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22 Episodes 1996 - 1997
Episode 1
Thu, Sep 19, 1996 30 mins
Even though Susan (Brooke Shields) leaves her fiancé, Kip, at the altar, her ties to his family aren't severed---her boss is Kip's brother (Judd Nelson). Kip: Anthony Starke. Nana: Barbara Barrie. Luis: Nestor Carbonell.
Episode 2
Thu, Sep 26, 1996 30 mins
To cover a story, Susan spends time with an assertiveness-training guru (Michael Jeter)---who sends her chutzpah level soaring off the charts. Brenda: Denise Gentile. Todd: David Strickland. Vicki: Kathy Griffin. Luis: Nestor Carbonell.
Episode 3
Thu, Oct 3, 1996 30 mins
When Susan's dull love life becomes the topic of discussion at "The Gate," she sets out to explore her options---including office romance. Craig: Victor Wilson. Jerry: Kyle Heffner. Jim: Hal Williams. Luis: Nestor Carbonell.
Episode 4
Thu, Oct 10, 1996 30 mins
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. Harvey: Curtis Armstrong. Off. Kellogg: Michael Kagan. Jack: Judd Nelson.
Episode 5
Thu, Oct 17, 1996 30 mins
Vicki begs Susan to sub for a pneumonia-stricken player when her basketball team makes the playoffs---not realizing Susan might steal the show. Mr. T has a cameo. Brenda: Mary-Pat Green. Wendy: Marjean Holden. Kim: Greta Fadness.
Episode 6
Thu, Oct 31, 1996 30 mins
To get out of dinner with her parents (Swoosie Kurtz, Ray Baker), Susan tells her mom a little white lie---and gets caught in it. Chan: Dana Lee. Mrs. Chan: Pearl Huang. Susan: Brooke Shields. Jack: Judd Nelson.
Episode 7
Thu, Nov 7, 1996 30 mins
At Susan's prodding, Jack hires a sweet senior citizen---who proceeds to wreak havoc around the office. Judge Cameron: Peg Phillips. Nana: Barbara Barrie. Susan: Brooke Shields. Jack: Judd Nelson.
Episode 8
Thu, Nov 14, 1996 30 mins
When the gang attends a concert at a grunge club, straight-arrow Susan ends up dating an alternative-rock star. Dirk: David Lee Smith. Dr. Ni: Beulah Quo. Todd: David Strickland. Susan: Brooke Shields.
Episode 9
Thu, Nov 21, 1996 30 mins
Susan wants a stress-free Thanksgiving, but when her oven dies, she gets no respect from the repairman (Rodney Dangerfield). Meanwhile, Jack hires a new freelancer (Khalil Kain). Luis: Nestor Carbonell. Susan: Brooke Shields.
Episode 10
Thu, Dec 12, 1996 30 mins
Susan, as the guest of Jack's brother-in-law, goes on a disastrous double date with Jack and his wife, Margo (Lisa Howard). Jack: Judd Nelson. Susan: Brooke Shields. Vicki: Kathy Griffin. Luis: Nestor Carbonell.
Episode 11
Thu, Dec 19, 1996 30 mins
When Jack's too strapped to award Christmas bonuses, the staff (led by Susan) goes on strike. Pete: Bill Stevenson. Tracy: Melissa Samuels. Clark: Todd Royal. Jack: Judd Nelson. Susan: Brooke Shields.
Episode 12
Thu, Jan 9, 1997 30 mins
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 (David Chokachi). Bob Dole has a cameo. Luis: Nestor Carbonell.
Episode 13
Thu, Feb 27, 1997 30 mins
Susan and Vicki appear on "The Rosie O'Donnell Show" after writing a parody of self-help dating books. Susan: Brooke Shields. Vicki: Kathy Griffin.
Episode 14
Thu, Mar 6, 1997 30 mins
Susan accompanies Jack (Judd Nelson) to his grandfather's funeral, hoping her tacky sympathy card to the family will go unnoticed. Margo: Lisa Howard. Jack: Judd Nelson. Kip: Anthony Starke. Robert Stack has a cameo.
Episode 15
Thu, Mar 13, 1997 30 mins
Part 1 of three. 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 (Lisa Howard). Adam: Brett Cullen. Maggie: Tiffany Taubman.
Episode 16
Thu, Mar 20, 1997 30 mins
Part 2 of three. While filling in as baby sitter for Adam's kids, Susan unexpectedly meets his ex (Kathy Ireland). Meanwhile, Jack sets up his bachelor pad. Adam: Brett Cullen. Maggie: Tiffany Taubman. Kyle: Luke Tarsitano.
Episode 17
Thu, Mar 27, 1997 30 mins
Conclusion. 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. Terri: Kathy Ireland. Kate: Nicole Nagel.
Episode 18
Thu, Apr 10, 1997 30 mins
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.
Episode 19
Thu, Apr 17, 1997 30 mins
Jack takes the gang on a weekend retreat at his cabin---and all of them wind up having interesting encounters in the wilderness.
Episode 20
Thu, Apr 24, 1997 30 mins
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. Carlos: Bruno Campos. Kip: Anthony Starke.
Episode 21
Thu, May 1, 1997 30 mins
Susan's plans for a picture-perfect anniversary party for her parents come to a halt when she spies her dad with another woman. Liz Keane: Swoosie Kurtz. Bill Keane: Ray Baker. Kate: Nicole Nagel. Susan: Brooke Shields.
Episode 22
Thu, May 8, 1997 30 mins
A poker game turns into a high-stakes bottle-cap-tossing competition, and Jack's college roomie hits the jackpot---literally. Cameos include Donald Trump, Mr. T, John McEnroe and San Francisco mayor Willie Brown.