A disheveled man who runs a roadside gas station finds himself the recipient of complimentary interior design services from Sugarbakers. Meanwhile, Charlene seeks guidance regarding her prospects from a local psychic.

Mary Jo simply couldn’t bear the thought of her children spending time with her former husband’s new wife, a woman known for lavishing gifts and attention upon them.

To win over his girlfriend’s affluent parents, Anthony fabricated a distinguished family history. His elaborate charade, however, crumbled when an unexpected dinner guest revealed a far more immediate truth: she was here to inform him that …

"Killing All the Right People" marks the 26th episode of the sitcom *Designing Women*. It first appeared on television, October 5, 1987, serving as the fourth installment of the show’s second season. The episode introduces Tony Goldwyn as K…

As one particularly peculiar client subjected the team to a series of outlandish design demands, they resolved to find him a suitable match—Bernice.

Suzanne’s former lover, a novelist with a penchant for ornate Southern prose and an appreciation for women, finds himself mired in a creative block and wrestling with thoughts of ending his life.

During Reese’s public display of strength – a playful arm wrestle with a longtime friend and occasional rival – a spectator suffered a sudden heart attack. The incident prompted a shift in Julia's demeanor towards him, subtly altering their…

A rivalry blossomed between Suzanne and Mary Jo as they worked together on board a cruise ship, their professional relationship subtly shifting into something more akin to a romantic competition.

Charlene found herself dreaming of the Sugarbakers transported back to World War II, appearing as if by magic on a bustling USO stage.

A bout of influenza struck Charlene, Julia, and Mary Jo during their visit to St. Louis, while a sudden snowstorm compelled Suzanne and Anthony to share a motel room in Tennessee.

The night arrived, a cruel jest of a mercy date, as the women of Sugarbaker & Sons reluctantly accompanied the hapless Howard—a man whose awkwardness had earned him the unfortunate label of “nerd”—to his high school reunion. Their initial c…

On Christmas Eve, Charlene and Anthony plotted a clever deception to fool Mary Jo’s skeptical son – a plan destined to backfire, however, when their paid Santa Claus intervened, absconding with the Sugarbakers’ carefully chosen Christmas pr…

A wave of disappointment washed over Anthony as an old acquaintance from his past—a former prison cellmate—walked into Sugarbaker’s, presenting him with a surprising business proposal: he wished for Anthony to join him in partnership.

Following the end of her relationship with Bill, who remains deeply saddened by the passing of his former wife, Charlene has retreated into herself.

Julia and Suzanne find themselves at odds regarding the best approach to welcoming their newly released half-brother, a former mental patient harboring ambitions of becoming a stand-up comedian.

With a quiet nod, Mary Jo allowed Claudia to attend the school dance with a young man of color, even though his father had expressly forbidden it.

With mounting tax debts threatening substantial penalties, a destitute Suzanne attempted to sway Ray Don at the Internal Revenue Service with her charms. Finding that fruitless, she began selling her belongings and contemplated marrying the…

Charlene’s casual recounting of Fred Smith’s triumph—the founding of Federal Express—somehow planted an idea in Suzanne’s mind. Soon after, she eagerly joined Charlene and Anthony on a trip to Atlantic City, fueled by the hope of winning en…

A disagreement arose between Suzanne and Julia concerning an invitation to join a prestigious club, after Suzanne uncovered discriminatory clauses within its bylaws.

A deep sense of unease led Charlene to tender her resignation from the church, following a crisis of faith sparked by her minister’s vote opposing the ordination of women.

As Ted prepared to marry a young woman, he found himself unexpectedly drawn to the quiet strength and wisdom of his former wife, Mary Jo. Yet, this newfound appreciation for her seemed jarring to those around him, raising eyebrows and fueli…

What began as a charming ski getaway quickly devolved into a clash between the women of the Sugarbaker family and their respective gentlemen, after an unexpected avalanche trapped them all together.