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101 Ways to Decorate a Gas Station101 Ways to Decorate a Gas StationOpen episodeA scruffy gas-station owner wins free interior decoration from Sugarbakers, Charlene consults a psychic about her future.
Ted RemarriesTed RemarriesOpen episodeMary Jo can't face her children being with her ex-husband's new wife, who is spoiling them.
Anthony, Jr.Anthony, Jr.Open episodeAnthony goes to extremes to impress his girlfriends' wealthy parents, inventing a pedigreed family -- then an uninvited dinner guest informs him he is the father of her child.
Killing All the Right PeopleKilling All the Right PeopleOpen episode"Killing All the Right People" is the 26th episode of the sitcom Designing Women. Originally airing on October 5, 1987, as the fourth episode of the second season, it features Tony Goldwyn as Kendall Dobbs, a young man dying of AIDS who asks the women to design his funeral. Series creator Linda Bloodworth-Thomason's mother died of AIDS and her experience with her mother's disease and the prejudice associated with it inspired the episode.
Half an Air Bubble OffHalf an Air Bubble OffOpen episodeWhen an eccentric client harasses the women with bizarre decorating requests, they decide to matchmake him with Bernice.
Dash Goff, the WriterDash Goff, the WriterOpen episodeSuzanne's visiting ex, a novelist who loves flowery Southern words and women, is in a writer's slump and contemplating suicide.
Heart AttacksHeart AttacksOpen episodeReese's fitness demonstration - arm wrestling an old buddy and sometime-rival -- causes a heart attack, and subsequent different treatment from Julia.
CruisingCruisingOpen episodeSuzanne and Mary Jo become romantic rivals while doing a job aboard a cruise ship.
I'll Be Seeing YouI'll Be Seeing YouOpen episodeCharlene dreams the Sugarbakers back to WWII and the USO.
StrandedStrandedOpen episodeWhile Charlene, Julia and Mary Jo get the flu on a trip to St. Louis, a snowstorm forces Suzanne and Anthony to share a motel room in Tennessee.
Howard the DateHoward the DateOpen episodeIt's the mercy date from Hell when the female Sugarbakers staff accompany dateless Howard the nerd to his high-school reunion. Their sympathy quickly wears off when he begins to boast about handling his ""four women.""
I'll Be Home For ChristmasI'll Be Home For ChristmasOpen episodeCharlene and Anthony scheme to outsmart Mary Jo's disbelieving son on Christmas Eve -- until their hired Santa beats them to it, by swiping the Sugarbakers' Christmas gifts.
Great ExpectationsGreat ExpectationsOpen episodeAnthony is dismayed when an old prison cellmate arrives at Sugarbaker's with a business proposition -- he wants Anthony to become his partner.
Second Time AroundSecond Time AroundOpen episodeCharlene withdraws after being dumped by her boyfriend Bill, who is still grieving the loss of his first wife.
Oh, BrotherOh, BrotherOpen episodeJulia and Suzanne disagree on how to handle the arrival of their half-brother, a recently discharged mental patient with aspirations to stand-up comedy.
There's Some Black People Coming to DinnerThere's Some Black People Coming to DinnerOpen episodeMary Jo gives Claudia permission to go to a school dance with a black youth, contrary to his father's wishes.
The Return of Ray DonThe Return of Ray DonOpen episodeA penniless Suzanne faces stiff fines for back taxes, so after trying to charm Ray Don at the IRS, she sells off her possession and considers marriage to wealthy octogenarian Wilmont Oliver.
High RollersHigh RollersOpen episodeAfter Charlene unwittingly puts a bug in Suzanne's ear by relating the success story of Fred Smith, founder of Federal Express, Suzanne flits off to Atlantic City with Charlene and Anthony in hopes of winning a bundle to pay off debts by employing Anthony's gambling expertise.
The Incredibly Elite Bona Fide Blue-Blood Beaumont Driving ClubThe Incredibly Elite Bona Fide Blue-Blood Beaumont Driving ClubOpen episodeSuzanne and Julia clash over a posh club's offer of membership when Suzanne discovers discrimination in the club's by laws.
How Great Thou ArtHow Great Thou ArtOpen episodeScruples cause Charlene to resign from her church after she loses faith in her minister when he votes against allowing women in the ministry.
Ted-BareTed-BareOpen episodeOn the brink of marrying a young woman, Ted begins to appreciate ex-wife Mary Jo's maturity, but his sudden attentiveness strikes everyone else as suspicious.
Reservations for EightReservations for EightOpen episodeA romantic ski weekend becomes a battle of the sexes when an avalanche sidelines the Sugarbakers ladies and their boyfriends.