Series
Dream On
“A life like in the movies.”
Comedy
The family life, romantic life, and career of Martin Tupper, a divorced New York City book editor. The show distinctively interjected clips from older black and white television series to punctuate Tupper's feelings or thoughts.
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Seasons & episodes
S1 · 14 epS2 · 15 epS3 · 26 epS4 · 25 epS5 · 13 epS6 · 27 ep
1The First Episode8 Jul 1990 · 30m · ★ 5.5Martin Tupper, New York book editor and product of the first television generation, faces a crisis: his ex-wife-to-be, Judith, is demanding that he sign their divorce papers so that she can re-marry. Should he try to win her back, or is it time to get back in the dating game?
2Death Takes a Coffee Break15 Jul 1990 · 30mMartin, while fooling around with a much younger college girl (an Eddie Charles hook-up), ends up in the hospital. His doctor instructs him to change his lifestyle around to prevent another (possibly worse) incident. Top of the list? Cut out caffeine. Of course, he receives a lot of ridicule as he goes about this.
3Sex and the Single Father22 Jul 1990 · 30mWorried that the divorce is the cause of Jeremy's poor concentration at school, Judith tells Martin that it's actually because of a crush on his teacher. After some wrangling with Judith, it's left to Martin to have 'the talk'.
4Sole Sister29 Jul 1990 · 30mInitially overjoyed by a whirlwind visit from his globe-trotting baby sister 'Beano', Martin finds it difficult to accept that she's more grown up than he imagined; and unfortunately, his best friend Eddie is part of the problem.
5Angst for the Memories5 Aug 1990 · 30mAfter being admonished by an old school friend for not becoming a famous writer, Martin feels galvanized to pick up the quill again—but are his central characters a little too close to home?
6...And Sheep Are Nervous12 Aug 1990 · 30mMartin accidentally finds himself dating a controlling, unstable woman.
7Over Your Dead Body19 Aug 1990 · 30mIn order to secure a much-needed vacation, Martin seduces a grieving widow for a tawdry book.
8Martin Gets Lucky26 Aug 1990 · 30mMartin dates a witch, and good things can't stop happening to him. Then Eddie needs surgery.
9Three Coins in the Dryer2 Sept 1990 · 30mMartin bumps into a passionate woman in the laundry room, and she takes him for the ride of his life.
10Trojan War9 Sept 1990 · 30mMartin decides to take an STD test so he can go condom-less with his girlfriend. Toby has a litter of puppies in the office.
11Up the River16 Sept 1990 · 30mMartin and Nina's relationship comes to a head when her environmental activism goes too far.
12555-HELL23 Sept 1990 · 30mBored after breaking up with Nina, Martin is phoning anybody and everybody when he accidentally takes a call meant for the suicide helpline.
13Doing the Bossa Nova30 Sept 1990 · 30mMartin's new boss puts him in several compromising positions.
14Premarital Ex7 Oct 1990 · 30mJudith worries about her upcoming marriage. Martin tries to console her.
Details
- Created by
- David Crane, Marta Kauffman
- First aired
- 8 Jul 1990
- Last aired
- 27 Mar 1996
- Status
- Ended
- Language
- English
- Network
- HBO
- Episodes
- 120
- Votes
- 47 on TMDB
Where to watch (US)
Cast
Brian BenbenMartin Tupper
Wendie MalickJudith Tupper Stone
Chris DemetralJeremy Tupper
Dorien WilsonEddie Charles
Denny DillonToby Pedalbee
