My Two Dads

When Marcy Bradford dies, she leaves her teenage daughter Nicole in the custody of two ex-boyfriends: straight-laced, formal Michael and wild artist Joey.

Genre: Comedy, Family

Cast:Paul Reiser , Greg Evigan , Staci Keanan , Florence Stanley , Giovanni Ribisi , Amy Hathaway , Dick Butkus , Chad Allen , Don Yesso , Dakin Matthews , Alitzah , Bradley Gregg , Jamie Rose , Richard Minchenberg , Davy Jones , Kellie Martin , Kim Johnston Ulrich , Max Perlich

1Season 1

S1.E1 ∙ Pilot

Thu, May 10, 1990

Michael Taylor and Joey Harris who were friends 13 years ago, are informed that a girl they both dated, passed away and they're named in her will. And what she left them is her 12 year old daughter Nicole and one of them is the father. While Michael is hesitant, Joey takes her. But as soon as they get to his place, he has to go somewhere, leaving her alone. And Michael shows up telling him off and they get into it.

2Season 1

S1.E2 ∙ Soho's by You?

Thu, May 17, 1990

Michael and Joey have a disagreement over where to live, decide to split up and then compromise by incorporating Michael's environment in Joey's loft.

3Season 1

S1.E3 ∙ Crime and Punishment

Thu, May 24, 1990

Michael and Joey's contrasting parenting methods are put to the test when Nicole deceives them about her plans for the evening.

4Season 1

S1.E4 ∙ Nicole's First Date

Thu, May 31, 1990

After Nicole is stood up on her first date, Joey and Michael visit the boy, discover the problem and help remedy it.

5Season 1

S1.E5 ∙ Friends and Lovers

Thu, Jun 7, 1990

After Michael's date abandons him, Nicole tries to set him up with their neighbor, only to learn they have nothing in common.

6Season 1

S1.E6 ∙ Whose Night Is It, Anyway?

Thu, Jun 14, 1990

Michael and Joey, without a babysitter for Nicole, bring their dates home only to throw them out when they prove to be bad role models for Nicole.

7Season 1

S1.E7 ∙ Once a Son

Thu, Jun 21, 1990

Joey's father, who has always been disappointed with his son's choice of careers, visits Joey's first art exhibit and challenges Joey to sell a painting or work in the family plumbing business.

8Season 1

S1.E8 ∙ Sex, Judge, and Rock & Roll

Thu, Jun 28, 1990

Michael meets an attractive, intelligent woman and spends a romantic evening with her, but he is shocked to learn she is Judge Wilbur's engaged niece.

9Season 1

S1.E9 ∙ The Artful Dodger

Thu, Jul 5, 1990

Nicole is afraid to fail at art, because that might mean Joey isn't her father.

10Season 1

S1.E10 ∙ Quality Time

Thu, Jul 12, 1990

Michael feels guilty when the responsibility of his career prohibits him from being the kind of parent he would like to be to Nicole.

11Season 1

S1.E11 ∙ 'Tis the Season

Thu, Jul 19, 1990

At Christmas, it requires ingenuity on the part of Michael and Joey to help Nicole overcome the sadness of missing her mother.

12Season 1

S1.E12 ∙ The Only Child

Thu, Jul 26, 1990

Nicole tries to manipulate her fathers by complaining about being an only child, but the ploy backfires when they get her a little brother.

13Season 1

S1.E13 ∙ Joey's Mother-In-Law

Sun, Jan 10, 1988

When Michael's mother comes for a surprise visit, she and her traditional parenting philosophies wreak havoc with the family's unusual but happy homelife.

14Season 1

S1.E14 ∙ Nicole in Charge

Sun, Jan 17, 1988

Nicole is sure she's going to lose another family member when the guys overdo a physical fitness regime.

15Season 1

S1.E15 ∙ The Wedge

Sun, Feb 7, 1988

Joey and Michael clash when Joey's friend Malcolm, a rock singer, accuses Joey of being a stuffed shirt and says Nicole should have more freedom.

16Season 1

S1.E16 ∙ Advice and Consent

Sun, Feb 14, 1988

Cory and Nicole face the first test of growing up when Cory's brother tries to push him into making romantic overtures.

17Season 1

S1.E17 ∙ She'll Get Over It

Sun, Feb 21, 1988

Nicole's dreams of a modeling career are shattered when she's passed over at her first casting call.

18Season 1

S1.E18 ∙ Michael's Sister Comes Over and Visits

Sun, Feb 28, 1988

When Michael's adventuresome sister pays him a visit after a long separation, he tries to stop doting and accept her for the free spirit she is.

19Season 1

S1.E19 ∙ Nicole's Big Adventure

Sat, Mar 19, 1988

Michael and Joey have difficulty allowing Nicole to attend a week long camping outing.

20Season 1

S1.E20 ∙ My Fair Joey

Mon, Mar 28, 1988

Joey enlists Michael to coach him on the finer points of etiquette when he meets a debutante dream girl.

