Too Close for Comfort

Season 5

Jackie and Sarah Rush are two grown sisters who live in half of a duplex. Their parents, Henry and Muriel, live in the other half. Though one might think this proximity may be fun, both sides often feel that it's "too close for comfort", in this half-hour situation comedy.

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21 Episodes

Drawing Room
E1
Drawing RoomHenry decides to work at a downtown office, due to life at home getting crazier, but it turns out there were more distractions downtown than he bargained for.
Nearly Departed
E2
Nearly DepartedAfter his father's death, Henry decides it's time to plan his own funeral. He soon starts to examine his life decisions.
My Son, the PhD
E3
My Son, the PhDAndrew might be a genius and is recruited by a school for gifted children.
All in a Day's Unemployment
E4
All in a Day's UnemploymentBudgets are tight throughout the Rush household. Henry coaches Monroe to ask for a raise at work, but the coaching backfires and Monroe is fired. Henry works overtime to find Monroe a new job.
Devereaux & Son
E5
Devereaux & SonThe Rushes' friend Paul pretends to be a member of their family to impress his long-lost son.
And Baby Makes Two
E6
And Baby Makes TwoJackie drops a bomb on Henry and Muriel when she announces that she wants to become a single mother.
Reconcilable Differences
E7
Reconcilable DifferencesHenry and Muriel end up in counseling thanks to the strain of helping another couple settle a squabble.
The Two Faces of Muriel
E8
The Two Faces of MurielMuriel considers cosmetic surgery to revive Henry's interest in her.
No Mas, Monroe
E9
No Mas, MonroeThe Rushes hire a maid who is a foreigner. When Monroe meets her, he's taken with her. When she reveals that her immigration status is uncertain so Monroe offers to marry her so she can stay in the US. Henry talks to her about if she really cares for Monroe.
For Every Man, There's Two Women
E10
For Every Man, There's Two WomenMonroe is kidnapped and raped by two women in a van. When the police dismiss Monroe's story, Henry searches for the rapists himself.
Finders Keepers
E11
Finders KeepersHenry and Monroe find a bag full of money and decide they want to keep it, but then hear their neighbors have been robbed.
These Stupid Things Remind Me of You
E12
These Stupid Things Remind Me of YouThe Rush's recall how they met Monroe.
Terms of Endangerment
E13
Terms of EndangermentMonroe's new love interest is not only mature but possibly married. Henry and Muriel butt in to make sure Monroe doesn't get his heart broken.
The British are Coming, The British are Coming
E14
The British are Coming, The British are ComingHenry discovers that his war-time buddy visiting from England is still a womanizer.
No Deposit, No Return
E15
No Deposit, No ReturnHenry takes drastic measures to avoid paying a high penalty for library books that are 5 years overdue.
Off and Running
E16
Off and RunningHenry poses with Cosmic Cow in a photo with a politician which causes his job to be in jeopardy.
Accused, Confused and Abused
E17
Accused, Confused and AbusedMonroe and Sara decide to help a teenage boy who was going to juvenile hall for stealing. The boy has a history of being abused, and when Henry tries to step in to offer his own help the boy rejects him and runs away.
Arrivederci, Jackie
E18
Arrivederci, JackieJackie has been offered a job working at The House of Aldo, an Italian designer, but she doesn't tell her father about it. She invites Senor Aldo to the house without telling Henry who he is. When the man tells Henry he wants Jackie for his House, Henry thinks he's a dirty old man so he throws him out. Later, he is told the truth. Jackie can't believe what Henry did so she decides to move out. Henry calls the man and tries to apologize. He asks him to give Jackie a chance, but Aldo doesn't think it would be good for Jackie because of how overprotective he is.
Ars Gratia Iris
E19
Ars Gratia IrisArt for Iris' sake. Iris got a promotion at work and now she's responsible for commissioning an artist to design a new corporate logo. Thanks to a miscommunication, Henry throws his hat in the ring and Iris has to balance his ego with a conflict of interest.
Henry Enters the '80's
E20
Henry Enters the '80'sSara agrees to go on a blind date with a man that Muriel had set her up with. To everyone's amazement, Bob is gorgeous. After several dates, Bob and Sara make plans to move in together, which Henry is totally against.
Freddie Loves it, We Love It, You're Cancelled
E21
Freddie Loves it, We Love It, You're CancelledHenry gets the chance to make Cosmic Cow a Saturday morning cartoon. But when heads of programming keep changing, he's constantly asked for several (sometimes absurd) changes.