Silver Spoons 1982
“It's not easy being the man of the house!”
What is Silver Spoons?
Silver Spoons is an American sitcom television series that aired on NBC from September 25, 1982, to May 11, 1986, and in first-run syndication from September 27, 1986, to May 30, 1987. The series was created by several individuals including Martin Cohan, David W.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1982
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 116
- Runtime
- 22 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 25, 1982
- Last aired
- Mar 4, 1987
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- NBC
- Genres
- Comedy
- Updated
Where to watch
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Silver Spoons is an American sitcom television series that aired on NBC from September 25, 1982, to May 11, 1986, and in first-run syndication from September 27, 1986, to May 30, 1987. The series was created by several individuals including Martin Cohan, David W. Duclon, Ron Leavitt, Howard Leeds, Michael G. Moye, and Ben Starr. The show features Ricky Schroder, Erin Gray, Joel Higgins, and Franklyn Seales. The story revolves around a wealthy business owner and his son, who comes to live with him. The son, who is 12 years old, wants to live with the father he never knew. Although the father's first impulse is to send the son to boarding school, he eventually relents and lets his son move in with him and his secretary. The series explores the life of a young boy who lives a privileged life but still faces various problems. Silver Spoons is available to watch in full episodes on certain platforms.
Should you watch it?
“A wealthy man must suddenly raise his 12-year-old son from a brief marriage he barely remembers.”
- Heartwarming father-son relationship development
- Clean family entertainment suitable for all ages
- Premise relies on implausible circumstances
- Predictable storytelling typical of 1980s family sitcoms
Watch it if you enjoy wholesome father-son stories with minimal conflict.
The show maintains a family-friendly tone with no mature content, focusing on basic parent-child relationship challenges.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 22 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Pilot Sep 25, 1982
- E2 Boys Will Be Boys Oct 2, 1982
- E3 Grandfather Stratton Oct 9, 1982
- E4 Me & Mr. T Oct 16, 1982
- E5 Takin' a Chance on Love Oct 23, 1982
- E6 Evelyn Returns Oct 30, 1982
- E7 The Great Computer Caper Nov 6, 1982
- E8 I'm Just Wild About Harry Nov 13, 1982
- E9 Honor Thy Father Nov 20, 1982
- E10 Father Nature Nov 27, 1982
- E11 A Little Magic Dec 4, 1982
- E12 Falling in Love Again Dec 11, 1982
- E13 The Best Christmas Ever Dec 18, 1982
- E14 The Most Beautiful Girl in the World Jan 8, 1983
- E15 Twelve Angry Kids Jan 15, 1983
- E16 The Toy Wonder Jan 22, 1983
- E17 Popcorn Feb 5, 1983
- E18 Junior Businessman Feb 12, 1983
- E19 Three's a Crowd Feb 19, 1983
- E20 The Empire Strikes Out Feb 26, 1983
- E21 Won't You Go Home, Bob Danish? Mar 5, 1983
- E22 The 'X'-Team Apr 30, 1983
Season 2 · 22 episodes
- E1 Passports to Pleasure Oct 15, 1983
- E2 Attack of the Giant Frog People Oct 22, 1983
- E3 A Fair to Remember Oct 29, 1983
- E4 Hospital Nov 12, 1983
- E5 Mr. President Nov 19, 1983
- E6 Driver Ed Nov 26, 1983
- E7 Menudo Madness Dec 3, 1983
- E8 Happy Birthday Dec 10, 1983
- E9 Sounds of Silence Dec 17, 1983
- E10 Rick the Greek Jan 7, 1984
- E11 Uneasy Rider Jan 14, 1984
- E12 The World's Greatest Father Jan 21, 1984
- E13 I Want to Be Alone Jan 28, 1984
- E14 Mr. Cool Feb 4, 1984
- E15 St. Louis Blues Feb 11, 1984
- E16 A Hunting We Will Go Feb 18, 1984
- E17 Changes Mar 3, 1984
