A Minute with Stan Hooper Season 1

Season 1 Episodes

1. Pilot

October 29th, 2003

The show starts off with Stan and Molly entering the diner where they ate years ago when they first drove through Waterford Falls. They are surprised though to find that no one knows who Stan is except for Ryan who instantly begs to become Stan's cameraman. Stan also announces he and Molly have no place to stay, so Pete decides to show them some open property in the town. They find a place they really like, but it is only for rent, but they will be able to move into it that night. It costs $500 a month, and they are also surprised to find Gary Jamison, their new butler -- who comes with the house. Gary instantly lays don the groundrules with Stan that he does the chores -- not Stan. Stan then meets the head of the cheese factory, who unveils his own cheeshead .... of Stan!! When Mr. Hawkins gets angry about Stan employing Ryan, Stan finds, without his permission, that he is now housing Ryan. Stan constantly finds people coming in and out, and his house is like the whole towns, but in a

2. Stan Hooper Goes to Washington

November 5th, 2003

Stan decides to enter the race for town mayor when he discovers the same man has been mayor for five terms. Stan just wants to give people another choice, but he is surprised to learn of the cover up behind the mayor and the involvment that Fred Hawkins has in it, as well as the rest of the town.

3. The Hustler

November 12th, 2003

When Stan decides to join Pete and Lou Peterson for a boy's night out at Jimmy's Tavern to play billiards for ""dimes"" and ""nickels,"" he's accused of using trick shots every time he sinks a ball. Meanwhile, Gary invites Molly to join him and the girls at the weekly bridge game that meets at the Hooper residence. Ryan and Chelsea consult Stan for planning their future and Chelsea contemplates her opportunities at Penny's College of Cosmetology and Tattoo U. When it's discovered that ""dimes"" and ""nickels"" are worth moreâ€”much moreâ€”Stan scrambles to save his opponent, Lou Peterson, from selling the diner.

4. An Old Fashioned Thanksgiving

November 26th, 2003

Stan gets interested in turkey hunting, ordering every possible item in preparation for an outing, then he enlists Chelsea to prevent Molly from cooking anything for Thanksgiving dinner.

5. Bye, Bye, Miss American Pie

December 12th, 2003

Fred's frustration mounts because Gary invites Molly and Chelsea to join the 'guys-only' Christmas caroling group, ""The Silent Knights."" Meanwhile, when the Petersen Boys run out of Stan's favorite treat, Clara Meek's apple pie, Stan sets out to secure the recipe before the ailing Clara dies.