Season 1: 1991

Series Season # # Title Directed by Written by Original air date Prod. code

"Pilot" 1 1

Terry Hughes

Don Reo

July 5, 1990

Pilot

Blossom hears her parents arguing, they tell Blossom they have an appointment with a lawyer. Blossom dreams about what it will be like if her parents divorce.

"Blossom 2 2 Blossoms" Zane Buzby Racelle Rossett Schaefer January 3, 1991 002

When Blossom reaches puberty, she talks to her best friend Six (Jenna von O) instead of her absentee mother.

"My Sister's 3 3 Keeper" Zane Buzby Bill Richmond January 7, 1991 007

Blossom is going out on her first prom date with Joey's friend Bobby (portrayed by Stephen Dorff). Nick doesn't want her to go out with him after Joey warns him about his reputation as a ladies man.

"Dad's 4 4 Girlfriend" Zane Buzby Judith D. Allison January 14, 1991 006

Blossom has problems with her dad's new girlfriend.

"Who's In 5 5 Charge Here?" Zane Buzby Paul Perlove January 21, 1991 003

When Blossom is in charge of the home for one night, when her father performs on a cruise ship, she sees Anthony's new girlfriend stealing a family heirloom.

"Sex, Lies and 6 6 Teenagers" Zane Buzby Paul Perlove February 4, 1991 009

Blossom sneaks off to a make-out party.

"I Ain't Got No 7 7 Buddy" Zane Buzby David Landsberg February 11, 1991 005

Six befriends a new student, and Blossom feels left out. Sophia Petrillo (portrayed by Estelle Getty) makes a cameo appearance.

"Thanks for 8 8 the Memorex" Zane Buzby Racelle Rossett Schaefer February 18, 1991 010

Inspired by old home movies Blossom transferred to video, the family goes to the cabin by the lake.

"The Geek" 9 9 Zane Buzby

Brenda Hampton & February 25, William C. Kenny 1991

004

When she gets tricked to go to the homecoming dance with a school geek, Blossom blames herself. Joey wants to get his driver's license (guest appearance by ALF).

"Tough Love" 10 10 Zane Buzby

Josh Goldstein & Jonathan Prince

March 4, 1991

008

Anthony gets an ultimatum from his dad: get a job or get out of the house.

"Such a Night" 11 11 Zane Buzby

Judith D. Allison & Don Reo

March 11, 1991

011

Blossom asks for help from Six, when calling a boy for a date. Anthony helps a friend stay sober. Joey is given a hard lesson in mathematics.

"School Daze" 12 12 Zane Buzby Don Reo

March 25, 1991

001

Blossom plans to drop out of her private school and go to a public school. Joey schemes to pass a history test.

"Papa's Little 13 13 Dividend" Zane Buzby Nancy Beverly April 8, 1991 012

A woman claims that Nick is the father of her child. Anthony prepares for a blind date.

"Love Stinks!" 14 14 Zane Buzby

Racelle Rossett Schaefer

April 29, 1991

013

Blossom gets her heart broken, when a guy tells her that he's found somebody else.

Season 2: 19911992
Series Season # # Title Directed by Written by Original air date Prod. code

"Second Base" 15 1

Zane Buzby

Racelle Rossett September 16, Schaefer 1991

015

Blossom doesn't know if she wants Jimmy to go to second base. Anthony prepares for an earthquake.

"Here Comes the 16 2 Buzz!" Zane Buzby Bill Richmond September 23, 1991 014

Nick's control is undermined when his ex-father-in-law comes for a visit.

"The Joint" 17 3

Zane Buzby

Judith D. Allison

September 30, 1991

016

Nick finds a marijuana cigarette in the house.

"I'm With the 18 4 Band" Zane Buzby Josh Goldstein & Jonathan Prince October 7, 1991 017

Blossom is on a school band trip. Nick fears Anthony is messing around.

"Honor?" 19 5

Zane Buzby

J.J. Wall

October 14, 1991

018

Joey cheats and gets into the advanced English class. An old friend of Blossom's spreads a rumor that she's a "naughty girl".

"To Tell the 20 6 Truth" Zane Buzby Glen Merzer October 21, 1991 020

Blossom gets a crush on a boy, who is interested in Six. Anthony worries that his past drug problems will ruin his job interview.

"Intervention" 21 7

Zane Buzby

Judith D. Allison & Don Reo

November 4, 1991

021

Anthony thinks his friend might be getting hooked. Nick misses an important phone call.

"Run For the 22 8 Border" Zane Buzby Brenda Hampton November 11, 1991 022

Joey falls for a colleague who can only speak spanish. Six is worried that her parents are getting a divorce. Tony saves a famous photographer's life.

"Rockumentary" 23 9

Zane Buzby

Judith D. Allison & November 18, Don Reo 1991

023

Blossom dreams she is a famous singer, while falling asleep while watching In Bed With Madonna.

"Expectations" 24 10

Zane Buzby

Don Reo & Judith November 25, D. Allison 1991

019

When Nick brings home a new love interest, everyone has bizarre fantasies about her.

"You Can't Get 25 11 Home" Zane Buzby Portian Iversen December 2, 1991 024

Six and Blossom hope their single parents will fall in love.

"This Old House" 26 12

Zane Buzby

Racelle Rossett Schaefer

December 9, 1991

025

Nick considers selling the house, when he can't make the payments.

27

13

"It's a Marginal

Zane Buzby

Don Reo

December 16, 1991

026

Life"

The musicians' strike forces Nick to take a job in a mall organ store during the holidays.

"The Test" 28 14

Zane Buzby

Susan Tenney

January 6, 1992

027

Six suffers from exam nerves. Anthony's IQ is tested by Buzz.

"Hot For 29 15 Teacher" Zane Buzby Josh Goldstein & Jonathan Prince January 13, 1992 028

Blossom has a crush on her happily married substitute teacher.

"Three O'Clock 30 16 and All is Hell" Zane Buzby Brenda Hampton January 20, 1992 029

During a household management class exercise, Blossom is paired with a tough guy, and gets targeted by his girlfriend. Nick is interviewed by his old high school newspaper. Anthony is afraid of falling off the wagon when he takes drugs for a toothache.

"Losers Win" 31 17

Zane Buzby

J.J. Wall

February 10, 1992

031

Blossom has a problem with public speaking. Miss June's life is saved by Tony. Nick practises for appearing in a Paula Abdul video.

"The Letter" 32 18

Zane Buzby

Don Reo & Judith February 17, D. Allison 1992

033

Mom's 40th birthday is coming up, and the family makes a video birthday card.

"Wake Up Little 33 19 Suzy" Ted Wass Portia Iversen February 24, 1992 034

An older girl uses Blossom as a cover one night when she wants to go on a date.

"You Must 34 20 Remember This" Zane Buzby Eve Needleman March 2, 1992 035

Blossom and Six wait in line for C+C Music Factory tickets. Joey gets a job as a babysitter. A female co-worker is hostile against Anthony.

"House Guests" 35 21

Zane Buzby

Glen Merzer

March 23, 1992

032

Six and her mother stay at the Russo house while their house is being sprayed by an exterminator. A 12 year old boy has a crush on Blossom.

"Whines and 36 22 Misdemeanors" Zane Buzby Jonathan Schmock April 6, 1992 030

Blossom sneaks out to a big rock concert. Nick spends the night with a country singer.

"Driver's 37 23 Education" Zane Buzby Shelley Karol April 27, 1992 036

Blossom cries to pass her driver's test. Joey is being sexually harassed by his boss.

"Spring Fever" 38 24

Zane Buzby

Brenda Hampton

May 4, 1992

037

Joey and Six are the only ones without a date.

Season 3: 19921993
Series Season # # Title Directed by Written by Original air date Prod. code

"Runaway" 39 1 Bill Bixby Don Reo

August 10, 1992

038

Nick finds out that Blossom has run away with Vinnie.

"Dear Mom" 40 2 Bill Bixby Don Reo

August 17, 1992

039

Blossom writes to her mom about Vinnie and the family.

"No Cure for 41 3 Love" Ted Wass Glen Merzer August 24, 1992 042

Tony gets depressed when he splits up with Rhonda. Vinnie suggests that he and Blossom should see other people. A girl Joey breaks up with is in an accident, and he thinks it's his fault.

"What Price 42 4 Love?" Bill Bixby Eve Needleman September 14, 1992 041

Joey contacts an escort service. Blossom's friendship with Six is threatened by a new romance.

"The Joey 43 5 Chronicles" Bill Bixby Don Reo September 21, 1992 040

Joey writes a story about himself, but is distracted by fantasies of beautiful women. Vinnie wants to go out with his ex-girlfriend.

"Kids" 44 6 Bill Bixby Don Reo

September 28, 1992

043

Vinnie is in a coma after a motorcycle accident.

"Only When I 45 7 Laugh" Bill Bixby Bill Richmond October 5, 1992 045

Blossom and Six want to get fake ID's to get into a club. Anthony wants to have the funeral for a patient in the house.

"I Killed Chico 46 8 Barranca" Bill Bixby J.J. Wall October 12, 1992 046

Stolen items turn up in their garage sale, and Blossom and Six are arrested. A baseball scout visits Joey.

"All Hallows 47 9 Eve" Bill Bixby Brenda Hampton October 26, 1992 048

Joey is grounded on Halloween. Nick, Anthony and Buzz, dressed as a female rock band, have their car break down outside a very macho bar.

"The Making of 48 10 the President" Bill Bixby George Tricker November 2, 1992 044

Blossom and the popular Eddie Warwick run for president of the student council.

"My Girl" 49 11 Bill Bixby Shelley Karol

November 16, 1992

049

Blossom films her family. Joey thinks he was switched at birth.

"The Frat 50 12 Party" Bill Bixby J.J. Wall November 23, 1992 052

Blossom wakes up nude in a stranger's bed. Rhonda's apartment is getting fumigated, so she moves in with Anthony. Joey falls for his math tutor.

"Losing Your... 51 13 Religion" Bill Bixby Josh Goldstein & Jonathan Prince December 7, 1992 047

Six is considering having sex with her new boyfriend. Blossom seeks information about Judaism from a wisecracking rabbi. Joey and Anthony buy a car together.

"Ruby" 52 14 Bill Bixby Bill Richmond

December 21, 1992

051

Buzz tries to talk Blossom out of going to college by telling her about his World War II era romance.

"The Last 53 15 Laugh" Ted Wass Susan Tenney January 4, 1993 054

Nick dates a stand up comic, but is upset when she makes fun of him on The Arsenio Hall Show. Joey falls in love with Rhonda's niece. Blossom and Six makes a video about safe sex, but it gets turned down by the principal.

"Time" 54 16 Bill Bixby Don Reo

January 11, 1993

053

Joey receives a college letter of acceptance, but is too nervous to open it. Blossom and Six ponder the passage of time. Anthony pops the question to Rhonda.

"Car Wrecks 55 17 and Marriage" Ted Wass J.J. Wall January 18, 1993 056

Blossom accompanies Six on a practice drive. Buzz gets married. Two beautiful models visit Joey, but no one believes him.

"Mystery Train" 56 18 Bill Bixby Don Reo

February 1, 1993

057

Nick gets a visit from an old friend. Vinnie asks Blossom out on a prom date. Joey and Anthony have a close encounter with a UFO.

"Best Laid 57 19 Bill Bixby Jonathan Schmock February 8, 1993 059

Plans of Mice and Men"

Nick gets a Disneyland job as an Elvis impersonator. Blossom sees Vinnie with his cousin.

"Student 58 20 Films" Jonathan Prince Josh Goldstein & Jonathan Prince February 15, 1993 058

The family watch the student films they have made.

59

21

"All Dressed

Bill Bixby

Brenda Hampton

February 22, 1993

060

Up"

Blossom finds out that Vinnie is not a virgin. Joey dates a pregnant girl.

"The Thrill is 60 22 Gone" Ted Wass Don Reo March 1, 1993 055

Blossom's mother reflects on her breakup with Nick.

"You Did 61 23 What?" Bill Bixby Judith D. Allison April 12, 1993 062

The kids help Nick with his money problems. Joey speculates in baseball cards. Anthony tries to sell cosmetics by phone.

"Sitcom" 62 24 Bill Bixby Don Reo May 3, 1993 050

Nick and a friend pitch a sitcom to the network based on the Russo family, but Six gets cast as Blossom.

"Hunger" 63 25 Bill Bixby Glen Merzer May 10, 1993 061

Blossom thinks Six may be bulimic.

"Paris" 64 26 Bill Bixby Don Reo May 17, 1993 063

Blossom wants to visit her mother in Paris.

Season 4: 19931994

Series Season # #

Title

Directed by

Written by

Original air date

Prod. code

"Blossom in 65 1 Paris (Part 1)" John Whitesell Judith D. Allison September 19, & Don Reo 1993 064

Joey and Anthony take jobs as air couriers to Paris.

"Blossom in 66 2 Paris (Part 2)" John Whitesell Judith D. Allison & September 19, Don Reo 1993 065

Blossom finds a new boyfriend in Paris.

"Blossom in 67 3 Paris (Part 3)" John Whitesell Judith D. Allison & September 19, Don Reo 1993 066

Vinnie visits Blossom in Paris. Anthony and Joey are followed. Nick spends the night with Six's mother.

"Blossom in 68 4 Paris (Part 4)" John Whitesell Judith D. Allison & September 19, Don Reo 1993 067

Blossom must decide whether to stay in Paris with her mother.

"Transitions" 69 5 Bill Bixby

Judith D. Allison & September 27, Don Reo 1993

068

Joey and his dad go fishing together. Blossom finds out that Six is abusing alcohol.

"Kiss and Tell" 70 6 Bill Bixby Brenda Hampton

October 4, 1993

069

Maddy returns with the intention of staying. Six rides along with Anthony and a cranky EMT.

"Six and 71 7 Sonny" Bill Bixby J.J. Wall October 11, 1993 072

Six dates a married ex-con ten years older than she is. The President writes a letter to Joey, asking for his advice. Vinnie and Anthony set up an illegal cable hookup.

"Blossom's 72 8 Dilemma" Bill Bixby J.J. Wall October 18, 1993 073

Six runs off with Sonny.

".38 Special" 73 9 Ted Wass David Reo

October 25, 1993

071

Blossom sees a gun at school. Joey meets an alcoholic clown.

"The Fifty74 10 Minute Hour" Bill Bixby Josh Goldstein November 1, & Jonathan Prince 1993 070

Nick is in a psychiatrist's office in the near future and remembers the good old days.

"True 75 11 Romance" Bill Bixby Rob LaZebnik November 8, 1993 075

Anthony and Joey visit The Playboy Mansion. Blossom writes a romance novel to pay for her college education.

"Let's Talk 76 12 About Sex" Bill Bixby Bill Richmond November 15, 1993 074

Blossom feels Vinnie is no longer interested in her. Six tries to seduce Joey. Nick finds out that his date has had sex with Anthony.

"Big Doings (1)" 77 13 Ted Wass J.J. Wall

November 22, 1993

076

While in Las Vegas, Anthony starts drinking again. The family tries to accept Nick's new girlfriend.

"Big Doings (2)" 78 14 Ted Wass J.J. Wall

November 29, 1993

077

After a night of drinking, Anthony finds out he is married. Vinnie proposes to Blossom.

"Copycat" 79 15 Ted Wass Glenn Merzer

December 13, 1993

081

A new student imitates Blossom. Tony resembles a character in Shelley's book.

"Getting Lucky" 80 16 Bill Bixby Brenda Hampton

January 10, 1994

078

Blossom realizes that Nick is in love with Carol. Joey worries that sex will ruin the relationship with his new girlfriend.

"Meat" 81 17

Bill Bixby & Selig Frank

Glen Merzer

January 24, 1994

079

Blossom and her supervisor are at a homeless shelter. Nick becomes a vegetarian. Anthony can't stand a waiter's racial slurs.

"Double Date" 82 18 Joe Bergen Glen Merzer

January 31, 1994

080

Six's date makes a pass at Blossom. A gay teammate turns out to be Joey's secret admirer. Anthony's father-in-law discovers that he arrested Nick in the 1970s.

"Beach Blanket 83 19 Blossom (Part 1)" Peter Baldwin Jonathan Schmock February 14, 1994 084

A spoof of 60s beach movies.

"Beach Blanket 84 20 Blossom (Part 2)" Peter Baldwin Jonathan Schmock February 21, 1994 085

Fabian, Phyllis Diller and Jimmie Walker join Blossom's beach party fantasy.

"A Little Help 85 21 From My Friends" Peter Baldwin Jonathan Schmock February 28, 1994 083

A teammate is using steroids, and Joey turns to a childhood imaginary friend for help. Blossom babysits Carol's daughter, but is invited to a concert.

"Our Favorite 86 22 Scenes" Peter Baldwin Judith D. Allison March 14, 1994 091

Clip show featuring cast members introducing their favorite clips.

"Blue Blossom" 87 23 Peter Baldwin Brenda Hampton

March 21, 1994

087

Blossom feels blue when her 17th birthday comes up. Joey writes a letter to Hillary Clinton. Carol's ex has an odd proposal for Nick. Shelly hasn't told her cousin that Anthony is white.

"Sex, Lies and 88 24 Mrs. Peterson" Peter Baldwin Roger Garrett April 4, 1994 082

Blossom and Anthony try to fix up Buzz with the cranky Mrs. Peterson.

"Seven Deadly 89 25 Sins" Peter Baldwin Glenn Merzer April 11, 1994 089

Two aliens in a flying saucer (voiced by Joey Lawrence and Michael Stoyanov) choose the Russo home for their observations of human behavior.

"Night of 90 26 Reckoning" Joe Bergen Brenda Hampton May 2, 1994 086

Joey recalls his mom's history of broken promises. Rhonda returns unexpectedly. Nick takes Blossom and Six to the drive-in.

"Last Tango" 91 27 Peter Baldwin

Jonathan Schmock

May 9, 1994

088

Vinnie is accepted to an Ivy League school. Six is escorted to the prom by a nerdy foreign student with a hidden talent. Nick and Carol act like teenagers in love.

