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Designing Women

In Atlanta, Georgia, a design firm is brought to life by four women and their talented handyman, as they navigate the ups and downs of entrepreneurship and creative pursuits.

The series follows the lives of four friends and colleagues at a design firm in Atlanta, led by the outspoken and feminist Julia Sugarbaker.

Episodes:

Episode 1 Designing Women

1. Designing Women

Aired: Sep 29, 1986

Suzanne, a charismatic ex-beauty queen with a complicated past, finds herself...

Episode 2 The Beauty Contest

2. The Beauty Contest

Aired: Oct 6, 1986

Claudia, a 12-year-old, is contemplating entering a beauty pageant, while her...

Episode 3 A Big Affair

3. A Big Affair

Aired: Oct 20, 1986

Charlene's blind date takes an unexpected turn when she meets her suitor, a w...

Episode 4 Julia's Son

4. Julia's Son

Aired: Oct 26, 1986

Payne concludes his college semester, returning home with an unconventional g...

Episode 5 Mary Jo's First Date

5. Mary Jo's First Date

Aired: Nov 2, 1986

Mary Jo turns to Suzanne for matchmaking help, allowing her to set up a blind...

Episode 6 Design House

6. Design House

Aired: Nov 16, 1986

Suzanne shakes off her monotony and takes on a fresh challenge at Sugarbaker'...

Episode 7 Perky's Visit

7. Perky's Visit

Aired: Nov 23, 1986

A tense Thanksgiving gathering turns deadly when a heated argument between a ...

Episode 8 I Do, I Don't

8. I Do, I Don't

Aired: Dec 3, 1986

Julia's dreams of a romantic proposal are shattered when Reese surprises her ...

Episode 9 The IT Men

9. The IT Men

Aired: Dec 3, 1986

A long-distance relationship takes an unexpected turn for Charlene when she s...

Episode 10 The Slumber Party

10. The Slumber Party

Aired: Dec 17, 1986

A slumber party at Mary Jo's house brings together a group of ladies, all of ...

Episode 11 New Year's Daze

11. New Year's Daze

Aired: Dec 31, 1986

An ominous cloud hangs over the ladies' New Year's Eve celebration as Shadow,...

Episode 14 Monette

14. Monette

Aired: Feb 7, 1987

A high-end brothel owner, Monica, entrusts Sugarbaker & Associates with a lux...

Episode 15 And Justice for Paul

15. And Justice for Paul

Aired: Feb 14, 1987

The ladies are in for a stunning twist as Charlene's boyfriend's supposed dea...

Episode 16 Reese's Friend

16. Reese's Friend

Aired: Feb 21, 1987

Julia's jealousy reaches a boiling point when Reese suddenly cancels six cons...

Episode 17 Nashville Bound

17. Nashville Bound

Aired: Mar 15, 1987

Charlene's family's arrival in Atlanta is delayed as she encounters Gaylon Ki...

Episode 18 Oh, Suzannah

18. Oh, Suzannah

Aired: Mar 22, 1987

Suzanne temporarily opens her home to a Vietnamese boat girl, awaiting the pr...

Episode 22 Bachelor Suite

22. Bachelor Suite

Aired: May 11, 1987

A powerful client's sudden move forces Mary Jo to reassess her professional b...

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Info about Designing Women

Seasons: 7

Current Status: Ended

Network: CBS

Production Country: United States

Genres:Comedy