Step by Step (1991) is a comedy, family web series in English. On MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch Step by Step online in HD.
Step by Step — Storyline
Step by Step is an American television sitcom with two single parents, who spontaneously get married after meeting one another during a vacation, resulting in them becoming the heads of a large blended family
Cast & Crew
- Created by: Michael Warren, William Bickley
- Starring: Patrick Duffy, Suzanne Somers, Brandon Call, Staci Keanan, Christine Lakin, Angela Watson, Christopher Castile, Jason Marsden
Step by Step — Series Details
| First Air Date | 1991-09-20 |
| Seasons | 7 |
| Episodes | 160 |
| Genre | Comedy, Family |
| Language | English |
| Network | ABC, CBS |
| Status | Ended |
| Rating | 7.8/10 (477 votes) |
Step by Step — Episode Guide
Season 1
- E1: Pilot (1991-09-20) — A divorced contractor and a widowed beautician impulsively marry, but their broods are in no mood to meld.
- E2: The Dance (1991-09-27) — Al is in the dumps after being dumped by a boy, so who's to undump her but lovable Steve Urkel.
- E3: Rules of the House (1991-10-04) — Carol's new house rules are meant to bring harmony, but they drum up howls instead.
- E4: First Anniversary (1991-10-11) — The newlyweds' one-month anniversary is marked by a misunderstanding over gifts and the arrival of Frank's nephew.
- E5: Frank & Son (1991-10-18) — Frank's in a lather: J.T. doesn't seem cut out for carpentry, but he bubbles as Carol's shampoo boy.
- E6: Pulling Together (1991-10-25) — Frank's kids are eager to compete in the rowdy Family Games–and Carol's are happy to let them.
- E7: Yo-Yo's Wedding (1991-11-01) — Frank and Carol aren't clowning around when they retie the knot–at Brendan's birthday party.
- E8: Just for Kicks (1991-11-08) — Dana sneaks out to hear her favorite singer at a bikers bar.
- E9: Into the Woods (1991-11-15) — Camping in the wilderness proves too much for Carol to bear.
- E10: Mixed Messages (1991-11-22) — An answering machine can be a lifesaver, but Karen doesn't get the message and, as a result, neither does Frank.
- E11: A Day in the Life (1991-11-29) — While discussing families on TV, the Lamberts and Fosters are told to forget the cameras and just be themselves–and unfortunately they do.
- E12: The New Car (1991-12-06) — J.T. "borrows" Carol's car for a date, and someone "borrows" it from him; Penny dates a mortician who likes to talk shop at dinner.
- E13: Getting Organized (1991-12-13) — Frank and Carol end up in a dumpster in search of the files Carol dumped; Dana and Karen pull a UFO trick on Cody and J.T.
- E14: Home Alone (1992-01-03) — Frank and Carol plan a weekend at a quiet retreat while Dana minds the kids at home. Is that how it works? No.
- E15: Drive, He Said (1992-01-17) — Dana passes her driving test with flying colors, but Frank flunks his.
- E16: Bully for Mark (1992-02-07) — Mark is doing the homework for a bully named Max; what's worse, Max is short for Maxine.
- E17: The Boys in the Band (1992-02-14) — J.T. and Cody are dragged into replacing two of the four flu-stricken members of Al's all-girl rock band.
- E18: School Daze (1992-02-21) — Carol returns to college as a student, but she's also a committed mother, wife, and beautician, and soon everyone's ready to be committed.
- E19: Country Club (1992-02-28) — A country-club invitation works out nicely for everyone but Dana, who could club Frank over his hayseed ways.
- E20: Daddy's Girl (1992-03-06) — Frank's dad, a widower, has a girlfriend who's a lot like Frank's mom–except she's a stripper.
- E21: He Wanted Wings (1992-03-27) — Carol gives Frank flying lessons for his 40th birthday, and he gets a crash course when the instructor turns suicidal.
- E22: Beauty Contest (1992-04-24) — Carol and Karen enter a beauty pageant at Frank's Mallard Lodge, but can't cope with the judges' foul behavior.
Season 2
- E1: S.A.T. Blues (1992-09-18) — Dana is beside herself when Cody outscores her on the SATs; the kids help themselves to Frank's clothes.
