================= = DUCKMAN = ================= EPISODE GUIDE by Arnoud Morsink (arnoud@best.com) (18-AUG-97) ================= TABLE OF CONTENTS ================= First season 1994 13 episodes Second season 1995 13 episodes Third season 1996 22 episodes Fourth season 1997 22 episodes =================== FIRST SEASON (1994) =================== Created by Everett Peck Developed by Jeff Reno & Ron Osborn and Arlene Klasky & Gabor Csupo Executive Producers Jeff Reno & Ron Osborn and Arlene Klasky & Gabor Csupo Producer Sherry Gunther Story Editors Jeffrey Astrof & Mike Sikowitz Staff Writer Michael Markowitz Music Scott Wilk & Todd Yvega and Frank Zappa (1) "I, DUCKMAN" Written by Jeff Reno & Ron Osborn Directed by Marv Newland Duckman questions his uniqueness as an individual and his ineffectiveness as a father while being stalked by a mad bomber seeking revenge. Guest voices include Jeffrey Jones, Charlie Shaughnessey, and Bruce Wietz. (2) "T.V. OR NOT TO BE" Written by Bernie Keating Directed by Raymie Muzquiz While investigating the theft of a religious artifact at a television ministry, Duckman briefly "dies," encountering the hereafter. He meets the supreme being who gives him an Etch-A-Sketch with the meaning of life written on it. Guest starring Crispin Glover (for unknown reasons, Glover's credit was subsequently changed to the Letter L), Judith Ivey, Frankie Renzulli, and John Kassir (who is also the voice of the Cryptkeeper on Tales from the Crypt). (3) "GRIPES OF WRATH" Written by Michael Markowitz Directed by Norton Virgien Inadvertently inspired by Duckman, a supercomputer solves all of the world's problems -- with disastrous results. Guest starring Charlie Shaughnessey. (4) "PSYCHE" Written by Jeffrey Astrof & Mike Sikowitz Directed by Paul Demeyer Duckman, wondering why he hasn't had a date since the death of his wife, tries plastic surgery. When that fails to make him feel more attractive (especially to a pair of voluptuous sex-starved twins who have hired him for a case), he tries hypnosis, taking a surprise journey through his own mind. Guest star Mitzi McCall. (5) "GLAND OF OPPORTUNITY" Written by Ron Lux & Eugene Stein Directed by John Eng Duckman's cowardice turns to courage when he receives an adrenal gland transplant from a famous daredevil, turning him into a questionable role model for his children. Guests include: Hamilton Camp, Charlie Adler and Bobby Slayton. (6) "RIDE THE HIGH SCHOOL" Written by Michael Markowitz Directed by Raymie Muzquiz Duckman enrolls Ajax in an exclusive boarding school, unaware that it is part of an evil plan to over-educate him and alienate him from his own father. Featuring Tim Curry (as King Chicken), Pat Harrington and Tony Jay. (7) "A CIVIL WAR" Written by Bob Kushell Directed by Norton Virgien Where would Duckman and Cornfed be without each other? When Duckman fires his partner in the midst of a murder investigation, we find out. Guest voices: Michael McKean, Andrea Martin and Kenneth Mars. (8) "NOT SO EASY RIDERS" Written by Joe Ansolabehere Directed by Paul Demeyer Duckman and Cornfed take to the road as bikers to flee a berserk IRS agent, learning a few things about materialism along the way. Guest voices include Bobcat Goldthwait and John Byner, and John Spencer (L.A. Law), as Agent Dennehy. (9) "IT'S THE THING OF THE PRINCIPAL" Story by Ron Lux & Eugene Stein Teleplay by Ron Lux Directed by Igor Kovalyov Duckman and Bernice are thrilled when Ajax falls in love with someone at school, until they find out it's the beautiful new vice-principal. Duckman and Bernice go under cover (as man and wife) at a newlywed resort to stop Ajax from eloping with his new love. Guest voices include Molly Hagan, James Avery, Allyce Beasley and Teri Garr. (10) "AMERICAN DICKS" Written by Jeffrey Astrof & Mike Sikowitz Directed by John Eng A "cops"-like reality TV show profiles Duckman on a typical -- and typically humiliating -- case. Guests include Joe Alaskey and Ken Page. (11) "CELLAR BEWARE" Written by Ladd Graham Directed by Norton Virgien Installed after a rash of burglaries in the neighborhood, Duckman's high-tech security system goes haywire, turning deadly and trapping the family in the basement. Guest stars: Judy Tenuta, John Astin, Sally Struthers, Kathy Najimy, Jim J. Bullock and Todd Sussman. (12) "ABOUT FACE" Written by Jim Pond & Bill Fuller Directed by Raymie Muzquiz For the first time since Beatrice, Duckman falls in love with a woman he meets over the phone -- but she turns out to be the ugliest woman in the world. Guest starring Lolita Davidovich, Sal Viscuso, Frank Renzulli, and Teresa Ganzel. (13) "JOKING THE CHICKEN" Written by Jeffrey Astrof & Mike Sikowitz and Michael Markowitz Original Song "Ha Ha" written by Alf Clausen & Michael Markowitz Directed by Jeff McGrath Duckman becomes increasingly crazed when a new, politically correct comedian's success makes all comedy kinder, gentler, and unfunny -- exactly what King Chicken, Duckman's arch- nemesis, hoped for. Featuring Tim Curry as King Chicken, guest voices include Eddie Deezen, David Paymer, Corey Parker, Tommy Davidson, Kevin Meaney and Conchata Farrell (sp?) as Roxanne! ______________________________________________________________________ First season synopses transcribed from x.cs.du.edu). Additional information taken from BBC broadcasts of "Duckman". Corrections by Michael Markowitz (mkm@ix.netcom.com). ______________________________________________________________________ ==================== SECOND SEASON (1995) ==================== Created by Everett Peck Developed by Jeff Reno & Ron Osborn and Arlene Klasky & Gabor Csupo Executive Producers Jeff Reno & Ron Osborn and Arlene Klasky & Gabor Csupo Producer Sherry Gunther and Margot Pipkin Supervising Producer David Misch Story Editor Michael Markowitz Story Editors Bill Canterbury & Gene Laufenberg Music Scott Wilk & Todd Yvega (14) "PAPA OOM M.O.W. M.O.W." (#4215) (11-MAR-95) Writer: Michael Markowitz Director: Norton Virgien Duckman becomes a sleazy tabloid sensation -- and the subject of his own made-for-TV movie -- when he accidentally saves the President's life. Guest cast includes: Gilbert Gottfried, Ron Leibman, Charles Shaughnessy, Rick Overton, Mark De Carlo. (15) "MARRIED ALIVE" (#4214) (18-MAR-95) Written by Bernie Keating Directed by Raymie Muzquiz When a billionaire media magnate asks Bernice to marry him, Duckman suspects he's either crazy...or up to no good. Guest star: David Rasche. (16) "DAYS OF WHINING AND NEUROSIS" (#4216) (25-MAR-95, 10:30pm EST) Written by Gary Glasberg Directed by John Eng When Duckman and Cornfed go undercover at a celebrity detox center to solve a murder, Duckman discovers he's got the most addictive personality of all. (17) "INHERIT THE JUDGMENT: THE DOPE'S TRIAL" (#4217) (03-APR-95, 10:00pm EDT/PDT) Written by Michael Markowitz Directed by Jeff McGrath Duckman finds himself stranded and on trial for his life... in King Chicken's home town! Guest Stars: Tim Curry and Walt Reno. (18) "AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL" (#4218) (10-APR-95, 10:00pm EDT/PDT) Written by Bill Canterbury & Gene Laufenberg