Designing Women — Season 3

Nov 14, 1988 · 30m

A voluptuous maid disrupts a romantic Thanksgiving at the beach.

Nov 21, 1988 · 30m

Julia runs for a seat on the local board of commissioners, but her outspokenness may cost her the election.

Nov 28, 1988 · 30m

While touring Graceland on VIP tickets, Julia is touched when a truck driver tells how the King influenced his life.

Dec 5, 1988 · 30m

Bernice asks the ladies to be her wedding attendants when she receives a marriage proposal from a TV pitchman -- who habitually proposes to every woman he meets.

Dec 12, 1988 · 30m

Mary-Jo contemplates breast enlargement after receiving an inheritance from her uncle Dude stipulating that she must spend it on something frivolous.

Dec 19, 1988 · 30m

Suzanne convinces Charlene that Bill should date more before they get serious, and the ladies plan revenge on a bunch of sexist hardhats working across the street.

Jan 2, 1989 · 30m

Striking laborers from a textile factory besiege the company, and the Sugarbakers women come to respect them for surviving their terrible working conditions.

Jan 9, 1989 · 30m

The women embark on a wilderness survival course designed to build leadership -- but it's first-time camper Bernice who ultimately takes command.

Jan 16, 1989 · 30m

Acting as surrogate brother a troubled youth, Anthony remembers his own painful childhood, and when Julia puts her trust in Anthony's juvenile charge, it only gets her photo on the evening news.

Jan 23, 1989 · 30m

The designers are determined that a recently deceased client's last wish be honored -- to leave her millions (and the ladies' prepaid services) to her cat.

Feb 13, 1989 · 30m

Mary Jo, Charlene and Anthony feign nonchalance at a nudist colony, the Sugarbakers' nieces visit.

Feb 20, 1989 · 30m

Charlene becomes a part-time saleswoman for ""Lady Jun"" cleaning products, and when she repeatedly succumbs to psychological pressure from her friend Libby despite her stated intention to quit, Julia determines to rescue her from this ""cult"" -- and winds up taking on Lady Jun herself. Meanwhile, Anthony receives an unusual nomination from his junior college -- as homecoming queen -- and gets unexpected support from Suzanne.

Feb 27, 1989 · 30m

Suzanne didn't spend one week and $2,000 at a spa to be asked out by a blind client who can't appreciate her radiance -- especially since she finds it difficult to believe that he is attracted by her personality.

Mar 6, 1989 · 30m

Sugarbakers becomes the site of a Southern family feud after Charlene's brother arrives and announces he is marrying the daughter of a longtime family rival, Anthony partners Bernice in a dance contest.

Mar 13, 1989 · 30m

A full moon coincides with strange occurrences, including Mary Jo's sudden conviction that Claudia and her boyfriend are up to no good.

Mar 20, 1989 · 30m

Mary-Jo overreacts to J.D.'s losing his job and moving in with her, but a psychic helps her sort out her feelings.

Mar 27, 1989 · 30m

Charlene, now happily engaged, dreads meeting Bill's intimidating mother and aunt, Mary Jo gives the dating game another try, with a much younger man.

Apr 10, 1989 · 30m

Charlene's wedding is in jeopardy when she finds Bill handcuffed to a scantily clad dancer after his stag party.

May 1, 1989 · 30m

A photographer shooting a magazine spread on the women of Atlanta asks the decorators to participate, but they become suspicious when he keeps encouraging sexier poses.

May 8, 1989 · 30m

When Mary Jo is mugged, the Sugarbaker women take a self-defense course.

May 15, 1989 · 30m

When she discovers him working as a bellboy/pianist, the accountant who absconded with her life savings offers Suzanne a deal.

May 22, 1989 · 30m

A nearby newsstand selling pornography offends Julia, to the point where she drives her car straight through it, and pits her against an equally determined publisher in the ensuing court battle.