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After catching both Carol (Tracey Gold) and Ben (Jeremy Miller) sneaking out on dates without permission, Jason (Alan Thicke) punishes them--but not equally. Upset that Carol is grounded while Ben is let off with little more than a slap on the wrist, Maggie (Joanna Kerns) accuses Jason of sexism, and insists upon administering the kids' punishment herself. But when Maggie's verdict completely reverses the one laid down by Jason, it becomes painfully obvious to both Seavers that the "Double Standard" can work both ways!