Directed by Paul DeMeyer In this allegory, Duckman investigates the disappearance of a beautiful supermodel named America, and finds himself falling in love with her -- as well as with the ideals he thought her namesake stood for. Guest Stars: James Belushi, Bobcat Goldthwait, June Lockhart, Heather Locklear, Steven Weber, and Alan Young. (19) "THE GERM TURNS" (#4219) (17-APR-95, 10:00pm EDT/PDT) Written by Jim Pon & Bill Fuller Directed by Raymie Muzquiz At a New Age conference, Duckman comes face-to-nucleus with a bacteria that may or may not be the spirit of his dead mother - reincarnated via microwave. Guest stars: Ed Asner, Janeane Garofalo, and Katey Sagal. (20) "IN THE NAM OF THE FATHER" (#4220) (24-APR-95, 10:00pm EDT/PDT) Written by Jeffrey S. Astrof & Mike Sikowitz Directed by Norton Virgien While taking the family on a budget vacation in Vietnam, Duckman and Cornfed come to grips with their separate wartime experiences -- along with the possibility that Cornfed may have fathered a Vietnamese potbellied pig. Guest Stars: Margaret Cho, George Kennedy, and Maurice LaMarche. (21) "RESEARCH AND DESTROY" (#4221) (01-MAY-95, 10:00pm EDT/PDT) Story by Jeffrey S. Astrof & Mike Sikowitz Teleplay by Jay Moriarty Directed by John Eng When Duckman discovers Ajax has a talent for beat poetry, he gets him a job with a huge conglomerate's greeting cards division. Guest Stars: Ed Begley Jr., Jack Carter, Laurie Metcalf, and John Pankow. (22) "CLIP JOB" (#4222) (08-MAY-95, 10:00pm EDT/PDT) Written by David Misch Directed by Jeff McGrath A crazed media critic and self-appointed censor forces Duckman -- who has no idea that his life is a television series -- to watch humiliating scenes from his "show/life" before killing him off. Guest Star: Ben Stiller. (23) "NOIR GANG" (#4224) (06-JAN-96, 10:00pm EST/PST) Written by Eva Almos & Ed Scharlach Directed by Raymie Muzquiz A film noir parody where a beautiful client comes between Duckman and Cornfed and leads them into a web of deceit and murder. Guest stars: Bebe Neuwirth (Tamara Le Boinque), Carl Reiner (priest). (24) "FORBIDDEN FRUIT" (#4223) (13-JAN-96, 10:00pm EST/PST) Written by Jeffrey S. Astrof & Mike Sikowitz Directed by Paul Demeyer King Chicken is back! He is disguised as a beautiful French maid that leads Duckman to temptation. Even though Duckman does nothing wrong for a change, he gets hit with a sexual harassment suit. Guest star: Tim Curry. (25) "GRANDMA-MA'S FLATULENT ADVENTURE" (#4225) (20-JAN-96, 10:00pm EST/PST) Written by Bill Canterbury & Gene Laufenberg Directed by Norton Virgien On the way to a nursing home, Grandma-ma gets side tracked on an around-the-world adventure. Guest star: John Astin as "Duke" Tetzlof. (26) "COLOR OF NAUGHT" (#4226) (27-JAN-96, 10:00pm EST/PST) Written by Michael Markowitz Directed by John Eng King Chicken returns again, this time with the lovely Angela, with his grandest and most evil plan ever: The destruction of the entire world. Guest starring Lolita Davidovich and Tim Curry. ______________________________________________________________________ Second season synopses and additional information taken from Usenet articles posted by Michael Markowitz (mkm@ix.netcom.com), Duckman (the comic), and the official Duckman Web page. ______________________________________________________________________ =================== THIRD SEASON (1996) =================== Created by Everett Peck Developed by Jeff Reno & Ron Osborn and Arlene Klasky & Gabor Csupo Executive Producers Jeff Reno & Ron Osborn and Arlene Klasky & Gabor Csupo Supervising