Name: Dream On
Released: 1990-01-01

Seasons & episodes

Season

The First Episode

1990-07-08

Martin Tupper, New York book editor and product of the first television generation, faces a crisis: his ex-wife-to-be, Judith, is demanding that he sign their divorce papers so that she can re-marry. Should he try to win her back, or is it time to get back in the dating game?

Death Takes a Coffee Break

1990-07-15

Martin, while fooling around with a much younger college girl (an Eddie Charles hook-up), ends up in the hospital. His doctor instructs him to change his lifestyle around to prevent another (possibly worse) incident. Top of the list? Cut out caffeine. Of course, he receives a lot of ridicule as he goes about this.

Sex and the Single Father

1990-07-22

Worried that the divorce is the cause of Jeremy's poor concentration at school, Judith tells Martin that it's actually because of a crush on his teacher. After some wrangling with Judith, it's left to Martin to have 'the talk'.

Sole Sister

1990-07-29

Initially overjoyed by a whirlwind visit from his globe-trotting baby sister 'Beano', Martin finds it difficult to accept that she's more grown up than he imagined; and unfortunately, his best friend Eddie is part of the problem.

Angst for the Memories

1990-08-05

After being admonished by an old school friend for not becoming a famous writer, Martin feels galvanized to pick up the quill again—but are his central characters a little too close to home?

...And Sheep Are Nervous

1990-08-12

Martin accidentally finds himself dating a controlling, unstable woman.

Over Your Dead Body

1990-08-19

In order to secure a much-needed vacation, Martin seduces a grieving widow for a tawdry book.

Martin Gets Lucky

1990-08-26

Martin dates a witch, and good things can't stop happening to him. Then Eddie needs surgery.

Three Coins in the Dryer

1990-09-02

Martin bumps into a passionate woman in the laundry room, and she takes him for the ride of his life.

Trojan War

1990-09-09

Martin decides to take an STD test so he can go condom-less with his girlfriend. Toby has a litter of puppies in the office.

Up the River

1990-09-16

Martin and Nina's relationship comes to a head when her environmental activism goes too far.

555-HELL

1990-09-23

Bored after breaking up with Nina, Martin is phoning anybody and everybody when he accidentally takes a call meant for the suicide helpline.

Doing the Bossa Nova

1990-09-30

Martin's new boss puts him in several compromising positions.

Premarital Ex

1990-10-07

Judith worries about her upcoming marriage. Martin tries to console her.

Synopsis

The family life, romantic life, and career of Martin Tupper, a divorced New York City book editor. The show distinctively interjected clips from older black and white television series to punctuate Tupper's feelings or thoughts.