Check It Out
(1985)Streaming Episode Guide
Season 3
For the Book
Episode 22 - 2-14-1988
The staff reminisces for Cobb's 50th anniversary.
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Educating Leslie
Episode 21 - 2-07-1988
Leslie's hopes of winning an acting scholarship rest on keeping his drama coach sober.
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Smotherly Love
Episode 20 - 1-31-1988
Christian pretends to be the manager of Cobb's when his mother visits.
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Losing It
Episode 19 - 1-30-1988
Howard buys into a weight-loss franchise.
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Vote for Me
Episode 18 - 1-16-1988
Bannister decides to run for councilman, then later discovers his opponent is a local hero.
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Fatal Harassment
Episode 17 - 1-10-1988
The attractive new cashier Kim makes her attraction to Howard clear and one evening tries to get amorous. Then Howard finds out Kim has a history of suing employers for sexual harassment and becomes worried.
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My Hero, Mr. Bannister
Episode 16 - 1-03-1988
The new bag boy Derek looks up to Howard and the manager gets used to the attention. But when Howard learns that Derek isn't planning on continuing school to make being a grocery business permanent he works to dissuade him.
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Make Room for Daddy Christian
Episode 15 - 12-27-1987
Jack meets Marlene's friend Barbara and asks her for a date. They get together for dinner and Jack is very surprised she has a 10-year old son Peter. Jack hastily leaves, regrets it, and returns to ask for a second chance.
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Marlene For Hire
Episode 14 - 12-12-1987
Marlene agrees to become a surrogate mother for a yuppie couple who shop at Cobb's supermarket.
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Edna, Howard, Cathy and Morty
Episode 13 - 11-28-1987
Edna attempt to make changes in her stagnant relationship with Howard.
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Howard Hemingway
Episode 12 - 11-22-1987
Howard writes a romance novel using the staff at Cobb's as characters in his book.
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The Naked Truth
Episode 11 - 11-21-1987
Unwitting Marlene agrees to be in a porn magazine.
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Shrink from Sendrax
Episode 10 - 11-15-1987
Sendrax sends in a staff psychiatrist to evaluate the employees mental health.
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Bannister & Dale
Episode 9 - 11-14-1987
Howard tries to help an old vaudeville comedian raise enough money to keep his retirement home open.
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Mutiny on Mr. Christian
Episode 8 - 11-07-1987
Marlene gets Christian in trouble after complaining to Howard about his behaviour.
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He's No Heavy, He's My Brother
Episode 7 - 10-25-1987
Howard mistakenly thinks his brother is dying.
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Edna's Choice
Episode 6 - 10-24-1987
Edna and Christian both compete for the manager's job at a new Cobb's store.
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Not for Commercial Use
Episode 5 - 10-18-1987
Howard wants to star in a TV report on Cobb's.
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I'm Okay, You're a Spy
Episode 4 - 10-17-1987
A corporate spy from the head office investigates Cobb's Supermarket.
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Puppy Love
Episode 3 - 10-11-1987
Derek develops an infatuation for Marlene.
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Marlene For Hire
Episode 2
Cobbs is sold to a huge hotel conglomerate and Howard dreams of being made manager of a luxurious resort. He's informed he is staying, at the grocery store and must wear a smock. In frustration he quits.
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The Umpire Strikes Back
Episode 1 - 10-04-1987
Howard helps Marlene open the lines of communication with her father.
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Season 2
Put Your Best Face Forward
Episode 22 - 3-22-1987
Howard is worried about not being a big success when he decides to attend his class reunion. His rival Lester looks young plus he's wealthy with a gorgeous wife. Howard becomes angry with envy.
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Here Comes the Bribe
Episode 21 - 3-15-1987
Employee Jan's niece Gilga is distraught as her visa has expired. Jack agrees to marry the attractive woman to allow her to stay in the country.
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The Son Also Rises
Episode 20 - 3-08-1987
While Edna is on vacation Molly, a woman from Howard's past, shows up with a boy who she claims is Howard's son. While Bannister adjusts to the idea of being a dad he also bonds with the teen Mickey.
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Only God Can Make a Tree
Episode 19 - 3-01-1987
The city plans on removal of a stately old tree and Howard galvanized Cobbs employees to protest. Howard, Viker, Leslie, and Jake are thrown in jail and have to plead their case before a judge.
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My Girl Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Episode 18 - 2-22-1987
After an unpleasant encounter with mobster Meatloaf Rothko the police ask Howard to wear a wire and meet with Rothko. Reluctant, Howard's staff urges him to do it and be a hero.