Producer David Misch Producers Michael Markowitz & Margot Pipkin Staff Writer Michael Markowitz Music Scott Wilk & Todd Yvega (27) "SPERMS OF ENDEARMENT" (#4327) (10-FEB-96, 10:00pm PST/EST, 9:00pm CST) Written by Bill Canterbury & Gene Laufenberg Directed by Jeff McGrath When Bernice decides to have a baby, she resorts to desperate measures, including a sperm bank run by Terry "Duke" Tetzloff (John Astin). (28) "A ROOM WITH A BELLEVUE" (#4328) (17-FEB-96, 10:00pm PST/EST, 9:00pm CST) Written by Joshua Sternin & Jeffrey Ventimilla Directed by Peter Avanzino Duckman pleads insanity to avoid paying a $10 fine, ends up trapped in an asylum -- and loves it. Things get even better when he's given electro-shock and released: finally our hero is at peace with the world's madness. Bronson Pinchot (as Dr. Ducharme), John Byner (as Dr. Morsink), Victoria Jackson (the sing-songy nurse), Henry Gibson and John Corbett (of "Northern Exposure") guest star. (29) "APOCALYPSE NOT" (#4329) (24-FEB-96, 10:00pm PST/EST, 9:00pm CST) Written by Bill Canterbury & Gene Laufenberg and Michael Markowitz and David Misch Directed by Raymie Muzquiz When Duckman believes he's the last man on earth, he indulges his every destructive whim. Elayne Boosler, Stuart Pankin and Roddy McDowall guest star. (30) "A CLEAR AND PRESIDENTE DANGER" (#4330) (02-MAR-96, 10:00pm PST/EST, 9:00pm CST) Written by Doug Chamberlin & Chris Webb Directed by John Eng Duckman becomes dictator of a Latin American country. Oddly enough, it doesn't work out well. (31) "THE GIRLS OF ROUTE CANAL" (#4331) (09-MAR-96, 10:00pm PST/EST, 9:00pm CST) Written by Brian Kahn Directed by Donovan Cook & Raymie Muzquiz David Duchovny guest stars in this spoof of "Bridges of Madison County", wherein Duckman recalls how he met his late wife, Beatrice. (32) "THE MALLARDIAN CANDIDATE" (#4332) (16-MAR-96, 10:00pm PST/EST, 9:00pm CST) Written by David Misch Directed by Peter Shin Duckman uncovers the secret organization that is responsible for every conspiracy on earth. Eddie Deezen returns as Iggy Catalpa. (33) "PIG AMOK" (#4333) (06-APR-96, 9:30pm PST/EST, 8:30pm CST) Written by Spencer Green Directed by Jeff McGrath Cornfed falls prey to a unique family genetic disorder: He must lose his virginity within 24 hours or die. Blair Underwood, Peter Strauss, Thomas Gibson and Penthouse founder/publisher Bob Guccione appear as themselves. (34) "THE ONCE AND FUTURE DUCK" (#4334) (13-APR-96, 9:30pm PDT/EDT, 8:30pm CDT) Written by Dean Batali & Rob Des Hotel Directed by Peter Avanzino When Ajax rips a hole in the time/space continuum, Duckman is suddenly confronted by dozens of potential future selves, whose fates are decided by his every action. (35) "THE ONE WITH LISA KUDROW IN A SMALL ROLE" (#4335) (originally announced as "PLANET OF THE DOPES") (20-APR-96, 9:30pm PDT/EDT, 8:30pm CDT) Written by Monica Piper Directed by Raymie Muzquiz Aliens from the planet Betamax adopt Ajax as their Messiah. Howard Morris and Lisa Kudrow guest star. (36) "AGED HEAT" (#4336) (27-APR-96, 9:30pm PDT/EDT, 8:30pm CDT) Written by Bill Canterbury & Gene Laufenberg Director Credit TBD Brian Doyle-Murray guest stars as Agnes DelRooney, vicious criminal on the lam and Grandma-ma's exact double who takes the family hostage. (37) "THEY CRAVED DUCKMAN'S BRAIN!" (#4337) (04-MAY-96, 9:30pm PDT/EDT, 8:30pm CDT) Written by Michael Markowitz Director Credit TBD A freak accident mutates Duckman's brain into an isotope which can cure cancer. "Perhaps our most eclectic guest cast ever": Eugene Levy, Judith Light, Kathleen Freeman, Maureen