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Season 3 – Designing Women

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Series creator Linda Bloodworth-Thomason uses the fictional Atlanta design firm of Sugarbaker and Associates as a witty bully pulpit for caustic social and political humor. The founder of the company is Julia Sugarbaker, a sharp-tongued but elegant and surprisingly compassionate woman. Her younger sister, Suzanne, is a former beauty queen who is long on charm but a bit slow on the uptake. Their associates are Mary Jo Shively, a recent divorcee, and officer manager Charlene Frazier, whose sweetness is matched only by her naivete. Their deliverman is Anthony Bouvier, a well-spoken ex-convict, and cheerfully dotty senior citizen Bernice Clifton often drops by for a visit as well.
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Michael Cuby them. 11/01/2022
Remarkably ahead of its time — both in terms of race (though set in the South, the show did make a point to show Black and white people peacefully working alongside each other) and sexuality... Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Delta Burke

Suzanne Sugarbaker

Dixie Carter

Julia Sugarbaker

Jean Smart

Charlene Frazier Stillfield

Annie Potts

Mary Jo Shively

Meshach Taylor

Anthony Bouvier

Alice Ghostley

Bernice Clifton

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Nov 14, 1988 Reservations for 12, Plus Ursula The women feel insecure when a Scandinavian beauty queen (Rika Hofmann) is hired to watch Mary Jo's kids. Details Episode 2 Aired Nov 21, 1988 The Candidate Julia's on-camera lashing of a local leader (Jason Bernard) launches her political career. Details Episode 3 Aired Nov 28, 1988 E.P. Phone Home Charlene wins tickets to a VIP tour of Graceland, so the ladies and Anthony head to Memphis, Tenn. Details Episode 4 Aired Dec 5, 1988 Getting Married and Eating Dirt Julia is outraged over a New York Times article; Bernice receives a marriage proposal. Details Episode 5 Aired Dec 12, 1988 Big Haas and Little Falsie Mary Jo inherits $3,000 that must be spent on something frivolous, so she considers getting breast implants. Details Episode 6 Aired Dec 19, 1988 Hardhats and Lovers Suzanne convinces Charlene that her boyfriend (Douglas Barr) should date others before making a commitment. Details Episode 7 Aired Jan 2, 1989 But They're Really Great Curtains When their supplier is hit by a strike, the ladies sew their own drapes. Details Episode 8 Aired Jan 9, 1989 The Wilderness Experience The Sugarbaker women experience a three-day survival course, compliments of Bernice. Details Episode 9 Aired Jan 16, 1989 Tyrone Anthony becomes a surrogate brother to a teenage con artist (Shavar Ross), causing Anthony to reflect on his own childhood. Details Episode 10 Aired Jan 23, 1989 Mr. Bailey A decorating project is put on hold when the client passes away. Details Episode 11 Aired Feb 13, 1989 The Naked Truth Charlene and Mary Jo work on an assignment at a nudist colony. Details Episode 12 Aired Feb 20, 1989 The Junies Charlene dislikes the techniques she must use as a "Lady June" salesperson. Details Episode 13 Aired Feb 27, 1989 One Sees, the Other Doesn't Suzanne can't believe a blind suitor likes her for her personality. Details Episode 14 Aired Mar 6, 1989 Odell Sugarbakers becomes the site of a Southern family feud after Charlene's brother (Gregory Wurster) arrives. Details Episode 15 Aired Mar 13, 1989 Full Moon A full moon over Atlanta has the ladies worried about sex, violence and crime. Details Episode 16 Aired Mar 20, 1989 Ms. Meal Ticket J.D.'s temporary live-in arrangement with Mary Jo threatens to become permanent. Details Episode 17 Aired Mar 27, 1989 The Engagement Charlene announces her engagement; Mary Jo and J.D. go their separate ways. Details Episode 18 Aired Apr 10, 1989 Come On and Marry Me, Bill Charlene's wedding is in jeopardy when she finds Bill (Douglas Barr) handcuffed to a scantily clad dancer (Fabiana Udenio). Details Episode 19 Aired May 1, 1989 The Women of Atlanta The women are asked to appear in a photo story on Atlanta's working women. Details Episode 20 Aired May 8, 1989 Stand and Fight After Mary Jo is mugged, the Sugarbaker women take a self-defense course. Details Episode 21 Aired May 15, 1989 The Last Humorously Dressed Bellboy in America Reggie (Danny Thomason), the thieving accountant, cons Suzanne into investing in a circus. Details Episode 22 Aired May 22, 1989 Julia Drives Over the First Amendment Julia becomes incensed by a nearby newspaper stand selling pornography. Details

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Season Info

Director
David Trainer, Harry Thomason, Iris Dugow, Ron Troutman, Hal Holbrook, Dwayne Hickman
Network
CBS
Rating
TV-PG (D)
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Nov 14, 1988