Designing Women
“Designed to keep you laughing!”
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Julia Sugarbaker, Mary Jo Shively, Charlene Frazier-Stillfield and Suzanne Sugarbaker are associates at their design firm, Sugarbaker and Associates. Julia is the owner and is very outspoken and strong-willed. Mary Jo is a divorced single-parent whom is just as strong-willed as Julia, but isn't as self-confident. Charlene is the naive and trusting farm girl from Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Suzanne is the self-centered ex-beauty queen whom has a number of wealthy ex-husbands.
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Season 1
Designing Women
Suzanne visits a new gynecologist, Mary Jo's ex-husband Ted, and a maelstrom of emotions is unleashed when she announces she is dating him.
The Beauty Contest
Charlene sponsors Mary Jo's daughter in the Miss Pre-Teen Atlanta contest, and despite her depression over her own upcoming 30th birthday, Suzanne coaches Claudia on how to walk and smile.
A Big Affair
Suzanne's intimate dinner party, planned to impress an important client, goes awry before it begins when she arranges a date between a more-than-hefty man and a reluctant Charlene.
Julia's Son
Julia's nineteen-year-old son, Payne, is bringing his girlfriend home from college for a visit, and Julia wants everything to be perfect for her ""baby."" Payne then presents his girl, Primmie, who is tall, attractive...and forty years old!
Mary Jo's First Date
Concerned that Mary Jo hasn't dated since she and Ted broke up, Suzanne arranges a bind date for her with an old acquaintance, J.D. Shackelford, head scout for the Atlanta Braves baseball team, while Julia struggles through an I.R.S. audit conducted by the same Ray Don Simpson who tried to pick up the women at a restaurant and suffered a tonguelashing from Julia.
Design House
Since Suzanne has money invested in Sugarbaker's and is tired of her image as a front bimbo for the firm, Julia assigns her to do the decorating of their next project. Unfortunately, the house burns to the ground while Suzanne is working on it.
Perky's Visit
Perky Sugarbaker, Julia and Suzanne's mother, and her friend Bernice hope to escape the dull routine of their lives in the retirement home by joining the girls and their ex-con handyman Anthony for the festive occasion, considering it an exhilarating change.
I Do, I Don't
The dinner is perfect, the champagne flows, Julia is presented with a single rose, and on a lark she and her current beau Reese get married. The next morning both parties regret their hastiness, and Reese appears with annulment papers. An argument ensues, and Julia finally agrees to sign the papers, thereby annuling their marriage and their entire relationship.
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About Designing Women
“Designed to keep you laughing!”
Julia Sugarbaker, Mary Jo Shively, Charlene Frazier-Stillfield and Suzanne Sugarbaker are associates at their design firm, Sugarbaker and Associates. Julia is the owner and is very outspoken and strong-willed. Mary Jo is a divorced single-parent whom is just as strong-willed as Julia, but isn't as self-confident. Charlene is the naive and trusting farm girl from Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Suzanne is the self-centered ex-beauty queen whom has a number of wealthy ex-husbands. Across 7 seasons and 163 episodes, originally airing on CBS.
Designing Women Cast and Characters
The cast features Dixie Carter (as Julia Sugarbaker), Annie Potts (as Mary Jo Shively), Jan Hooks (as Carlene Frazier Dobber), Judith Ivey (as Bonnie Jean "B.J." Poteet), and Meshach Taylor (as Anthony Bouvier). Their performances are a major reason Designing Women has built such a passionate audience.
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Designing Women flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is sharp comedic timing that lands consistently. If you enjoy English storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of show you'll end up recommending to friends.
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How many episodes does Designing Women have?
Designing Women has 163 episodes across 7 seasons. All episodes are available to stream right here on Bowood.TV.
Is Designing Women good? What's the rating?
Designing Women holds a 6.9/10 rating based on 35 reviews — a solid pick if the genre interests you.
Who is in the cast of Designing Women?
The main cast includes Dixie Carter, Annie Potts, Jan Hooks, and Judith Ivey, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is Designing Women available in English?
Yes — Designing Women was originally produced in English and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV.
When was Designing Women released?
Designing Women first aired in 1986.
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Where can I watch Designing Women for free?
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How many seasons and episodes does Designing Women have?
Designing Women currently has 7 seasons and a total of 163 episodes. The series status is "Ended", so the episode count may grow as new seasons are released. You can browse the full episode list on Bowood.TV and continue watching from where you left off.
What is Designing Women about?
Julia Sugarbaker, Mary Jo Shively, Charlene Frazier-Stillfield and Suzanne Sugarbaker are associates at their design firm, Sugarbaker and Associates. Julia is the owner and is very outspoken and strong-willed. Mary Jo is a divorced single-parent whom is just as strong-willed as Julia, but isn't as self-confident. Ch… It belongs to the Comedy genre.
In which language is Designing Women originally available?
Designing Women was originally produced in English. On Bowood.TV the show is available in its original English audio, which is the most authentic way to experience the dialogue, music, and performances. Check the player options on the watch page for available subtitle tracks.
When was Designing Women first released?
Designing Women first premiered on September 29, 1986 (1986). The series has since concluded its run.
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