McGovern, Ron Perlman, Al Albert and Joe Walsh! (38) "THE ROAD TO DENDRON" (#4338) (11-MAY-96, 9:30pm PDT/EDT, 8:30pm CDT) Written by Bill Canterbury & Gene Laufenberg and Michael Markowitz and David Misch Directed by Peter Shin In this homage to Bob Hope and Bing Crosby, Duckman and Corny are on the loose in the Sudan, rescuing Ajax from a Sultan and his Fakir, and wooing a beautiful princess. John Rhys-Davies, Jay Thomas and Amanda Plummer guest star. (And Ben Stein returns!) (39) "EXILE IN GUYVILLE" (#4339) (25-MAY-96, 9:30pm PDT/EDT, 8:30pm CDT) Written by Monica Piper Directed by Jeff McGrath Duckman's TV pitch for his new line of "specialty lingerie" so polarizes the country that it causes the ultimate gender rift: Men move to the Western half of America, women to the East, and a mammoth wall is constructed in between. Can our nation survive? Guest star: Deborah Farentino. (40) "THE LONGEST WEEKEND" (#4341) (22-JUN-96, 9:30pm PDT/EDT, 8:30pm CDT) Written by David Misch Directed by Raymie Muzquiz Despite Cornfed's peacekeeping efforts, Duckman and his neighbors on North Phlegm Street declare war -- literally -- on their hated neighbors on Dutch Elm Street. Andrea Martin and Judy Tenuta guest star, and Gilbert Gottfried returns as Art DeSalvo. (41) "THE AMAZING COLOSSAL DUCKMAN" (#4344) (29-JUN-96, 9:30pm PDT/EDT, 8:30pm CDT) Written by Bill Canterbury Directed by John Eng A rare disease causes Duckman to grow several inches every time he rants against society. (42) "COCK TALES FOR FOUR" (#4343) (06-JUL-96, 9:30pm PDT/EDT, 8:30pm CDT) Written by Doug Chamberlin & Chris Webb Director Credit TBD Duckman and Bernice spend a volatile social evening at the home of Ajax's new girlfriend's parents: King & Honey Chicken (played to perfection by guest stars Tim Curry and Judith Light). (43) "DAMMIT, HOLLYWOOD" (#4349) (04-JAN-97, 7:30pm PST/EST, 6:30pm CST) Written by Michael Markowitz and Jeff Reno Directed by Peter Shin When Duckman becomes a movie mogul, the glamor, fame and mineral water quickly go to his head. But when he alienates the three biggest action stars in Hollywood, he finds that even "players" must sometimes run for their lives. Guest voices include Brendan Fraser and Julie Moran of "Entertainment Tonight" as herself. (44) "COOLIO RUNNINGS" (#4346) (11-JAN-97, 7:30pm PST/EST, 6:30pm CST) Written by Bill Canterbury and Gene Laufenberg and David Misch Directed by Jeff McGrath Stuck with the mobility-challenged Ajax as his partner for the Father-Son Picnic Games, Duckman adopts a more impressive physical specimen - the rap recording star, Coolio. Coolio stars as himself and sings "Geto Hilites". Also starring Walt Reno, Ben Stein and Hattie Winston. (45) "AGED HEAT 2: WOMEN IN HEAT" (#4340) (18-JAN-97, 7:30pm PST/EST, 6:30pm CST) Written by Eva Almos & Ed Scharlach Directed by Peter Avanzino In a sendup of women's prison exploitation films, Duckman is arrested on a technicality and sentenced to life - then accidentally sent to an all-woman prison. Needless to say, it's a dream come true for him, especially when he becomes the warden's favorite girl. Guest-starring Kathy Ireland, Cathy Moriarty and Sandra Bernhard; Sheena Easton and Jason Alexander sing the rousing "Carpet Party". (46) "ALL ABOUT ELLIOTT" (#4345) (25-JAN-97, 7:30pm PST/EST, 6:30pm CST) Written by Gene Laufenberg Directed by Peter Shin The agency gets a college intern (Chris Elliot) who indulges Duckman's every grotesque whim and undermines Cornfed's sterling reputation. Duckman must finally choose between his loyal partner and his obnoxiously