A grown man stuck in a perpetual state of arrested development is suddenly charged with caring for the twelve year-old son he never knew about in the 1980s-era sitcom that made child star Ricky Schroder a household name. Edward Stratton III (Joel Higgins) was a wealthy millionaire inn the midst of launching an ambitious toy company with more than a little help from friendly lawyer Leonard (Leonard Lightfoot and optimistic secretary Kate
Erin Gray). Ricky (Schroeder) was a twelve year-old boy fresh out of military school and in need of a good home. Having never realized that his former wife birthed a child shortly after they split up, overgrown man-child Edward is forced to grow up well after his time when Ricky comes looking for a place to call home. In this, the first episode of the popular series, Ricky attempts to settle into his new home while struggling to deal with his newfound nemesis Derek (
Jason Bateman). ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide