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The family life, romantic life, and career of Martin Tupper, a divorced New York City book editor. The show distinctively interjected clips from older black and white television series to punctuate Tupper's feelings or thoughts.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Dream On Season 4 Episode 1 - Oral Sex, Lies, and Video Tape
    8.3/10(55 votes)

    #1 - Oral Sex, Lies, and Video Tape

    S4:E1

    Martin gets a new video camera and inadvertently videotapes children's television celebrity Uncle Bouncy committing a sex act with a prostitute in a public alleyway. Martin opts to caution Bouncy himself about his behavior in person before turning the tape over to him. But, Bouncy's abusive and intransigent attitude convinces him to sell the offending footage to Eddie for broadcast on his show.

    Director:John Landis
    Writer:Jeff Greenstein

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  2. Dream On Season 2 Episode 5 - Calling the Kettle Black
    8.0/10(57 votes)

    #2 - Calling the Kettle Black

    S2:E5

    Martin, while putting away Jeremy's laundry, comes across an adult magazine and a joint. Martin informs Judith, and they agree that Martin will have a talk with Jeremy. Jeremy agrees to not smoke pot, and Martin admits that he used to smoke pot a long time ago. After Martin discusses the matter with Eddie on the basketball court, they return to Martin's apartment. Eddie spots the joint and lights up. Martin joins him.

    Director:Peter Baldwin
    Writer:Jeff Greenstein

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  3. Dream On Season 2 Episode 13 - The Name of the Game Is Five-Card Stud
    8.0/10(51 votes)

    #3 - The Name of the Game Is Five-Card Stud

    S2:E13

    Gibby informs the crew that they are all fired, just to soften the blow that there will not be bonuses (not really fired). Martin is talked into a nickel and dime porker game with his co-workers. They play in Martin's apartment. Expecting pizza, Martin finds Gibby at the door. Carter, the brown nose, had told Gibby about the game. Gibby lays down a large pile of $100s (the firm is doing financially badly, not him). All but Martin want to play high stakes, until Martin sees his cards. After losing big ($12,000), Gibby starts betting vacation days. Eventually clothing and household appliances get bet.

    Director:Rob Thompson
    Writer:Theresa Rebeck

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  4. Dream On Season 2 Episode 8 - What I Did for Lust
    7.8/10(52 votes)

    #4 - What I Did for Lust

    S2:E8

    Eddie pushes an ""ugly"" sister onto Martin to score points with Marsha. The ""ugly"" sister (Chloe) has a book (""The Feminist Manifesto"") she wants Martin to read. Martin likes Chloe (who isn't actually ugly), but hates the book. Reluctant to reveal his true feelings, and hoping his publisher with reject the book, Martin passes the book to Gibby. Gibby really likes the books market potential.

    Director:Bethany Rooney
    Writer:Theresa Rebeck

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  5. Dream On Season 2 Episode 1 - The Second Greatest Story Ever Told (1)
    7.7/10(86 votes)

    #5 - The Second Greatest Story Ever Told (1)

    S2:E1

    During the filming of a movie about Judith's husband, Martin falls for the actress playing Judith, and Judith falls for the actor playing Richard.

    Director:John Landis
    Writer:David Crane

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  6. Dream On Season 2 Episode 6 - Futile Attraction
    7.7/10(51 votes)

    #6 - Futile Attraction

    S2:E6

    Martin has gone on many dates after Judith and Richard's wedding, but he can never seem to perform. After discussing the problem, reluctantly, with Judith, Martin decides to go see a shrink. While paying for the first session, Martin spots an attractive woman also paying her bill. They ride the elevator together, and after Martin saves her from choking, they hook up. Judith treats the woman, and runs into an ethical problem, as she knows that the woman has a problem with rage.

    Director:Arlene Sanford
    Writers:David Crane, Marta Kauffman

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  7. Dream On Season 2 Episode 9 - Play Melville for Me
    7.7/10(44 votes)

    #7 - Play Melville for Me

    S2:E9

    An old professor of Martin's offers Martin his own show, called ""Book Beat"", on public television. The show is run by college students for credit. After the first airing of the show, Martin is stalked by an over-enthusiastic fan (Nora) who sends him flowers and other things. Nora storms the set with a bomb.