21Season 1

S1.E21 ∙ The Family in Question

Mon, Nov 26, 1990

When a reporter does a story on the judge, criticizing her decisions most specifically her decision to put Nicole with Joey and Michael. They want his head. But a television reporter offers to do a story and let the public decide on her decision.

22Season 1

S1.E22 ∙ Friends of the Family

Sun, Aug 14, 1988

Corey tries to set his mom up with Klawicki.

1Season 2

S2.E1 ∙ Blast from the Past

Wed, Jan 11, 1989

Zach, a boy whom Nicole knew moves to New York and comes to see her. And Cory is not comfortable with her being with him.

2Season 2

S2.E2 ∙ Who's on First?

Wed, Jan 18, 1989

When Nicole asks her more experienced girlfriend for kissing tips, Michael and Joey prepare for a fathers daughter talk by enrolling in a sexuality awareness seminar attended by a group of angry women over 30.

3Season 2

S2.E3 ∙ Macho, Stupid Guy Time

Wed, Feb 1, 1989

With Nicole away for the weekend, Michael and Joey resume a 15 year old bet that one of them can get their high school "no" queen of all time to say "yes" to a date.

4Season 2

S2.E4 ∙ The Man in the Pink Slip

Wed, Feb 8, 1989

Lifestyles and temperaments change dramatically in the Taylor/Harris household when Michael loses his job and Joey goes to work.

5Season 2

S2.E5 ∙ Fallen Idol

Wed, Feb 15, 1989

A visit from her rock and roll idol Malcolm O'Dell leaves Nicole star-struck until the musician loses his music making ability.

6Season 2

S2.E6 ∙ Story with a Twist

Wed, Feb 22, 1989

When 14 year old Nicole comes home with liquor on her breath, the Dads employ their own brand of shock therapy: a vivid and frightening demonstration of the dangers of alcohol abuse.

7Season 2

S2.E7 ∙ Playing with Fire

Wed, Mar 1, 1989

When a man whom the judge sent to prison sends her death threats, she's assigned someone to protect her--Bull Shannon from Night Court.

8Season 2

S2.E8 ∙ Dirty Dating

Wed, Mar 8, 1989

Nicole rebels when Joey ignores her objections to his dating a hot but condescending woman. Her revenge? She goes out with every fathers nightmare someone named Chopper.

9Season 2

S2.E9 ∙ The God of Love

Wed, Mar 15, 1989

When Nicole finds Joey in bed with a woman, her public bragging fuels Joey's already red hot reputation and gives Nicole, by association, a red hot reputation of her own.

10Season 2

S2.E10 ∙ In Her Dreams

Wed, Mar 22, 1989

Through a series of dreams, Nicole has a chance to see what life would have been like if her mother had married either Michael or Joey.

11Season 2

S2.E11 ∙ Together We Stand

Wed, Mar 29, 1989

Michael is excited and Joey apprehensive as they begin their jobs together at a new financial magazine, but emotions mix when they meet their boss, Karen, an attractive and assertive woman.

12Season 2

S2.E12 ∙ The Courtship of Nicole's Fathers

Wed, Apr 5, 1989

In order to distract her over protective dads, Nicole introduces them to a beautiful new neighbor.

13Season 2

S2.E13 ∙ Crushed

Wed, Apr 12, 1989

Shelby's crush on Michael wreaks havoc in her friendship with Nicole, then leads to heartbreak when Shelby mistakes a casual conversation for a romantic overture.

14Season 2

S2.E14 ∙ Basket Case

Wed, Apr 19, 1989

When Nicole fails to make the basketball team, Joey confronts her coach who turns out to be a very competitive woman both on and off the court.

15Season 2

S2.E15 ∙ You Love Me, Right?

Sun, May 7, 1989

Michael's uncle shows up and he's not exactly pleased to see him. It seems he has a habit of making promises that he doesn't keep. And he's making some to Nicole.

16Season 2

S2.E16 ∙ Getting Smart

Sat, Jul 29, 1989

Nicole decides to drop out of an advanced English class - with best friend Shelby's encouragement, after overhearing Michael and Joey disdainfully discussing their "smart" boss, Karen.

1Season 3

S3.E1 ∙ That's No Lady, That's My Mother

Sun, Sep 24, 1989

Michael is dating Zach's recently divorced mother. And despite being told by Joey that he's the man whom she is seeing to get over her break up, he continues to see her. And it causes problems for Nicole and Zach.

2Season 3

S3.E2 ∙ Say Goodnight, Gracie

Sun, Oct 1, 1989

Joey goes for brownie points by offering to babysit his girlfriend's daughter.

3Season 3

S3.E3 ∙ Love and Learn

Sun, Oct 15, 1989

Nicole is dating a slightly older guy. When the guys hear about this, they forbid her to see him. She sneaks out to see him. They follow her and discover her getting her heart broken.