ingratiating assistant - who may be trying to kill him. (47) "FROM BRAD TO WORSE" (#4347) (01-FEB-97, 7:30pm PST/EST, 6:30pm CST) Written by Michael Markowitz Directed by Peter Avanzino Duckman discovers that an old high-school classmate (Peter Scolari) has become homeless due to something Duckman did 20 years ago, and his guilt-ridden attempts to help miraculously make the guy's life even worse. (48) "BONFIRE OF THE PANTIES" (#4348) (08-FEB-97, 7:30pm PST/EST, 6:30pm CST) Written by Michael Markowitz Directed by Anthony Bell Cornfed, Charles and Mambo take pity on Duckman's pathetic love-life and combine their scientific knowledge to create the ultimate aphrodisiac. Beautiful women fling themselves at Duckman, but when TV star Courtney Thorne-Smith falls for him after he runs out of love potion, no one believes him. ______________________________________________________________________ Third season synopses and additional information taken from Usenet articles posted by Michael Markowitz (mkm@ix.netcom.com), Joe Ducharme's HTML episode guide, and VPRO broadcasts of "Duckman". ______________________________________________________________________ ==================== FOURTH SEASON (1997) ==================== Created by Everett Peck Developed by Jeff Reno & Ron Osborn and Arlene Klasky & Gabor Csupo Executive Producers Jeff Reno & Ron Osborn (49) "ROLE WITH IT" (#4450) (15-FEB-97, 7:30pm PST/EST, 6:30pm CST) Duckman takes his family on an educational trip to a "genuine Indian reservation" - which turns out to be a casino. His obnoxious behavior draws the attention of a psychologist (Dana Delany) who sees that the family is on the verge of self- destruction and wrangles them into a marathon role-playing session. Jason Alexander sings "Pass That Peace-Pipe." (50) "AJAX AND AJAXER" (#4451) (22-FEB-97, 7:30pm PST/EST, 6:30pm CST) Cornfed accidentally swallows a "Get-Dumb" potion which results in his being able to relate only to Ajax. They become inseparable, bonding on such issues as their inability to figure out what squirrels eat. But if Cornfed returns to normal, will Ajax lose his first friend? (51) "... WITH FRIENDS LIKE THESE" (#4452) (01-MAR-97, 7:30pm PST/EST, 6:30pm CST) When Cornfed throws Duckman a surprise party and is the only guest, Duckman realizes he must change. In a quest for friendship, Duckman happens upon a trendy coffeeshop where five hip twenty-somethings meet daily to trade obscure pop culture references. The "Friends" are Alison LaPlaca, Arye Gross, Laura Leighton, Teresa Randle and Jeremy Sisto. Includes the catchy theme-song, "(Just Like) Friends". (52) "A TROPHIED DUCK" (#4453) (08-MAR-97, 7:30pm PST/EST, 6:30pm CST) Duckman and Cornfed travel to "Dicks '97", a detectives convention, where Duckman meets Lauren Simone (Amy Brenneman), an old rival from Detective School days who's become a super- successful sleuth. The two attempt to humiliate each other in front of their peers - until Cornfed is kidnapped and she challenges Duckman to find him. (53) "A STAR IS ABHORRED" (#4454) (15-MAR-97, 7:30pm PST/EST, 6:30pm CST) Bernice's incensed ranting at Duckman at a karaoke lounge catches the ear of a music industry bigwig, who markets her as an Alanis Morrisette-like singing sensation. Bernice experiences the sleaze and degradation of the world of big- time rock 'n roll - and loves it. With Joe Mantegna and Dom DeLuise, and Flea, Ice-T and Kurt Loder as themselves. (54) "BEV TAKES A HOLIDAY" (#4455) (22-MAR-97, 7:30pm PST/EST, 6:30pm CST) While chasing a woman who appears to be his dead wife