Hey Dude Episode Guide

Take a three year tour
through one long, hot summer
on the Bar None Ranch.

Premier: July 14, 1989

Before you get started, just a couple notes
The foundation of this episode guide is primarily the work of one person, Kyle Taylor. Since then, through the efforts of Douglas Snauffer, a complete episode title list was obtained from Cinetel (courtesy of Katherine Casey, Media Library Supervisor at Cinetel Productions). Incredibly, Kyle's observed episode sequence corresponds exactly with the official order. This episode guide can now be considered complete and accurate.

Michelle Owen supplied most of the critical technical information for this guide, such as cast and production credits.

These episodes are listed in presumed original airing order. With most television productions, air dates tend to differ from production dates. As for the actual production schedule, again, Doug Snauffer provides the scoop:

...the series seemingly takes place over one long continuous summer. Ironically, that's the one season the series was never filmed during. It was deemed just "too darn hot" for those city folks, I guess. :) As I recall, the first series of 13 episodes was shot in the spring of 1989; then 13 more that fall; the next 13 in early 1990; followed by 13 more that spring; and the final 13 in the fall of 1990. I know the last episode was shot in December 1990 and everyone went home for Christmas not knowing what the future held (except for David Brisbin, who told me he had a good idea that it was all over).

I guess there was talk of doing 13 more but Nick had just finished work on their studio in Florida and wanted to cut costs by doing all their productions there. Since that would have been impossible for a series set in the Arizona desert, they closed shop and moved on to CLARISSA EXPLAINS IT ALL.

And, sadly, that's the last we ever saw of the Bar None Ranch...

The Cast

Regulars:

Recurring Characters:

  • Paul R. Secrest as Vic Vleck
  • Mary F. Glenn (Secrest) as Valerie Temperance Vleck
  • Paul Olmer as Lonnie Vleck
  • Don Wyllie as Karl Vleck

The Episode Guide

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  1. "Day One at the Bar None"
    gs: uncredited [Mr. Wilson], Kathy Brown [stunt], Marty Byrne [stunt]

    Bradley arrives at the ranch. Meanwhile, Mr. Ernst, the brand new owner of the Bar None, tries to find his office.

    ©1989 [1001] w: Alan Goodman d: Ross K. Bagwell, Jr.

  2. "Battle of the Sexes"
    gs: none

    It's Ted & Danny vs. Melody & Bradley in a battle of the sexes.

    ©1989 [1002] w: Michael B. Kaplan d: Ross K. Bagwell, Jr.

  3. "Goldilocks"
    gs: none

    Buddy becomes fond of a horse at the ranch.

    ©1989 [1003] w: Judy Spencer d: Fred K. Keller

  4. "Ted's Saddle"
    gs: none

    Ted's selfishness gets him into trouble.

    ©1989 [1004] w:Alan Goodman d: Ross K. Bagwell, Jr.

  5. "The Competition"

    Brad & Melody compete for a chance to lead overnight camping trips.

    ©1989 [1005] w: Graham Yost d: Ross K. Bagwell, Jr.

  6. "Rehearsal for Romance"
    gs: Robert Mammana [Bill] , Stephen Land [Guest]

    Ted helps Melody prepare for a date. Meanwhile, Mr. E pushes official Bar None merchandise.

    ©1989 [1006] w: Michael Kaplan d: Fred K. Keller

  7. "Perfect Father"
    gs: William Kiehl [Mel] , Richard Milenkovich [Sears]

    Two crooks visit the Bar None.

    ©1989 [1007] w: Graham Yost d: Fred K. Keller

  8. "The Good, the Bad & the Obnoxious"
    gs: Kari Ann Kulvinskas [Kimberly]

    A snobby friend embarrasses Brad.

    ©1989 [1008] w: Clifford Fagin d: Fred K. Keller

  9. "Rainmen"
    gs: Robert Morningstar [Mr. Satkina]

    Danny must choose between his friends and his Native American heritage.

    ©1989 [1009] w: Mark Cerulli d: Ross K. Bagwell, Jr.

  10. "Ted & Brad Get Handcuffed"
    gs: none

    Ted schemes to get close to Bradley.