4Season 3

S3.E4 ∙ You Can Count on Me

Sun, Oct 22, 1989

Shelby is dating a guy who Nicole says is a creep. But Shelby ignores her. So to prove it to her, Nicole goes on a double date with them and the guy's friend. And sure enough his true self comes out but Shelby finds it hard to accept.

5Season 3

S3.E5 ∙ Joey Gets Pinned

Sun, Oct 29, 1989

Joey throws a party and wakes up the next day to discover he has married a female wrestler.

6Season 3

S3.E6 ∙ Story in Development

Wed, Nov 1, 1989

Nicole becomes depressed as she wants to wishes to an adult. Her dads try to cheer her up and make her see the advantages of being a teenager.

7Season 3

S3.E7 ∙ Duel

Sun, Nov 5, 1989

It's the homecoming dance at Nicole's school. And the teacher in charge goes to see Joey and Michael to see if they have any suggestions. They're both taken with her and they come up with a girls asking out the boys. And Nicole finds herself in a delicate position cause this where she decides if she wants to be with Cory or Zach. And when she makes her choice, someone else asks him out.

8Season 3

S3.E8 ∙ Dad Patrol

Wed, Nov 8, 1989

After being burgalarized Joey and Michael create their own watch program so Nicole will safe. But it's Michael who's feeling apprehensive and leads to being trapped on the roof.

9Season 3

S3.E9 ∙ Pop, the Question

Wed, Nov 15, 1989

Michael and Joey's parenting styles continue to clash so they decide submit to a DNA test. They agree that whoever is not the biological father will step aside. While waiting for the results they learn something more important.

10Season 3

S3.E10 ∙ Thanks for the Memories

Wed, Nov 22, 1989

Joey and Michael are trapped in an elevator leading them to recall interesting moments of the last several years. Nicole, Margaret, and Shelby have trouble holding off eating dinner until the guys are freed.

11Season 3

S3.E11 ∙ Class

Wed, Nov 29, 1989

Joey learns about an opening for an art teacher but he lacks the college degree required. He returns to school but discovers his instructor is Mr. Kelcher who he clashed with in the past.

12Season 3

S3.E12 ∙ I'm Dreaming of a Holiday Episode

Wed, Dec 20, 1989

Christmas commences with the usual bickering between Joey and Michael. Then both imagine alternate futures with everyone much aged except the judge who's exactly the same.

13Season 3

S3.E13 ∙ Power Struggle

Wed, Jan 10, 1990

Frustrated by how much time Nicole is spending with Zach -- and by the fact they seem to be invisible when the two are together -- Michael and Joey declare that she must date someone else for awhile. To convince them they're wrong, Nicole decides to pick the worst possible boy to date: a guy named Jordan, who "reads" people's handshakes, and "collects" rats. Unfortunately, he turns out to be annoying enough that even she soon wants to get rid of him -- but she is hoping to hold out long enough that Michael and Joey will throw him out first, because otherwise it will seem like they have "won" the power struggle.

14Season 3

S3.E14 ∙ Bye Bye Baby

Sun, Jan 21, 1990

Joey learns that his girlfriend and her daughter are moving to California.

15Season 3

S3.E15 ∙ Environ-mental Case

Mon, Mar 5, 1990

Joey is arrested for protesting environmental pollution.

16Season 3

S3.E16 ∙ Party, Sweet 16: See Appendix

Mon, Mar 12, 1990

Appendicitis cancels Nicole's "sweet 16" party.

17Season 3

S3.E17 ∙ It's My Art, and I'll Die If I Want To

Mon, Mar 19, 1990

Art collectors are chomping at the bit after Joey's obituary is mistakenly printed.

18Season 3

S3.E18 ∙ To Thine Own Elf Be True

Mon, Mar 26, 1990

Joey's childhood sweetheart falls for Michael.

19Season 3

S3.E19 ∙ You Only Surprise the Ones You Love

Mon, Apr 2, 1990

When Wilbur is about to receive an honor, the guys feeling as if that some of her friends and family should be there decides to do a little snooping. They learn of a guy who appears to be a friend, so they invite him without telling Wilbur. When he arrives he assumes she knew and when she sees him, she tells him to go. That's when she reveals that he's her ex-husband.

20Season 3

S3.E20 ∙ Kind of a Drag

Mon, Apr 16, 1990

Nicole learns she's not considered part of the in crowd and considers extreme measures to change her status. Joey's girlfriend won't accept their breakup so he makes up a new romance.

21Season 3

S3.E21 ∙ When You Wish...

Mon, Apr 23, 1990

A TV show offers to give a viewer a chance to go out with a music star. And to insure that the viewer's parents approve, they offer to give the parents to live out their dream. And for Joey is to play pro basketball and what they offer him is a chance to play one on one with his idol Dr. J. And for Michael is to perform on piano. Things seem to be OK except Zach doesn't like it.

22Season 3

S3.E22 ∙ See You in September?

Mon, Apr 30, 1990

Joey's ex comes back to town to marry someone else but he's not over her yet.