The WORST episodes of Dream On

Every episode of Dream On ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of Dream On!

Dream On is an American adult-themed situation comedy about the family life, romantic life, and career of Martin Tupper, a divorced New York City book editor played by Brian Benben. The show centered on Martin's life in an apartment in New York City with his teenage son, and relating to his ex-wife, while trying to date other women and succeed as an editor for a small book publisher. The show was notable for its frequent use of clips from old movies and TV shows to express Martin's inner life and feelings, which lent it much of its quirky appeal, reminding viewers about the impact of TV on their consciousness. The show was also significant for being one of the first American sitcoms to use uncensored profanity and nudity.

Last Updated: 2/21/2024Network: HBOStatus: Ended
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Tenants, Anyone?
star
1.50
2 votes

#1 - Tenants, Anyone?

Season 6 - Episode 25 - Aired 3/13/1996

Martin's old apartment is becoming a huge money pit, costing him exorbitant maintenance fees and so he resolves to get rid of it. He has a meeting with Irwin Bader who isn't optimistic of getting much over $1,500, even though he sold it to Martin for $2,400. Libby expresses an interest on behalf of her son, but Martin passes on the idea.

Directors: Mary Kay Place
Writer: Bill Prady
Cupid is as Cupid Does
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2.00
1 votes

#2 - Cupid is as Cupid Does

Season 6 - Episode 24 - Aired 3/6/1996

Judith plans a dinner party for their couple friends, so she suggests that Martin not invite currently single Eddie. When Eddie finds out, he makes Martin feel guilty until he invites him, but the evening doesn't go well. Eddie has nothing in common with the couples and so he storms out. Next day, Martin and Judith meet a recently separated friend, Rema, whom Martin invites to their apartment for dinner, planning to also invite Eddie and match them up. Eddie begins spending all his time with Rema and hardly sees Martin.

Hey Diddle Diddle
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2.00
1 votes

#3 - Hey Diddle Diddle

Season 6 - Episode 23 - Aired 2/28/1996

Martin thinks things are getting out of hand after Judith discovers "some little tricks" to improve her sex life.

Directors: Betty Thomas
The Way We War
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3.50
2 votes

#4 - The Way We War

Season 6 - Episode 21 - Aired 2/14/1996

Flashback episode: Martin's fortieth birthday is approaching fast and Eddie insists on throwing him a party. Unfortunately, Judith is planning a party of her own thus bringing them into conflict. Martin suggests compromise by urging them to plan the party together. As they argue over the details, they reminisce over their past disagreements.

Directors: Scott White
The Spirit of 76th & Park
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3.50
2 votes

#5 - The Spirit of 76th & Park

Season 6 - Episode 19 - Aired 1/31/1996

Martin moves into Judith's high-tech apartment.

Directors: John Landis
Toby's Choice
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3.50
2 votes

#6 - Toby's Choice

Season 6 - Episode 16 - Aired 11/15/1995

Martin's friend likes Toby.

Flight of the Pedalbee
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4.00
2 votes

#7 - Flight of the Pedalbee

Season 6 - Episode 12 - Aired 10/11/1995

Toby is in a rut. Uses self-help book.

She Won't Do It, But Her Sister Will
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4.00
2 votes

#8 - She Won't Do It, But Her Sister Will

Season 6 - Episode 11 - Aired 10/4/1995

Martin dates Judith's sister.

Am I Blue?
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4.00
2 votes

#9 - Am I Blue?

Season 6 - Episode 13 - Aired 10/18/1995

Martin needs to make some quick money, so he writes for pornographic movies.

Directors: John Landis
Home Is Where the Cart Is
star
4.00
2 votes

#10 - Home Is Where the Cart Is

Season 6 - Episode 14 - Aired 11/1/1995

Martin tries to get a homeless woman's memoirs.

Little Orphan Eddie
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4.00
2 votes

#11 - Little Orphan Eddie

Season 6 - Episode 15 - Aired 11/8/1995

Eddie learns that he was adopted.