    Director:Arlene Sanford
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Dream On Season 2 Episode 11 - Pants on Fire
    7.7/10(42 votes)

    #8 - Pants on Fire

    S2:E11

    Martin and Judith are audited by the IRS for the last year of their marriage. They go through old receipts together. An old receipt proves that Martin had an affair with Nicki Rosen, Judith's friend, while still married to Judith. Jeremy wants to go to a party that lacks parental supervision, but his parents won't allow him. Martin and Judith fight about the affair during audit at the IRS office. Jeremy uses the conflict to trick his parents so that he could go to the party. At the party, Jeremy plays spin the bottle.

    Director:Arlene Sanford
    Writers:David Crane, Marta Kauffman

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  9. Dream On Season 2 Episode 12 - The Charlotte Letter
    7.7/10(41 votes)

    #9 - The Charlotte Letter

    S2:E12

    Martin's new girlfriend of three weeks, Charlotte, has a porn star past. Martin learns from Eddie. Charlotte reveals that her biggest secret is that she cannot drive. Martin begs to differ, and Charlotte admits to appearing in six porn videos to pay for college and is not ashamed. Martin and Charlotte try to continue their relationship despite this conflict. Martin tries to continue dating Charlotte, even though he keeps seeing her in porn star roles and settings.

    Director:Peter Baldwin
    Writer:Tom Leopold

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  10. Dream On Season 2 Episode 3 - And Your Little Dog, Too
    7.6/10(48 votes)

    #10 - And Your Little Dog, Too

    S2:E3

    Australians have bought Whitestone, and great change is in the air. Gibby Fiske makes his first appearance as the new boss at Whitestone, and he doesn't want to publish literature. Gibby calls Whitestone employees into his office, one at a time. Most of Whitestone's employees suddenly find themselves ex-employees. At his meeting with Gibby, Martin mentions many books, but all are too literary, not sleazy enough. Finally, and desperately, Martin states that he can get the autobiography of the host of the sleazy Eddie Charles Show. Martin begs Eddie and Eddie admits that if he did write an autobiography, he would go to a larger publisher. After more begging, Eddie eventually agrees to allow Whitestone to publish his life story. Conflict erupts when Martin seems to be leaning towards the more scandalous stories.

    Director:Catherine O'Hara
    Writers:David Crane, Marta Kauffman

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  11. Dream On Season 2 Episode 4 - The 37-Year Itch
    7.5/10(47 votes)

    #11 - The 37-Year Itch

    S2:E4

    Cousin Phil visits, and informs Martin that he has split up with his wife (shrew). While in Martin's office, Phil sees Toby for the first time, and is smitten. Phil begs, and Martin helps Phil pursue Toby.

    Director:Betty Thomas
    Writer:Dava Savel

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  12. Dream On Season 2 Episode 14 - So Funny I Forgot to Laugh (aka Stop It, You're Killing Me)
    7.5/10(46 votes)

    #12 - So Funny I Forgot to Laugh (aka Stop It, You're Killing Me)

    S2:E14

    An old female friend of Martin's, Bonnie, returns to New York City from Cleveland to pursue a stand-up career. Bonnie's first performance as a stand-up bombs. Martin tries to encourage her by suggesting that she should use her past relationships in her act (which has more humor in it than her current act). Martin and Bonnie start to fall for each other and end up sleeping together. The whole gang shows up for Bonnie's second performance as a stand-up comic. Bonnie, following Martin's advice, discusses her relationships in her act. Unfortunately for Martin, Bonnie sticks to talking about her current relationship. The gang, and the audience, except for Martin, love the new act. Afterwards, the gang offer Bonnie funny stories about Martin. Alone together back at Martin's apartment, Martin almost starts to tell Bonnie about his reactions to her new act. A phone call interrupts. An HBO scout was in the audience and loved the act. Next Friday, Bonnie is informed, an HBO big-wig wil

    Director:Betty Thomas
    Writer:Jeff Greenstein

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  13. Dream On Season 4 Episode 14 - Silent Night, Holy Cow (2)
    7.4/10(16 votes)

    #13 - Silent Night, Holy Cow (2)

    S4:E14

    Martin and Judith take a pre-Xmas drive and get stranded in a barn, Eddie is stood up by a girlfriend and spends Xmas in a bar with Santa Claus, Toby wants to become a nun and Jeremy's special Xmas present from his girlfriend doesn't quite go according to plan.

    Director:Betty Thomas
    Writers:David Crane, Marta Kauffman

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  14. Dream On Season 4 Episode 16 - Blinded by the Cheese
    7.4/10(29 votes)

    #14 - Blinded by the Cheese

    S4:E16

    Martin is blinded in a bizarre accident.