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Chain Reaction
Episode 17 - 2-15-1987
Howard receives a chain letter and declines to continue despite the urging of his superstitious co-workers. Then accidents start to occur at Cobbs and Marlene heads to the hospital. Howard starts to rethink his actions.
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The Oddest Couple
Episode 16 - 2-08-1987
Howard learns Viker has been kicked out by his wife and is sleeping at the store. Howard offers to house him temporarily with disastrous results. Banister works to reconcile the married couple and get his sanity back.
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Tots 'R' Us
Episode 15 - 3-12-1986
Edna suggest Cobb's offer child care to parents as to they shop and it's a success. At the end of one day though a child is not picked up and remains mute as to his name or address. The staff struggles with what to do.
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Let's Get Metaphysical
Episode 14 - 1-22-1986
Howard and her other co-workers were think Marlene has joined a cult. Howard decides to infiltrate the organization in disguise to convince Marlene to quit.
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Love and Marriage
Episode 13 - 1-18-1987
George, an former boyfriend of Edna's, shows up to help celebrate her birthday. Over dinner Howard learns Edna and George were once married. Howard fails to control his jealousy.
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High Tech
Episode 12 - 1-11-1987
When Howard invests Edna's savings into a questionable gold mine she's convinced he has a gambling addiction. A visit to a psychiatrist does little good as Howard doesn't think he has a problem. Edna still wants her cash back.
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Short One Jockey
Episode 11 - 12-26-1986
The employees' slush fund has been building up and can't decide how to spend it. Howard volunteers to invest then surprises them all by buying a racehorse.
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Edna Displays Talent
Episode 10 - 12-19-1986
Jack is assigned to create the new floor display by Howard even though Edna believes she could do better. Edna uses her skills to make her own in a way to get Howard to appreciate her work more.
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Don't Take My Job, Please
Episode 9 - 12-12-1986
It's employee review time and Howard thinks he deserves a big raise. When it's not forthcoming Howard must decide whether the time has come to find a different job.
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Homewrecker Howard
Episode 8 - 11-21-1986
Margo, a friend of Edna's, finds Jack interesting and with Howard's encouragement they go out. Margo's jealous boyfriend finds out and shows up at the store making unsubtle threats regarding Jack. Howard tries to remedy the situation.
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A Chocolate Chip Off the Old Block
Episode 7 - 11-14-1986
Dobbs grocery loses an important cookie account and Howard struggles to find a replacement. A homeless woman Gert offers a recipe which proves to be a sensation. When Gert dies the staff learns she was actually a millionaire.
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The Bear Facts
Episode 6 - 11-07-1986
Murray has one last scouting badge to earn and it involves wilderness skills. His dad is unavailable so Howard volunteers to go in his place. Things go well until the bear shows up and Howard runs away leaving Murray alone.
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The Mis-Matchmaker
Episode 5 - 10-31-1986
Howard's niece Denise arrives to visit, heartbroken after a breakup. Howard tries to think of ways to cheer her up and decides Leslie should take her out on a date.
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Operation Bannister
Episode 4 - 10-24-1986
Hospital is where Howard is for hernia operation and his friends rally around him with encouragement. Howard's roommate has endless stories of malfeasance and disaster deepening his pre-surgical anxiety
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Buddy Can You Spare a Job?
Episode 3 - 10-17-1986
Howard hires a friend Curtis who's down on his luck as the store butcher. But the man's abrasive ways soon offend fellow employees and customers. Edna makes Howard realize that Curtis has always used and bullied him.
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Edna's Phantom Romance
Episode 2 - 10-10-1986
Edna decides to make Howard jealous by making up a pretend boyfriend. However the fabrication spins out of control as a jealous Banister wants to know more details about his rival.
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Getting to Know You
Episode 1 - 10-03-1986
Construction in front of Cobbs grocery has slowed business and Howard is told to layoff two staff. As he worries over the decision he gets to know his employees even better making the job more difficult.
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Season 1
Sex Appeal
Episode 22 - 3-12-1986
Howard is competing for a promotion and Tiffany Cobb the owner is to make the decision. Ms. Cobb makes it clear she desires Howard and his advancement depends on him reciprocating her sexual advances.
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Jack Be Numbskull
Episode 21 - 3-05-1986
After Jack goes home with Marlene after a part the rumors begin. Bruno, Marlene's boyfriend, hears them and threatens Jack. Howard decides the only fair thing is to stage a boxing match between the men in the grocery store.
