A View from the Bench
Dick, Kirk, and George go to Boston to use their bench passes for a Celtics game. Dick loses his pass. Meanwhile, Leslie and Joanna wait at the inn for incoming guest, Daniel J. Travanti.
More from Season 1
Episode 1
In the Beginning...
Dick and Joanna Loudon purchase the Stratford Inn, a remnant of colonial times in scenic Vermont. Their caretaker, George Utley, and his family have tended the inn for decades. Dick hires a maid, Leslie, and meets their next-door neighbor (and habitual liar) Kirk. The inn opens for business amid myriad start-up problems.
Episode 2
Mrs. Newton's Body Lies A'Mould'ring in the Grave
Dick and Joanna learn that there's a body buried in the basement. The Loudons try to get the body moved to the church cemetery, only to find that she was a witch.
Episode 3
Hail to the Councilman
Dick gets his hopes up after two city officials suggest he run for town council.
Episode 4
Shall We Gather at the River?
Joanna falls through the ice at the annual River Day festival. Dick is on the outs when Joanna blames him for everything bad that happens in her life.
Episode 5
This Probably is Condemned
Dick and the gang pitch in to help Kirk get the Minuteman up to code after its shut down.
Episode 6
No Tigers at the Circus
Dick spirals into a profound depression after the Stratford is denied in its bid to be classified an historic landmark.
