<Li> Jodi Peterson as Laura Lynn (seasons 4--6), Ben's girlfriend / love interest </Li> <Li> Evan Arnold as Richie (seasons 2--4) </Li> <Li> Jane Powell as Irma Seaver (seasons 1--3), Jason's mother </Li> <Li> Fred Applegate as Francis X . Tedesco (season 7), principal of the learning annex where Mike teaches </Li>

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