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Series regulars or semi-regulars in 'Joe's World' from 1970-1982:



1970-1982 Episode Guide for 'Joe's World':


(Episodes with dates prior to 1970 aired as reruns.)

December 28, 1979: The Initiation
Season 1, episode 1
W: Larry Rhine, Mel Tolkin   D: Herbert Kenwith
Series debut. Joe Wabash, a housepainter, pressures his eldest son Steve to follow in his footsteps, but Steve is balking at the idea of joining the painters' union.

December 28, 1979: Steve's Drinking Problem
Season 1, episode 2
W: Burt Styler, Adele Styler   D: Herbert Kenwith

With Frank Coppola (Andy), Berni Gould (Willis). Steve worries his parents by habitually staying out late drinking with his buddies, until one night when he doesn't come home at all.

January 2, 1980: The Woman Painter
Season 1, episode 3
W: Al Schwartz, Ray Singer   D: Herbert Kenwith

With Lisa Constanza (Laurie). Kate objects when she learns that Joe has added a female painter to his crew -- and is worried Joe will give in to her good looks.

May 10, 1980: Snowbound
Season 1, episode 4
W: Jeremy Stevens, Tom Moore   D: Herbert Kenwith
A blizzard traps the Wabash family in their home, leading them to bond and work out various conflicts.

May 17, 1980: One In The Oven
Season 1, episode 5
W: Gordon Mitchell   D: Herbert Kenwith
Joe and Kate are struggling enough to support five kids on a tight budget. Could there be a sixth child on the way?

May 31, 1980: Maggie Joins The Army
Season 1, episode 6
W: Chuck Stewart, Jack Elinson   D: John Bowab
Joe learns that his son Steve would run away to Canada to avoid the military draft, but after an argument with Joe over house rules, daughter Maggie decides to join the Army.

June 7, 1980: If Something Should Happen
Season 1, episode 7
W: Chuck Stewart, Jack Ellinson   D: Jim Drake
Concerned that Joe isn't making enough to support the family, Kate considers taking out a trust fund for the children, just in case.

June 14, 1980: The Strike
Season 1, episode 8
W: Joseph Bonaduce   D: John Bowab

With Misty Rowe (Judy Wilson), Joan Shawlee (Tessie). While Joe and one of his employees are locked in a dispute that may result in a strike, Brad's friend Steve takes Joe's side -- and the battle lines are drawn with no compromise forthcoming.

June 28, 1980: The Gun
Season 1, episode 9
W: Ann Gibbs, Joel Kimmel, Bill Daley   D: Gerren Keith

With Misty Rowe (Judy Wilson), Joan Shawlee (Tessie). The family panics when Joe, wanting to protect his family, buys a gun.

July 5, 1980: No Time For Jimmy
Season 1, episode 10
W: Phil Sharp, Howard Ostroff   D: Herbert Kenwith
The family throws a party for Jimmy's 13th birthday -- on the same day Joe is expected to show up for the first day of a lucrative house-painting job.

July 12, 1980: To Catch A Cheater
Season 1, episode 11
W: Larry Rhine, Mel Tolkin   D: Herbert Kenwith

With Lisa Constanza (Laurie). Joe puts undue pressure on Maggie to perform well in school. When Maggie struggles with a test, she resorts to cheating, hoping to make her father happy. (Last show of the series.)


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