I Married Dora

Season

1987

6.5

A widower with kids hires a Hispanic housekeeper. To prevent her deportation, he marries her. They must conceal their arrangement while navigating the complexities of their newfound family dynamic.

Episode List

S1 • E1

I Married Dora

Peter marries his housekeeper to prevent her from getting deported.

S1 • E2

My Parents Are Coming

Dora tries to convince her visiting parents that she and Peter are happily married.

S1 • E3

Our Little Girl's Growing Up

Peter ignores Dora's warnings and gives Kate permission to take an overnight trip with her high school band.

S1 • E4

Where There's a Will, There's No Way

Peter decides it's time to write a new will and decides to name his sister-in-law as guardian of the children. It's not a popular decision and raises questions as to the state of his marriage to Dora.

S1 • E5

God's Waiting Room

When Peter's boss, Mr. Lennox, decides to retire, he becomes a frequent and unwanted guest in the Farrells' home.

S1 • E6

Happy, Happy Birthday, Dora

Peter and Dora panic when an immigration official questions them and digs into their sex life.

S1 • E7

A Matter of Moulding

Peter has his first date since marrying the housekeeper, but bringing her home wasn't the best idea.

S1 • E8

Club Montez

After discussing Hispanic stereotypes with Dora, Peter dreams she's a spicy Latin spitfire.

S1 • E9

Dora Steps Out

Dora accepts an invitation to a gala with Peter's wealthy boss.

S1 • E10

West Coast Story

Dora teaches Hispanic self-respect to Peter's sister-in-law.

S1 • E11

The Thirty-Five Year Itch

Dora's mother arrives with the bombshell news that her husband of 35 years is cheating on her.

S1 • E12

Guess Who's Coming to Dinner Forever?

After learning that he married Dora, Peter's mother suffers a heart attack.

S1 • E13

The Millionaire's Club

In arguably the most infamous and unique TV finale of all-time, Peter is forced to choose between his job and his family when he's offered a position in the Middle East that will make him wealthy.