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Susan Keane is a glamorous San Francisco magazine writer beginning to adjust to being single, who learns to be independent-minded, after being taken care of all her life.
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- E1 First EpisodeNext upSep 19, 1996 · 30 min
Synopsis
Even though Susan leaves her fiancé, Kip, at the altar, her ties to his family aren't severed---her boss is Kip's brother.
Guest stars: Caroline McWilliams (Liz Keane), Anthony Starke (Kip Richmond), Kurt Fuller (Bill Keane), Bryan Clark (Mr. Richmond), Claudette Sutherland (Mrs. Richmond), Charles C. Stevenson Jr. (Reverend Merriman), Robert Neary (John), Craig Branham (Paul)
- E2 Dr. NoSep 26, 1996 · 30 min
Synopsis
To cover a story, Susan spends time with an assertiveness-training guru---who sends her chutzpah level soaring off the charts.
Guest stars: Michael Jeter (Lawrence Rosewood), Denise Gentile (Brenda), Philippe Bergeron (Claude), Jennifer Williams (Audrey), Christopher Alessi (Geoffrey the Waiter), Benny S. Cannon (Phillip)
- E3 The Best Laid PlansOct 3, 1996 · 30 min
Synopsis
When Susan's dull love life becomes the topic of discussion at ""The Gate,"" she sets out to explore her options---including office romance.
Guest stars: Hal Williams (Jim), Kyle T. Heffner (Jerry), Victor Wilson (Craig)
- E4 Suddenly Susan UnpluggedOct 10, 1996 · 30 min
Synopsis
When her utilities are cut off, Susan jumps through hoops to get them restored. But trouble ensues when she writes an exposé on the incident.
Guest stars: Curtis Armstrong (Harvey), Michael Kagan (Officer Kellogg), Robert Machray (Ernie), Aloma Wright (Rachel), Barry Cutler (Fred), Howard George (Damon), Evonne Kezios (Sheila), Bill Stevenson (Pete Fontaine)
- E5 Hoop DreamsOct 17, 1996 · 30 min
Synopsis
Vicki begs Susan to sub for a pneumonia-stricken player when her basketball team makes the playoffs---not realizing Susan might steal the show.
Guest stars: Marjean Holden (Wendy), Mr. T (Arnie), Mary-Pat Green (Brenda), Greta Fadness (Kim), Gayle Kellon Christensen (Jill), Linda Li (Basketball Player), Alicia Anne (Barbara)
- E6 Lie! Lie! My DarlingOct 31, 1996 · 30 min
Synopsis
To get out of dinner with her parents, Susan tells her mom a little white lie---and gets caught in it.
Guest stars: Swoosie Kurtz (Liz Miller Keane), Ray Baker (Bill Keane), Dana Lee (Chan), Pearl Huang (Mrs. Chan), Marty Nedboy (Leo)
- E7 Golden Girl FridayNov 7, 1996 · 30 min
Synopsis
At Susan's prodding, Jack hires a sweet senior citizen---who proceeds to wreak havoc around the office.
Guest stars: Betty White (Midge Haber), Peg Phillips (Judge Cameron), Caroline Williams (Ms. Turner), Debbie James (Lacy), Cal Gibson (George), D. Elliot Woods (Lenny), John P. Griffin (Ernie)
- E8 Beauty and the Beasty BoyNov 14, 1996 · 30 min
Synopsis
Susan falls for a nihilistic rocker, and the attraction is mutual - despite a severe conflict of life styles and values.
Guest stars: David Lee Smith (Dirk), Dean Robinson (Eddie), Beulah Quo (Dr. Ni)
- E9 Cold TurkeyNov 21, 1996 · 30 min
Synopsis
Susan tries to put together a traditional Thanksgiving dinner for her co-workers, but everything goes wrong, culminating in an oven that's colder than the frozen turkey. Her luck seems to change when she locates a repairman willing to work on Thanksgiving - but then he drops dead while still inside the oven.
Guest stars: Khalil Kain (Dwight), Rodney Dangerfield (Artie)
- E10 Was it Something I Said?Dec 12, 1996 · 30 min
Synopsis
Susan reluctantly does a favor for Jack by attending a charity function with Jack, his wife Margo, and her incredibly obnoxious brother. When Susan finally tells the creep off, Margo and her brother storm out, leaving Susan alone to deal with an inebriated Jack, who winds up spending the night on her sofa. But the next day Margo is not quite willing to believe that's all that happened.
Guest stars: Lisa Howard (Margo Richmond), Paul Cassell (Philip), Joseph Chapman (Dr. Ethan Sanders), Chris Parnell (Waiter)
- E11 The Walk-OutDec 19, 1996 · 30 min
Synopsis
When Jack's too strapped to award Christmas bonuses, the staff (led by Susan) goes on strike.
Guest stars: Bill Stevenson (Pete Fontaine), Helaine Lembeck (Sandra), Melissa Samuels (Tracy), Jim Wise (Mike), Marty Nedboy (Mr. Polikoff), Todd Royal (Clark), Jimmy Scaf (Sam), Devlin Mann (Devlin)
- E12 The Me Nobody NoseJan 9, 1997 · 30 min
Synopsis
To prove that personality is more important than good looks, Susan is fitted with a large fake nose. But complications arise with the arrival of a hunky accountant.
