Jack's newspaper shuts down during a strike.

Jack and the gang suspect that a flamboyant man and his entourage who have made the Blue Shamrock their new hangout may be gangsters.

Having lost her restaurant in a divorce settlement, Wally Porter decides to buy an old Manhattan bar where she meets columnist Jack Stein. Though they are complete opposites they find each other interesting, even though she is preparing to ruin his favorite hangout.

Jack has an important job interview the same day that he's supposed to marry Dana.

Hoping to take control of his own destiny, an unemployed Jack makes plans to break up with Dana.

Ray must face his own bigotry when his blind date turns out to be black.

Meg's relationship with a New York Knick becomes public domain after his performance on the court seemingly become linked to their performance in another arena.

Jack moves in with Dana and reluctantly sublets his apartment to Ray.

Jack and Dana's methods of relaxation clash during a Mediterranean vacation.

When Nadine hosts a birthday party for her husband in prison, Jack and Dana do some cell mating in the conjugal visiting room.

Jack gets into trouble for using the handicapped stall at a diner.

Jack and Dana's night together gives way to disappointment.

Murphy's Law is in full effect when Jack and Dana finally go out on their first "real date."

Jack acts like a protective parent when his visiting mom has a night on the town with Dana's flamboyant father.

Ray is angry with Meg when she blabs about his personal life after being sworn to secrecy.

Everyone thinks a college student has a crush on Jack -- except Jack.

Dana's best friend comes to town and warms up to Jack. When she feels a "spark" for another guy, she drop Jack cold and asks Dana handle the mess.

After Kip is nominated for a daytime television award, he invites the gang to the ceremonies and asks Dana to be his date. Monty Hall makes a guest appearance as himself.

Jack is devastated when he receives a Dear Jack letter from Wally, leaving the Blue Shamrock in Abe's care.

Wally lacks team spirit when she joins Jack and Meg for their traditional opening day at the ballpark.

Jack and Wally have their first date at a new high-class restaurant and it does not go well, particularly when it comes time to pay the check. Meanwhile, Nadine tries to remake the Blue Shamrock's customers.

A press club dinner presenting Jack a coveted award inspires crossed signals when Jack and Wally ask each other to dress to each other's ideals---a suit for Jack, a revealing dress for Wally.

The sudden death of Ike the bartender is startling enough, but the revelations that occur at his memorial in the bar are more so---as are Jack's emotions.

Wally's oldest friendship is tested when the woman and her new husband invite her and Jack to join them for dinner---and prove to be insufferable snobs.

Wally and Jack find Jack's old flame (guest star Tracey Ullman) sleeping in his bed . . . and unwilling to leave without a fight this time.

A restaurant critic in a bad mood pays the Blue Shamrock a visit, prompting Wally in her own foul mood to think about bribing him.

Jack persuades Wally to see a movie with him, but the feminist flick they see is not what he had in mind.

Jack makes plans for what he thinks will be a romantic Valentine's Day date, but there is no way he can satisfy Wally's high hopes and expectations.

Wally discovers that Jack has lied to her about a date with an attractive woman.

Jack is nervous about meeting Wally's parents, but with the surprises in store, he should not be the only one.

After her daughter elopes, Nadine plans a wedding after the fact with Wally as the caterer.

With Jack still heartbroken over Wally, the gang holds a get-together hoping to put Jack and Dana together. But it is far too soon for Jack.

Jack thinks a woman is flirting with him, so he makes a bet with Dana that he can get the woman's phone number before she leaves.

An old-fashioned barroom brawl breaks out at the Blue Shamrock: Jack takes a few punches after a couple of macho patrons hit on Dana.

Dana's dinner invitation to Jack is not just a kind gesture as she has a secret agenda—she needs help moving furniture.

Much to his displeasure, Jack is temporarily assigned to his newspaper's style beat and covers the closing of a department store.

When Jack sees a doctor about a private problem, his agitation at having a female physician is worsened when he bumps into Dana in the reception area.

While attending the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade, the gang ends up doing some unexpected babysitting when a woman leaves her boy with Jack.

Jack and Dana go out as friends, and everywhere they go, they are mistaken for a romantic couple making it harder for them to keep things platonic.

Jack and Dana discover that their feelings for each other have reached a new level when they get stuck in an elevator at the Empire State Building.