SILVER SPOONS

Twelve-year-old Ricky Stratton is determined to finally meet the father he's never known and to make their "reunion" a permanent visit, but Edward Stratton III, his surprised "new" father, has a very different opinion. © 1982 ELP Communications. All Rights Reserved.

Young Ricky is convinced by arch-nemesis and neighbor Derek that his father, Edward, doesn't love him when Edward's punishment fails to fit Ricky's "crime." © 1982 ELP Communications. All Rights Reserved.

Undaunted by his father's admonitions, Ricky sets out to meet his austere grandfather and then attempts to reconcile his father and the stubborn patriarch, who haven't spoken "since the Bicentennial." © 1982 ELP Communications. All Rights Reserved.

Mr. T teaches Ricky how to defend himself. © 1982 ELP Communications. All Rights Reserved.

Ricky is taken to court by a bully. © 1982 ELP Communications. All Rights Reserved.

Edward's advice turns shy Ricky into a Romeo. © 1982 ELP Communications. All Rights Reserved.

Ricky is caught in the middle of a potentially bitter custody battle when his mother shows up prepared for legal action to take him away from his newfound father, Edward. © 1982 ELP Communications. All Rights Reserved.

Ricky tries to play matchmaker for Edward. © 1982 ELP Communications. All Rights Reserved.

Computer wiz Ricky and hot-shot school reporter Arnold Jackson are wanted for treason when Ricky gains computer access to top?secret military intelligence and Arnold prints the explosive data in his school newspaper. © 1982 ELP Communications. All Rights Reserved.

Novice campers Edward and Ricky venture into the wilderness for a "peaceful" father and son camping trip, but their serenity and safety are unexpectedly jeopardized when a dangerous intruder invades their territory. © 1982 ELP Communications. All Rights Reserved.

Ricky wants to keep the cash he "captured." © 1982 ELP Communications. All Rights Reserved.

Ricky saves the evening when Edward refuses to speak at a banquet honoring Grandfather Stratton. © 1982 ELP Communications. All Rights Reserved.

Ricky's gallant matchmaking efforts are in for some major revamping when Edward and Kate decide to take the future of their relationship into their own hands. © 1982 ELP Communications. All Rights Reserved.

Ricky poses as Derek's dream girl. © 1982 ELP Communications. All Rights Reserved.

Edward and Ricky share their first Christmas together with a family in need. © 1982 ELP Communications. All Rights Reserved.

A toy wiz wants Ricky as a boyfriend. © 1982 ELP Communications. All Rights Reserved.

Trying times and big trouble await Ricky and Edward when an overbearing man from Kate's past settles into the Stratton household, after "conveniently" crashing his airplane on the grounds of the estate. © 1983 ELP Communications. All Rights Reserved.

Ricky pledges a cash donation from Edward, without permission, to finance a school field trip, only to end up having to raise the money himself. © 1983 ELP Communications. All Rights Reserved.

Ricky has the chance to make his dream of being a business wiz come true when Edward lets him try his hand at managing an ice cream parlor, but what at first appears "simple" soon turns into a sticky mess. © 1983 ELP Communications. All Rights Reserved.

A ski trip "alone" is meant to strengthen Ricky and Edward's relationship, but Kate's unexpected arrival prompts Ricky into a risky course of action to regain his father's attention. © 1983 ELP Communications. All Rights Reserved.

Ricky and Grandpa debate about Kate. © 1983 ELP Communications. All Rights Reserved.

Kate catches Ricky and his friends watching an "X"-rated film on television. © 1983 ELP Communications. All Rights Reserved.