Frustrations and sparks fly in Washington, D.C. when a strict conservative hires a free spirited journalist as his boss's press secretary. Their mismatched political views lead to arguments... and attraction.
Hearts Afire (Season 2)
Lovely Always (1) (Episode 1)
Writer: Linda Bloodworth-Thomason
Air date: 1993-10-27
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: John and Georgie head south to start the newspaper. Billy Bob: Billy Bob Thornton. Madeline: Conchata Ferrell. Elliot: Clark Duke. Ben: Justin Burnette. Carson Lee: Doren Fein.
Lovely Always (2) (Episode 2)
Writer: Linda Bloodworth-Thomason
Air date: 1993-10-27
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Return: John and Georgie start a newspaper in John's hometown. But adjustments make life less-than idyllic at the outset. Billy Bob: Billy Bob Thornton. Madeline: Conchata Ferrell.
Moonlighting (Episode 3)
Writer: Linda Bloodworth-Thomason
Air date: 1993-11-03
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: John, Georgie and Billy Bob take work slinging hash at the high-school cafeteria. Little Richard has a cameo. Lee Ann: Beth Broderick. Reed: Mark Harelik. John: John Ritter. Georgie: Markie Post. Madeline: Conchatta Ferrell.
The Great Depression (Episode 4)
Writer: Linda Bloodworth-Thomason
Air date: 1993-11-10
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: John, Georgie and Billy Bob get fired from their jobs at the cafeteria. John: John Ritter. Georgie: Markie Post. Billy Bob: Billy Bob Thornton. Velma: Maxine Stewart. Ben: Justin Burnette.
First Edition (Episode 5)
Writer: Linda Bloodworth-Thomason
Air date: 1993-11-17
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: A receptionist must be hired for the paper, but Georgie objects to Reed's candidates for the job. Georgie: Markie Post. Reed: Mark Harelik. Billy Bob: Billy Bob Thornton. John: John Ritter.
String of Pearls (Episode 6)
Writer: Linda Bloodworth-Thomason
Air date: 1993-11-24
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Fatigue has gotten the better of John and Georgie, as their anniversary approaches. Billy Bob: Billy Bob Thornton. Madeline: Conchata Ferrell.
The Stud Club (Episode 7)
Air date: 1993-12-08
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Lonnie Garr asks Vicki to be his birthday date. Leslie Jordan, Debbie Gregory, John Ritter.
Blue Christmas (Episode 8)
Writer: Linda Bloodworth-Thomason
Air date: 1993-12-15
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: As Christmas approaches, Georgie thinks she might be expecting. John: John Ritter. Billy Bob: Billy Bob Thornton. Lonnie: Leslie Jordan. Elliot: Clark Duke. Carson Lee: Doren Fein. Ben: Justin Burnette.
True Confessions (Episode 9)
Writer: Linda Bloodworth-Thomason
Air date: 1993-12-29
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: A mix-up with the health-insurance company has John believing that he's dying. Billy: Billy Bob Thornton. Madeline: Conchata Ferrell. Georgie: Markie Post. Reed: Mark Harelik.
Accelerated Dating (Episode 10)
Air date: 1994-01-12
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: A woman comes on strong to Billy, but her obsessiveness overwhelms him. Charlotte: Lisa Long. John: John Ritter. Ben: Justin Burnette.
Sweet Revenge (Episode 11)
Writer: Linda Bloodworth-Thomason
Air date: 1994-01-19
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Madeline's ex-husband plans to remarry, and Madeline plots revenge. Georgie: Markie Post. John: John Ritter. Billy Bob: Billy Bob Thornton.
The Sons of Sissy-Whatsis (Episode 12)
Air date: 1994-02-02
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Dual camping trips for John, Billy and several wimpy boys; and Georgie, Madeline and "bad" girls. John: John Ritter. Georgie: Markie Post. Billy: Billy Bob Thonrton. Madeline: Conchata Ferrell.
Fatal Traction (Episode 13)
Air date: 1994-02-09
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Billy Bob and Madeline tend to Lonnie after they both hit him with their cars. Billy Bob: Billy Bob Thornton. Madeline: Conchata Ferrell. John: John Ritter. Georgie: Markie Post.
Sleepless in a Small Town (Episode 14)
Writer: Linda Bloodworth-Thomason
Air date: 1994-03-28
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: John and Billy Bob want to join a men's club. Leslie Jordan, Markie Post, John Ritter. Bob: Billy Bob Thornton. Madeline: Conchata Ferrell.
Do the Limbaugh (Episode 15)
Writer: Linda Bloodworth-Thomason
Air date: 1994-04-11
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Rush Limbaugh offers to debate Georgie, but something unexpected happens at their get-acquainted lunch. John: John Ritter. Billy Bob: Billy Bob Thornton. Madeline: Conchata Ferrell. Lonnie: Leslie Jordan.
Love in the Afternoon (Episode 16)
Writer: Linda Bloodworth-Thomason
Air date: 1994-04-18
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: John and Georgie suddenly have the urge to light each other's fire, but houseguests prevent ignition. Georgie: Markie Post. Billy Bob: Billy Bob Thornton. Madeline: Conchata Ferrell. Elliot: Clark Duke. Carson Lee: Doren Fein. Lonnie: Leslie Jordan.
The Big Yes (Episode 17)
Air date: 1994-04-25
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: A weekend in a time-share at a singles resort sounds attractive, but the gang is in for a hideous time. Madeline: Conchata Ferrell. Maxine: Dena Dietrich. Tommy: Charles Levin. Stacy: Lynnda Ferguson. John: John Ritter

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