Beatrice, Duckman gets hit by a bus. The woman turns out to be Beverly, Beatrice and Bernice's long-lost triplet. But with Duckman in a coma, Bev realizes that the only way to keep him alive is to pretend to be Beatrice. Guest voices include Eugene Levy, Kathleen Freeman and Vicki Lawrence. (55) "LOVE! ANGER! KVETCHING!" (#4456) (originally "AIN'T GONNA BE NO MO NO MO'") (12-APR-97, 12:00am PST/EST, 11:00pm CST) Duckman's bitter Uncle Mo (Robert Klein) announces that he has only weeks to live and intends to spend them with his least favorite relative - Duckman. Duckman waits on him hand and foot until he admits faking his illness to torture Duckman - then dies. Also starring Bob Guccione, Joe Mantegna and Joe Walsh of The Eagles, who sings Mo's eulogy. (56) "DUCKMAN AND CORNFED IN 'HAUNTED SOCIETY PLUMBERS'" (#4457) (19-APR-97, 12:00am PST/EST, 11:00pm CST) In homage to the "scare-comedies" of the '40s and '50s, Duckman and Cornfed become plumbers whose first job takes them to a society soiree at the mansion of Lady Worthington-Ford... which is haunted by ghosts! With Daniel Davis, Beverly Archer and Danielle Brisebois; Jason Alexander and Gregg Berger sing "Buddy, That's Us". (57) "EBONY, BABY" (#4458) (26-APR-97, 12:00am PST/EST, 11:00pm CST) At a fashion show, Duckman is mesmerized by ha Campbell) and is quickly entangled in a world of murder, power, lust, and every blaxploitation cliche in the book. Also starring Ice-T, Montel Jordan, Taylor Negron, Jeremy Piven and Leila Kenzel. (58) "'VUUCK', AS IN DUCK" (#4460) (03-MAY-97, 12:00am PST/EST, 11:00pm CST) After an old geezer wills him his minor-league baseball team, Duckman stages a series of dangerous promotional nights to increase attendance. When the humiliated players quit, Duckman hires 9 scantily-clad supermodels. The athletes include Kathy Ireland, Jill Goodacre, Nicole Eggert, Maureen McGovern; with sportscaster Chick Hearn. (59) "CRIME, PUNISHMENT, WAR, PEACE, AND THE IDIOT" (#4459) (10-MAY-97, 12:00am PST/EST, 11:00pm CST) The coma-bound Grandma-ma (Nancy Travis) recalls her past in an epic series of flashbacks which go from her youth as the daughter of a wealthy Russian landowner through her immigration to America, while enmeshed in a tortured romance with two characters who sound suspiciously like Duckman and Cornfed with Russian accents. (60) "KIDNEY, POPSICLE AND NUTS" (#4461) (24-MAY-97, 12:00am PST/EST, 11:00pm CST) Duckman needs a new kidney, but his immediate family has no suitable donors. Forced to look for his long-lost father, he finds a loony militia-man (Brian Keith) who is "President" of his own country and takes him hostage when they're besieged by the FBI. Also starring John Astin, with James Brown as a hostage- negotiator. (61) "THE TAMI SHOW" (#4462) (14-JUN-97, 12:00am PST/EST, 11:00pm CST) When a cute but impoverished coed (Kim Cattrall) twists her ankle in front of his house, the infatuated Duckman offers her a job with the family. She seems wonderful, but as the family inexplicably turns into a seething cauldron of hatred, Cornfed investigates and discovers that Tami is a raging psychopath who falls in love with married men then kills their wives and children... and them. (62) "MY FERAL LADY" (#4463) (21-JUN-97, 12:00am PST/EST, 11:00pm CST) Duckman gives in to the persuasive sales pitch of Terry "Duke" Tetzloff (John Astin) and purchases a "virtually-uninfected marriage partner" (Kristen Johnson) who proves to be a jungle savage, whom Duckman names "Kathie Lee". But when he asks for her hand on a "Surprise Proposals" episode of "Leeza" (a