Who's the Boss?

Name: Who's the Boss?
Genre: Comedy
Released: 1984-09-20
Rating: 7.4
Cast: Tony Danza, Judith Light, Alyssa Milano, Danny Pintauro, Katherine Helmond

ENDED8 Seasons196 Episodes★ 7.4

Who's the Boss? is a comedy series on ABC that ran from 1984 to 1992, ending after 8 seasons and 196 episodes.

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NetworkABC

First AiredSep 20, 1984

Last AiredApr 25, 1992

GenreComedy

Runtime23 min

Created ByBlake Hunter

LanguageEnglish

CountryUnited States

ProductionELP Communications

A former professional baseball player, along with his preteen daughter, moves into New York advertising executive Angela Bower's house to be both a housekeeper and a father figure to her young son. Tony 's laid-back personality contrasts with Angela's type-A behavior.

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Cast

Tony Danza

Tony Micelli

Judith Light

Angela Bower

Alyssa Milano

Samantha Micelli

Danny Pintauro

Jonathan Bower

Katherine Helmond

Mona Robinson

Seasons & Episodes8 seasons · 196 episodes

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E1Seer of Love

Sep 28, 199123m

Angela is ready to profess her love for Tony, but her hopes for a romantic anniversary night with him are dashed when he invites her and the whole family to a carnival. A fortune teller tells Tony that he is about to lose the love of his life, but he misses the point. A ride through the Tunnel Of Love changes their relationship.

E2An Affair to Forget

Oct 5, 199123m

After Tony and Angela have confessed their love for each other,they both now want to spend an enchanting evening together.But that isn't that simply,especially since no one can know about it.

E3Misery

Oct 12, 199123m

Tony, like it's always his way, overdoes his relationship with Angela. But Angela doesn't dare to tell - and tries to get out of his way.

E4Selling Sam Short

Oct 19, 199123m

After a car crash Sam and Pierce come closer. When Tony finds this out after weeks, he - against the other's expectation - takes a fancy to Pierce and confides his money to the stockbroker. But like always he overdoes here, too, and he spends more time with Pierce than Sam does.

E5Tony Bags a Big One

Oct 26, 199123m

While Angela is away on business, Mona begins dating one of her biggest clients. She finds him thoroughly uninteresting and promptly dumps him. In an attempt to prevent from withdrawing his account from the agency, Tony accompanies him on a duck hunt. An accidental gunshot only makes things worse.

E6A Well-Kept Housekeeper

Nov 2, 199123m★ 3.0

Tony feels inferior to Angela's success. A letter that addresses him as ""Mr. Angela Bower"" doesn't help his self-esteem. He takes a second job at a bar, but that proves to be a mistake.

E7Death and Love (1)

Nov 9, 199123m

The death of a friend puts Tony in a mid-life crisis. He has become quite the adventurer, and invites the family on a ski trip. His plan to propose marriage to Angela are thwarted by a series of accidents that consistently plague her. The joy of the proposal is short-lived when Angela turns him down.

E8Death and Love (2)

Nov 16, 199123m

Tony is angry at Angela for her rejection. Meanwhile, she continues to question the sincerity of Tony's intentions.

E9Grandmommie Dearest

Nov 23, 199123m

Mona's mother visits and gives the subtle impression that she doesn't want Tony and Angela to get married. Mona can't convince them that her mother is manipulating them, trying to turn them against each other.

E10Field of Screams

Nov 30, 199123m

Jonathan is looking for a job. A friend of Tony's arranges for Jonathan to work as a ball boy at New York Mets games. A slight mistake during his first game costs him his job -- and the Mets the game.

E11This Sold House

Dec 7, 199123m

Angela gets a generous offer for her house. Tony persuades her to sell and move into a new one because the current house belongs to 'Angela & Michael' and not to 'Angela & Tony'.

E12Tony Can You Spare a Dime?