- E2: To B or Not to Be (1992-09-25) — Frank teaching Shakespeare? 'Twould indeed be nobler to suffer the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune.
- E3: Stuck on You (1992-10-02) — To outdo the "superdad" of Al's friend, Frank enters a Human Fly contest in which he has to bounce off a trampoline and stick to a wall.
- E4: JT's World (1992-10-09) — J.T. and Cody team for "J.T.'s World" on TV, but when a guest bats her eyes at Cody, J.T. gives him the boot.
- E5: It's a Dog's Life (1992-10-16) — The family dog-sits a Saint Bernard that keeps Frank away from Carol, and terrorizes Mark.
- E6: The Boss (1992-10-23) — As assistant manager of the 50's Cafe, Dana runs the ship like Capt. Queeg–and drives the help to mutiny.
- E7: Model Daughter (1992-10-30) — Karen's modeling job rouses the mother hen in Carol; the flu hits at home, testing the nurse in Frank.
- E8: Someone to Watch Over Me (1992-11-06) — Frank goes out on a limb–a tree limb–to keep an eye on Dana and her date, a teenage make-out artist known as Mike the Mover.
- E9: The Making of the President (1992-11-13) — It's J.T. vs. Dana for student-body president, pitting schmo against smarty–and Frank against Carol.
- E10: Virgin Territory (1992-11-20) — J.T. is mystified: Cody's still a virgin; and he plans to stay that way for the "dudette of his dreams."
- E11: Back to Basics (1992-12-04) — Brendan feels responsible for a crackdown on family spending after he loses a rented video.
- E12: Boys Will Be Boys (1992-12-11) — A visit by Frank's boorish bud sends Carol into orbit; Cody becomes attached to a live holiday turkey he won in a raffle.
- E13: If I Were a Rich Man (1993-01-08) — Cody's not sure how to spend the fortune left to him by a friend at a rest home, but it's not for a lack of suggestions.
- E14: Happy Birthday, Baby (1993-01-15) — Dana's plans for her birthday party don't include Carol, but Frank's plans definitely do.
- E15: One of the Guys (1993-01-22) — Carol may be a '90s woman, but she can't see Frank's gorgeous co-worker as one of the guys. Meanwhile, the kids gamble their savings on the commodities market.
- E16: No Business Like Show Business (1993-02-05) — J.T. sees himself a star when a producer likes his TV show; in art class, Carol sees a lot that Frank doesn't like.
- E17: Love, Port Washington Style (1993-02-12) — Dana's been dumped, Frank burns one of Carol's customers, and J.T.'s limo date backfires.
- E18: Aloha (1) (1993-02-19) — Adventure and romance abound on a family trip to Maui, where Dana's swept off her feet by a far-from-typical beach bum.
- E19: Aloha (2) (1993-02-26) — Amid Maui's adventures, will…Dana marry Brian? Carol relax? J.T. and Cody find treasure? Brendan, Mark and Al win a helicopter tour?
- E20: No Way to Treat a Lady (1993-03-12) — J.T.'s woman is a biker who wants to be treated like a lady. Meanwhile, Al yearns for her first bra.
- E21: The Un-Natural (1993-04-02) — Carol goes to bat for Mark when he wants on the Cubs just before their big game.
- E22: The Psychic (1993-04-30) — A psychic predicts J.T. will be killed by a woman in red whose name starts with K. Meanwhile, Frank and Carol contend with a mechanical bed with a mind of its own.
- E23: This Old House (1993-05-07) — Frank's hired to raze a house for a new building, but a family's still living there–with nowhere to go.
- E24: Double Date (1993-05-21) — Carol sticks Karen with a date who doesn't rate–so Karen dumps him.