live- action sequence with Leeza Gibbons), things go tragically awry. Harve Presnell sings the haunting Scottish lullaby, "Eeka Beeka Boo". (63) "WESTWARD NO!" (#4464) (28-JUN-97, 12:00am PST/EST, 11:00pm CST) The Duckman family joins Cornfed in visiting his Aunt Jane (Estelle Getty) on her catfish ranch in Louisiana, and end up joining ranch foreman Big Jack McBastard (Maurice LeMarche) on a massive catfish drive. With Ron Pallillo as himself. (64) "SHORT, PLUSH AND DEADLY" (#4465) (12-JUL-97, 12:30am PST/EST, 11:30pm CST) On a family camping trip, Duckman and Cornfed get lost in the woods. When their bearers, Fluffy and Uranus, are stung by bees, they become gigantic, terrifying... and homocidal. Jim Bailey plays himself, and Maureen McGovern debuts as the singing voice of Ajax. (65) "HOW TO SUCK IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING" (#4466) (19-JUL-97, 12:00am PST/EST, 11:00pm CST) In this nightmare of modern marketing, Duckman sells his identity to the Variecom corporation, which leaves him penniless - and without the right to use his own name. Forced to work as a wacky Duckman Mascot, he conceives a desperate plan to get his name and/or self-respect back. Guests include Paul Sorvino, Alan Rosenberg and Gilbert Gottfried; Jason Alexander leads the production number "I'm Gonna Succeed!" (66) "YOU'VE COME THE WRONG WAY, BABY" (#4467) (26-JUL-97, 12:30am PST/EST, 11:30pm CST) When Congresswoman Bernice attracts national attention as an anti-smoking activist, a tobacco company CEO (Jim Varney) invites the whole family to "Tabaccyland", where they're imprisoned on his plantation. Duckman makes his escape while chained to Grandma-ma, who turns out to be none other than her evil twin, convicted killer Agnes Delrooney (Brian Doyle-Murray). (67) "HAMLET 2: THIS TIME IT'S PERSONAL" (#4468) (02-AUG-97, 12:00am PST/EST, 11:00pm CST) Working late one night, Duckman sees a ghost who says Duckman's father was murdered - by King Chicken! Duckman decides to hang out with King Chicken and Bernice, pretending to be insane while trying to figure out what happened. Cornfed quickly realizes that Duckman is living the plot of "Hamlet" - which ends with his character being killed. Tim Curry, Robert Klein and Jeffrey Tambor guest-star. (68) "DAS SUB" (originally "CLASS WARFARE") (#4469) (16-AUG-97, 12:00am PST/EST, 11:00pm CST) Convicted on a wide range of morals charges, Duckman is sentenced to community service as a substitute teacher in an inner-city high school and vows to teach his well-mannered, highly motivated charges the corrupt, venal and violent world according to Duckman. With Burt Reynolds. (69) "WHERE NO DUCKMAN HAS GONE BEFORE" (#4470) A full-metal jacket assault on the most popular TV series in history has Capt. Eric Tiberius Duckman of the Starship Enterprise matching wits with the evil Khan Chicken. Voices include Tim Curry, Gilbert Gottfried, James Doohan and Marina Sirtis. (70) "FOUR WEDDINGS INCONCEIVABLE" (#4471) At Ben Stein's wedding, a series of emotional epiphanies lead to an amazing set of proposals: Cornfed to Bev, King Chicken (now divorced) to Bernice - and Duckman to the recently- divorced Honey Chicken! A triple-wedding is scheduled... but will it come off? With Tim Curry and Judith Light. ______________________________________________________________________ Fourth season synopses and additional information taken from Usenet articles posted by Michael Markowitz (mkm@ix.netcom.com) and David Misch (dam21@aol.com). ______________________________________________________________________