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The Afternoon Wife

Comedy

TV-14

23

Mar 18, 1995

Suzanne becomes jealous when her ex-husband Dash (Gerald McRaney) flirts with all of her staffers. McRaney reprises his recurring role from Designing Women.

Season 1, 12 episodes

season 1 (12 episodes)

Women of the House,

Suzanne arrives in Washington to fill her husband's seat in Congress. She agrees to go on CNN's political Crossfire TV series, where she makes a fool of herself with her off-the-cuff comments.

Women of the House,

When the Clintons cancel their dinner engagement at the last moment, they invite Suzanne to stay at the White House. Once there, she promptly destroys the historic Lincoln Bed.

Women of the House,

Sissy finds herself homeless just as her deprecating rival comes to town. Meanwhile, Suzanne decides to write an article about the "inter-racial bond" she shares with her maid, Sapphire.

Women of the House,

Malone, who never dated anyone but her high school sweetheart, is asked out by a handsome widower.

Women of the House,

The staff convenes at Suzanne's house to randomly monitor violently monitor violence against women on television for an upcoming congressional hearing.

Women of the House,

Malone has a pregnancy scare, Suzanne arranges a meeting with Alaskan fishermen and Sissy sells obscene lingerie.

Women of the House,

Suzanne becomes jealous when her ex-husband Dash (Gerald McRaney) flirts with all of her staffers. McRaney reprises his recurring role from Designing Women.

Women of the House,

Young, sweet, bubbly, "potty-mouth" Veda Walkman joins the office on an internship and instantly annoys her co-workers. Meanwhile Sissy and Natty engage in practical jokes.

Women of the House,

Suzanne's staff gathers to again to review violence against women on film for a congressional hearing. A bevy of female stars have cameos speaking out against violent and exploitive films.

Women of the House,

Suzanne, Sissy, and Natty are sent to Alaska to investigate the spawning habits of salmon.

Women of the House,

Congresswoman Kirby Seizmore (Susan Powter) from the Ethics Committee launches an investigation into Suzanne's activities, so Suzanne turns to a visiting friend, Anthony Bouvier, to dispose of her diary.

Women of the House,

Natalie becomes violently ill the same weekend that she's planned to spend with her imprisoned lover.

Details

Women of the House

Comedy

TV-14

1

45

Suzanne Sugarbaker's latest husband has died, and as his widow, she assumes his political office for the remainder of his term. Washington, D.C. was ill-prepared for the outspoken, "big, dumb, hick beauty queen's" arrival to the House of Representatives

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