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  • Step by Step This Old House (Season 2, Episode 23)
  • TV-G
    TV Episode | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Romance

Step by Step

This Old House (Season 2, Episode 23)
TV-G
TV Episode | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Romance

Frank wins a contract to construct a multi-million dollar office complex, and this will necessitate the removal of a house sitting on a key part of the property. He hires munitions expert Cody to level the structure, but when Cody goes ...See moreFrank wins a contract to construct a multi-million dollar office complex, and this will necessitate the removal of a house sitting on a key part of the property. He hires munitions expert Cody to level the structure, but when Cody goes inside to inspect the structure, he finds out that a family is still living there. Meet the Emersons, a couple with two children that have been down on their luck for the last year; both parents had lost their jobs several months earlier, and are now penniless and have nowhere else to stay. Cody is sympathetic and immediately refuses to destroy the house. Frank, nervous about the repercussions, tries to get Cody to start the work ... until project backer Mr. Hartman threatens to sue Frank for breach of contract, a move that could force the Lamberts into bankruptcy. Carol learns about the Emersons' situation and rallies to their aid. In the end, Mr. Hartman agrees to a plan to have the house moved, and Mr. Emerson gets a job on Frank's payroll. Also: J.T. becomes the manager of Al's envelope-stuffing enterprise (where Mark and Brendan are also working), but is quickly overbearing; the three younger siblings revolt and J.T. is left to complete the work himself. Written by Brian Rathjen See less
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Director
Writers
Thomas L. Miller (developed by) | Robert L. Boyett (developed by) | William Bickley (created by) | Michael Warren (created by) & 2 more
Producer
Ronny Hallin (as Ronny Marshall Hallin)
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Casting Director
Status
Edit Released
Updated May 7, 1993

Release date
May 7, 1993 (United States)
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14 cast members
Name Known for
Patrick Duffy
Frank Lambert Frank Lambert   See fewer
Suzanne Somers
Carol Foster Lambert Carol Foster Lambert   See fewer
Staci Keanan
Dana Foster Dana Foster   See fewer
Sasha Mitchell
Cody Lambert Cody Lambert   See fewer
Brandon Call
John Thomas 'J.T.' Lambert John Thomas 'J.T.' Lambert   See fewer
Angela Watson
Karen Foster Karen Foster   See fewer
Christine Lakin
Alicia 'Al' Lambert Alicia 'Al' Lambert   See fewer
Christopher Castile
Mark Foster Mark Foster   See fewer
Josh Byrne
Brendan Lambert Brendan Lambert   See fewer
Bruce Jarchow
Mr. Hartman Mr. Hartman   See fewer
Gary Epp
Mr. Emerson Mr. Emerson   See fewer
Duchess Dale
Mrs. Emerson Mrs. Emerson   See fewer
Rachel Grate
Miss Emerson (uncredited) Miss Emerson (uncredited)   See fewer
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