    Director:Peter Baldwin
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Dream On Season 5 Episode 9 - Those Who Can't, Edit
    7.4/10(36 votes)

    #15 - Those Who Can't, Edit

    S5:E9

    Gibby desires to publish Jeremy's novel.

    Director:Mary Kay Place
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Dream On Season 5 Episode 13 - The Courtship of Martin's Father
    7.4/10(27 votes)

    #16 - The Courtship of Martin's Father

    S5:E13

    Mickey (Martin's father) moves into Martin's place.

    Director:John Landis
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Dream On Season 6 Episode 27 - Finale with a Vengeance (2)
    7.4/10(27 votes)

    #17 - Finale with a Vengeance (2)

    S6:E27

    Martin and Judith learn Dr. Stone might be defrosted and revived.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Stephen Engel

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  18. Dream On Season 2 Episode 10 - To Have and Have and Have and Have Not
    7.3/10(41 votes)

    #18 - To Have and Have and Have and Have Not

    S2:E10

    After walking out for cigarettes fifteen years ago, Martin's former girlfriend Veronica Sheridan finally returns. Veronica returned because she is pulling together a photo-book of all the famous men of New York. Everyone warns Martin to stay away from Veronica, but he can't help himself. Martin and Judith become worried when Veronica's photo session with Richard runs very late.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Dream On Season 4 Episode 20 - Where There's Smoke, You're Fired
    7.3/10(21 votes)

    #19 - Where There's Smoke, You're Fired

    S4:E20

    Gibby takes a vacation, leaving Martin in charge of Whitestone with one simple condition – he has to fire one of the company's book editors. Judith is depressed when her patient commits suicide.

    Director:John Landis
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Dream On Season 4 Episode 23 - A Face Worse Than Death
    7.3/10(19 votes)

    #20 - A Face Worse Than Death

    S4:E23

    Martin's irritating mother comes to New York for plastic surgery, but things take a turn for the worst when she has a heart attack on the operating table.

    Director:Ron Wolotzky
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Dream On Season 4 Episode 24 - Felines ... Nothing More Than Felines
    7.3/10(23 votes)

    #21 - Felines ... Nothing More Than Felines

    S4:E24

    Martin tries to cheer Toby up when her cat dies by buying her a replacement. When she refuses the gift, he has to keep the pet himself.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Jeffrey Klarik

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  22. Dream On Season 5 Episode 3 - 'Tis Pity She's a Neighbor
    7.3/10(26 votes)

    #22 - 'Tis Pity She's a Neighbor

    S5:E3

    Martin's pleasure at having attractive new female neighbors is mitigated when he discovers that they are prostitutes.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Bill Prady

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  23. Dream On Season 4 Episode 4 - Pop Secret
    7.2/10(29 votes)

    #23 - Pop Secret

    S4:E4

    Martin's divorced father Mickey comes back to live in New York. Martin fixes him up with Toby's mom Angie on a dinner date. He takes her home, but to Toby's irritation ‘does nothing' to her. Martin visits the one- bedroom apartment Mickey is sharing with apartment owner Roger.

    Director:Betty Thomas
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Dream On Season 5 Episode 8 - Attack of the 59-Inch Woman
    7.2/10(21 votes)

    #24 - Attack of the 59-Inch Woman

    S5:E8

    Toby nurses Martin back to health.

    Directors:David Fury, John Landis
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Dream On Season 2 Episode 15 - Toby or Not Toby
    7.1/10(43 votes)

    #25 - Toby or Not Toby

    S2:E15

    Martin arrives at work to find Toby extremely happy. Martin questions her happiness, and Toby notes that it is her birthday. Martin's in trouble for forgetting, but can get out of it if he uses Toby's gift suggestions. Toby plans on celebrating her day with many activities, but strange currents are running against her (surprise wedding; many business calls; measles). Martin has to go to a wake for his Aunt Minnie, and Toby, sad that her day has been ruined, decides to join Martin. At the wake, Toby learns that Aunt Minnie is beginning to sound a lot like her. Considering the remarks made, and life described, Toby becomes rather sad. As Martin tries to lift Toby's mood, Toby responds relatively well. Then things take a turn for the worse. Then things turn ugly. Toby and Martin arrive back at work the next day very hung over.

    Director:Bethany Rooney
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Oral Sex, Lies, and Video Tape" is the best rated episode of "Dream On". It scored 8.3/10 based on 55 votes. Directed by John Landis and written by Jeff Greenstein, it aired on 6/2/1993. This episode scored 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "Calling the Kettle Black".