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Susan Keane is a glamorous San Francisco magazine writer beginning to adjust to being single, who learns to be independent-minded, after being taken care of all her life.
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Susan Keane is a glamorous San Francisco magazine writer beginning to adjust to being single, who learns to be independent-minded, after being taken care of all her life.
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Episode 1
Even though Susan leaves her fiancé, Kip, at the altar, her ties to his family aren't severed---her boss is Kip's brother.
Directed by Andy AckermanWritten by Clyde Phillips, Steven Peterman, Jane Milmore, Gary Dontzig, Billy Van ZandtGuest stars Caroline McWilliams, Anthony Starke, Kurt Fuller, Bryan Clark, Claudette Sutherland, Charles C. Stevenson Jr., Robert Neary, Craig Branham
Episode 2
To cover a story, Susan spends time with an assertiveness-training guru---who sends her chutzpah level soaring off the charts.
Directed by Steve ZuckermanWritten by Dan O'ShannonGuest stars Michael Jeter, Denise Gentile, Philippe Bergeron, Jennifer Williams, Christopher Alessi, Benny S. Cannon
Episode 3
When Susan's dull love life becomes the topic of discussion at ""The Gate,"" she sets out to explore her options---including office romance.
Directed by Shelley JensenGuest stars Hal Williams, Kyle T. Heffner, Victor Wilson
Episode 4
When her utilities are cut off, Susan jumps through hoops to get them restored. But trouble ensues when she writes an exposé on the incident.
Directed by Steve ZuckermanWritten by Andrew GreenGuest stars Curtis Armstrong, Michael Kagan, Robert Machray, Aloma Wright, Barry Cutler, Howard George, Evonne Kezios, Bill Stevenson
Episode 5
Vicki begs Susan to sub for a pneumonia-stricken player when her basketball team makes the playoffs---not realizing Susan might steal the show.
Directed by Shelley JensenGuest stars Marjean Holden, Mr. T, Mary-Pat Green, Alicia Anne, Greta Fadness, Gayle Kellon Christensen, Linda Li
Episode 6
To get out of dinner with her parents, Susan tells her mom a little white lie---and gets caught in it.
Directed by Shelley JensenGuest stars Swoosie Kurtz, Ray Baker, Dana Lee, Pearl Huang, Marty Nedboy
Episode 7
At Susan's prodding, Jack hires a sweet senior citizen---who proceeds to wreak havoc around the office.
Directed by Shelley JensenWritten by Andrew GreenGuest stars Betty White, Peg Phillips, Caroline Williams, Debbie James, Cal Gibson, D. Elliot Woods, John P. Griffin
Episode 8
Susan falls for a nihilistic rocker, and the attraction is mutual - despite a severe conflict of life styles and values.
Directed by Steve ZuckermanGuest stars David Lee Smith, Dean Robinson, Beulah Quo
Episode 9
Susan tries to put together a traditional Thanksgiving dinner for her co-workers, but everything goes wrong, culminating in an oven that's colder than the frozen turkey. Her luck seems to change when she locates a repairman willing to work on Thanksgiving - but then he drops dead while still inside the oven.
Directed by Rod DanielWritten by Dan O'ShannonGuest stars Khalil Kain, Rodney Dangerfield
Episode 10
Susan reluctantly does a favor for Jack by attending a charity function with Jack, his wife Margo, and her incredibly obnoxious brother. When Susan finally tells the creep off, Margo and her brother storm out, leaving Susan alone to deal with an inebriated Jack, who winds up spending the night on her sofa. But the next day Margo is not quite willing to believe that's all that happened.
Directed by Steve ZuckermanGuest stars Lisa Howard, Paul Cassell, Joseph Chapman, Chris Parnell
Episode 11
When Jack's too strapped to award Christmas bonuses, the staff (led by Susan) goes on strike.
Directed by Barnet KellmanGuest stars Bill Stevenson, Helaine Lembeck, Melissa Samuels, Jim Wise, Marty Nedboy, Todd Royal, Jimmy Scaf, Devlin Mann
Episode 12
To prove that personality is more important than good looks, Susan is fitted with a large fake nose. But complications arise with the arrival of a hunky accountant.