Season 3
- E1: Way-Off Broadway (1993-09-24) — Dana's new boyfriend, Daniel, convinces her to be in a local play he is directing. Coincidentally, Cody is working on the set of the show and Daniel convinces Cody to join the acti
- E2: The Apartment (1993-10-01) — A nearby family is going out of town and they want Dana to ""house-sit."" Carol is extremely uncomfortable with Dana leaving, but Frank talks her into it so when she goes to colleg
- E3: Never on Sunday (1993-10-08) — While at church with the Fosters (and NOT the Lamberts), Carol invites the pastor and his wife over for Sunday lunch. The Lambert's notice that he is a normal guy, and Frank promis
- E4: The Paper Chase (1993-10-15) — JT and his friend Doug find out that they have a book report due on Monday. Mark tells them that he has read and written reports on at least 10 of the books on their list. JT and D
- E5: Trading Places (1993-10-22) — JT is struggling with Algebra and Frank will not let him cheat. Dana doesn't like not having power and having to walk places. JT and Dana agree that being a parent is easier, where
- E6: Video Mania (1993-10-29) — Mark is depressed about getting an ""A"" on a test, rather than an ""A+."" Frank tries to loosen him up by getting him a video game. Mark does loosen up, but his grades slip, he st
- E7: Hog Wild (1993-11-05) — JT discovers that although Cody is the best motorcycle repairman in town, he charges everyone $9. JT convinces him to start his own business with a bigger shop. Cody has trouble ge
- E8: Down and Out in Port Washington (1993-11-12) — Lucille is in the shop being repaired so Cody stays in the Lambert living room. After Cody does his wash in the kitchen and loses his ant farm on the couch, the family is ready for
- E9: The Marrying Dude (1993-11-19) — After posting an ad in a biker magazine, Cody finally meets his blind date,Bonnie.She turns out to have an adorable 8 year old named, Riley who Cody Immediately befriends.Bonnie an
- E10: Sister Act (1993-11-26) — Karen is interested in Michael, but is too scared to talk to him so she gets Dana to talk to him. Dana talks to him and gets to know him as he gets to know her. He asks her out and
- E11: Christmas Story (1993-12-10) — After Carol presents an idea of exchanging fewer gifts, Frank announces he gets a 20% discount at Hartman's Toy Store because of his remodeling work there. Both believe one has pic
- E12: Close Encounters of the Marital Kind (1993-12-17) — Carol has just bought a book named ""Ten Minutes Per Day to a Better Marriage."" The book advised to tell each other a big secret. Carol tells him about a secret bank account with
- E13: Bad Girls (1994-01-07) — The boys at school tell Al they do not want to play with a girl; Frank tells Al to try to get more friends that are girls. Al begins to hang around with the only girls who she feel
- E14: Read All About It (1994-01-14) — Cody reads so much that he ruins the stories (by telling the ending) for JT, Al, and Carol and desserts (by crushing it with a big box of books) for Dana. However, it does yield hi
- E15: Thirteen with a Bullet (1994-01-28) — It's Mark's 13th birthday.While frank introduces him to the fine art of shaving,and Carol arranges a real party for him with music and girls.One of the girls is a lovely girl named
- E16: My Bodyguard (1994-02-04) — Cody acquires this strange ability to see things in the future accurately (although unclear and misleading at times). He goes to Chicago to protect Dana, and although he ruins her
- E17: Pretty Woman (1994-02-18) — Karen is having an interview at the mall for a jeans ad. The photographer is looking for a girl to promote the jeans ""with an attitude."" Al actually gets the job, which drives Ka
- E18: Nightmare Weekend (1994-02-25) — Frank and Carol decide to celebrate the anniversary of thier first encounter (on June 20, 1993),by taking a weekend trip,thus leaving the kids alone.Carol and Frank get stuck at th
- E19: Birth of a Salesman (1994-03-11) — Urged by his parents to either apply to college or find a job, JT gets a part-time position as an assistant salesman in a used-car lot. Not only does he actually enjoy his new job,
- E20: Feeling Forty (1994-03-25) — Worried about turning forty, Carol exercies and diets with Karen. When Karen steps out, Carol sees a commercial for Skinny Tabs and orders them. She loses three pounds, but possess
- E21: The Case of the Missing Diary (1994-04-29) — Cody is writing a 40's style mystery for his creative writing class. He gets an idea when Karen proclaims her diary is missing. His pun-filled story is played out by the Lambert/Fo
- E22: Great Expectations (1994-05-06) — Cody's father comes to see him on his 21st birthday. He gives him a job as executive VP of his successful real estate business. Cody comes into the first meeting and disturbs every
- E23: Prom Night (1994-05-20) — After a little bad luck, JT is deceitfully set up with a 13-year-old. Dana, on the other hand, was able to get a date with the just broken up, best looking guy in school. At the pr
Season 4
- E1: Karate Kid (1994-09-23) — Mark feels his friends don't respect him, and his mother babies him. In order to earn respect he joins a Karate class. His teacher kicks him out for being too wimpy. Cody agrees to
- E2: College Bound (1994-09-30) — Carol adds to her vast collection of ""first"" pictures by taking one of Dana's first day at East Wisconsin University. Dana feels she is being shafted when she receives a ""D"" on
- E3: Animal House (1994-10-07) — Cody joins a college fraternity (Delta Delta Beta),to be cool.But finds the way they treat woman disgusting after Karen attends a party with him.
