High Society
Dot Emerson (Mary McDonnell) is a divorced mother who owns a successful publishing house, for which her best friend, Ellie Walker (Jean Smart), writes best-selling romance novels. Val Brumberg (Faith Prince) enters the picture as Dot and Ellie's old friend from college, who is pregnant and leaving her husband, much to the dismay of Ellie, who wants nothing to do with her. Against Ellie's wishes, Dot lets Val move in with her.
- 1995-1996
- 1 season
- CBS
- Comedy
Dot Emerson (Mary McDonnell) is a divorced mother who owns a successful publishing house, for which her best friend, Ellie Walker (Jean Smart), writes best-selling romance novels. Val Brumberg (Faith Prince) enters the picture as Dot and Ellie's old friend from college, who is pregnant and leaving her husband, much to the dismay of Ellie, who wants nothing to do with her. Against Ellie's wishes, Dot lets Val move in with her.
Season 1 Episode Guide
13 Episodes 1995 - 1996
Episode 1
Family Val's
Mon, Oct 30, 1995
Neurotic Ellie has a conniption fit when best friend Dott invites their frumpy college friend Val to stay in New York.
Episode 2
Whose Son Is It Anyway?
Mon, Nov 6, 1995
Dott becomes jealous when Brendan begins spending time with Val. Meanwhile, Ellie and Stephano each try to seduce Wolf, Ellie's hunky new bodyguard.
Episode 3
Sleeping with the Enemy
Mon, Nov 13, 1995
Val's estranged husband hits on Ellie, so she concocts an elaborate scheme to rat him out.
Episode 4
Dolce & G'bye Now
Mon, Nov 20, 1995
After being humiliated by Ellie, Stephano quits, so Dott reluctantly hires Val as his replacement.
Episode 5
Tomb with a View
Mon, Nov 27, 1995
When Alice's neighbor dies, Ellie tries to get her apartment.
Episode 6
The Naked and the Deadline
Mon, Dec 4, 1995
Ellie confesses that she has writer's block, so Dott goes to great lengths to get her writing again. Meanwhile, Stephano frets over a pimple.
Episode 7
Finnigan's Rainbow
Mon, Dec 11, 1995
Dott falls for a motivational speaker.
Episode 8
We Ought to Be in Pictures
Mon, Dec 18, 1995
When one of Ellie's novels is turned into a movie, she and Dott wreak havoc on the set.
Episode 9
Nip and Tuck
Mon, Jan 15, 1996
When Dott and Ellie decide to get face-lifts, they find themselves at the mercy of a manipulative doctor and a terrifying nurse.
Episode 10
Alice Doesn't Pump Here Anymore
Mon, Jan 22, 1996
After sustaining a heart attack, Alice is smothered with affection from Dott.
Episode 11
Touching Up Your Roots
Mon, Feb 5, 1996
Ellie's parents shock her with a surprise visit and delight her with the news that she was adopted.
Episode 12
I Found My Thrill on Nancy Garver Hill
Mon, Feb 12, 1996
Ellie is unaware that her latest paramour (Tom Arnold) is also known as rival romance novelist Nancy Garver Hill.
Episode 13
The Family Jewels
Mon, Feb 26, 1996
Ellie decides she wants to have a baby.