Guest stars: Ethan Wayne (Dr. Byron Glaser), Bob Dole (Senator Bob Dole), David Chokachi (Elliot), Malcolm Mazer (Paul), Joseph Tello (Frankie), Krikor Satamian (Mr. Papazian), Joe Hogan (Peter the Bar Patron)
- E13 The Ways and MeansFeb 27, 1997 · 30 min
Synopsis
Susan and Vicki appear on ""The Rosie O'Donnell Show"" after writing a parody of self-help dating books.
Guest stars: Anthony Starke (Kip Richmond), Rosie O'Donnell (Rosie O'Donnell), Dana Gould (Mike), Ashley Laurence (Pam), Joseph Cipriano (Guard), Dee Freeman (Audience Member), John Hostetter (Stage Manager), Ali Larter (Maddie)
- E14 What a CardMar 6, 1997 · 30 min
Synopsis
Susan accompanies Jack to his grandfather's funeral, hoping her tacky sympathy card to the family will go unnoticed.
Guest stars: John Cothran (O'Rourke), Anthony Starke (Kip Richmond), Bryan Clark (Mr. Richmond), Claudette Sutherland (Mrs. Richmond), Lisa Howard (Margo Richmond), Paul Cassell (Philip), Nan Martin (Grandma Richmond), Frances Bay (Mrs. Tidgely)
- E15 Love and Divorce American Style (1)Mar 13, 1997 · 30 min
Synopsis
Susan gets involved in a new romance with a guy who has two kids---one of whom takes an immediate dislike to her. Meanwhile, Jack takes a stand with Margo.
Guest stars: Bill Stevenson (Pete Fontaine), Lisa Howard (Margo Richmond), Brett Cullen (Adam), Luke Tarsitano (Kyle), Tiffany Taubman (Maggie)
- E16 Love and Divorce American Style (2)Mar 20, 1997 · 30 min
Synopsis
While filling in as baby sitter for Adam's kids, Susan unexpectedly meets his ex. Meanwhile, Jack sets up his bachelor pad.
Guest stars: Kathy Ireland (Terri), Karri Turner (Marcy), Brett Cullen (Adam), Luke Tarsitano (Kyle), Tiffany Taubman (Maggie), Sydney Bennett (Beth), Adam Lieberman (Jimmy the Bartender), Jennifer Joyce (Lana)
- E17 Love and Divorce American Style (3)Mar 27, 1997 · 30 min
Synopsis
Susan makes a decision about moving in with Adam; Jack rebounds into a new relationship; Todd receives threats after writing a scathing review of Menudo.
Guest stars: Kathy Ireland (Terri), Devlin Mann (Devlin), Brett Cullen (Adam), Nicole Nagel (Kate), Eddie Garcia (Enrique)
- E18 With Friends Like TheseApr 10, 1997 · 30 min
Synopsis
Susan tries to shake a leechy acquaintance, whose divorce was inspired by Susan's wedding-day breakup with Kip. Meanwhile, Todd grows apart from his pal Jerry.
Guest stars: Khalil Kain (Dwight), Kyle T. Heffner (Jerry), Lori Loughlin (Paula), Matthew Mahaney (Lars the Bartender), Lynne Marie Stewart (Marion), Mary Deno (Greta)
- E19 Where the Wild Things Aren'tApr 17, 1997 · 30 min
Synopsis
Jack takes the gang on a weekend retreat at his cabin---and all of them wind up having interesting encounters in the wilderness.
Guest stars: Justina Vail Evans (Gina), Ben Reed (Ranger Dave Stevens), Melanie Good (Sam), Gino Conforti (Apartment Manager)
- E20 A Boy Like ThatApr 24, 1997 · 30 min
Synopsis
Luis is reunited with his younger brother, who arrives from Cuba all grown up---and with news of his lifestyle that troubles Luis. Meanwhile, Susan learns of Kip's engagement.
Guest stars: Ryan Fitzgerald (Jeff), Anthony Starke (Kip Richmond), Bill Stevenson (Pete Fontaine), Bruno Campos (Carlos Rivera), Megan Blake (Cindy), David Jahn (Paul), Mark Murphy (Marc)
- E21 Family AffairsMay 1, 1997 · 30 min
Synopsis
Susan's plans for a picture-perfect anniversary party for her parents come screeching to a halt when she spies her dad having lunch with another woman, and kissing her in an extremely friendly fashion. Trying to duck her mother's questions about her father's unusual behavior, Susan is horrified when Liz inadvertently reveals that she is having an affair. Meanwhile, Jack's intimidating German squeeze, Kate, wants to hang out with Vicki - much to Vicki's dismay, since she's convinced Kate's appetite for danger will ultimately kill Jack, and perhaps some innocent bystanders as well.
Guest stars: Swoosie Kurtz (Liz Miller Keane), Ray Baker (Bill Keane), Nicole Nagel (Kate), Mark Daniel Cade (Waiter)
- E22 I'll See That and Raise You SusanMay 8, 1997 · 30 min
Synopsis
A poker game turns into a high-stakes bottlecap-tossing competition, and Jack's old roommate, Cooper; hits the jackpot at Jack's expense: Jack loses the magazine to him. And that's not all - he may lose Susan to the new boss as well.
Guest stars: Mr. T (Mr. T), Donald Trump (Donald Trump), Nicole Nagel (Kate), Willie Brown (Mayor Willie Brown), John McEnroe (John McEnroe), Brian McNamara (Cooper Elliott), Amy Smallman (Amy the Waitress)
Cast & crew
Created by Clyde Phillips
Brooke Shields
Nestor Carbonell
Kathy Griffin
Currie Graham
Sherri Shepherd
Barbara Barrie
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