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Edna's New Friend
Episode 20 - 2-26-1986
Howard refuses to take Edna to the ballet so she asks Leslie to accompany her. Howard get jealous despite Leslie being gay. Christian gets a deal on beef but learns it's horse meat after customers start buying it.
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My Darling Serpentine
Episode 19 - 2-19-1986
Howard gets too busy to buy Edna an anniversary gift and hands the job to Alf. He decides a hamster is an appropriate present which gets loose at the store. The situation escalates until they're looking for a mongoose named Billy Bob.
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Store Wars
Episode 18 - 2-12-1986
Edna is decides to take a vacation to rethink her relationship with Howard. The much younger manager of a competitor spikes Howard's interest getting him to take up yoga and get his ear pierced. The lady lets him down easy.
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Dog Day After Dark
Episode 17 - 2-08-1986
Jack is taking a long awaited vacation and seems secure he's not easily replaceable. Edna is performing his duties but right before he's to leave jack learns Edna is in an important meeting and he panics.
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Banzai
Episode 16 - 2-01-1986
A couple of food purists target Cobb's grocery for selling junk items causing mayhem for Howard and his staff.
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Otherwise Engaged
Episode 15 - 1-22-1986
Marlene comes to work with a flashy engagement ring and Edna asks to try it on. The jewelry gets stuck and when Edna's mother visits she is excited her daughter is finally getting married. Edna hesitates to clear up the misunderstanding.
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Supermarket Superbowlers
Episode 14 - 1-15-1986
The grocery crew believes they have a genuine shot of winning a bowling competition and the cash that does with it until Murray injures his arm. Howard decides to use a ringer Big Ed instead of girlfriend Edna causing hurt feelings.
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Love is a Many Splendored Alf
Episode 13 - 1-08-1986
Alf becomes interested in Helen so Howard and Edna attempt to help things out. But Alf is feeling insecure around the classy lady and in trying to impress Helen in ruins a nice dinner.
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Skip to the Loo
Episode 12 - 12-18-1985
A pair of unwanted newcomers plagues Howard.
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Love on Sale
Episode 11 - 12-11-1985
Murray is the source of trouble when he starts an in-store dating service.
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Car Pool
Episode 10 - 12-04-1985
Jack organizes a car pool with his fellow employees but his van is not exactly road worthy. When they are in an accident Jack gets sued. Mr. Bannister assists Edna is pretending to be someone else to avoid traffic tickets.
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Phantom of the Market
Episode 9 - 11-27-1985
Gourmet food worth thousands of dollars vanishes.
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...Or Get Off the Pot
Episode 8 - 11-20-1985
Convinced that their six-year relationship has lost its magic, Edna issues Howard an ultimatum.
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A Rosenbloom By Any Other Name
Episode 7 - 11-13-1985
Jennifer, denied a raise, sues for discrimination.
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Seven Days Make One Week
Episode 6 - 11-06-1985
Edna's outraged when an attractive health food representative expresses interest in Howard.
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Everyone's a Winner
Episode 5 - 10-30-1985
An in-store bingo promotion is a big success until Mr. Christian examines the cards.
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No Cause For Alarm
Episode 3 - 10-16-1985
Howard is about to realize his lifelong dream of managing a world-class hotel.
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Labor and Other Relations
Episode 2 - 10-09-1985
Cobb's latest directive prompts Marlene to call a strike among the supermarket employees.
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No Security In Security
Episode 1 - 10-02-1985
When Cobb's grocery store has a new video security system installed, Manager Howard Bannister must fire Alf, the store's security guard of fifty years.
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Top 5 Highest Rated Episodes 7.6/10 6.6/10 6.4/10 6.3/10 6.2/10
No Cause For Alarm
Episode 3 - 10-16-1985
Howard is about to realize his lifelong dream of managing a world-class hotel.
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Love on Sale
Episode 11 - 12-11-1985
Murray is the source of trouble when he starts an in-store dating service.
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No Security In Security
Episode 1 - 10-02-1985
When Cobb's grocery store has a new video security system installed, Manager Howard Bannister must fire Alf, the store's security guard of fifty years.
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Labor and Other Relations
Episode 2 - 10-09-1985
Cobb's latest directive prompts Marlene to call a strike among the supermarket employees.
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Seven Days Make One Week
Episode 6 - 11-06-1985
Edna's outraged when an attractive health food representative expresses interest in Howard.
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