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Suddenly Susan Season 1 Episodes

Season 1 Episode Guide

22 Episodes 1996 - 1997

Episode 1

First Episode

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.

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Episode 2

Dr. No

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.

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Episode 3

The Best Laid Plans

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.

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Episode 4

Suddenly Susan Unplugged

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.

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Episode 5

Hoop Dreams

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.

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Episode 6

Lie! Lie! My Darling

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.

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Episode 7

Golden Girl Friday

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.

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Episode 8

Beauty and the Beasty Boy

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.

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Episode 9

Cold Turkey

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.

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Episode 10

Was it Something I Said?

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.

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Episode 11

The Walk-Out

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.

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Episode 12

The Me Nobody Nose

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.

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Episode 13

The Ways and Means

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.

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Episode 14

What a Card

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.

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Episode 15

Love and Divorce American Style: Part 1

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.

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Episode 16

Love and Divorce American Style: Part 2

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.

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Episode 17

Love and Divorce American Style: Part 3

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.

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Episode 18

With Friends Like These

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.

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Episode 19

Where the Wild Things Aren't

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.

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Episode 20

A Boy Like That

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.

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Episode 21

Family Affairs

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.

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Episode 22

I'll See That and Raise You Susan

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.

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