Christian pretends to be the manager of Cobb's when his mother visits.

Leslie and Howard attend an investment seminar, and return as partners in a "Disposa Fat" franchise.

Edna goes to bat for Howard when he decides to run for city council against a former baseball player.

Bannister is sued for sexual harassment by the new girl at Cobbs.

Howard tries to discourage a bagboy from dropping out of college, but the plan backfires.

Christian falls for Marlene's friend but he panics when he learns she has a son.

Marlene agrees to become a surrogate mother for a yuppie couple who shop at Cobb's Supermarket; Staffers compete in a Christmas display contest against a rival store.

Edna compares her stale romance with Howard to her newly married friend's bliss.

Tempers flare when Howard writes a steamy novel based on the supermarket staff.

Staffers are shocked when Marlene agrees to pose nude for a girlie magazine.

Bannister must prove his sanity to a visiting psychiatrist sent to Cobb's to perform routine psychological tests.

Bannister helps an old vaudeville star whose retirement home may be shut down.

Bannister goes on vacation, leaving Christian in charge. By the time the boss returns, the crew is ready to mutiny.

Howard mistakenly thinks his brother is dying.

Edna and Christian both compete for the manager's job at a new Cobb's store.

Howard imagines himself a celebrity when he hears the store will be part of a television news feature.

A corporate spy from the head office investigates Cobb's Supermarket.

Romance is in the air at Cobb's when Marlene receives love notes and flowers from a secret admirer.

Howard must deal with new rules and a new boss when Cobb's is taken over by a conglomerate.

Howard helps Marlene open the lines of communication with her father.

Howard asks staff members to recall examples of his leadership ability for a report in honor of Cobb's 50th anniversary.

Leslie's hopes of winning an acting scholarship rest on keeping his drama coach sober.