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Season 1 – The 5 Mrs. Buchanans

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Four sisters-in-law struggle to deal with small-town life and their overbearing mother-in-law.
The 5 Mrs. Buchanans — Season 1

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Judith Ivey

Alex Buchanan

Eileen Heckart

"Mother" Emma Buchanan

Beth Broderick

Delilah Buchanan

Harriet Sansom Harris

Vivian Buchanan

Charlotte Ross

Bree Buchanan

Peter Bergman

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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 24, 1994 Pilot Four women (Judith Ivey, Beth Broderick, Harriet Sansom Harris, Charlotte Ross) marry the sons of a crusty matriarch (Eileen Heckart). Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 1, 1994 The Other Woman Bree (Charlotte Ross) suspects her husband is unfaithful. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 8, 1994 Clyde and Vivian and Ed and Malice Vivian (Harriet Harris) mulls romance with a wealthy ex-flame from college. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 15, 1994 A Ring of Truth Bree's discovery that her engagement ring is bogus sparks doubt in the others. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 22, 1994 Nothing on Delilah Delilah's opponent for president of the ladies church auxiliary knows about her past. Details Episode 6 Aired Oct 29, 1994 The Mothers-in-Law Bree's mom (Jean Kasem) clashes with Mother Buchanan (Eileen Heckart). Details Episode 7 Aired Oct 31, 1994 Alex, Then and N.O.W. Alex (Judith Ivey) tries to rally feminism in Mercy; guest Mo Gaffney. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 16, 1994 Spare the Rod, Spoil the Buchanan The women upbraid Vivian (Harriet Harris) for letting the twins misbehave. Details Episode 9 Aired Nov 26, 1994 Five Buchanans and a Baby The sisters-in-law plan a shower for Delilah (Beth Broderick), who thinks she is pregnant. Details Episode 10 Aired Dec 3, 1994 Emma in Love Delilah (Beth Broderick) plays Cupid for Mother Buchanan and a secret admirer (Eileen Heckart, George Grizzard). Details Episode 11 Aired Dec 10, 1994 What Child Is This? Alex (Judith Ivey) accidentally damages Mother Buchanan's (Eileen Heckart) creche. Details Episode 12 Aired Dec 17, 1994 The Incredible Journey Alex's (Judith Ivey) dog, who Mother Buchanan (Eileen Heckart) lost four years ago, returns. Details Episode 13 Aired Jan 7, 1995 All About Bree Delilah and Bree (Beth Broderick, Charlotte Ross) vie for the lead in a community play. Details Episode 14 Aired Jan 14, 1995 The Heart of the Matter Mother Buchanan (Eileen Heckart) insists her son play in an annual football game. Details Episode 15 Aired Jan 21, 1995 Becoming a Buchanan The women recall early run-ins with Mother Buchanan (Eileen Heckart). Details Episode 16 Aired Mar 11, 1995 Never on the Road Again An out-of-town funeral forces the women to share a hotel room. Details Episode 17 Aired Mar 18, 1995 Viv'acious Vivian (Harriet Harris) tries to revitalize her love after she thinks Ed (Richard Poe) has lost interest. Details

Season Info

Executive Producer
Jamie Wooten, Marc Cherry
Network
CBS
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 24, 1994