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Duet Season 1 Episodes

Season 1 Episode Guide

13 Episodes 1987 - 1987

Episode 1

Prelude

Sun, Apr 19, 1987 30 mins

In the series opener, mystery writer Ben Coleman (Matthew Laurance) and caterer Laura Kelly (Mary Page Keller) meet at a wedding, where Ben is a reluctant replacement date, and Laura is the caterer hired by the groom---her ex-boy friend (Robert Prescott). Jane: Jodi Thelen. Richard: Chris Lemmon. Amanda: Laurie Walters. Bonnie: Diane Robin.

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Episode 2

Overture

Sun, Apr 19, 1987 30 mins

On their first date, Ben and Laura help Richard (Chris Lemmon) and his wife "celebrate" the anniversary Richard forgot. Matthew Laurance, Mary Page Keller. Linda: Alison LaPlaca. Jane: Jodi Thelen. Amanda: Laurie Walters.

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Episode 3

Not a Date

Sun, Apr 26, 1987 30 mins

Ben's attempt to please is seen by Laura as a major faux pas: asking her former lover for advice. Conan: Bob Tzudiker. Ben: Matthew Laurance. Jane: Jodi Thelen. Laura: Mary Page Keller. Richard: Chris Lemmon.

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Episode 4

Variations on a Theme

Sun, May 3, 1987 30 mins

Laura and Ben (Mary Page Keller, Matthew Laurance) make plans to go away together for the weekend. Jane: Jodi Thelen. Richard: Chris Lemmon. Linda: Alison LaPlaca.

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Episode 5

Murdoch Exposed

Sun, May 10, 1987 30 mins

Laura (Mary Page Keller) gives Ben a surprise party to celebrate the completion of his book, which Ben won't allow her to read. Linda: Alison LaPlaca. Jane: Jodi Thelen. Richard: Chris Lemmon. Ben: Matthew Laurance.

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Episode 6

Ensemble

Sun, May 17, 1987 30 mins

Laura and Ben endure a tense dinner at Richard and Linda's. Mary Page Keller, Matthew Laurance. Geneva: Arleen Sorkin. Linda: Alison LaPlaca. Richard: Chris Lemmon.

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Episode 7

Old, Old, Old Friend

Sun, May 24, 1987 30 mins

Ben's gorgeous "old, old, old friend" (Jamie Rose) arrives unannounced, asking to stay at Ben's place for a few days. Ben: Matthew Laurance. Laura: Mary Page Keller. Jane: Jodi Thelen. Richard: Chris Lemmon.

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Episode 8

Interlude

Sun, May 24, 1987 30 mins

Jane (Jodi Thelen) advises Laura to date others, while Linda lobbies for reconciliation with Ben, who takes his problems to Disneyland. Mary Page Keller, Matthew Laurance. Linda: Alison LaPlaca. Rachel: Jamie Rose.

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Episode 9

Liebestraum

Sun, May 31, 1987 30 mins

Ben (Matthew Laurance) lets slip those three little words that can mean so much in a relationship, but Laura is slow to reciprocate. Mary Page Keller. Jane: Jodi Thelen. Linda: Alison LaPlaca. Richard: Chris Lemmon.

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Episode 10

Work in Progress

Sun, Jun 7, 1987 30 mins

Ben (Matthew Laurance) takes it personally when Laura's hectic work schedule keeps them from finding time together. Laura: Mary Page Keller. Linda: Alison LaPlaca. Richard: Chris Lemmon. Simon: Steven Tash.

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Episode 11

The Long Goodbye

Sun, Jun 14, 1987 30 mins

Ben meets Laura's family at a funeral, where he shares their sense of loss after dropping his wallet into the casket. Rose: K Callan. Frank: Reid Shelton. Ben: Matthew Laurance. Laura: Mary Page Keller.

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Episode 12

Trio

Sun, Jun 21, 1987 30 mins

The lack of privacy at Laura's and the lack of Laura's necessities at Ben's raise questions about living together. Mary Page Keller, Matthew Laurance. Jane: Jodi Thelen. Simon: Steven Tash. Richard: Chris Lemmon.

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Episode 13

Passage

Sun, Jun 28, 1987 30 mins

House hunting goes well for Jane, but nothing seems to suit Laura (Mary Page Keller), who imagines that moving in with Ben will create their own version of "When Worlds Collide." Jane: Jodi Thelen. Ben: Matthew Laurance.

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