Davis Rules

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  • 1991
  • 2 Seasons
  • 7.9  (236)

Davis Rules was a sitcom that aired on CBS from 1991 to 1992. The show starred Randy Quaid as Dwight Davis, a widowed father of three who moves from the city to a small town called Becksville to start a new life. Jonathan Winters played the role of Gunny Davis, Dwight's father who often visited the family and brought a lot of chaos with him.

The show dealt with the struggles and everyday life of the Davis family. Dwight was trying to balance his job as a schoolteacher with raising his three children, Kate (Bonnie Hunt), Robbie (Luke Edwards), and Simon (Tammy Lauren). Kate was the oldest daughter and was always trying to help her father around the house, while Robbie was obsessed with science and was always conducting experiments in his room. Simon was the youngest daughter and was the most sensitive of the three.

The show was set in a small town, and the Davis family was always dealing with the quirky residents of Becksville. Dwight was the basketball coach at the local high school, and he often had to deal with pushy parents and rival coaches. Kate worked at the local diner, where she had to put up with her boss and co-workers. Robbie was always getting into trouble with his science experiments, and Simon was often the target of bullies at school.

The show was a typical sitcom, with the Davis family facing various problems each week, whether it was a school project or a family crisis. The show was lighthearted and had a lot of humor. Randy Quaid was great in the role of Dwight Davis, playing a father who was trying to do his best for his children. Jonathan Winters was hilarious as Gunny Davis, the wacky grandfather who always had a trick up his sleeve.

One of the things that made Davis Rules stand out was the fact that it dealt with some serious issues. For example, in one episode, Kate was sexually harassed by her boss at the diner, and Dwight had to confront the man. In another episode, Robbie was diagnosed with dyslexia, and Dwight had to help him get through it. The show wasn't afraid to tackle these issues, and it did so in a way that was respectful and informative.

The show was canceled after only one season, which was a shame, as it had a lot of potential. The cast was excellent, and the writing was solid. The show was never going to win any awards, but it was a fun and entertaining half-hour of television that dealt with some serious issues while still managing to make the audience laugh.

In conclusion, Davis Rules was a fun and entertaining sitcom that aired on CBS in 1991-1992. The show starred Randy Quaid as a widowed father of three who moves to a small town to start a new life. Jonathan Winters played the role of Gunny Davis, the wacky grandfather who always brought chaos with him. The show dealt with some serious issues, but it did so in a way that was respectful and informative. The show was canceled after only one season, which was a shame, as it had a lot of potential.

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Seasons
The Girl With Someone Extra
16. The Girl With Someone Extra
May 13, 1992
Dwight arrives home to find that Erika is coming for a visit.
Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
15. Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
May 6, 1992
Now that she has a job, Gwen is getting a bit carried away buying fun things for herself and the family.
Ferry Tale
14. Ferry Tale
April 22, 1992
Gwen's lonely, so Dwight and Gunny decide to find her a date.
Everybody Comes to Nick's
13. Everybody Comes to Nick's
March 25, 1992
Gwen prepares for a Saturday night out with the girls.
Strike Down the Band
11. Strike Down the Band
March 18, 1992
The school board is forcing Dwight to choose between keeping the band or the sports program.
Bells, Bells, Bells
10. Bells, Bells, Bells
March 11, 1992
Gunny and Dwight dispute ownership of Gwen's room after she leaves to go back to Miami.
Someone to Watch Over Them
9. Someone to Watch Over Them
March 4, 1992
When Skinner's friend, single mother Cathi, is in need of a place to stay while her apartment is being painted, Skinner volunteers the Davis house as a refuge for Cathi and her baby Betty.
Happy As a Clam
8. Happy As a Clam
February 26, 1992
Gunny gives Ben a jar full of "moon rocks" for his show and tell project, also telling Ben that he was the first man on the moon.
Gunny's Ex
7. Gunny's Ex
February 5, 1992
Margaret Davis, Gunny's ex-wife, stops off in Pomahac en route to Alaska.
Love at First Sighting, Pt. 2
6. Love at First Sighting, Pt. 2
January 29, 1992
Knowing that Skinner and Gunny are already far too interested in Erika, Dwight takes her to a fancy restaurant in Seattle, where it quickly becomes clear that every man in the state of Washington is also interested in Erika.
Love at First Sighting, Pt. 1
5. Love at First Sighting, Pt. 1
January 22, 1992
When Charlie constructs a telescope for his science project by using toilet paper and paper towel rolls, Dwight manages to spy on the girl of his dreams through it.
The Moment of Youth
4. The Moment of Youth
January 15, 1992
Dwight gets Skinner a part-time job at the local Hamburger Hut.
Writing a Wrong
3. Writing a Wrong
January 8, 1992
Gunny is off on a secret mission to sell Long Distant Night Seeing and Hearing Apparatus to the boys at the Pentagon.
A Father Makes All the Difference
2. A Father Makes All the Difference
January 1, 1992
After Skinner comes in late two nights in a row, Dwight encourages Skinner to feel free to invite a friend over, or to talk to Dwight about any problems.
They're Writing Songs of Love, But Nun for Me
1. They're Writing Songs of Love, But Nun for Me
December 30, 1991
Robbie is off to Prague for a year as a foreign exchange student.
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  • Premiere Date
    January 27, 1991
  • IMDB Rating
    7.9  (236)
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