TV series

Love & War

Name: Love & War
Released: 1992
Cast: Jay Thomas, Annie Potts, Joel Murray, Joanna Gleason, Michael Nouri

1992–1995· 3 seasons· 30 min episodes★ 6.4Ended

On CBS — From Shukovsky English Entertainment

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Synopsis

A woman running a bar in New York City while trying to maintain a romance with an egotistical opinionated columnist.

Themes

chicago, illinois restaurant dating sitcom newspaper columnist

Episodes

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E1 Love Is Hell (1)Next upSep 21, 1992 · 30 min
Synopsis
Having lost her restaurant in a divorce settlement, Wally Porter decides to buy an old Manhattan bar where she meets columnist Jack Stein. Though they are complete opposites they find each other interesting, even though she is preparing to ruin his favorite hangout.
E2 Love Is Hell (2)Sep 21, 1992 · 30 min
E3 Step TwoSep 28, 1992 · 30 min
Synopsis
Jack becomes acquainted with Kip, Wally's impressive ex-husband. Jack impulsively invited Wally to a home-cooked dinner and, and Wally impulsively invites him to be intimate with her.
E4 Check, PleaseOct 5, 1992 · 30 min
Synopsis
Jack and Wally have their first date at a new high-class restaurant and it does not go well, particularly when it comes time to pay the check. Meanwhile, Nadine tries to remake the Blue Shamrock's customers.
E5 Waiting For HenryOct 12, 1992 · 30 min
Synopsis
Jack is too tied up with work to attend the newly refurbished Shamrock's grand re-opening, which proves disastrous enough for Wally to accept comfort from her ex-husband.
E6 What Are You Wearing?Oct 19, 1992 · 30 min
Synopsis
A press club dinner presenting Jack a coveted award inspires crossed signals when Jack and Wally ask each other to dress to each other's ideals---a suit for Jack, a revealing dress for Wally.
E7 Voyage of the DamnedOct 26, 1992 · 30 min
Synopsis
Jack takes Wally on a weekend getaway to see the fall colors, but his obviously inadequate planning starts to drive her crazy.
E8 Bustiers and Body PointsNov 2, 1992 · 30 min
Synopsis
When their friends point out that they have been together for two months now, Jack and Wally drive themselves crazy trying to find the perfect gifts for each other.
Guest stars: Debra Mooney
E9 Monday, MondayNov 9, 1992 · 30 min
Synopsis
Deciding that they have been spending too much time together, Wally and Jack decide to devote Mondays to their own activities, but it's even money who's more disappointed---Jack with Ike's secret poker game, or Wally with her evening at an art gallery opening.
Guest stars: Walter Olkewicz, Jack Kruschen
E10 For JohnNov 16, 1992 · 30 min
Synopsis
The sudden death of Ike the bartender is startling enough, but the revelations that occur at his memorial in the bar are more so---as are Jack's emotions.
Guest stars: Robert Curtis Brown, Loretta Devine, Phil Leeds
E11 The Doppler EffectNov 30, 1992 · 30 min
Synopsis
Wally's oldest friendship is tested when the woman and her new husband invite her and Jack to join them for dinner---and prove to be insufferable snobs.
Guest stars: Dan Castellaneta
E12 Not Tonight, HoneyDec 7, 1992 · 30 min
Synopsis
Wally and Jack think they need to rekindle their sex life with a wild night, while Ike's brother Abe turns up at the Blue Shamrock . . . having inherited a piece of the bar.
E13 A Christmas KvellDec 14, 1992 · 30 min
Synopsis
When she finds that Jack wants to celebrate Hanukkah rather than Christmas, Wally tries to change his mind.
E14 The Prima DavaJan 4, 1993 · 30 min
Synopsis
Wally and Jack find Jack's old flame (guest star Tracey Ullman) sleeping in his bed . . . and unwilling to leave without a fight this time.
Guest stars: Tracey Ullman
E15 PMS, I Love YouJan 11, 1993 · 30 min
Synopsis
A restaurant critic in a bad mood pays the Blue Shamrock a visit, prompting Wally in her own foul mood to think about bribing him.
Guest stars: Christopher Darga, David Cromwell
E16 WhitewashedJan 18, 1993 · 30 min
Synopsis
Wally struggles to persuade the slovenly Jack to clean up his apartment.
E17 Two On the AisleFeb 1, 1993 · 30 min
Synopsis
Jack persuades Wally to see a movie with him, but the feminist flick they see is not what he had in mind.
Guest stars: Adam Goldberg, Beverly Leech, Javier Ronceros
E18 Tattoo YouFeb 8, 1993 · 30 min
Synopsis
Wally is angered when Jack’s traditionalist views force him to disapprove of her new tattoo.
E19 Valentine's DayFeb 15, 1993 · 30 min
Synopsis
Jack makes plans for what he thinks will be a romantic Valentine's Day date, but there is no way he can satisfy Wally's high hopes and expectations.
Guest stars: Tina Lifford, Ann Cusack
E20 The Big LieFeb 22, 1993 · 30 min
Synopsis
Wally discovers that Jack has lied to her about a date with an attractive woman.
Guest stars: Gretchen German, Patrick Fischler
E21 Friends and RelationsMar 1, 1993 · 30 min
Synopsis
Jack is nervous about meeting Wally's parents, but with the surprises in store, he should not be the only one.
Guest stars: Penny Fuller, Eileen Heckart, Dakin Matthews, Doug Hutchison
E22 Sick About YouMar 15, 1993 · 30 min
Synopsis
Wally plans a special evening with Jack, but he's burning up with a temperature instead of passion.
Guest stars: Adam Goldberg
E23 Opening DayMay 3, 1993 · 30 min
Synopsis
Wally lacks team spirit when she joins Jack and Meg for their traditional opening day at the ballpark.
Guest stars: Adam Goldberg
E24 Croton on HudsonMay 10, 1993 · 30 min
Synopsis
After her daughter elopes, Nadine plans a wedding after the fact with Wally as the caterer.
Guest stars: Peter Bonerz, Ann Cusack, Spencer Garrett, Doug Hutchison, Alison Tucker