THE HOGAN FAMILY · SEASON 6 · EPISODE 9

The Hogan Family S06E09 The Best of Friends, Worst of Times

Dec 1, 1990 30 MIN CBS 3 GUEST STARS

Still from The Hogan Family S06E09: The Best of Friends, Worst of Times

The episode in brief

Mark's volunteer job at the hospital sets the scene for a documentary that David and Burt are filming. However, during shooting, David runs into his old pal, Rich and discovers his old friend is now battling AIDS. Meanwhile, Willie decides to take a home economics course in order to meet girls.

Who’s in it

GUEST STARS

Al Fann AS MR. PFEIFFER

Tom Hodges AS RICH K Karen Mistal AS STACY HANOVER

SERIES REGULARS

Jason Bateman AS DAVID HOGAN

Danny Ponce AS WILLIE HOGAN

Jeremy Licht AS MARK HOGAN

Josh Taylor AS MICHAEL HOGAN

Edie McClurg AS PATTY POOLE

Sandy Duncan AS SANDY HOGAN

Steve Witting AS BURT WEEMS

Valerie Harper AS VALERIE HOGAN

Behind the camera

DIRECTED BY Jack Shea

Where it sits in the season

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Where to watch S06E09

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S06E09 FAQ

When did The Hogan Family S06E09 air?

The Hogan Family S06E09 (“The Best of Friends, Worst of Times”) first aired on December 1, 1990.

Where can I watch The Hogan Family S06E09?

In the US, The Hogan Family season 6 — including this episode — is available on Amazon, AppleTV, and Fandango at Home.

Who guest stars in The Hogan Family S06E09?

Guest stars include Al Fann (Mr. Pfeiffer), Tom Hodges (Rich), and Karen Mistal (Stacy Hanover).

Who directed and wrote The Hogan Family S06E09?

The Hogan Family S06E09 (“The Best of Friends, Worst of Times”) was directed by Jack Shea.

EPISODE FACTS

SHOWThe Hogan Family

EPISODES06E09

AIREDDec 1, 1990

NETWORKCBS

RUNTIME30 min

DIRECTORJack Shea

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