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Designing Women

Series creator Linda Bloodworth-Thomason uses the fictional Atlanta design firm of Sugarbaker and Associates as a witty bully pulpit for caustic social and political humor. The founder of the company is Julia Sugarbaker, a sharp-tongued but elegant and surprisingly compassionate woman. Her younger sister, Suzanne, is a former beauty queen who is long on charm but a bit slow on the uptake. Their associates are Mary Jo Shively, a recent divorcee, and officer manager Charlene Frazier, whose sweetness is matched only by her naivete. Their deliverman is Anthony Bouvier, a well-spoken ex-convict, and cheerfully dotty senior citizen Bernice Clifton often drops by for a visit as well.

S5, EP22 "Friends and Husbands"

Charlene must readjust to married life when Bill returns from the Persian Gulf.

S5, EP23 "Fore!"

Anthony is invited to be the first black member of an exclusive country club.

S5, EP24 "The Pride of Sugarbaker's"

Mary Jo and Julia share coaching duties for a Little League team.

S6, EP3 "A Toe in the Water"

When Julia tentatively begins dating again, Allison questions the sexual preferences of her new beau.

S6, EP1 "The Big Desk: Part 1"

Allison Sugarbaker (Julia Duffy) buys out Suzanne's share of the business and attempts to take it over.

S6, EP2 "The Big Desk: Part 2"

A cousin buys out Suzanne, then tries to take over the business.

S6, EP4 "Dwayne's World"

Anthony poses as Carlene's doctor boyfriend when her ex-husband (Ray McKinnon) comes to town.

S6, EP5 "Marriage Most Foul"

Allison's former flame, who is an ex-convict, proposes marriage.

S6, EP6 "Picking a Winner"

Mary Jo decides to go to a sperm bank to become pregnant again.

S6, EP7 "Last Tango in Atlanta"

Anthony convinces his reluctant colleagues to participate in a program at his former prison.

S6, EP8 "The Strange Case of Clarence and Anita"

A discussion of the Clarence Thomas hearings prompts Bernice to realize she was once sexually harassed.

S6, EP9 "Just Say Doe"

Allison invites herself along when Mary Jo's brother decides to take Quint on a hunting trip.

S6, EP10 "Julia and Rusty Sittin' in a Tree"

After an evening together, Julia develops a new respect for Rusty (Michael Goldfinger) the electrician.

S6, EP11 "Julia and Mary Jo Get Stuck Under a Bed"

Julia and Mary Jo suspect someone has stolen their decorating ideas for the annual Yuletide Home Tour.

S6, EP12 "Real Scary Men"

The women become unwelcome guests at a men's club retreat when their van breaks down.

S6, EP13 "Tales Out of School"

Anthony's colleagues feel that he is using Carlene to curry favor with his law professor (W. Morgan Sheppard).

S6, EP14 "Driving My Mama Back Home"

Julia accompanies Mary Jo when she takes her mother (Jackie Joseph) on an overnight bus trip.

S6, EP15 "Payne Comes Home"

Julia's son Payne leaves his wife and plans to return home permanently.

S6, EP16 "Carlene's Apartment"

Carlene is oblivious to the problems when she invites her colleagues to see her first apartment.

S6, EP17 "Mamed"

Julia takes over for a tough old Broadway actress to produce and star in the local theater's production of "Mame.".

S5, EP21 "The Big Circle"

Julia copes with Reese's unexpected death by caring for a lonely child.

S5, EP20 "I'll See You in Court"

Mary Jo spots the man who once mugged her and has him arrested.

S5, EP19 "Blame It on New Orleans"

At a designer's convention, Mary Jo's new attitude leads her to an all-night rendezvous.

S5, EP18 "This Is Art?"

Julia becomes Atlanta's hottest new artist; Suzanne accidently glues her lips together.

Series creator Linda Bloodworth-Thomason uses the fictional Atlanta design firm of Sugarbaker and Associates as a witty bully pulpit for caustic social and political humor. The founder of the company is Julia Sugarbaker, a sharp-tongued but elegant and surprisingly compassionate woman. Her younger sister, Suzanne, is a former beauty queen who is long on charm but a bit slow on the uptake. Their associates are Mary Jo Shively, a recent divorcee, and officer manager Charlene Frazier, whose sweetness is matched only by her naivete. Their deliverman is Anthony Bouvier, a well-spoken ex-convict, and cheerfully dotty senior citizen Bernice Clifton often drops by for a visit as well.
Starring: Julia Duffy, Dixie Carter, Jan Hooks, Annie Potts, Meshach Taylor, Alice Ghostley, Michael Goldfinger, Clayton Landey, John Asher, Alice Brady
Original Air Date: Sep 26, 1986
Rating: TVPG
Playback: HD
1 seasons available on demand (4 episodes)
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