Designing Women
TVPG
Sitcom
Four strong-willed Southern women run an interior design firm in Atlanta, as they tackle personal and professional challenges with wit and camaraderie.
Cast & Crew
Delta Burke Suzanne Sugarbaker
Dixie Carter Julia Sugarbaker
Jean Smart Charlene Frazier Stillfield
Annie Potts Mary Jo Shively
Meshach Taylor Anthony Bouvier
Alice Ghostley Bernice Clifton
Judith Ivey B.J. Poteet
Hal Holbrook Reese Watson
Richard Gilliland J.D. Shackleford
Julia Duffy Allison Sugarbaker
Jan Hooks Carlene Frazier Dobber
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Upcoming TV Airings
The airings below are based on a generic national schedule. Times and dates can vary by TV provider.
Wednesday, September 17
Julia's Son
Season 1 • Episode 4
Julia is shocked to learn her son is dating a college professor who is twice his age.
Wednesday, September 17
I Do, I Don't
Season 1 • Episode 8
After a wild night on the town, Julia's attorney, Reese Watson (Hal Holbrook), proposes marriage.
Thursday, September 18
The IT Men
Season 1 • Episode 9
Charlene gets involved with a married man (Madison Mason) who is also a Sugarbakers' client.
Thursday, September 18
The Slumber Party
Season 1 • Episode 10
The Sugarbakers agree to chaperon the slumber party of Mary Jo's daughter.
Friday, September 19
New Year's Daze
Season 1 • Episode 11
Charlene's New Year's Eve date appears to be a dangerous prison escapee.
Friday, September 19
Old Spouses Never Die
Season 1 • Episode 12
Mary Jo and J.D.'s romance heats up despite interference from their respective ex-spouses.
Sunday, September 21
Mr. Bailey
Season 3 • Episode 10
A decorating project is put on hold when the client passes away.
Sunday, September 21
The Naked Truth
Season 3 • Episode 11
Charlene and Mary Jo work on an assignment at a nudist colony.
Sunday, September 21
Ms. Meal Ticket
Season 3 • Episode 16
J.D.'s temporary live-in arrangement with Mary Jo threatens to become permanent.
Sunday, September 21
The Engagement
Season 3 • Episode 17
Charlene announces her engagement; Mary Jo and J.D. go their separate ways.
Monday, September 22
Old Spouses Never Die
Season 1 • Episode 13
Mary Jo and J.D.'s romance heats up despite interference; Charlene receives disturbing medical news.
Monday, September 22
Monette
Season 1 • Episode 14
The women are forced to consider the ethics involved in a most lucrative assignment.
Tuesday, September 23
And Justice for Paul
Season 1 • Episode 15
The ladies face jail when Charlene's friend offers them authentic antiques at bargain prices.
Tuesday, September 23
Nashville Bound
Season 1 • Episode 17
Charlene is convinced that she will become the next country music star.
Wednesday, September 24
Reese's Friend
Season 1 • Episode 16
Julia jumps to the conclusion that Reese is seeing another woman.
Wednesday, September 24
Mary Jo's Dad Dates Charlene
Season 1 • Episode 19
Mary Jo's divorced father takes a romantic interest in Charlene.
Thursday, September 25
Seams From a Marriage
Season 1 • Episode 20
The Sugarbakers suspect a lucrative assignment means compromise.
Thursday, September 25
Grand Slam, Thank You Ma'am
Season 1 • Episode 21
Suzanne's baseball star ex-husband reveals intimate details in his autobiography.
Friday, September 26
Bachelor Suite
Season 1 • Episode 22
Mary Jo is sexually harassed by a handsome and wealthy client.
Friday, September 26
Ted & Tammy
Season 2 • Episode 2
Mary Jo can't face her children being with her ex-husband's new wife.
Sunday, September 28
Come On and Marry Me, Bill
Season 3 • Episode 18
Charlene's wedding is in jeopardy when she finds Bill handcuffed to a scantily clad dancer.
Sunday, September 28
The Last Humorously Dressed Bellboy in America
Season 3 • Episode 21
Reggie (Danny Thomason), the thieving accountant, cons Suzanne into investing in a circus.
Sunday, September 28
Proxy Pig
Season 4 • Episode 1
Anthony sprains his entire body; Mary Jo tries to impress an old friend.
Sunday, September 28
One Night With You
Season 4 • Episode 2
A former classmate's (Ray Buktenica) dying wish is to spend an evening with Julia.
Monday, September 29
Anthony Jr.
Season 2 • Episode 3
Anthony is desperate to impress the wealthy parents of his latest girlfriend (Dayna Winston).
Monday, September 29
Half an Air Bubble Off
Season 2 • Episode 5
An eccentric client harasses the women with bizarre decorating requests.
Tuesday, September 30
I'll Be Seeing You
Season 2 • Episode 9
Charlene dreams that she and her Sugarbakers colleagues are World War II USO performers.
Tuesday, September 30
Stranded
Season 2 • Episode 10
A freak snowstorm forces Suzanne and Anthony to share a cheap motel room.
Wednesday, October 1
Howard the Date
Season 2 • Episode 11
The ladies accompany a socially inept friend (Marc Silver) to his high-school reunion.
Wednesday, October 1
I'll Be Home for Christmas
Season 2 • Episode 12
A hired Santa steals all the gifts under the tree at Sugarbakers.
Thursday, October 2
Great Expectations
Season 2 • Episode 13
A convicted murderer from Anthony's prison past offers him a business partnership.
Thursday, October 2
Second Time Around
Season 2 • Episode 14
Charlene withdraws after being dumped by her boyfriend (Doug Barr).
Friday, October 3
Oh, Brother
Season 2 • Episode 15
Suzanne and Julia learn that their half-brother wants to be a stand-up comic.
Friday, October 3
There's Some Black People Coming to Dinner
Season 2 • Episode 16
The father of a black student refuses to let him date Claudia.
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