TV series

Double Trouble

Name: Double Trouble
Released: 1984
Cast: Jean Sagal, Liz Sagal, Jim Vallely, Jonathan Schmock, Michael D. Roberts

1984–1985· 2 seasons· 30 min episodes★ 6.5Ended

On NBC — From Embassy Television

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Synopsis

Double Trouble is an American sitcom that aired from 1984 to 1985 on NBC. The series stars identical twins Jean and Liz Sagal as Kate and Allison Foster, two teenagers living under the watchful eye of their widowed father. The show was considered an updating of the "twins in mischief" concept seen in films like The Parent Trap or the Patty Duke Show of the 1960s.

Themes

dancing twin sister high school single father sitcom

Episodes

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E1 One Drives, the Other Doesn'tNext upApr 4, 1984 · 30 min
Synopsis
Kate fails her drivers test, again. She borrows Dad's car and Allison's license to get to The Police concert. When she getting into a fender bender, she, Allison and Michael must hide the damage from Dad.
Guest stars: Jon Caliri (Michael Gillette), Elizabeth Kerr (Mrs. Gilliam), David Dunard (Policeman)
E2 LustApr 11, 1984 · 30 min
Synopsis
When Kate meets Eric at the gym, it's lust at first sight. With Michael working late at the shoe store, Kate spends most of her free time with Eric, who thinks her name Allison. When Michael catches her, she has some explaining to do.
Guest stars: Jon Caliri (Michael Gillette), Cameron Dye (Eric)
E3 First DayApr 18, 1984 · 30 min
Synopsis
After going to separate schools, Kate and Allison must attend the same high school when Kate's is turned into a shopping mall. Worried that her sister will not adjust easily, Allison gets Kate a job on the yearbook staff. Kate instantly wins over her new classmates and makes Allison feel like the new girl.
Guest stars: Bradley Lieberman (Elliot), Evonne Kezios (Naomi), Steve Alterman (Mark)
E4 Bad ChemistryApr 25, 1984 · 30 min
Synopsis
Allison meets a nice college guy who wants to take her to a museum exhibit. Problem is, this means missing her chemistry lab. Kate volunteers to take Allison's place in class so she can go on the date. After Kate and Allison's lab partner, Miles, mess up the assignment, the trio tries to sneak back into the school at night to correct the mistakes.
Guest stars: Jimmy Baron (Brad), John P. Navin Jr. (Miles)
E5 Dueling FeetMay 2, 1984 · 30 min
Synopsis
Allison and Kate enter a dance contest at the gym, the finals of which are to be held on television. While attempting to spy on the competition, Kate falls and sprains her ankle leaving Allison to defend the family honor alone.
Guest stars: Kimberly Foster (Lisa), Rosalind Allen (Marcy), Jon Caliri (Michael Gillette), Bettye Ackerman (The Judge), Claudette Wells (Judy), Geoff Edwards (The Host)
E6 Separate BirthdaysMay 16, 1984 · 30 min
Synopsis
Tired of living in Kate's shadow and sharing a birthday, Allison decides to move in with Beth.
Guest stars: Jon Caliri (Michael Gillette), Dan Frischman (Walter), Fred Holliday (Professor Whitmore)
E7 HearthacheMay 23, 1984 · 30 min
Synopsis
Allison believes she's found true love with Steven only to find that he is not as devoted to her as he seems.
Guest stars: Lisa Freeman (Marilyn), Jon Caliri (Michael Gillette), Harry Crosby (Steven)
E8 BombshellMay 30, 1984 · 30 min
Synopsis
Kate and Allison try to set Dad up with a friend from Chicago only to find out Dad and Beth are more than just friends.
Guest stars: Linda Henning (Karen)