Directed by Shelley JensenGuest stars Ethan Wayne, Bob Dole, David Chokachi, Malcolm Mazer, Joseph Tello, Krikor Satamian, Joe Hogan
Episode 13
Susan and Vicki appear on ""The Rosie O'Donnell Show"" after writing a parody of self-help dating books.
Directed by Gail MancusoGuest stars Anthony Starke, Rosie O'Donnell, Dana Gould, Ashley Laurence, Joseph Cipriano, Dee Freeman, John Hostetter, Ali Larter
Episode 14
Susan accompanies Jack to his grandfather's funeral, hoping her tacky sympathy card to the family will go unnoticed.
Directed by Shelley JensenWritten by Andrew GreenGuest stars John Cothran, Anthony Starke, Bryan Clark, Claudette Sutherland, Lisa Howard, Paul Cassell, Nan Martin, Frances Bay
Episode 15
Susan gets involved in a new romance with a guy who has two kids---one of whom takes an immediate dislike to her. Meanwhile, Jack takes a stand with Margo.
Directed by Shelley JensenGuest stars Bill Stevenson, Lisa Howard, Brett Cullen, Luke Tarsitano, Tiffany Taubman
Episode 16
While filling in as baby sitter for Adam's kids, Susan unexpectedly meets his ex. Meanwhile, Jack sets up his bachelor pad.
Directed by Pamela FrymanWritten by Dan O'ShannonGuest stars Kathy Ireland, Karri Turner, Brett Cullen, Luke Tarsitano, Tiffany Taubman, Sydney Bennett, Adam Lieberman, Jennifer Joyce
Episode 17
Susan makes a decision about moving in with Adam; Jack rebounds into a new relationship; Todd receives threats after writing a scathing review of Menudo.
Directed by Pamela FrymanGuest stars Kathy Ireland, Devlin Mann, Brett Cullen, Nicole Nagel, Eddie Garcia
Episode 18
Susan tries to shake a leechy acquaintance, whose divorce was inspired by Susan's wedding-day breakup with Kip. Meanwhile, Todd grows apart from his pal Jerry.
Directed by Shelley JensenGuest stars Khalil Kain, Kyle T. Heffner, Lori Loughlin, Matthew Mahaney, Lynne Marie Stewart, Mary Deno
Episode 19
Jack takes the gang on a weekend retreat at his cabin---and all of them wind up having interesting encounters in the wilderness.
Directed by Shelley JensenGuest stars Justina Vail Evans, Ben Reed, Melanie Good, Gino Conforti
Episode 20
Luis is reunited with his younger brother, who arrives from Cuba all grown up---and with news of his lifestyle that troubles Luis. Meanwhile, Susan learns of Kip's engagement.
Directed by Shelley JensenWritten by Steven Peterman, Gary DontzigGuest stars Ryan Fitzgerald, Anthony Starke, Bill Stevenson, Bruno Campos, Megan Blake, David Jahn, Mark Murphy
Episode 21
Susan's plans for a picture-perfect anniversary party for her parents come screeching to a halt when she spies her dad having lunch with another woman, and kissing her in an extremely friendly fashion. Trying to duck her mother's questions about her father's unusual behavior, Susan is horrified when Liz inadvertently reveals that she is having an affair. Meanwhile, Jack's intimidating German squeeze, Kate, wants to hang out with Vicki - much to Vicki's dismay, since she's convinced Kate's appetite for danger will ultimately kill Jack, and perhaps some innocent bystanders as well.
Directed by Gail MancusoGuest stars Swoosie Kurtz, Ray Baker, Nicole Nagel, Mark Daniel Cade
Episode 22
A poker game turns into a high-stakes bottlecap-tossing competition, and Jack's old roommate, Cooper; hits the jackpot at Jack's expense: Jack loses the magazine to him. And that's not all - he may lose Susan to the new boss as well.
Directed by Shelley JensenGuest stars Mr. T, Donald Trump, Nicole Nagel, Willie Brown, John McEnroe, Brian McNamara, Amy Smallman
Episode information updated Sep 18, 2026
Brooke ShieldsSusan Keane
Andrea BendewaldMaddy Piper
Nestor CarbonellLuis Rivera
Kathy GriffinVicki Groener
Judd NelsonJack Richmond
Currie GrahamNate Knaborski
David StricklandTodd Stities
Barbara BarrieHelen 'Nana' Keane
NBCUnited States
