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Getting By is an American sitcom that aired on ABC from March 5, 1993 until May 21, 1993, and on NBC from September 21, 1993 until June 18, 1994. The series was created by William Bickley and Michael Warren, who also served as executive producers with Thomas L. Miller and Robert L. Boyett. The final Miller-Boyett series to begin its run under parent studio Lorimar Television, Getting By was folded into Warner Bros. Television for its second season, following Warner Bros.' absortion of Lorimar. The series was initially successful as a part of ABC's TGIF lineup in its first season, but politics between ABC and Miller-Boyett Productions led to the show's switch to NBC in the second season.
Seasons
Episode 1
Turnabout Dance
Marcus overlooks other girls to get the most popular one to ask him to the dance. Meanwhile the mothers are going to be escorts for the dance.
Episode 2
Letter to the President
Cathy gets in trouble after writing a letter to the President of the United States.
Episode 3
Faking the Grade
Marcus tries to fake his report card grades.
Episode 4
Old Car
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Episode 5
Do the Fright Thing
During a Halloween party at home, Dolores gets stuck in a box while helping Cathy perform a magic trick.
Episode 6
Not with My Sister
Marcus admires his new friend, Smoke, for his sexual exploits, until Smoke decides his next conquest will be Nikki.
Episode 7
Reach for the Stars
When Cathy loses her job, Dolores believes the way to end Cathy's depression is for her to meet her idols, The Temptations.
Episode 8
Pinball Wizard
Marcus gambles away his money playing pinball and Cathy must try to win it back.
Episode 9
The Pit Stop
Cathy, Dolores and Julie help Nikki with her job at a fast food restaurant when Marcus and Darren undermine her efficiency.
Episode 10
The Penthouse
Cathy, Dolores and her boyfriend, Wes, are forced to hide on the balcony of a corporate apartment when Wes' married boss unexpectedly arrives with a girlfriend.
Episode 11
Sell It Like It Is
When Cathy invests her life savings in a ""miracle"" product, Dolores is suspicious. Marcus borrows a camera to video embarrassing family incidents for a TV show.
Episode 12
In the Driver's Seat
When Marcus fails to pass his driving test, Dolores is convinced he'll steal her car to take a girl out on a date.
Episode 13
A Life in the Theater
When Darren and Marcus' girlfriend, Yolanda, are cast in the lead roles in the school play, Marcus gets jealous. Cathy is romantically interested in the drama teacher, Niles.
Episode 14
It Takes a Thief
When Cathy's purse is stolen, Marcus and Darren impersonate girls in order to trap the thief.
Episode 15
The Rich Guy
After Dolores stops dating her boyfriend, Wes, she meets a billionaire and must choose between love or money.
Episode 16
Three Days of the Condo
When Marcus wants to move out on his own, Dolores puts him in the garage.
Episode 17
Teacher's Pest
Marcus plays practical jokes on substitute teacher Cathy.
Episode 18
Just Say No
Cathy tries to discourage an infatuated suitor.
Episode 19Latest episode
My Brilliant Career
Dolores' cousin Herbert comes to Chicago to become a professional boxer -- until Cathy discovers that he is also a talented cellist.