92

28

"Graduation"

Peter Baldwin

Glen Merzer & Jonathan

May 23, 1994

090

Schmock

Vinnie wants to announce his engagement to Blossom, but Blossom loses the ring. Joey is drafted by a professional baseball team.

Season 5: 19941995
Series Season # # Title Directed by Written by Original air date Prod. code

"A New Life (Part 93 1 1)" Gil Junger Judith D. Allison September 26, & Don Reo 1994 092

Carol and Kennedy move in. Anthony and Shelley move out. Joey goes on the road with the baseball team.

"A New Life (Part 94 2 2)" Gil Junger Judith D. Allison & Don Reo October 3, 1994 093

Blossom runs away to join Joey.

"Puppy Love" 95 3 Gil Junger Allan Katz

October 10, 1994

094

Joey refuses to set Blossom up on a date with his teammate Richie. Kennedy finds a lost bulldog. Shelley keeps picking on Anthony.

"Your New Planet" 96 4 Gil Junger

Jonathan Schmock

October 17, 1994

095

Blossom makes a video for Anthony and Shelly's unborn baby. Joey is given the rookie treatment.

"The Wedding" 97 5 Gil Junger

Judith D. Allison & October 24, Don Reo 1994

098

Nick and Carol's wedding day arrives.

"Writing the 98 6 Wrongs" Ted Wass Susan Seeger October 31, 1994 097

Blossom struggles with a school assignment in which she can express herself in any way she choose.

"Dirty Rotten 99 7 Scoundrel" Gil Junger Dan Cohen & E.J. November 7, Pratt 1994 096

Blossom babysits Kennedy and her friend. Joey is approached by a baseball groupie.

"The Game You 100 8 Play Tomorrow" Gil Junger Jonathan Schmock November 14, 1994 099

Blossom and Six aren't accepted at the same college. Joey faces hs first batting slump. Shelley is starting labor contractions.

"Blossom Gump" 101 9 Ted Wass Allan Katz

November 21, 1994

101

Blossom gives advice to Madonna and Michael Jackson as Blossom Gump.

"Oh, Baby" 102 10 Ted Wass Brenda Hampton

November 28, 1994

100

Blossom, Six and Joey try to get Shelley to the hospital. Anthony is being held at gunpoint in his ambulance.

"Mating Rituals" 103 11 Ted Wass Susan Seeger

January 9, 1995

104

Blossom sneaks off to a party.

"Hi Diddly Dee" 104 12 Gil Junger

Dan Cohen & F.J. Pratt

January 16, 1995

102

Blossom auditions for a famous stage director.

"A Kiss is Just a 105 13 Kiss" Ted Wass Allan Katz January 23, 1995 105

Blossom tries to get time alone with her new boyfriend.

"Who's Not on 106 14 First" Ted Wass Brian Herskowitz February 6, 1995 106

Nick hurts his back and Six tries to help him out. Joey fantasizes he is on Jeopardy! against Blossom and Albert Einstein.

"It Happened One 107 15 Night" Ted Wass Dorie D'Amore February 13, 1995 107

Blossom agrees to go out with the son of Nick's old friend. Joey and Six gets trapped by a flash flood.

"A Mind With a 108 16 Heart of Its Own" Gil Junger Dan Cohen & F.J. February 20, Pratt 1995 108

Vinnnie wants to transfer to UCLA because he misses Blossom. Joey's new girlfriend spoils him.

"The Date" 109 17 Allan Katz Allan Katz

February 27, 1995

109

Blossom is assaulted by her date.

"The Departure" 110 18 Gil Junger

Judith D. Allison & March 6, 1995 Don Reo

103

Anthony finally moves out of the house. He, Shelley and Nash move back east.

"A Star is Bared" 111 19 Gil Junger Brian Herskowitz

March 13, 1995

110

Blossom is asked to play the lead in a movie directed by Talia Shire, but she has to appear nude. Joey teaches people to clear their mind at his job

"You Say Tomato" 112 20 Gil Junger Dorie D'Amore

March 20, 1995

111

Blossom gets a grade lower than the one she thinks she deserves, and refuses to accept it.

"So Many 113 21 Ted Wass Susan Seeger May 22, 1995 112

Milestones, So Little Time"

Joey proposes to Melanie. Nick decides to sell the house. Carol discovers she's pregnant.

Blossom gets her first real job.

"Goodbye" 114 22 Ted Wass

Judith D. Allison & May 22, 1995 Don Reo

113

Blossom, Joey and Six don't want possible buyers to buy the house.