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Season 1 – Any Day Now

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Growing up in racially segregated Birmingham, Alabama, during the 1960's, Rene and Mary Elizabeth manage to stick together despite community intolerance of "mixed" friendships. Many years later, following the death of her father, Rene returns home and reunites with Mary Elizabeth. The women realize that despite their career and family differences, they can help each other find happiness.
Any Day Now — Season 1

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Annie Potts

Mary Elizabeth "M.E." O'Brien Sims

Lorraine Toussaint

Rene Jackson

Mae Middleton

Mary Elizabeth

Shari Dyon Perry

Rene

Chris Mulkey

Colliar Sims

Donzaleigh Abernathy

Sara Jackson

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Aug 8, 1998 Unfinished Symphony Growing up in racially segregated Birmingham, Alabama, during the 1960's, Rene and Mary Elizabeth manage to stick together despite community intolerance of "mixed" friendships. Details Episode 1 Aired Aug 8, 1998 Unfinished Symphony Growing up in racially segregated Birmingham, Alabama, during the 1960's, Rene and Mary Elizabeth manage to stick together despite community intolerance of "mixed" friendships. Details Episode 1 Aired Aug 18, 1998 Unfinished Symphony After spending years apart, Mary Elizabeth Simms, a homemaker in Birmingham and Rene Jackson, a prominent lawyer in Washington. D.C. get reacquainted after Rene's father passes away. Details Episode 2 Aired Aug 25, 1998 Huh? Rene represents a rape victim whose assailant wants custody of the resulting child; young Rene presses Mary Elizabeth's hair. Details Episode 3 Aired Sep 1, 1998 Eve of Destruction Rene (Lorraine Toussaint) must defend Mary Elizabeth (Annie Potts) against a litigation-happy neighbor. Details Episode 4 Aired Sep 8, 1998 It's Called Depression Mary Elizabeth (Annie Potts) experiences friction in her marriage on the eve of her 26th wedding anniversary. With Lorraine Toussaint. Details Episode 5 Aired Sep 15, 1998 Freedomland Rene's image of her father is shattered when she learns he had an affair; Mary Elizabeth's fears that Colliar is involved with another woman prove false. Details Episode 6 Aired Sep 29, 1998 No Comment Rene defends a city councilman accused of taking kickbacks; young Rene is arrested during a children's march for civil rights. Details Episode 7 Aired Oct 6, 1998 Please Don't Tell My Mother A boy kills another who was threatening him with a gun; Kelly is arrested for drunken driving; young M.E. is jealous of Rene's maturation. Details Episode 8 Aired Oct 13, 1998 Courage ... It Means Heart Mary Elizabeth invites Grandma Otis to live with the family; the girls help young Colliar fend off bullies. Details Episode 9 Aired Oct 20, 1998 You Shoulda Seen My Daddy Rene represents the parents of a child who died from AIDS; Mary Elizabeth tries to bring her and Rene's friends together. Details Episode 10 Aired Oct 27, 1998 Call Him Johnny Mary Elizabeth learns she is pregnant; Rene represents a white couple whose black foster child was taken away; Johnny scuffles with the manager after young Rene is refused service at a soda fountain. Details Episode 11 Aired Nov 3, 1998 It's Who You Sleep With A lesbian couple sues for the right to wed on public property; M.E. learns Colliar has a secret, female Internet pen pal. Details Episode 12 Aired Dec 1, 1998 Salamanders Mary Elizabeth gets published; Colliar lies about going to work; Rene has misgivings about a case; young M.E. enters the school talent show. Details Episode 13 Aired Dec 8, 1998 I Feel Awful M.E.'s sister (Delta Burke) jolts Colliar out of depression and irritates Rene with her prejudice; at a segregated hospital, Catherine insists on medical care for young Rene. Details Episode 14 Aired Dec 15, 1998 Quit Bein' Such a Scaredy Cat Mary Elizabeth and Colliar use Grandma Otis' legacy to start a construction business; Michael continues to stalk Rene; young M.E. and Rene happen upon a KKK meeting. Details Episode 15 Aired Jan 5, 1999 Blue Colliar's business acumen catches Mary Elizabeth off guard; Rene's cousin poses as white; young Rene's celebrated aunt (Jasmine Guy) visits. Details Episode 16 Aired Jan 12, 1999 It's Your Problem, Not Mine Kelly is disappointed when her parents disapprove of her relationship with an African-American guy; Rene represents a known drug addict who claims he was beaten by a police officer. Details Episode 17 Aired Jan 19, 1999 Trust Me A handsome employee flirts with M.E.; Rene avoids Detective Moody, and her mother has a beau; Carver gives young Rene a candy bracelet and a kiss. Details Episode 18 Aired Jan 26, 1999 I Wish You Could Understand An old friend puts a damper on Mary Elizabeth and Colliar's barbecue when he makes racist jokes; Rene and Detective Moody grow closer. Details Episode 19 Aired Feb 9, 1999 Chapter One Mary Elizabeth seeks inspiration to overcome writer's block; Bill's work interferes with his relationship with Rene. Details Episode 20 Aired Feb 16, 1999 I'm Not Emotional Mary Elizabeth and Rene protest a racy billboard; Davis gets suspended from school for emulating his father's macho attitude. Details Episode 21 Aired Mar 2, 1999 Music From My Life Mary Elizabeth's sister Teresa moves to Birmingham for a fresh start; Rene's mother finds out her ex-boyfriend wiped out her bank account. Details Episode 22 Aired Mar 9, 1999 It's About the Heart Rene prepares to meet Bill's children with some help from Mary Elizabeth; Mary Elizabeth and Colliar argue over his birthday party. Details

Season Info

Network
Lifetime
Rating
TV-PG (L)
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Aug 8, 1998