7.0
Benson
1979
Father doesn't always know best!
A former professional baseball player, along with his preteen daughter, moves into New York advertising executive Angela Bower's house to be both a housekeeper and a father figure to her young son. Tony 's laid-back personality contrasts with Angela's type-A behavior.
PilotSep 20, 1984 · 23m · ★ 8.3Single dad Tony Micelli and his street smart young daughter Samantha decide to leave the mean streets of their poor neighbourhood for a chance at a better life in Connecticut. Tony happens upon a job offer as a live-in housekeeper for wealthy business woman Angela Bower and her young son by means of her flirtatious mother Mona. He puts his machismo aside and takes the job for the betterment of his daughter and a new ""family"" is formed.
Briefless EncounterSep 27, 1984 · 23m · ★ 8.7Part of settling into his new home has Tony using Angela's personal bathroom and getting an eyeful when she steps out of the tub. Neither of the two stubborn housemates accept responsibility, and disagree to an extent that Tony's new girlfriend gives him the heave-ho. Mona's advice about role-playing to better understand each other's point of view helps Tony and Angela see that they aren't angry after all.
Angela's First FightOct 23, 1984 · 23m · ★ 6.0During a trip to Tony's old neighbourhood to find runaway Samantha, Angela must stand up for Tony who is criticized for being a housekeeper. After proclaiming that fighting is no way to resolve a dispute, Angela ends up in a cat fight with the waitress in Tony's old hangout.
Mona Gets PinnedOct 30, 1984 · 23m · ★ 8.0Mona meets Jason, the man of her dreams, but she's old enough to be his mother! After much hiding the truth comes out and Angela, who previously stated that age had no part in love, is aghast. It's not until Jason's parents tell Angela that Mona isn't good enough for their son that she stands up for her mother and does an about-face of her opinion.
A Rash DecisionNov 13, 1984 · 23mTony visits Angela at the filming of a soap commercial, and ends up the star of the ad. Soon after, Tony develops an itchy rash that turns out to have been caused by the soap. Angela must then decide if she wants to market a soap whose makers are not completely honest about its potentially harmful side effects
Dinner For TwoNov 20, 1984 · 23mTony is greatly anticipating his dinner date with a girl in Brooklyn, just as Angela is preparing for a business dinner for two with a client. When Angela's guest cancels at the last minute, Tony reluctantly stays in Connecticut to keep her company, while attempting to keep, but slightly postpone, his date.
A former professional baseball player, along with his preteen daughter, moves into New York advertising executive Angela Bower's house to be both a housekeeper and a father figure to her young son. Tony 's laid-back personality contrasts with Angela's type-A behavior.
Tony DanzaTony Micelli
Judith LightAngela Bower
Alyssa MilanoSamantha Micelli
Danny PintauroJonathan Bower
Katherine HelmondMona Robinson
Rhoda GemignaniCarmella Rossini
Ralph P. MartinErnie
Billy GalloAl
Nicole EggertMarci Ferguson
Angela Lee SloanJulia
Robin ThomasGeoffrey Wells
Earl BoenJim Peterson
Dori Brenner
Vic Polizos
James NaughtonMichael Bower
James Coco
Josh Byrne
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