    ©1989 [1010] w: Graham Yost d: Ross K. Bagwell, Jr.

  11. "Suspicion"
    gs: Paul Elia [Eddie]

    The kids think one of the guests is a murderer.

    ©1989 [1011] w: Clifford Fagin d: Fred K. Keller

  12. "Employee of the Week"
    gs: none

    Mr. Ernst sets up an employee-of-the-week competition.

    ©1989 [1012] w: Alan Goodman d: Ross K. Bagwell, Jr.

  13. "Pain in the Neck"
    gs: none

    Ted causes Danny to fall from a ladder.

    ©1989 [1013] w: Judy Spencer d: Ross K. Bagwell, Jr.

  14. "Loose Lips"
    gs: none

    Ted & Melody reveal Brad & Danny's most embarrassing secrets.

    ©1989 [2014] w: Michael B. Kaplan d: Ross K. Bagwell, Jr.

  15. "Battle of a Hundred Bucks"
    gs: none

    The kids compete to see who's worthy of a $100 tip left by a guest.

    ©1989 [2015] w: Michael B. Kaplan d: Fred K. Keller

  16. "Our Little Champion"
    gs: Lee Roberts [Coach] , Stacy Linn Ramsower [the Little Girl]

    Melody's swimming is of Olympic caliber.

    ©1989 [2016] w: Judy Spencer d: Ross K. Bagwell, Jr.

  17. "Bunkmate Battles"
    gs: none

    Ted tries to go a week without using items influenced by Native American culture.

    ©1989 [2017] w: Alan Goodman d: Fred K. Keller

  18. "Crash Landing"
    gs: Mark Lang [Pilot]

    Ted and Buddy rescue a pilot.

    ©1989 [2018] w: Graham Yost d: Ross K. Bagwell, Jr.

  19. "Ghost Stories"
    gs: none

    The kids tell ghost stories.

    ©1989 [2019] w: Graham Yost d: Fred K. Keller

  20. "Teacher's Pest"
    gs: Laura Innes [Miss Andrews]

    Ted's English teacher visits the Bar None.

    ©1989 [2020] w: Clifford Fagin d: Ross K. Bagwell, Jr.

  21. "Treasure Teens"
    gs: none

    The kids go on a treasure hunt.

    ©1989 [2021] w: Alan Goodman d: Fred K. Keller

  22. "Dan the Man"
    gs: Charmaine Blakely [Tourist]

    Danny feels responsible for the near-death of a horse.

    ©1989 [2022] w: Lisa Melamed d: Ross K. Bagwell, Jr.

  23. "Superstar"
    gs: Paul Whitthorne [Bobby Rogers] , Paul R. Secrest [Special Guest]

    Melody falls head over heels for her favorite TV heartthrob who's visiting the ranch.

    ©1990 [2023] w: Clifford Fagin d: Fred K. Keller

  24. "Bar None Babysitter"
    gs: Stacey Linn Ramsower [Noelle] , Carolyn Varga [Noelle's Sister] , Timothy H. Burke [Kid 1] , Kevin Joseph Berlat [Kid 2] , F. Gary Bell [Special Guest]

    It's a nightmare come true when Ted loses the child he is baby-sitting.

    ©1990 [2024] w: Judy Spencer d: Ross K. Bagwell, Jr.

  25. "Cowboy Ernst"
    gs: Robert Barlow Ramsden [Real Estate Agent] , Michael Fleming [Surveyor 1] , Rene Lopez [Surveyor 2]

    The kids try to convince Mr. Ernst that he is a real cowboy.

    ©1990 [2025] w: Dean Young d: Fred K. Keller

  26. "Take Me to Your Leader"
    gs: Larry Bennett [Boyd the Alien] , David K. Young [Lester the Alien]

    Trouble starts when Buddy thinks that he has met a creature from outer space.

    ©1990 [2026] w: David A. Litteral d: Ross K. Bagwell, Jr.

  27. "Inmates Run the Asylum"
    gs: Ron Ford [Guest] , Vicki Kinney [Guest]

    Ted is put in charge of the ranch and manages to drive everyone crazy.

    ©1990 [3027] w: Graham Yost d: Ross K. Bagwell, Jr.

