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24 episodesLove Is Hell (1)
Having lost her restaurant in a divorce settlement, Wally Porter decides to buy an old Manhattan bar where she meets columnist Jack Stein. Though they are complete opposites they find each other interesting, even though she is preparing to ruin his favorite hangout.
Step Two
Jack becomes acquainted with Kip, Wally's impressive ex-husband. Jack impulsively invited Wally to a home-cooked dinner and, and Wally impulsively invites him to be intimate with her.
Check, Please
Jack and Wally have their first date at a new high-class restaurant and it does not go well, particularly when it comes time to pay the check. Meanwhile, Nadine tries to remake the Blue Shamrock's customers.
Waiting For Henry
Jack is too tied up with work to attend the newly refurbished Shamrock's grand re-opening, which proves disastrous enough for Wally to accept comfort from her ex-husband.
What Are You Wearing?
A press club dinner presenting Jack a coveted award inspires crossed signals when Jack and Wally ask each other to dress to each other's ideals---a suit for Jack, a revealing dress for Wally.
Voyage of the Damned
Jack takes Wally on a weekend getaway to see the fall colors, but his obviously inadequate planning starts to drive her crazy.
Bustiers and Body Points
When their friends point out that they have been together for two months now, Jack and Wally drive themselves crazy trying to find the perfect gifts for each other.
Monday, Monday
Deciding that they have been spending too much time together, Wally and Jack decide to devote Mondays to their own activities, but it's even money who's more disappointed---Jack with Ike's secret poker game, or Wally with her evening at an art gallery opening.
For John
The sudden death of Ike the bartender is startling enough, but the revelations that occur at his memorial in the bar are more so---as are Jack's emotions.
The Doppler Effect
Wally's oldest friendship is tested when the woman and her new husband invite her and Jack to join them for dinner---and prove to be insufferable snobs.
Not Tonight, Honey
Wally and Jack think they need to rekindle their sex life with a wild night, while Ike's brother Abe turns up at the Blue Shamrock . . . having inherited a piece of the bar.
A Christmas Kvell
When she finds that Jack wants to celebrate Hanukkah rather than Christmas, Wally tries to change his mind.
The Prima Dava
Wally and Jack find Jack's old flame (guest star Tracey Ullman) sleeping in his bed . . . and unwilling to leave without a fight this time.
PMS, I Love You
A restaurant critic in a bad mood pays the Blue Shamrock a visit, prompting Wally in her own foul mood to think about bribing him.
Whitewashed
Wally struggles to persuade the slovenly Jack to clean up his apartment.
Two On the Aisle
Jack persuades Wally to see a movie with him, but the feminist flick they see is not what he had in mind.
Tattoo You
Wally is angered when Jack’s traditionalist views force him to disapprove of her new tattoo.
Valentine's Day
Jack makes plans for what he thinks will be a romantic Valentine's Day date, but there is no way he can satisfy Wally's high hopes and expectations.
The Big Lie
Wally discovers that Jack has lied to her about a date with an attractive woman.
Friends and Relations
Jack is nervous about meeting Wally's parents, but with the surprises in store, he should not be the only one.
Sick About You
Wally plans a special evening with Jack, but he's burning up with a temperature instead of passion.
Opening Day
Wally lacks team spirit when she joins Jack and Meg for their traditional opening day at the ballpark.
Croton on Hudson
After her daughter elopes, Nadine plans a wedding after the fact with Wally as the caterer.