Ed (Darren E. Burrows) is delighted when his spirit guide, One-Who-Waits (Floyd ‘Red Crow’ Westerman) returns, and reveals that he has finally found Ed’s father!

Duets was written by Geoffrey Neigher this episode was first broadcast on 18 January, 1993.

One-Who-Waits leads Ed to Pete (Gordon Tootoosis) who works construction and Ed signs up as an opportunity to get to know his real father, but will he tell him? There’s lots of fun things here, and the reveals, character-wise, make Ed all the more stronger.

Meanwhile, Holling (John Cullum) is having a tough time with the arrival of Arlen Briscoe (Kevin Conway) a blind piano tuner who has come to fix The Brick’s piano. They clash, and fight, and may eventually end up being friends.

And things continue to develop between Maggie (Janine Turner) and Mike (Anthony Edwards). The pair head up to the mountains and nearby shore to investigate a number of barrels that are heading to the Alaskan coast. He’s intent on determining if the barrels contain pollutants. But as the two find themselves in a gorgeous backdrop, the romance may finally be ready to blossom.

It’s a light and charming episode, and it’s wonderful to see Burrows shine as Ed finally meets his father, and realizes his life is good, and that he is loved.

There’s love blossoming, new friendships growing, and a father-son connection. Duets is a delight, and I loved every aspect of the episode. Ed’s story is wonderful, and the antagonistic banter between Holling and Arlen hint at a solid friendship to come.

It’s just great television.

Gross Point, 48230 sees Joel joining Maggie to visit her family in Detroit for her Gran’s (Barbara Townsend) 80th birthday. Joel is convinced to go when Maggie offers him floor seats to a Pistons-Knicks game. Once there, he realizes that Maggie’s family really is a stress-filled, crazed reality.

Written by Robin Green and Mitchell Burgess, this episode was first broadcast on 1 February, 1993.And it has a list of fun guest stars! Hey there’s James Marsters as Reverend Harding! Bibi Besch returns as Maggie’s mother, Jane, Dylan Baker shows up as Maggie’s brother, Jeffy, and Lisa Waltz is Maggie’s sister-in-law, Stephie.

Throughout the episode, as Joel takes in the madness that is the O’Connell household, is the wonderful score by David Schwartz, with his recurring motif and theme that makes me think of Maggie.

And speaking of Maggie, she joins her Gran, who has locked herself in the bathroom and refuses to come out for the family and the party. The two share time, memories, and affection.

As Joel is waiting to go to the game, he comes afoul of Jed (D. David Morin) an ex of Maggie’s who sees Joel as a threat to any possibility of getting back together with her. But will he get to the game or will the only basketball he’ll see be the one he plays on the O’Connell’s driveway court.

Such a great episode. Great lines and hilarious performances.