Meanwhile joins the schoolband.
- E4: Spoiled Sport (1994-10-14) — When a part time Sportscaster job becomes available, Frank's old visions of being a great announcer come back. He chokes and Carol gets the job which bums him out seeing himself st
- E5: Revenge of the Nerd (1994-10-21) — Karen tries to become Homecoming Queen, and discovers it's not worth the effort.Cody suffers an identity crisis.
- E6: Something Wild (1994-10-28) — Cody makes the world's largest Jack-o-Lantern and Mark discovers an alien life.
- E7: Growing up is Hard to Do (1994-11-04) — Al has a date with Kevin Philips,so she seeks advice from her step-sisters.Dana tells her she needs to stand up to him and make sure he doesn't push her around.While Karen's advice
- E8: Beyond Therapy (1994-11-11) — Cody puts the entire family into counseling over the baby.
- E9: The Ice Cream Man Cometh (1994-11-18) — The kids kick up a fuss about the baby's room and Cody comforts an old friend.
- E10: Letting Go (1994-11-25) — Al brings home her new boyfriend to meet Frank,but he has some major issues about the way the boy dresses.
- E11: Make Room for Daddy (1994-12-09) — Carol and Frank go on a romantic getaway, but Carol can think of nothing but the baby. Mark meets a girl, but is surprised by her appearance.
- E12: I'll Be Home For Christmas (1994-12-16) — It's christmas time at the Lambert/Foster's and J.T. decides he's to old to spend Christmas with the family and he wants to go skiing with his buddies.Frank doesn't want him to, bu
- E13: Can't Buy Me Love (1995-01-06) — J.T. and Cody are out riding around in J.T. boss's car.When J.T. meets a pretty girl,at a cafe.She thinks he's rich and so J.T. lies and says he is, to impress her.He then finds so
- E14: Thirtysomething (1995-01-20) — Carol starting binging on odd combo's of foods at her pregnancy wears on.While Cody makes a film about a goldfish and Dana comes to terms with her older boyfriend.
- E15: The Honeymoon is Over (1995-02-03) — No info available……coming soon.
- E16: One Truck, Al Dente (1995-02-10) — Al is learning to drive, but she gets into a predicament when JT lets her drive while Frank and Carol are away at the doctors. Meanwhile, Dana has her wisdom teeth removed, but the
- E17: Head of the Class (1995-02-17) — Everyone begins to help Carol so she will not be stressed out too much and harm the baby. Carol, however, is so fussy about how they help that she drives them all crazy and seems t
- E18: Back to School (1995-03-03) — JT realizes that he can not find a good job, unless he goes to college. He struggles to study and fails his first test, but with the help of Mark and Cody discovers that he has dys
- E19: She Came in Through the Bedroom Window (1995-03-17) — Cody's speech teacher tells him he says the word ""dude"" too much. He creates a device whereby someone can press a button and give him an electrical shock every time he uses the w
- E20: Indecent Proposal (1995-03-31) — JT and Dana are in the same Ethics class, and JT gets an ""A+,"" while Dana gets a lower grade. Dana goes to inquire about her grade and discovers that the only reason JT got his g
- E21: Where Have You Gone, Joe DiMaggio? (1995-04-28) — JT and Frank make a bet with Dana and Carol to wear a pregnancy outfit to see if they can cope and see how it is to be pregnant for 48 hours, but JT and Frank soon learn it's not
- E22: Adventures in Babysitting (1995-05-05) — J.T. applies his greed to babysitting,with Al's help.But they agree to sit for too many kids and can't control the group.
