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7 episodes • 1986
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | Oct 20, 1986 | 0.0 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | Oct 27, 1986 | 0.0 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | Nov 3, 1986 | 0.0 |
| 4 | Episode 4 | Nov 10, 1986 | 0.0 |
| 5 | Episode 5 | Nov 17, 1986 | 0.0 |
| 6 | Episode 6 | Nov 24, 1986 | 0.0 |
| 7 | Episode 7 | Dec 1, 1986 | 0.0 |
6 episodes • 1987
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | Sep 21, 1987 | 0.0 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | Sep 28, 1987 | 0.0 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | Oct 5, 1987 | 0.0 |
| 4 | Episode 4 | Oct 12, 1987 | 0.0 |
| 5 | Episode 5 | Oct 19, 1987 | 0.0 |
| 6 | Episode 6 | Oct 26, 1987 | 0.0 |
6 episodes • 1988
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | Nov 22, 1988 | 0.0 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | Nov 29, 1988 | 0.0 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | Dec 6, 1988 | 0.0 |
| 4 | Episode 4 | Dec 13, 1988 | 0.0 |
| 5 | Episode 5 | Dec 20, 1988 | 0.0 |
| 6 | Episode 6 | Dec 27, 1988 | 0.0 |