- E18 A Summer's Romance (1) Mar 10, 1984
- E19 A Summer's Romance (2) Mar 17, 1984
- E20 Spare the Rod Mar 24, 1984
- E21 Blazing Hotel Rooms Mar 31, 1984
- E22 Hi, Mom Apr 7, 1984
Season 3 · 24 episodes
- E1 Best Friends Sep 16, 1984
- E2 Survival of the Fittest Sep 23, 1984
- E3 Growing Pains (1) Sep 30, 1984
- E4 Growing Pains (2) Oct 7, 1984
- E5 A Dark and Stormy Night Oct 28, 1984
- E6 I Won't Dance Nov 4, 1984
- E7 Voyage of the Darned (1) Nov 11, 1984
- E8 Voyage of the Darned (2) Nov 18, 1984
- E9 The Call of the Wild Nov 25, 1984
- E10 Beauties and the Beasts Dec 9, 1984
- E11 Twas the Night Before Christmas Dec 16, 1984
- E12 Lulu's Back in Town Dec 30, 1984
- E13 The Trouble with Grandfather Jan 6, 1985
- E14 Special Friend Jan 13, 1985
- E15 What's Cookin'? Jan 27, 1985
- E16 Marry Me, Marry Me (1) Feb 3, 1985
- E17 Marry Me, Marry Me (2) Feb 10, 1985
- E18 Rick and the Legend Feb 17, 1985
- E19 Trouble with Words Feb 24, 1985
- E20 Hot Shot Mar 3, 1985
- E21 All the Principal's Men Mar 10, 1985
- E22 Return of the Paisley Conspiracy Mar 17, 1985
- E23 The Secret Life of Ricky Stratton Mar 24, 1985
- E24 The Babysitters Apr 7, 1985
Season 4 · 24 episodes
- E1 Head Over Heels Sep 15, 1985
- E2 Mrs. Stratton Builds Her Dreamhouse Sep 22, 1985
- E3 Poor Evelyn Oct 6, 1985
- E4 Promises, Promises Oct 13, 1985
- E5 The Great Baseball Card Scheme Oct 27, 1985
- E6 The Trouble with Harry Nov 3, 1985
- E7 One Strike and You're Out Nov 10, 1985
- E8 Race with Eagles Nov 17, 1985
- E9 Magnificent Obsession Nov 24, 1985
- E10 Judgment Day Dec 1, 1985
- E11 The Barbarians Dec 8, 1985
- E12 Three Musketeers Dec 15, 1985
- E13 Second Class Parent Dec 21, 1985
- E14 The Lady Is a Tramp Jan 5, 1986
- E15 Stratton and Stratton Jan 12, 1986
- E16 Daddy Rick Jan 19, 1986
- E17 One for the Road (1) Feb 2, 1986
- E18 One for the Road (2) Feb 9, 1986
- E19 Movie Madness Feb 16, 1986
- E20 Rick Sings Feb 23, 1986
- E21 The Way We Weren't Mar 2, 1986
- E22 A Family Affair Mar 16, 1986
- E23 Rick at 16 May 4, 1986
- E24 Second Best May 11, 1986
Season 5 · 24 episodes
- E1 Who's the Boss Sep 15, 1986
- E2 Lost and Found Sep 22, 1986
- E3 The Live-In Sep 29, 1986
- E4 Rick Sells His Sole Oct 6, 1986
- E5 The Beach House Oct 13, 1986
- E6 Rick Moves Out Oct 20, 1986
- E7 Man to Man Oct 27, 1986
- E8 Hey, Mrs. Robinson Nov 3, 1986
- E9 Rick's Learning Problem Nov 10, 1986
- E10 The Triangle Nov 17, 1986
- E11 Kate Lassos a Longhorn Nov 24, 1986
- E12 Get the Hook Jan 26, 1987
- E13 Rumors are Flying Feb 2, 1987
- E14 The House Guest Feb 9, 1987
- E15 Band on the Run Feb 16, 1987
- E16 Author, Author Feb 23, 1987
- E17 Mother's Day Feb 25, 1987
- E18 Fallen Idol Feb 16, 1987
- E19 Baby Blues Feb 17, 1987
- E20 Thoroughly Modern Mildred Feb 26, 1987
- E21 Mon Amour Feb 27, 1987
- E22 Educating Rick Mar 2, 1987
- E23 Edward's Big Adventure Mar 3, 1987
- E24 Let It Snow, Let It Snow Mar 4, 1987
Frequently asked questions
What is the main premise of the show?
A wealthy businessman discovers he has a 12-year-old son from a brief marriage and decides to raise him.
Who plays the main characters?
The show stars actors who portray Edward, Ricky, and Kate, though specific casting details are not provided in the synopsis.
When did this show air?
The series aired during the early to mid-1980s, though exact dates are not specified in the provided information.
Is this show appropriate for children?
Yes, the show is family-friendly with wholesome content focused on basic relationship dynamics.
What kind of relationship does Edward have with Ricky?
Edward initially wants to send Ricky to boarding school but eventually relents and allows him to live with him and his secretary Kate.