Our House
Our House

Our House (1986)

"Come on Home to Our House"

6.0 (10 votes)
2 Seasons
September 11, 1986
English
Drama

Synopsis

Our House is an American television drama series that aired on NBC for two seasons from September 11, 1986 to May 8, 1988. The series centers on the Witherspoon family and the challenges they face adjusting to life with three generations living in the same house.

Network

NBC

Episodes

Home Again
E1

Home Again

Sep 11, 1986
60 min

Jessie and her three children move in with her father-in-law following the death of her husband. Kris worries when she realizes the local school doesn't offer classes she needs to get into the Air Force Academy.

The Money Machine
E2

The Money Machine

Sep 14, 1986
60 min

David runs into serious competition with his business painting house numbers on curbs. Jessie enrolls in a photography course.

Families and Friends
E3

Families and Friends

Sep 21, 1986
60 min

Gus's visiting Marine buddy, J.J. Moon, causes havoc.

That Lonesome Old Caboose
E4

That Lonesome Old Caboose

Sep 28, 1986
60 min

Gus thinks he's dying, and stalls on getting treatment for his recently diagnosed diabetes.

The Third Question
E5

The Third Question

Oct 5, 1986
60 min

Jessie goes on her first date despite David's strong disapproval.

See You in Court
E6

See You in Court

Oct 12, 1986
60 min

Gus is called for jury duty; Kris practices driving and is struck by another car.

Small Steps
E7

Small Steps

Oct 19, 1986
60 min

Gus brags about his childhood Halloween pranks and catches the imagination of David and Kris. Gus takes Molly trick-or-treating.

Choices
E8

Choices

Oct 26, 1986
60 min

Jessie forbids Kris to go on an overnight trip to a rock concert until Gus volunteers to drive.

First Impressions
E9

First Impressions

Nov 2, 1986
60 min

Jessie witnesses a crime, then meets one of the criminals when Kris brings some new friends over.

Different Habits
E10

Different Habits

Nov 9, 1986
60 min

Kris befriends a girl with a drinking problem; David and Molly uncover a time capsule their father buried years before.

Off We Go ...
E11

Off We Go ...

Nov 16, 1986
60 min

Kris asks her favorite teacher for a letter of recomendation for the Air Force Academy, and is surprised by the results.

Heart of a Dancer
E12

Heart of a Dancer

Nov 23, 1986
60 min

No description available.

Green Christmas
E13

Green Christmas

Dec 14, 1986
60 min

Molly's too angry about her father's death to celebrate Christmas; Gus tries to deflect David from his Christmas present hiding place.

Family Secrets
E14

Family Secrets

Jan 4, 1987
60 min

David falls for a teacher and strumbles across a collection of stories written by Gus; Jessie's perfect sister pays a visit.

A Point of View
E15

A Point of View

Jan 11, 1987
60 min

Gus argues with Jessie and Kris about his men-only service organization; Molly befriends a blind girl; David nearly burns down the house.

The Best Intentions
E16

The Best Intentions

Jan 18, 1987
60 min

Kris babysits for a teacher and ends up being accused of child abuse. David and Molly try to make their home come up to the standards of television households.

The 100 Year Old Weekend
E17

The 100 Year Old Weekend

Feb 1, 1987
60 min

Gus challenges the family to spend a weekend using only the tools available 100 years earlier. But a nuclear crisis invades their trip back in time.

Past Tense, Future Tense (1)
E18

Past Tense, Future Tense (1)

Feb 8, 1987
60 min

Kris wins a trip to March Air Force base; David ""borrows"" Gus's car; Jessie takes Molly to her mother-daughter fashion show. First of a two-part episode.

Past Tense, Future Tense (2)
E19

Past Tense, Future Tense (2)

Feb 15, 1987
60 min

Kris meets a handsome young pilot and tries to bring Gus together with his estranged son Ben. Second of a two-part episode.

Friends
E20

Friends

Feb 22, 1987
60 min

Gus and his pals try to fulfill a dead friend's last request; David befriends a stressed athlete; Kris ignores a hurt Jessie; and Molly sells too many cookies.

Giving 'em the Business
E21

Giving 'em the Business

Mar 1, 1987
60 min

No description available.

Growing Up, Growing Old
E22

Growing Up, Growing Old

Mar 15, 1987
60 min

No description available.

The Road out of Briarpatch
E23

The Road out of Briarpatch

Mar 22, 1987
60 min

No description available.

The Children's Crusade
E24

The Children's Crusade

May 3, 1987
60 min

No description available.

Cast

Details

Original Title

Our House

Status

Ended

Seasons

2

Episodes

46