former schoolmate has passed away, George begins to reflect on his own life and the choices he has made.
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9
The Importance of Being Worthy
Webster is distraught when the money collected for new sports equipment goes missing.
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10
A Hell of a Weekend
During a weekend getaway, George and Katherine discover that their hosts are unabashed nudists, turning their relaxing trip into an unexpected adventu...
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11
Katherine, the Greek
After struggling to choose the right teams for the football pool, he turns to Katherine for assistance.
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12
Simple Gifts
Title: Priceless Presents Plot: A man in a Santa Claus costume relentlessly showers everyone with extravagant Christmas gifts, leaving Katherine feel...
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13
The Four Tops: The Sequel
The Four Tops meet their pal Webster.
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14
Nerds Are People Too
When Webster discovers that a group of nerds is part of the school club he just joined, he begins to reconsider his decision to be a member.
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15
Taming of the Stew
Katherine showcased her culinary "talents" on a cooking show, prompting George and Webster to step in and avert any potential chaos.
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16
The Couch Potato Must Die
The family steps up to help Jerry after he sprains his ankle, but they quickly discover that being his caretaker is no easy task. Jerry's demanding at...
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17
The Cruise
When Webster is given a project on iconic couples, Katherine and George reminisce about their initial encounter.
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18
Dial K for Katherine
Katherine becomes convinced that an ex-convict is pursuing her, leaving her feeling terrified and on edge.
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The Wild, Wild Webst
After enduring relentless bullying, Webster daydreams about the Wild West, imagining himself as a cowboy ready to confront his tormentor. In this fant...
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The Painting
Katherine is shocked to discover a nude painting of herself displayed in an art gallery. The twist? When she sat for the artist, she had been complete...
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The Quiz Show
Title: The Trivia Challenge Plot: Webster and his friends find themselves competing on a popular television quiz competition. As they navigate tricky...
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Papa's Big Romance
The family rallies behind Papa as he takes lessons from a belly dance teacher.
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The Election
Webster takes on the responsibility of leading the campaign for a class presidential hopeful, but unfortunately, the candidate he supports ends up los...
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6
Sale Away
As the family sorts through items for their garage sale, they take a trip down memory lane, sharing stories and fond recollections tied to the various...
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7
The Crush
Katherine finds herself in an unexpected situation when a teenager seeks her guidance on how to approach dating an older woman. She eagerly offers her...
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8
The Chelsea Cat
George and Katherine discover that their friend Chelsea has been living a double life as a cat burglar.
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Take My Cousin, Please
Title: Take My Cousin, Please Plot: Webster's affluent aunt intends to adopt a young boy, leading Webster to suspect that the boy is only after her c...
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10
Heaven
Webster is heartbroken when his turtle passes away. His sadness deepens when a friend informs him that the turtle won’t be in heaven waiting for him...
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11
The Web-touchables (1)
Webster imagines himself in a classic 1920s cops and robbers scenario. In this vivid daydream, he takes on the role of a detective determined to catch...
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12
The Web-touchables (2)
Title: The Web-touchables (2) Plot: As Webster drifts deeper into his daydream, he uncovers that he has been manipulated by a mobster and decides to ...
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13
Rich Man, Poor Man
Katherine's wealthy uncle becomes infatuated with the star of a theatrical show, putting both her and Webster's chances for debut performances at risk...
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14
Doing Time at the Community Center
Webster meets a reformed gambler who is currently undergoing rehabilitation. The interactions with this individual begin to have a significant impact ...
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15
Bowled Over
A rude couple seeks to leverage Katherine's charm and social standing to boost their own popularity.
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Thanksgiving with the Four Tops (a.k.a.) Pass the Potatoes, Obie
Title: Thanksgiving with the Four Tops (also known as) Hand Over the Mashed Potatoes, Obie Plot: This Thanksgiving, George extends a warm invitation ...
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17
Here Come the Jets
Katherine sets out to purchase Webster tickets for a Jets game, only to discover they’re completely sold out. Determined, she turns to a ticket scal...
