The People Next Door

- Season 1

(1989)

On his wedding day to Abigail, Walter's kids encourage him to tell her his secret: whatever he imagines materializes.

The people of Covington take it personally when Walter publishes a comic about the "Covington Dirt Dishing Festival."

While reading a letter from old his buddy, Walter envisions Neal sitting on the couch. Unfortunately, Cissy walks in and quickly secures a date with the imaginary man.

Walter gives Abigail some insight into his childhood, but she's reluctant to reciprocate.

On Walter's 40th birthday, he decides he wants to have another child.

During Abby's Halloween party, ghosts of the past haunt Walter, who's forced to face his fears in order to vanquish them.

Walter has difficulty relinquishing control when Abby attempts to mother his children.

Walter seethes with jealousy when Abby's former boyfriend, Lyle, comes to town and offers her a prestigious job.

When Walter and Abby discover Sissy's taken out a mortgage on the house, they fear she has a gambling problem.

Walter's snoring is a problem, and surgery is the solution.