Directors: John Landis
All About Louie
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4.00
2 votes

#12 - All About Louie

Season 6 - Episode 20 - Aired 2/7/1996

Gibby picks Martin to represent Whitestone at the Chicago Book Fair, informing him with one weeks notice. This means a ton of extra work and pregnant Toby doesn't really feel up to it, so Martin suggests they take on a temp to lighten the load. Toby offers up her cousin Louie, and although initially reluctant, Martin assents, giving him a trial period to prove himself.

Directors: Michael McKean
Springtime for Tupper
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4.00
2 votes

#13 - Springtime for Tupper

Season 6 - Episode 22 - Aired 2/21/1996

At a Salary Review Meeting, Gibby has some good news for Martin; Martin's to be put in charge of his own division at Whitestone, a quality publishing imprint called Camelot New Press. Things get off to a bad start however when the first round of author interviews yield nothing. Through a quirk of fate, Martin remembers an old manuscript he admired, ‘The Barrel Maker' by Julian Keppel and stays up all night reading it. He contacts the emotionally fragile author and promises to make it Whitestone's next bestseller.

Directors: Michael Amundson
Finale (1)
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4.00
2 votes

#14 - Finale (1)

Season 6 - Episode 26 - Aired 3/20/1996

Preparing for Eddie's wedding, Martin questions whether or not he has a future with Judith.

The Weekend at the College Didn't Turn Out Like They Planned
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4.00
2 votes

#15 - The Weekend at the College Didn't Turn Out Like They Planned

Season 6 - Episode 17 - Aired 11/22/1995

Martin and Judith visit Jeremy at college. Sparks ignite.

Directors: Ron Wolotzky
Finale with a Vengeance (2)
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4.00
2 votes

#16 - Finale with a Vengeance (2)

Season 6 - Episode 27 - Aired 3/27/1996

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

Directors: Ron Wolotzky
Second Time Aground
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4.50
2 votes

#17 - Second Time Aground

Season 6 - Episode 18 - Aired 1/24/1996

With their relationship rekindled, Judith suggests that she and Martin join a support group for couples on their second time around.

The Taking of Pablum 5-2-3 (2)
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4.75
4 votes

#18 - The Taking of Pablum 5-2-3 (2)

Season 5 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/29/1994

It's Richard Stone Memorial Day. It's also Martins Birthday, But no one cares. Martin and lil' baby Richard are kidnapped, and the media believe that Martin is the kidnapper.

Directors: Ron Wolotzky
Take Two Tablets, and Get Me to Mt. Sinai
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5.00
3 votes

#19 - Take Two Tablets, and Get Me to Mt. Sinai

Season 6 - Episode 7 - Aired 8/30/1995

Martin's life is examined after he dies.

Where There's Smoke, You're Fired
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5.00
2 votes

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

Season 4 - Episode 20 - Aired 2/23/1994

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.

Nightmare on Bleecker Street
star
5.25
4 votes

#21 - Nightmare on Bleecker Street

Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 6/13/1992

Toby is plagued by nightmares in which she murders Martin in gruesome scenes of violence.

Directors: John Landis
Tie Me Sister Lu Down, Sport
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5.33
3 votes

#22 - Tie Me Sister Lu Down, Sport

Season 6 - Episode 10 - Aired 9/27/1995

Martin's building goes co-op, and to be able to afford purchasing his apartment/condo, he dates Gibby's insane sister.

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Music in My Veins (1)
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5.33
3 votes

#23 - Music in My Veins (1)

Season 6 - Episode 8 - Aired 9/13/1995

After Jeremy chooses to go to Richard Stone's induction into the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame instead of with Martin on a Father's Day canoeing trip, Martin reluctantly tags along. In typical Tupper fashion, he goes home with a girl named Katrina that he meets there. It turns out that she has 2 interesting, but related surprises for Martin.

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Beam Me Up, Dr. Spock
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5.33
3 votes

#24 - Beam Me Up, Dr. Spock

Season 6 - Episode 6 - Aired 8/23/1995

Jeremy's math teacher is the cause for Jeremy's low math grade.

Directors: Iris Dugow
Writer: Bill Prady
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9 1/2 Days
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5.33
3 votes

#25 - 9 1/2 Days

Season 6 - Episode 5 - Aired 8/16/1995

Martin dates a woman that acts strange in public, and yet, is an etiquette expert.

Directors: Nick Marck
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