1x1 - Love Is Hell (1)

September 21, 1992

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.

1x2 - Love Is Hell (2)

September 21, 1992

1x3 - Step Two

September 28, 1992

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.

1x4 - Check, Please

October 5, 1992

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.

1x6 - What Are You Wearing?

October 19, 1992

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.

1x7 - Voyage of the Damned

October 26, 1992

Jack takes Wally on a weekend getaway to see the fall colors, but his obviously inadequate planning starts to drive her crazy.

1x8 - Bustiers and Body Points

November 2, 1992

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.

1x9 - Monday, Monday

November 9, 1992

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.

1x10 - For John

November 16, 1992

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.

1x11 - The Doppler Effect

November 30, 1992

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.

1x12 - Not Tonight, Honey

December 7, 1992

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.

1x13 - A Christmas Kvell

December 14, 1992

When she finds that Jack wants to celebrate Hanukkah rather than Christmas, Wally tries to change his mind.

1x14 - The Prima Dava

January 4, 1993

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.

1x15 - PMS, I Love You

January 11, 1993

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.

1x16 - Whitewashed

January 18, 1993

Wally struggles to persuade the slovenly Jack to clean up his apartment.

1x17 - Two On the Aisle

February 1, 1993

Jack persuades Wally to see a movie with him, but the feminist flick they see is not what he had in mind.

1x18 - Tattoo You

February 8, 1993

Wally is angered when Jack’s traditionalist views force him to disapprove of her new tattoo.

1x19 - Valentine's Day

February 15, 1993

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.

1x20 - The Big Lie

February 22, 1993

Wally discovers that Jack has lied to her about a date with an attractive woman.

1x21 - Friends and Relations

March 1, 1993

Jack is nervous about meeting Wally's parents, but with the surprises in store, he should not be the only one.

1x22 - Sick About You

March 15, 1993

Wally plans a special evening with Jack, but he's burning up with a temperature instead of passion.

1x23 - Opening Day

May 3, 1993

Wally lacks team spirit when she joins Jack and Meg for their traditional opening day at the ballpark.

1x24 - Croton on Hudson

May 10, 1993

After her daughter elopes, Nadine plans a wedding after the fact with Wally as the caterer.