  28. "Hey Cinderella"
    gs: Joseph Richard Romanov [Richard] , Glenda Erzen [Mrs. Hilliard]

    Melody pretends to be Brad to impress a handsome guest at the ranch.

    ©1990 [3028] w: Judy Spencer d: Ross K. Bagwell, Jr.

  29. "Datenite"
    gs: Donn Taylor [Waiter]

    Ted convinces Brad to go on a date with him before he leaves to go to summer school.

    ©1990 [3029] w: Clifford Fagin d: Fred K. Keller

  30. "New Kid on the Block"
    gs: Sarge McGraw [Homer]

    Jake, Mr. Ernst's troublemaking nephew, comes to stay at the Bar None.

    ©1990 [3030] w: Steven Roth & Deanne Roth d: Fred K. Keller

  31. "Sewn at the Hip"
    gs: Robyn Raab [Amy] , Joan Sharp Henning [Grandmother] , Bobby Joyce Smith [Grandmother] , Dean C. DePew [Guest]

    When an old friend of Melody's comes to visit, Melody finds that nothing ever stays the same.

    ©1990 [3031] w: Lisa Melamed d: Ross K. Bagwell, Jr.

  32. "Superstition"
    gs: none

    Jake's superstitious nature prevents him from trying out for a TV game show.

    ©1990 [3032] w: Graham Yost d: Fred K. Keller

  33. "Dueling Ranches"
    gs: Paul Secrest [Vic Vleck] , Don Wyllie [Karl Vleck] , Paul D. Olmer [Lonnie Vleck] , David K. Young [Bobby Bulp] , Verson Travis Whilhite [Flash] , Paul Sellars [Umpire] , Jodie Hurley [Bar None Brawler] , Lauri Johnson [Bar None Brawler] , Steve Johnson [Bar None Brawler] , Daniel Andre [Snake Eyes Team] , Bryan Scott Derrick [Snake Eyes Team] , Stephan Faris [Snake Eyes Team] , Michael Morales [Snake Eyes Team] , Bryce Nielsen [Snake Eyes Team]

    The Snake Eyes Ranch challenges the Bar None to a baseball game.

    ©1990 [3033] w: Mark Cerulli d: Ross K. Bagwell, Jr.

  34. "Ex-Static"
    gs: Danielle Blanchard Foster [Sara] , David Joseph Bukunus [Father] , Stacey Linn Ramsower [Daughter]

    Buddy tries to reunite his family when his mother visits the ranch.

    ©1990 [3034] w: Lisa Melamed d: Fred K. Keller

  35. "No More Mr. Nice Guy"
    gs: Lynn Baehr [Snowbird] , Marian Walk [Snowbird] , Robert B. Ramsden [Chef] , Dean DePew [Guest] , Victoria Henning [Guest] , Steve Pearce [Guest]

    Melody decides to go on strike.

    ©1990 [3035] w: Judy Spencer d: Fred K. Keller

  36. "Killer Ernst"
    gs: Captain Lou Albano [Captain Lou] , Christopher Lee Wilken [Referee] , Ron Nix Sr. [Masked Marauder Stuntman] .

    Mr. Ernst becomes a professional wrestler to keep from losing the ranch's money.

    ©1990 [3036] w: Mark Cerulli d: Ross K. Bagwell, Jr.

  37. "Melody's Brother"
    gs: Keith Grumet [Billy]

    Melody helps her brother with a problem.

    ©1990 [3037] w: Judy Spencer d: Fred K. Keller

  38. "The Bad Seed"
    gs: Laura E. Potter [Angie] , David Carey Foster [Father], Annette Hillman [Mother] , Michael J. Martinez [Chef] , Charles DiPinto [Mr. Hardy] , Clayton Tevis [Guest]

    Buddy is put in charge of a troublemaking guest at the ranch.

    ©1990 [3038] w: Graham Yost d: Ross K. Bagwell, Jr.

  39. "Stick Around"
    gs: James R. Bailey III [Bill] , David L. Walker [Square Dance Caller] , Don Johnson [Fiddle Player] , Rosemary Koshmider [Accordian Player]

    After meeting Brad, Kyle decides to stay at the Bar None for the summer.

