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Mary urges Lester to give Calvin a job so that he will spend less time with Brenda.

Young Man With a Job

Lottery opponent Mary falls victim to gambling fever.

Pick Six

Sandra's arrogant basketball-player beau leads Calvin astray.

Slam Dunked

Mary and Lester host a golden-anniversary party for her parents.

Fifty Big Ones

Lester's plan to buy a sports car goes awry when Mary decides to redecorate.

Redecorating Blues

Lester's former boss pays a visit, giving the impression he's wealthy.

We the People

Teenager Calvin pledges his love for Sandra.

A Young Man's Fancy

Brenda says she is library-bound, but meets Calvin at a dance instead.

Brenda's Last Date

Rose is attracted to a man Sandra rejects as being too straight-laced.

The Bed of Rose's

Mary and her friends have no place to worship on Christmas Day.

Mary's Christmas

Mary and Sandra compete over who will be the better piano player.

The Big Piano Play-Off

Mary is shocked when Brenda asks Sandra for tips on how to attract a boy.

A Daughter Is a Precious Thing

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After the apartment manager dies, Mary fears Sandra will become the new landlord.

S1 E6 | Pilot

E22 | Young Man With a Job

E21 | Pick Six

E20 | Slam Dunked

E19 | Fifty Big Ones

E18 | Redecorating Blues

E17 | We the People

E16 | A Young Man's Fancy

E15 | Brenda's Last Date

E14 | The Bed of Rose's

E13 | Mary's Christmas

E12 | The Big Piano Play-Off

E11 | A Daughter Is a Precious Thing