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Season 1 – Life With Bonnie

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Bonnie Molloy is a woman who juggles her roles of wife (to a doctor), mother and host of the local morning talk show, "Morning Chicago." David Bellows is the producer of her show who is usually frantically rushing around to get things done in time for the show, aided by make-up artist Holly, who often advises Bonnie on marital issues, and cue-card guy Marv. Tony Russo is Bonnie's sidekick piano player, who comes straight to her show from his Vegas lounge act. The interviews on the "Morning Chicago" segments are unscripted.
Life With Bonnie — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Bonnie Hunt's sparkling personality works wonders, but flat chemistry within the cast makes Life with Bonnie feel a little underwhelming.

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Bill Goodykoontz Arizona Republic 02/10/2021
The improvised show scenes are great; the mom bits... oh, well. One day, Hunt will star in a hit. But not this day. Go to Full Review Tim Goodman San Francisco Chronicle 09/24/2019
It would be great to see this show take off, if only because [Bonnie] Hunt deserves it and because, even in the stilted moments, you can sense that something really good is close at hand. Go to Full Review Carina Chocano Salon.com 09/24/2019
Of all the newsroom and talk-show comedies debuting this fall, Life With Bonnie is the only one that features a real-life personality capable of carrying a show of that kind. Go to Full Review John Levesque Seattle Post-Intelligencer 09/24/2019
It's not perfect, but"Life With Bonnie is one of the funniest "traditional" comedies ABC has produced in years, and certainly one of the best of this year's crop on any network. Go to Full Review Rob Owen Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 09/24/2019
Bonnie Hunt is delightful, but her TV shows go over like a lead balloon. Go to Full Review Hollywood.com Staff Hollywood.com 09/24/2019
3/5
[Bonnie] Hunt is superb as always. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Bonnie Hunt

Bonnie Molloy

Mark Derwin

Dr. Mark Molloy

Samantha Browne-Walters

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Charlie Stewart

Charlie Molloy

Holly Wortell

Holly

Chris Barnes

Marv

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 17, 2002 Pilot A working mom (Bonnie Hunt) upsets her family by telling tales in her job as a local TV show host. This episode: Bonnie interviews a guest author and hosts two Italian chefs. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 24, 2002 Johnny Volcano, Weather or Not The station's weatherman (David Duchovny) fills in for a last-minute cancellation on "Morning Chicago." Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 1, 2002 Dream Bonnie tries to show Mark that her job is as demanding as his is; Samantha's teacher complains that she has been daydreaming too much in class. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 8, 2002 Don't Act Your Age, Just Act To dispel beliefs that their marriage may be on the rocks, Bonnie forces Mark to act like they are the perfect couple. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 15, 2002 Duets Bonnie is forced to co-host with the station owner's son, who has a crush on her; David, Holly, Marv and Tony have to baby-sit Bonnie's children. Details Episode 6 Aired Oct 22, 2002 Is It Just Us? Mark has been working late since his former nurse retired, and Bonnie begins to wonder what his new nurse looks like. Details Episode 7 Aired Oct 29, 2002 A Day in the Life The kids go trick-or-treating with Charlie costumed as Conan O'Brien; "Morning Chicago" hosts an animal costume fashion show staged by a designer (guest star Martin Mull). Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 5, 2002 Happy Day The station owner asks Bonnie to change her look and the tone of the show to try to impress an investment group from Nashville. Details Episode 9 Aired Nov 12, 2002 Money Plus Marlens Makes Four Bonnie welcomes an author with multiple personalities to the show; Mark tries to balance the checkbook despite Bonnie's habit of not recording checks. Details Episode 10 Aired Nov 19, 2002 Partly Sunny Johnny Volcano (David Duchovny) returns to "Morning Chicago" to promote a soap-opera appearance with Bonnie. Details Episode 11 Aired Nov 26, 2002 What If? While celebrating her 15th wedding anniversary, Bonnie dreams she's married to Tom Hanks (guest starring as himself). Details Episode 12 Aired Dec 10, 2002 Christmastime in the City When a snowstorm strands the Molloys in Chicago on Christmas, the family celebrates with the "Morning Chicago" gang. Details Episode 13 Aired Dec 17, 2002 Okay, Thanks Bonnie hosts local gossip columnist Rappin Rip (guest star Rip Taylor); Samantha gets a crush on a classmate. Details Episode 14 Aired Jan 7, 2003 Deuce Is Wild Holly falls for a guy (guest star Frank Stallone) she met via an Internet dating service -- much to Marv's chagrin. Details Episode 15 Aired Jan 14, 2003 Assaulted Nuts The Molloys get an unexpected visitor; on the morning show, Bonnie deals with a speechless guest and an angry juggler. Details Episode 16 Aired Feb 4, 2003 Psychic Bonnie welcomes a psychic (Robin Williams) to her morning show. Details Episode 17 Aired Feb 11, 2003 The Graduate Everybody pitches in to help Tony study after he decides to pursue a high-school diploma; Mark buys Bonnie a lovely nightgown, but he overestimates the size. Details Episode 18 Aired Feb 18, 2003 Buy the Book Bonnie stages a fake show to appease her boss' (guest star Carl Reiner) demanding wife (guest star Teri Garr), who wants to promote a book he hates. Details Episode 19 Aired Mar 11, 2003 In Need of Assistants Bonnie hires a man from a shelter to assist her, but he ends up causing her more trouble. Gary Bayer and Don Lake guest star. Details Episode 20 Aired Mar 18, 2003 Stealing Home Gloria is suspected of stealing when Bonnie notices things are missing around the house; a magician and Russian dancers appear on the show. Details Episode 21 Aired Mar 25, 2003 Ding, Ding, Ding Went the Truth Bonnie is afraid to tell Mark that she dinged his new car. Rip Taylor and Martin Mull guest star. Details Episode 22 Aired Mar 25, 2003 Till Next Time Bonnie, Mark and the "Morning Chicago" gang attend the funeral of Gloria's friend Mary Ellen. Details

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Season Info

Director
Bonnie Hunt, John Bowab
Executive Producer
Bonnie Hunt, Don Lake
Screenwriter
Bonnie Hunt, Don Lake
Network
ABC
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 17, 2002