    ©1990 [3039] w: Lisa Melamed d: Fred K. Keller

  40. "They're Back"
    gs: Paul Secrest [Vic Vleck] , Don Wyllie [Karl Vleck] , Paul D. Olmer [Lonnie Vleck] , Mary F. Glenn [Mrs. Vleck] , Ronald D. Mumford [Guest No. 1] , Charles Michael Morse [Guest No. 2] , Judith C. Corcoran [Guest No. 3] , Barbara Lamm [Guest No. 4] , Daniel C. Jacobs Jr. [Guest No. 5]

    The Vlecks stay at the Bar None while the Snake Eyes Ranch is being repaired.

    ©1990 [4040] w: Mark Cerulli d: Ross K. Bagwell, Jr.

  41. "Ride, She Said"
    gs: Susan Sindelar [Cindy] , Jeffrey Krassow [Buck] , Brent Rock [Wayne] , Billy Flick [Delivery Man] , Garett Lewis [Bobby]

    Bradley learns the true meaning of Christmas from her friendship with a disabled boy.

    ©1990 [4041] w: Clifford Fagin d: Fred K. Keller

  42. "Magnum Ernst"
    gs: Jay Floyd [Sheriff Cody] , Katherine E. Roberts [Miss Dibble] , Frieda M. Emme [Ida Hill]

    Mr. Ernst becomes sheriff, and Danny and Buddy work on the first living-desert museum.

    ©1990 [4042] w: Clifford Fagin d: Fred K. Keller

  43. "Dudesbury"
    gs: Steve Pearce [Boyfriend] , Victoria Henning [Girlfriend] , Jo Ann Self [Woman] , Paul Guyot [Photographer] , Tracy Henry [Roy]

    The local newspaper discovers Danny's talent as a cartoonist.

    ©1990 [4043] w: Lisa Melamed d: Fred K. Keller

  44. "Fear"
    gs: Johnny Greenwood [Mr. Griggs] , Charles DiPinto [Mr. Parker] , Barbara Lamm [Mrs. Parker]

    The pool at the Bar None will close unless the staff becomes certified.

    ©1990 [4044] w: Graham Yost d: Ross K. Bagwell, Jr.

  45. "Secret Admirer"
    gs: none

    Brad & Mel try to cheer up Mr. Ernst but their plans go awry.

    ©1990 [4045] w: Patrick Maguire d: Ross K. Bagwell, Jr.

  46. "Lost in the Desert"
    gs: Jason Allen [Kid] , Katie Hansen [Kid] , Treye Konrath [Kid] , Katie Parker [Kid] , Beah M. Williams [Kid] , Pam Wolfe [Kid] , K.C. Yasmer [Kid]

    Brad & Kyle are tied up and left in the desert during a camping trip.

    ©1990 [4046] w: Judy Spencer d: Ross K. Bagwell, Jr.

  47. "Return of Ted"
    gs: Sarge McGraw [Truck Driver]

    Jake discovers the identity of a mysterious peeping Tom who's been bothering the gang.

    ©1990 [4047] w: Graham Yost d: Ross K. Bagwell, Jr.

  48. "Do the Right Thing"
    gs: Mark Lang [Fenton Smith] , Joan Sharp Henning [Woman Guest] , David Bukunus [Male Guest] , Bobby Joyce Smith [Woman Guest]

    An archaeologist discovers a sacred Indian burial ground at the Bar None.

    ©1990 [4048] w: Steven Roth and Deanne Roth d: Fred K. Keller

  49. "Doghouse Blues"
    gs: Paul Secrest [Vic Vleck] , Mary Secrest [Valerie Vleck]

    Jake solves the neighbors' dispute.

    ©1990 [4049] w: Mark Cerulli d: Ross K. Bagwell, Jr.

  50. "Some Like It Hot"
    gs: Monique S. Busby [Critic] , Judith C. Corcoran [Critic] , Ken Cerny [Fiddle Player]

    Danny & Jake's impersonations of visiting travel writers fool Mr. Ernst.