- E23: Big Girl on Campus (1995-05-12) — Carol decides that they need to get rid of all of Frank's old junk. They have a yard sale where Frank tries to sell things for $15-$50, but a guy smoking a cigar will only offer a
- E24: A Foster/Lambert Production (1995-05-19) — Carol finally goes into labor. Frank rushes everyone to the hospital while Cody is taping everything on videotape. Carol had decided to have the baby without any anesthetic, but ev
Season 5
- E1: Little Sister Don'tcha (1995-09-22) — J.T. and Rich are excited about going on dates, but J.T. didn't expect Al to be invited.
- E2: Three Girls and a Baby (1995-09-29) — With Frank and Carol out for dinner, Dana, Karen and Al are left to watch their new baby sister.
- E3: Party Animal (1995-10-13) — Cody, J.T. and Mark suspect their new neighbor is a jewel thief. Meanwhile, Dana moves out and loosens up a little too much.
- E4: Midnight Caller (1995-10-20) — While working on the Family Helpline, J.T. and Dana mishandle a call from a troubled teen.
- E5: Maid to Order (1995-10-27) — J.T. hires an aspiring model to be the family's maid; and Carol gets overly involved in Karen's cheerleading tryouts.
- E6: Don't Ask (1995-11-03) — Tired of the kids acting "either lazy, selfish or brain-dead," Frank and Carol order them to fend for themselves.
- E7: Hello, Mister Chips (1995-11-10) — Al takes a job at a cookie store and has to work alongside the company mascot, Mr. Chips the chimpanzee.
- E8: Roadie (1995-11-17) — Cody's a roadie—"the coolest job in the world"—for singer Christi Rose, who asks him to become her bodyguard.
- E9: The Wall (1995-11-24) — Mark scores points for the guys on the "geek wall" at a dance; Dana attempts to stir interest in a feminist study group; Frank and Carol experience a day at a health spa.
- E10: Baby Come Back (1995-12-01) — J.T. and Al have dollar signs in their eyes when they take Lily to audition for a commercial.
- E11: The Fight Before Christmas (1995-12-15) — Frank and Carol set up Al on a blind date with their friends' equally reticent son.
- E12: What's Wrong with This Picture? (1996-01-05) — J.T. receives an offer he can't refuse: the chance to go out with a gangster's daughter.
- E13: Beautiful Ladies of Wrestling (1996-01-12) — To win Super Bowl tickets, Frank and J.T. dress up as cheerleaders and face off against a pair of women wrestlers named Assault and Battery.
- E14: Torn Between Two Mothers (1996-01-26) — When Frank's mother and Carol can't agree on child-rearing philosophies, Frank's caught in the middle of the power struggle.
- E15: Snow Bunnies (1996-02-02) — Al feels compelled to check up on Matt when she learns he'll be on a ski trip with Stephanie "Love Boat" Leifer.
- E16: Secret Admirer (1996-02-09) — Carol gets really ticked when Frank buys her a fake designer watch for Valentine's Day.
- E17: Forever Young (1996-02-16) — A flirtatious girl disproves J.T.'s claim that a guy "would never trash a friendship over some stupid chick."
- E18: Guess Who's Coming to Dinner? (1996-02-23) — Dana brings her boyfriend Fleming home, and he promptly psychoanalyzes Frank.
- E19: Do the Right Thing (1996-03-08) — J.T. decides to rely on brain power to boost his grades rather than use a cheat sheet procured by his friend Rich.
- E20: The Bodyguard Formerly Known as Prince (1996-03-15) — Dana, Karen and Al meet a prince and his two assistants on a ski weekend, but the girls don't know which is the real royal.
- E21: Major Pain (1996-04-26) — Dana, J.T. and Rich take career-placement tests; Frank deals with an overly eager employee.
- E22: We're Going to Disney World (1) (1996-05-03) — Frank's mom treats everyone to a trip to Disney World, but there's some unexpected baggage—Rich and Flash.
- E23: We're Going to Disney World (2) (1996-05-10) — During a trip to Disney World, Flash tries to break a record for visiting every attraction.
