Season 1 (1987)

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Here's why cosmetics should come in unbreakable bottles
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May 21, 1987

Molly's mother introduces Molly, talks about her divorce 3 years ago and a bit about her life now. In the elevator, Molly reads D...Read more

Here's why there are instances when vegetables aren't necessarily good for you
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May 28, 1987

Begins with Molly writing a poem in the park and her mother's commentary about being uncomfortable with the sensualness of her poe...Read more

Here's why you should stay out of coffee shops if you don't drink coffee
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June 4, 1987

Intro: Florence narrates as Molly waits for a job interview at an advertising agency. Molly meets her garbage man, Nick Donnatell...Read more

Here's why you should never wear high heels to the bank
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June 11, 1987

intro: Fred plays sax as Florence narrates, talking about Molly's love of music and Molly's father's musical career Florence cont...Read more

Here's why it's not good to stare at people in restaurants
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June 18, 1987

Out on a date with pilot Blake Novack, Molly spots her father, Edgar, dining with a woman who is not her mother. Molly and Blake a...Read more

Here's why it's tough to sell watermelons after midnight
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June 25, 1987

Molly Dodd, on the verge of a breakdown, decides to see a psychologist after she tells Blake, a new boyfriend she thinks is perfec...Read more

Here's why a torch is too heavy to carry in a purse
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July 2, 1987

opens with Florence talking about Nina and Molly's friendship, as Molly and Nina are making pasta Nina encourages Molly to visit ...Read more

Here's why they call the little one a jingle and the big one the blues
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July 9, 1987

Martin is talking about writing jingles as he and molly are composing one Martin and Molly compose a jingle about eggs. Martin ta...Read more

Here's another bedtime story
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July 16, 1987

The intriguing Birmanyi offers Molly a lucrative job, but the fringe benefits are questionable. Ex-husband Fred is having problems...Read more

Here's why it's good to have a cake burning in the refrigerator
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July 23, 1987

Molly and her two best friends, Nina and Robin, celebrate their 35th birthdays and share dramatic news: Robin is pregnant, and Nin...Read more

Here's why Henry David Thoreau chose the pond
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July 30, 1987

Molly tries to get a comission check from her former boss and lover, who delays paying in order to see her again.

Here's why you've gotta bake a batch of cookies every once in a while
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August 6, 1987

Molly's unappealing poetry instructor, Duke, makes a pass at her and kills her desire to be a poet. Also, Molly's mother, Florence...Read more

Here's why good guys sometimes wear black
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August 13, 1987

Episode 13 of Season 1 premiered on August 13, 1987