    ©1990 [4050] w: Steven Roth and Deanne Roth d: Fred K. Keller

  51. "Mr. Moneybags"
    gs: Hal Melfi [Zog] , Holly Wimberley [Makyak] , Joesph Dignoti [Korab] , Maria Panos [Countrywoman] , Lupe Ortiz [Countryman] , William J. Fisher [Limousine Driver] , Michael Collins [Lottery Man] , Wendell Robert Baker [Handyman]

    Because of financial difficulties, Mr. Ernst considers selling the Bar None.

    ©1990 [4051] w: Graham Yost d: Ross K. Bagwell, Jr.

  52. "Murder, He Wrote"
    gs: none

    Mr. Ernst and the staff plan a murder-mystery night to raise money for the ranch.

    ©1990 [4052] w: Patrick Maguire d: Fred K. Keller

  53. "Miss Tucson"
    gs: John Wareing [Harry] , Liz Kneeland [Miss Irma] , Victoria McGee [Melissa] , Connie Alderman [Keyboard Musician]

    Melody becomes obsessed with winning a beauty pageant.

    ©1990 [5053] w: Lisa Melamed d: Fred K. Keller

  54. "The Legend of Jed"
    gs: none

    To keep Jake from being fired, the staff invents an imaginary worker to blame for his mistakes.

    ©1991 [5054] w: Paul Budra d: Ross K. Bagwell, Jr.

  55. "Incredible Shrinking Ted"
    gs: none

    The staff plays a joke on Ted.

    ©1991 [5055] w: Patrick Maguire d: Ross K. Bagwell, Jr.

  56. "Rest in Pieces"
    gs: none

    The kids, under the misconception that Mr. Ernst is dying, try to keep him awake.

    ©1990 [5056] w: David Brisbin and Laura Innes d: Ross K. Bagwell, Jr.

  57. "Baby"
    gs: Nicholas P. Penta [Baby Fleeman] , Laura Innes [Mrs. Fleeman]

    The kids try to take care of a baby left behind at the ranch until the mother returns.

    ©1991 [5057] w: Clifford Fagin d: Fred K. Keller

  58. "Jealous Guy"
    gs: Mario Guzman [Roger]

    Ted & Kyle must rely on each other to escape the danger of the desert.

    ©1991 [5058] w: Graham Yost d: Ross K. Bagwell, Jr.

  59. "Amnesia"
    gs: Bruce G. Bradley [Mr. Tom Carmichael]

    Mr. Ernst develops amnesia.

    ©1990 [5059] w: Paul Budra d: Fred K. Keller

  60. "Presumed Stupid"
    gs: Stacy Linn Ramsower [Little Girl] , K.C. Yasmer [Young Buckaroo] , Beah Williams [Young Buckaroo] , Katherine Hansen [Young Buckaroo] , Treye Konrath [Young Buckaroo]

    Jake & Buddy investigate a case of thievery in which Ted is the prime suspect.

    ©1991 [5060] w: Judy Spencer d: Ross K. Bagwell, Jr.

  61. "Crush"
    gs: Elizabeth Greenberg [Megan]

    Buddy falls for Melody.

    ©1991 [5060] w: Lisa Melamed d: Fred K. Keller

  62. "Low Budget Brad"
    gs: none

    Brad's father loses his job.

    ©1991 [5062] w: Lisa Melamed s: Grant Dobbins d: Ross K. Bagwell, Jr.

  63. "Jake's Fight"
    gs: Sean Kennedy [Roy] , Sean Robison [Shermie] , Paul Olmer [Lonnie Vleck] , Don Wyllie [Karl Vleck] , Danny Andre [Kid no. 1] , John Martinez [Kid no. 2] , Holly A. Dixon [Buckaroo] , Katherine Hansen [Buckaroo] , Neil Atchley [Buckaroo] , David Stadnick [Buckaroo] , Troy Sims [Buckaroo] , K.C. Yasmer [Buckaroo]

    Jake confronts a bully.

    ©1991 [5063] w: Judy Spencer d: Ross K. Bagwell, Jr.

  64. "Double Date"
    gs: none

    Ted asks Melody out to make Brad jealous.

    ©1991 [5064] w: Stephen Land d: Fred K. Keller

  65. "War"
    gs: none

    It's the new kids vs. the veterans in a game of capture the flag.

    ©1991 [5065] w: Graham Yost d: Fred K. Keller

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