- E24: Men at Work (1996-05-17) — When the local bar goes belly-up, Frank buys everything so he can turn his basement into a lounge for his guy friends.
Season 6
- E1: Bonjour Jean-Luc (1997-08-15) — Carol introduces Jean-Luc to Frank, who dislikes him immediately; JT tries to learn to dance.
- E2: Crazy Love (1997-03-07) — Jean-Luc celebrates a lonely birthday; Dana tutors Rich and romance blossoms.
- E3: Road Trip (1997-03-14) — JT, Rich and Dana take a trip to Mexico and wind up in jail; Jean-Luc takes driving lessons from Carol.
- E4: Sex, Lies and Videotape (1997-03-21) — 19-Year-old JT dates a 29-year-old woman with an ulterior motive; Mark and his buddies are caught watching an adult video.
- E5: Just Say Maybe (1997-03-28) — Al is tempted to toke at a rock concert; Carol's married friend Patti is tempted by Jean-Luc.
- E6: The "L" Word (1997-04-04) — Rich tries not to be jealous when Dana's old boyfriend arrives; Frank and Jean-Luc go on a disastrous camping trip.
- E7: She's the One (1997-04-11) — JT finds romance with a female tow-truck operator, but his fear of commitment may stall the courtship.
- E8: Independence Day (1997-04-18) — JT moves out of the house–and into Jean-Luc's. Meanwhile, Carol tries to spend more time with the girls.
- E9: Reality Bites (1997-04-25) — Carol and Jean-Luc vie for Lilly's attentions; JT and Rich are evicted from their new apartment by their new landlord–Frank.
- E10: Locket Man (1997-05-02) — Rich's gift to Dana turns out out be a locket he'd given another girl years earlier; meanwhile, Frank begins to feel his age.
- E11: How the West Was Won (1997-05-09) — Frank falls asleep in front of the TV, prompting a dream of the Old West in which he's a drunken sheriff.
- E12: Absolutely Fabio (1997-05-16) — Jean-Luc gets to cut Fabio's hair; Carol bets Dana that she can't supervise a children's birthday party.
- E13: Loose Lips (1997-05-23) — Mark's big date backfires and makes him the laughingstock of the school; Karen's collagen injections make her lips huge.
- E14: The Big Date (1997-05-30) — Al has a date with the pizza guy; Dana, Rich, JT and Sam go to a concert in Chicago; and Jean-Luc dumps his lenses.
- E15: Future Shock (1997-06-06) — Rich and Dana feel matrimonial pressure after attending a friend's wedding; Jean-Luc and Frank get zonked on homemade medicine.
- E16: Show Me the Money (1997-06-13) — Frank and his buddy challenge Carol and Jean-Luc to a bowling contest; JT and Rich fancy themselves sports agents.
- E17: It Didn't Happen One Night (1997-06-20) — Karen's ego takes a hit when the boy she's after goes for Al instead. Meanwhile, Carol and Dana crave attention from Frank and Rich.
- E18: Macho Man (1997-06-27) — Sam beats JT at every game they play, causing him to question his manhood and the future of their relationship.
- E19: Ain't Misbehavin' (1997-07-04) — JT is jealous when Sam finds a roommate; meanwhile, Jean-Luc is in trouble with taxes, so Frank and Carol try to help.
- E20: The Facts of Life (1997-07-11) — Frank and Carol tell Lilly about the facts of life, she then tells her kindergarten classmates; JT and Rich play the horses.
- E21: Talking Trash (1997-07-18) — Frank's birthday gift to Carol is a dud; Rich teams with a cheerleader for a science contest.
- E22: Walk Like a Man (1997-07-25) — Mark is embarrassed by Carol's cheering at his basketball games; Rich takes heat from JT for kowtowing to Dana.
- E23: Shear Madness (1997-08-01) — Jean-Luc panics when he discovers he'll be cutting the First Lady's hair; Frank finds a guy for Al.
- E24: The Kissing Game (1997-08-08) — Carol fixes up Jean-Luc with a blind date; the kids use the salon as a make-out parlor.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does Step by Step have? 7 season(s) with 160 episodes.
Who created Step by Step? Michael Warren, William Bickley.
Where can I watch Step by Step? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.