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Mary gets a chance to appear in a movie that's shooting in the area.

My Aching Back

An arrogant clergyman leads his church choir in a singing contest against Mary's group.

The Sing-Off

A TV-station owner hires Sandra as a weather forecaster.

The Talk Show

Mary tries to help Lester win a big construction contract.

Tangled Web

A school assignment about parenting saddles Brenda and Calvin with a piglet.

And Baby Makes Three

Rose decides to sell the apartment building to Sandra's boyfriend (Ron Glass).

There Goes the Building

Mary's fantasy about an Old West showdown closely parallels her actual feelings about the opening of a sleazy neighborhood bar.

Low Noon

Mary and Sandra dress in drag to get into Lester's men's club.

Men's Club

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A week away from her 16th birthday, Brenda looks forward to her first date.

S3 E16 | Sweet Sixteen

E22 | My Aching Back

E15 | The Sing-Off

E12 | The Talk Show

E11 | Tangled Web

E4 | And Baby Makes Three

E3 | There Goes the Building

E2 | Low Noon

E1 | Men's Club