• Air date: 15 Oct '83 22 episodes
      Silver Spoons is an American sitcom that aired on NBC from September 25, 1982 to May 11, 1986 and in first-run syndication from September 15, 1986 to March 4, 1987. The series was produced by Embassy Television for the first four seasons, until Embassy Communications moved the series to syndication. Silver Spoons was created by Martin Cohan, Howard Leeds and Ben Starr. The show's title refers to family wealth and to the expression that rich children are born with "silver spoons" in their mouths—they are given only the very best and want for nothing.
  • List of Episodes (22)
    • 1. Passports to Pleasure

      15 Oct '83
      Derek and Ricky pick up cheerleaders while in Chicago for a Badger Patrol convention.
    • 2. Attack of the Giant Frog People

      22 Oct '83
      Derek and JT put frogs in Freddy's sleeping bag during a slumber party. Ricky hurts Freddy by saying that he isn't his friend.
    • 3. A Fair to Remember

      29 Oct '83
      Ricky impresses his science teacher by doing a project with laser beams. Kate is promoted to Vice President of Eddie Toys.
    • 4. Hospital

      12 Nov '83
      Edward is hospitalized when he has a gallstone attack.
    • 5. Mr. President

      19 Nov '83
      Ricky daydreams that he is the President of the United States.
    • 6. Driver Ed

      26 Nov '83
      While Edward and Kate are away Grandfather tries to teach Ricky to drive.
    • 7. Menudo Madness

      03 Dec '83
      To impress a girl, Ricky promises to have the pop group Menudo play at his private party.
    • 8. Happy Birthday

      10 Dec '83
      The family celebrates Ricky's 13th birthday with an evening of arguments.
    • 9. Sounds of Silence

      17 Dec '83
      Ricky pretends to play in the school orchestra's production of Peter and the Wolf so Edward won't be disappointed that he isn't musical.
    • 10. Rick the Greek

      07 Jan '84
      Ricky gets in over his head when he, Derek and Freddy bet on football games.
    • 11. Uneasy Rider

      14 Jan '84
      Ricky manipulates Evelyn into buying him a motor bike after Edward said he couldn't have one.
    • 12. The World's Greatest Father

      21 Jan '84
      JT's father is offended by how much time Edward is spending with his son.
    • 13. I Want to Be Alone

      28 Jan '84
      Dexter gets dragged to the country for a camping trip by the family.
    • 14. Mr. Cool

      04 Feb '84
      Ricky turns punk rocker to try to impress a girl.
    • 15. St. Louis Blues

      11 Feb '84
      After his parents have an argument, Derek hides out at Ricky's. His mother arrives to take him to St. Louis. ** This is Jason Bateman's final appearance.
    • 16. A Hunting We Will Go

      18 Feb '84
      Against his better judgment Edward agrees to let Ricky go hunting with Grandfather.
    • 17. Changes

      03 Mar '84
      Ricky thinks that a fellow baseball player likes him when in all actuality it's Edward that she wants.
    • 18. A Summer's Romance (1)

      10 Mar '84
      Edward's former girlfriend decides she wants him back.
    • 19. A Summer's Romance (2)

      17 Mar '84
      Edward is forced to choose between Kate and Veronica.
    • 20. Spare the Rod

      24 Mar '84
      Ricky discovers that a friend is being beaten by his father.
    • 21. Blazing Hotel Rooms

      31 Mar '84
      Edward, Ricky and Dexter are trapped as their hotel catches on fire during a toy convention.
    • 22. Hi, Mom

      07 Apr '84
      Kate's mom arrives for a surprise visit and discovers that Kate and Edward are involved.