Season 3

1. S03E01

   Reservations for 12, Plus Ursula

   1988-11-14

   The women feel insecure when a Scandinavian beauty queen (Rika Hofmann) is hired to watch Mary Jo's kids.

2. S03E02

   The Candidate

   1988-11-21

   Julia's on-camera lashing of a local leader (Jason Bernard) launches her political career.

3. S03E03

   E.P. Phone Home

   1988-11-28

   E.P. Phone Home — Season 3, Episode 3 of Designing Women. Aired 1988-11-28. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

4. S03E04

   Getting Married and Eating Dirt

   1988-12-05

   Getting Married and Eating Dirt — Season 3, Episode 4 of Designing Women. Aired 1988-12-05. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

5. S03E05

   Big Haas and Little Falsie

   1988-12-12

   Mary Jo inherits $3,000 that must be spent on something frivolous, so she considers getting breast implants.

6. S03E06

   Hard Hats and Lovers

   1988-12-19

   Suzanne convinces Charlene that her boyfriend (Douglas Barr) should date others before making a commitment.

7. S03E07

   But They're Really Great Curtains

   1989-01-02

   When their supplier is hit by a strike, the ladies sew their own drapes.

8. S03E08

   The Wilderness Experience

   1989-01-09

   The Sugarbaker women experience a three-day survival course, compliments of Bernice.

9. S03E09

   Tyrone

   1989-01-16

   Anthony becomes a surrogate brother to a teenage con artist (Shavar Ross), causing Anthony to reflect on his own childhood.

10. S03E10

    Mr. Bailey

    1989-01-23

    A decorating project is put on hold when the client passes away.

11. S03E11

    The Naked Truth

    1989-02-13

    The Naked Truth — Season 3, Episode 11 of Designing Women. Aired 1989-02-13. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

12. S03E12

    The Junies

    1989-02-20

    The Junies — Season 3, Episode 12 of Designing Women. Aired 1989-02-20. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

13. S03E13

    One Sees, the Other Doesn't

    1989-02-27

    One Sees, the Other Doesn't — Season 3, Episode 13 of Designing Women. Aired 1989-02-27. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

14. S03E14

    Odell

    1989-03-06

    Odell — Season 3, Episode 14 of Designing Women. Aired 1989-03-06. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

15. S03E15

    Full Moon

    1989-03-13

    Full Moon — Season 3, Episode 15 of Designing Women. Aired 1989-03-13. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

16. S03E16

    Ms. Meal Ticket

    1989-03-20

    Ms. Meal Ticket — Season 3, Episode 16 of Designing Women. Aired 1989-03-20. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

17. S03E17

    The Engagement

    1989-03-27

    Charlene announces her engagement; Mary Jo and J.D. go their separate ways.

18. S03E18

    Come On and Marry Me, Bill

    1989-04-10

    Charlene's wedding is in jeopardy when she finds Bill (Douglas Barr) handcuffed to a scantily clad dancer (Fabiana Udenio).

19. S03E19

    The Women of Atlanta

    1989-05-01

    The Women of Atlanta — Season 3, Episode 19 of Designing Women. Aired 1989-05-01. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

20. S03E20

    Stand and Fight

    1989-05-08

    Stand and Fight — Season 3, Episode 20 of Designing Women. Aired 1989-05-08. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

21. S03E21

    The Last Humorously-Dressed Bellboy in America

    1989-05-15

    Reggie (Danny Thomason), the thieving accountant, cons Suzanne into investing in a circus.

22. S03E22

    Julia Drives Over the First Amendment

    1989-05-22

    Julia becomes incensed by a nearby newspaper stand selling pornography.

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