Jan 4, 199223m

Hard times have begun in the advertising industry - and Angela isn't spared either. Tony takes over the financial management because he has economy experiences. He pinches and scrapes wherever he can.When Angela, totally frustrated, goes shopping, she runs into serious troubles with Tony. He without hesitation takes away all her credit cards.

E13Mrs. Al

Jan 11, 199223m

Al is having difficulty getting for his own apartment, because the landlords would all rather sell to a young couple than to a single guy. Sam agrees to pose as his wife, but Tony is upset when he discovers the charade, and insists Al stay at Angela's house. The family comes to regret this.

E14Who's the Boss?

Jan 25, 199223m

Angela books up the whole time with some events and visits. Tony has to fall back on excuses to be together with his friends. But Angela catches on to him.

E15Tony Micelli, This is Your Other Life

Feb 1, 199223m

While he is unconscious Tony dreams how it would has been as a baseball star if his injury has not happened.

E16Allergic to Love

Feb 8, 199223m

Repeated instances of swelled lips have Tony frantically searching for the cause of his affliction. Angela notes that each occurrence happens just after they mention their wedding, and she begins to worry that the swelling is a sign that he isn't ready for marriage.

E17Better Off Wed (1)

Feb 15, 199223m

Sam and her boyfriend Hank are planning to get married, and Sam must find the right moment and way to tell Tony. But a series of incidents, including Hank's plan of career change, a roofing accident, and an unexpected visit from Hank's parents, yield a chaotic scene. During the bickering that ensues, Sam and Hank sneak off to elope.

E18Better Off Wed (2)

Feb 22, 199223m

Tony, Angela, Mona, Jonathan, Mrs. Rossini, and Hank's parents chase after Sam and Hank. They arrive at the chapel before the service began -- Sam did not want to be married without Tony present. Tony is still adamant against the union, but the ceremony goes forward as planned.

E19Tony and the Honeymooners

Feb 29, 199223m

Sam and hank return from their honeymoon to learn that married couples aren't allowed to stay at the dorm. Tony skeptically agrees to let them stay at the house. Despite a sleepless first night for Tony, he and Hank soon bond. This creates tension between Sam and Hank.

E20Split Decision

Mar 21, 199223m

Angela, accompanied by Mona, goes to a health resort to get some distance from Tony and his temper. There she meets Tom who, bylook, could be Tony's lost twin brother but his way is completely contrary to Tony's.

E21Mr. Micelli Builds His Dream House

Mar 28, 199223m

The house has a hole in the roof. This in conclusion leads to a rebuilding of Angela's bedroom. Joe, trained workman, carries out the job. But Tony, like it's his way, doesn't leave the workmen,like the others before them, in peace. This leads to a big argument between Joe and Tony - and Tony fires him and does the work now by himself. His team: Hank, Jonathan and Al.

E22Savor the Veal (1)

Apr 18, 199223m

Tony has graduated from college and his job search is unfulfilling. He gets a letter from an Iowa university who wants him to teach there. The job sounds perfect for him, but he pretends he is not interested, because it's so far from his home. Angela sees through his facade and convinces him to take the job.

E23Savor the Veal (2)

Apr 25, 199223m

With Tony living in Iowa, Angela and he take turns flying out to visit each other on the weekends. When this plan doesn't work out, Angela agrees to move to Iowa to be with Tony.

E24Savor the Veal (3)

Apr 25, 199223m

Angela attempts to adjust to her new life in Iowa, but discovers that she really wants to be back east, working at her agency. The conflict of professional interest threatens to split up Tony and Angela.

About Who's the Boss?

Who's the Boss? is a comedy series on ABC. The show first aired on Sep 20, 1984 and currently has 8 seasons and 196 episodes. Who's the Boss? has ended. It has a rating of 7.4/10 based on 315 votes. The cast includes Tony Danza, Judith Light, Alyssa Milano, Danny Pintauro, Katherine Helmond. Created by Blake Hunter.