Season 1: 1989, ABC, Saturday mornings
1 "Critter Sitters" September 9, 1989
BJ needs some cash to buy Lydia a present so when she gets a job baby-sitting, he follows suit. But Neitherworld babies are a bit more of a handful than Outerworld ones, and BJ gets dragged before Judge Mental for a long string of offences. Can Lydia keep him from getting thrown to the Sandworms?
2 "The Big Face Off" September 16, 1989
It's Beetlejuice and Lydia versus the reigning King and Queen of Gross on a popular Neitherworld TV show. Do our heroes have any chance of winning the big gross-off with BJ feeling below par?
3 "Skeletons in the Closet" September 23, 1989
The skeletons in BJ's closet have accumulated so much over the years that the closet finally bursts. The skeletons drift astray, telling people the truths Beetlejuice had always hidden from them.
4 "A Dandy Handy Man" September 23, 1989
Lydia is getting ready for the big photo show, but she can't decide which of her pictures is the best. Beetlejuice loves all of her work, and decides he wants to buy whichever photo she picks - but he doesn't have any money. (Un)fortunately, the Deetzes kitchen sink has sprung a leak, so BJ hatches a plan to pose as a handyman, fix the leak, and make a quick buck. But his Neitherworld tools won't stand for being used.
5 "Out of My Mind" September 23, 1989
BJ and Lydia have a fight, and Lydia banishes the ghost to the Neitherworld. Beetlejuice foolishly makes the comment that he can't get Lydia out of his mind, and accidentally teleports her there. Lydia meets up with BJ's wimpy Will Power and overbearing Prank Factor - can she convince Will to stand up to Prankenstein? And how will she ever get out of BJ's head?
6 "Stage Fright" September 30, 1989
Miss Shannon's school is putting on Romeo and Juliet, and Lydia tries out for the part of Juliet. But Clare wants it too and sabotages Lydia's audition. For revenge, Lydia becomes the costume designer and designs a costume she knows Clare will hate - but BJ's got other plans for revenge.
7 "Spooky Tree" September 30, 1989
Lydia's favorite tree, Spooky, is slated to be cut down so the road can be widened. Beetlejuice, in a fit of generosity, grants Spooky with the gift of locomotion, allowing the tree to run rampant through the town. Finally, kind-hearted Spooky is replanted somewhere he can be really happy.
8 "Laugh of the Party" October 7, 1989
It's Halloween and Clare's throwing the biggest bash in Peaceful Pines - until Lydia announces that she, too will throw a party. But there are a few problems: 1) all she has to wear is a cute pink bunny costume; 2) there will be no food or decorations; 3) no one is coming. Well, never fear, Mr. Beetleman is here! Beetlejuice introduces Peaceful Pines to 'Party People In a Can', and boy, the town will never be the same.
9 "Worm Welcome" October 14, 1989
Beetlejuice has a run-in with a newly-hatched Sandworm, and Lydia accidentally calls him out of the Neitherworld while he's in contact with it, so they both teleport to the Outerworld. While the Neitherworld locals think that Beetlejuice is responsible for banishing the Sandworm and dub him a hero, the baby Sandworm is now in danger from a pair of human hunters. As much as BJ hates Sandworms, can Lydia ever convince him to help save its life?
10 "Bad Neighbor Beetlejuice" October 21, 1989
BJ's neighbors kick him out, so he tries to be a 'good neighbor.' But unfortunately, BJ's idea of a good neighbor isn't quite the same one his friends have. It looks like Beetlejuice is out of a place to stay - until he proves to the others that there is *one* thing that he's good for.