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22 Episodes 1999 - 2000
Episode 1
Sun, Aug 15, 1999 60 mins
M.E. interns at a local magazine. Meanwhile, Rene must defend a mentally challenged man in court. In flashbacks to 1963, young M.E. and Rene sneak out to a segregated rock concert at which the police turn violent. M.E.: Annie Potts. Rene: Lorraine Toussaint. Colliar: Chris Mulkey.
Episode 2
Sun, Aug 22, 1999 60 mins
M.E. has a hard time dealing with her daughter's new obsession with the gothic craze, and Rene hires a lawyer to defend her in a malpractice suit filed by former clients. In flashbacks to 1963, young M.E. decides to change religions, and Rene baptizes her. M.E.: Annie Potts. Rene: Lorraine Toussaint. Kelly: Olivia Friedman.
Episode 3
Sun, Sep 5, 1999 60 mins
Rene and Bill go house hunting, and M.E. copes with the "old boy's club" attitude at her workplace. M.E.: Annie Potts. Rene: Lorraine Toussaint. Colliar: Chris Mulkey.
Episode 4
Sun, Sep 12, 1999 60 mins
Rene and Bill (Lorraine Toussaint, Richard Biggs) find their relationship under a strain, thanks to differences in parenting methods and Rene's refusal to take his last name. Meanwhile, M.E. makes friends with a co-worker. M.E.: Annie Potts. Colliar: Chris Mulkey.
Episode 5
Sun, Sep 19, 1999 60 mins
Rene (Lorraine Toussaint) defends a black man who's on trial for a 20-year-old murder he claims was self defense. Meanwhile, M.E. learns that one of Davis's friends is homeless. M.E.: Annie Potts. Colliar: Chris Mulkey.
Episode 6
Sun, Sep 26, 1999 60 mins
The stress of planning a wedding starts to get to Rene and Bill, who consider eloping; Colliar reveals a secret from his past to M.E. Rene: Lorraine Toussaint. Colliar: Chris Mulkey. M.E.: Annie Potts. Bill: Richard Biggs.
Episode 7
Sun, Oct 10, 1999 60 mins
Rene (Lorraine Toussaint) defends a man whose reckless driving caused a pregnant woman to lose her baby, and later learns the woman was on her way to get an abortion. The issue sparks a debate between Rene and M.E. (Annie Potts). Meanwhile, Rene moves into a new house---without Bill, and M.E. must choose between attending a writing class or Kelly's play.
Episode 8
Sun, Oct 17, 1999 60 mins
Still depressed over her breakup with Bill, Rene prepares for a visit with her estranged brother. Also, M.E. and Rene accidentally start a fire in the park with fireworks. Rene: Lorraine Toussaint. M.E.: Annie Potts.
Episode 9
Sun, Oct 24, 1999 120 mins
A social faux pas sparks an intense debate about bigotry when M.E. (Annie Potts) mistakes a young black woman for a waitress and is accused of racism. Uncle Jimmy: Michael Pavone. Rene: Lorraine Toussaint. Michelle: Michele Kelly. Sara Jackson: Donzaleigh Abernathy. Kelly: Olivia Friedman.
Episode 10
Sun, Oct 24, 1999 60 mins
Conclusion. A look at a website run by M.E.'s uncle (Michael Pavone) gives Rene grounds to prosecute him, but her zeal alienates her from M.E. as well as from Bill (Richard Biggs). Rene: Lorraine Toussaint. M.E.: Annie Potts. Sara: Donzaleigh Abernathy.
Episode 11
Sun, Oct 31, 1999 60 mins
Rene represents a woman who witnessed a neighbor's murder; M.E. and Colliar try to untangle their financial difficulties. M.E.: Annie Potts. Colliar: Chris Mulkey. Rene: Lorraine Toussaint.
Episode 12
Sun, Nov 28, 1999 60 mins
M.E. and Colliar relive the pain of their son Bobby's death on the anniversary of his passing; and Joe gives Rene some insights into her relationship with Bill. Rene: Lorraine Toussaint. M.E.: Annie Potts. Colliar: Chris Mulkey.
Episode 13
Sun, Dec 5, 1999 60 mins
Still reeling from her breakup with Bill, Rene (Lorraine Toussaint) hesitates over whether to represent a woman seeking a divorce. Meanwhile, M.E. trains for her new job as a security guard. M.E.: Annie Potts. Colliar: Chris Cooper.
Episode 14
Sun, Dec 12, 1999 60 mins
Rene's caught between a rock and a hard place when Kelly (Olivia Friedman) asks her instead of M.E. for relationship advice. Meanwhile, M.E. and Colliar get an interesting offer from another couple. Rene: Lorraine Toussaint. M.E.: Annie Potts. Colliar: Chris Mulkey.
Episode 15
Sun, Dec 19, 1999 60 mins
Rene (Lorraine Toussaint) goes against popular opinion when she defends a teacher accused of being a witch. Meanwhile, M.E. and Colliar grapple with the issue of guns and violence just as Colliar prepares for a hunting trip. M.E.: Annie Potts. Colliar: Chris Mulkey.
Episode 16
Sun, Jan 2, 2000 60 mins
Rene's renewed friendship with a college pal---now a renowned author---has M.E. feeling threatened. Rene: Lorraine Toussaint. M.E.: Annie Potts. Colliar: Chris Mulkey.
Episode 17
Sun, Jan 9, 2000 60 mins
An allergic reaction and a trip to the hospital spurs M.E. into writing a will. Meanwhile, Rene (Lorraine Toussaint) begins dating M.E.'s doctor. M.E.: Annie Potts. Colliar: Chris Mulkey.
Episode 18
Sun, Jan 16, 2000 60 mins
Rene represents a teen in a malpractice suit against her plastic surgeon; M.E. and Colliar suspect that Kelly has become sexually active. M.E.: Annie Potts. Kelly: Olivia Friedman. Rene: Lorraine Toussaint. Colliar: Chris Mulkey.
Episode 19
Sun, Jan 23, 2000 60 mins
M.E.'s shaken up when there's a burglary at her workplace; Rene helps out Lakeisha when she's cited by the Bar Association. M.E.: Annie Potts. Rene: Lorraine Toussaint. Colliar: Chris Mulkey.
Episode 20
Sun, Jan 30, 2000 60 mins
Rumors circulate that a pedophile is living in M.E.'s neighborhood. M.E.: Annie Potts. Colliar: Chris Mulkey. Rene: Lorraine Toussaint.
Episode 21
Sun, Mar 5, 2000 60 mins
Episode 22
Sun, Mar 12, 2000 60 mins