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- Season 6 overviewSep 24, 1986-May 12, 198725 episodesSeason 6 episodes1. Sam Goes to College Sep 24, 1986
- Sam's crushed when her college scholarship doesn't come through.
- 2. Sam Goes to College Sep 24, 1986
- Nell is left alone at home with the last girl leaves for college.
- 3. Below Sea Level Oct 1, 1986
- Joey's in for a surprise after he and Nell fly to New York to visit Addy.
- 4. Joey Meets Matthew Oct 8, 1986
- Joey's father wants his sons Joey and Matthew to live with him.
- 5. Nell Goes Back to New York Oct 15, 1986
- Lonesome Nell decides to travel back to New York City to see Joey.
- 6. The Apartment Oct 29, 1986
- Nell and Addy begin their search for an apartment in New York.
- 7. I Love New York Nov 5, 1986
- Nell regrets moving to New York after experiencing a series of setbacks.
- 8. Nell the Boss Nov 12, 1986
- Nell and Addy learn that mixing business with friendship is a bad idea.
- 9. Harry the Hamster Nov 19, 1986
- Nell joins an animal-rights group after Joey rescues a hamster from an experimental lab.
- 10. Joey the Gambler Nov 26, 1986
- Nell and Marty teach Joey a lesson about the evils of gambling.
- 11. The Scam Dec 3, 1986
- Maybelle's savings are stolen when Nell falls for a major scam.
- 12. Christmas in New York Dec 10, 1986
- Marty ruins Joey and Matthew's Christmas by telling them there's no Santa Claus.
- 13. Nell's Secret Admirer Jan 7, 1987
- Nell discovers that she has had a secret admirer since her high-school days.
- 14. The Loan Jan 14, 1987
- Nell and Addy's friendship is strained when Addy fails to repay a loan.
- 15. The Window Jan 21, 1987
- Nell considers giving up her promotion to pay closer attention to Matthew and Joey.
- 16. The Window Jan 21, 1987
- Nell quits her job to stay at home and care for Matthew and Joey.
- 17. Joey's First Crush Jan 28, 1987
- Joey confides in Grandpa when he develops an infatuation for Maggie.
- 18. Joey's Teacher Feb 4, 1987
- Joey's teacher sues Nell for $2.1 million after he falls in her apartment.
- 19. Joey's Hero Feb 11, 1987
- Nell donates her blood to a television hero who turns out to be a bigot.
- 20. Joey the Gigolo Feb 25, 1987
- Nell convinces Joey to make friends with her boss's daughter.
- 21. Parents Week Feb 25, 1987
- Sam announces plans to leave college, get married and move to South Dakota.
- 22. Parents Week Mar 4, 1987
- Nell works on a plan to encourage Sam and Eric to stay in college.
- 23. Save the Church Apr 28, 1987
- Nell learns that her father's church is about to be demolished.
- 24. Someday My Prince ... May 5, 1987
- Nell is courted by an African prince who invented chocolate chip cookies in his home country.
- 25. Mama's Date May 12, 1987
- Nell learns that her mother is dating an old flame from her past.
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