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Designing Women · S6E8 — The Strange Case of Clarence and Anita
Season 6 episodes
1. The Big Desk (1)Sep 16, 19912. The Big Desk (2)Sep 16, 19913. A Toe in the WaterSep 23, 19914. Dwayne's WorldSep 30, 19915. Marriage Most FoulOct 7, 19916. Picking a WinnerOct 14, 19917. Last Tango in AtlantaOct 21, 19918. The Strange Case of Clarence and AnitaNov 4, 19919. Just Say DoeNov 11, 199110. Julia and Rusty, Sittin' in a TreeNov 18, 199111. Julia and Mary Jo Get Stuck Under a BedDec 2, 199112. Real, Scary MenDec 9, 199113. Tales Out of SchoolDec 16, 199114. Driving My Mama Back HomeJan 6, 199215. Payne Comes HomeJan 13, 199216. Carlene's ApartmentJan 20, 199217. MamedFeb 3, 199218. A Scene From a MallFeb 24, 199219. All About Odes to AtlantaMar 2, 199220. I Enjoy Being a GirlMar 9, 199221. L.A. StoryMar 23, 199222. A Little Night MusicApr 27, 199223. Shades of VanessaMay 4, 1992
Synopsis
The show’s most celebrated moment arrived as an unusual example of a sitcom directly addressing contemporary politics. The Sugarbaker sisters found themselves divided over the contentious confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Clarence Thomas, and Anita Hill's allegations of sexual harassment; Mary Jo and Julia voiced their support for Ms. Hill, while Allison championed Mr. Thomas. This disagreement escalated into a disruption at Allison’s birthday celebration, where Mary Jo and Julia a
