Series regulars or semi-regulars in 'Silver Spoons' from 1970-1982:
- Erin Gray as Kate Summers (1982-1987)
- Joel Higgins as Edward Stratton III (1982-1987)
- Ricky Schroder as Ricky Stratton (1982-1987)
- Jason Bateman as Derek Taylor (1982-1984)
- Leonard Lightfoot as Leonard Rollins (1982-1983)
1970-1982 Episode Guide for 'Silver Spoons':
(Episodes with dates prior to 1970 aired as reruns.)
Season 1, episode 1
W: David W. Duclon, Ron Leavitt, Michael Moye D: Bob Lally
With Robert Picardo (Louis Morgan).
Series premiere. Millionaire Edward Stratton III, an overgrown child, learns that he has a son from a previous marriage. In the opening episode, 12-year-old genius Ricky comes to live with his wealthy, immature father.
Season 1, episode 2
W: David W. Duclon, Ron Leavitt, Michael Moye D: Jack Shea
Ricky's friend Derek convinces Ricky that the only reason Edward doesn't punish him is because he doesn't love him.
Season 1, episode 3
W: Bob Illes, James R. Stein D: Jack Shea
With John Houseman (Grandpa Stratton).
Ricky tries to arrange a reunion between his fickle father and crusty grandfather.
Season 1, episode 4
W: Bob Illes, James R. Stein D: Jack Shea
With Mr. T (Himself), John P. Navin Jr. (Ox), Aileen Fitzpatrick (Miss Campbell), Darien Dash (Clarence).
When Ricky comes home from his first day at school with a black eye, Edward hires a bodyguard to make sure the problem never happens again.
Season 1, episode 5
W: Steve Pritzker D: Jack Shea
With Amanda Peterson (Sally Frumbel), Louis Guss (Soda Jerk).
Ricky gets his first taste of puppy love when a new girl transfers to his school.
Season 1, episode 6
W: Lee H. Grant, Danny Kallis D: Jack Shea
With Christine Belford (Evelyn Stratton).
Ricky's strict and independent mother arrives to challenge Edward for custody.
Season 1, episode 7
W: Danny Kallis D: Jack Shea
With Peter Jason (McConnell), John Anderson (Captain Stark), James Staley (Ferguson), Gary Coleman (Arnold Jackson), Robert Tessier (Jack Emish), Stan Ross (Peeping Tom), Jim Baker (Highway Hank).
Ricky goes on the run after hacking into a top secret government file.
Season 1, episode 8
W: Steve Pritzker D: Jack Shea
While out with Derek on a late-night expedition, Ricky captures and brings home an orangutan that he wants to keep as a pet.
Season 1, episode 9
W: Glenn Padnick D: Jack Shea
With John Houseman (Grandpa Sratton), Jack Manning (Emcee).
Ricky saves his grandfather from embarrassment when his dad refuses to speak at a banquet in honor of his father.
Season 1, episode 10
W: Michael Moye D: Jack Shea
Ricky convinces Edward to cancel his ski trip and take him camping so he can earn his merit badge.
Season 1, episode 11
W: Neil Lebowitz D: Jack Shea
With Sharon Stone (Debbie), Frank De Vol (Bernie).
Convinced that Kate and Edward should be together, Ricky decides to play matchmaker.
Season 1, episode 12
W: Lee H. Grant D: Jack Shea
With John Reilly (Bob Danish).
Kate goes on a grudge date to make Edward jealous. It works and the two admit their feelings for each other in the middle of Carnegie Hall.
Season 1, episode 13
W: Steve Pritzker D: Jack Shea
With Joey Lawrence (Joey Thompson), Rick Lenz (Jack Thompson), D.J. Sydney (Ellen Thompson).
Edward and Ricky spend their first Christmas together by playing Santa to a family with a young boy.