Hearts Afire
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.
Seasons
1. Bees Can Sting You, Watch Out (1)
Air Date: 1992-09-14
John Hartman searches for a press secretary for his boss, a U.S. Senator. Georgie applies for the position but embellished her curriculum vitae.
2. Bees Can Sting You, Watch Out (2)
Air Date: 1992-09-14
When she is kicked out of the hotel where she was staying, Georgie moves in "temporarily" with John.
3. The Big Date
Air Date: 1992-09-21
John and Georgie go on a date — a group one — and she's with George Hamilton.
4. Three Men and a Bed
Air Date: 1992-09-28
Girl trouble makes for strange bedfellows when Strobe and Billy Bob with with John, who's bedridden with a fever.
5. John's Stallion
Air Date: 1992-10-05
Georgie's high-rolling father is released from prison and shows up at John's, where Georgie insists he stay.
6. First Time
Air Date: 1992-10-12
John and Georgie retreat to a hotel, where they're bothered by bickering newlyweds next door.
7. Significant Others
Air Date: 1992-10-26
A dinner party with his ex-wife and her lover won't be a picnic for John.
8. Everybody Loves My Baby
Air Date: 1992-11-09
When his dream of opening a fast-food franchise in Cuba is dashed, George decides it's time to move on, leaving Georgie feeling blue.
9. Conversations with My Shrink
Air Date: 1992-11-16
Georgie takes stock of her life and hopes that a with visit Ruth will pay psychological dividends.
10. The Fundamental Things Apply
Air Date: 1992-11-23
The staff moves quickly when they learn that Sen. Smithers' wife is threatening to run for the Senator's seat.
11. Smithersgate
Air Date: 1992-11-30
John feels like he might explode when he has reason to believe that Georgie might be leaking information about the Senator.
12. Everyday's a Holiday
Air Date: 1992-12-14
A road trip meant to capture the Christmas spirit stalls out in the snow somewhere between D.C. and the Big Apple.
13. While the Thomasons Slept
Air Date: 1992-12-21
After a visit to the White House, John sees red when he finds that Elliot has lifted the President's little black book.
14. Trivial Pursuit
Air Date: 1993-01-04
A trivia game ends with a trivial pursuit into the hinterlands to verify Georgie's answer to the championship question.
15. Never Play Touch Football with the Kennedys
Air Date: 1993-01-11
Georgie and John write competing speeches for the Senator.
16. Miss Starr Dates Georgie Anne's Pop
Air Date: 1993-01-18
Georgie has trouble with George dating Dee Dee.
17. While the Thomasons Slept in the Lincoln Bedroom
Air Date: 1993-02-01
Georgie gives John the go-ahead to date a new Senator's aide.
18. Her Year with Fidel
Air Date: 1993-02-08
Georgie revolts when John wonders about the old story of her having had an affair with Fidel Castro.
19. Cold Feet (1)
Air Date: 1993-02-22
The Davis' decide to renewing their wedding vows when Adam suggest John and Georgie get married. The senator accidentally burns down his house and they all go away for the weekend. John proposes to Georgie and she accepts.
20. Cold Feet (2)
Air Date: 1993-02-22
Conclusion. Reporters follow Dee Dee up to where the office is staying for the weekend. John and Georgie, initially, are having doubts about the wedding. However, they decide to go through with it in front of all their family and friends.
21. Take My Senate Seat, Please
Air Date: 1993-03-01
It's the senator's 75th birthday and he is still living in a Winnebago, which is now parked in the Harman's driveway. A scantily clad Dee Dee jumps out of the senator's birthday cake, which gives him plenty of unwanted publicity.
22. Flamingo Summer
Air Date: 1993-03-15
When Georgie gets sick, John, Billy and Dee Dee finish writing her steamy romance novel that's due at the publisher's.
23. Class Reunion
Air Date: 1993-03-22
John and Billy Bob look forward to their high-school reunion; Strobe reaches the breaking point.
1. Lovely Always (1)
Air Date: 1993-10-27
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.
2. Lovely Always (2)
Air Date: 1993-10-27
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.
3. Moonlighting
Air Date: 1993-11-03
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.
4. The Great Depression
Air Date: 1993-11-10
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.
5. First Edition
Air Date: 1993-11-17
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.
6. String of Pearls
Air Date: 1993-11-24
Fatigue has gotten the better of John and Georgie, as their anniversary approaches. Billy Bob: Billy Bob Thornton. Madeline: Conchata Ferrell.
7. The Stud Club
Air Date: 1993-12-08
Lonnie Garr asks Vicki to be his birthday date. Leslie Jordan, Debbie Gregory, John Ritter.
8. Blue Christmas
Air Date: 1993-12-15
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.
9. True Confessions
Air Date: 1993-12-29
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.
10. Accelerated Dating
Air Date: 1994-01-12
A woman comes on strong to Billy, but her obsessiveness overwhelms him. Charlotte: Lisa Long. John: John Ritter. Ben: Justin Burnette.
11. Sweet Revenge
Air Date: 1994-01-19
Madeline's ex-husband plans to remarry, and Madeline plots revenge. Georgie: Markie Post. John: John Ritter. Billy Bob: Billy Bob Thornton.
12. The Sons of Sissy-Whatsis
Air Date: 1994-02-02
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.
13. Fatal Traction
Air Date: 1994-02-09
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.
14. Sleepless in a Small Town
Air Date: 1994-03-28
John and Billy Bob want to join a men's club. Leslie Jordan, Markie Post, John Ritter. Bob: Billy Bob Thornton. Madeline: Conchata Ferrell.
15. Do the Limbaugh
Air Date: 1994-04-11
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.
16. Love in the Afternoon
Air Date: 1994-04-18
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.
17. The Big Yes
Air Date: 1994-04-25
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
1. Don't Say Nothin' Bad About My Baby
Air Date: 1994-09-24
When Georgie and John's baby is born, her appearance leads John to believe she's not their daughter. John: John Ritter. Georgie: Markie Post. Billy Bob: Billy Bob Thornton. Lonnie: Leslie Jordan.
2. The Virgin Lonnie
Air Date: 1994-10-01
It appears Lonnie's time with Brenda Swain has come, but he's uptight: it would be his first time ever. Lonnie: Leslie Jordan. Georgie: Markie Post. John: John Ritter. Brenda: Debra Jo Rupp. Madeline: Conchata Ferrell.
3. It's My Party and I'll Cry If I Want To
Air Date: 1994-10-08
John insists that Georgie not throw a surprise birthday party for him, but she does anyway. Georgie: Markie Post. Madeline: Conchata Ferrell. Billy Bob: Billy Bob Thornton. Lonnie: Leslie Jordan. Elliot: Clark Duke.
4. The Sock-Her Boys
Air Date: 1994-10-15
Georgie bets her soccer team can beat a boys team. But the boys' coaches include one the paper's advertisers. Dan: Tim Dunigan. Ricardo: Victor Gardell. Georgie: Markie Post. Madeline: Conchata Ferrell.
5. Birth of a Donation
Air Date: 1994-10-22
Madeline wants to have a baby; Billy Bob won't accept that an old buddy is gay. Billy Bob: Billy Bob Thornton. Jeff: Robert Donavan. Georgie: Markie Post. John: John Ritter.
6. Fat Like Me
Air Date: 1994-10-29
Georgie poses as an overweight woman for a magazine piece on the burdens borne by the heavyset. Madeline: Conchata Ferrell. Russell: Jordan Benedict. Billy Bob: Billy Bob Thornton. John: John Ritter.
7. Born to Dance
Air Date: 1994-11-26
John doesn't leap for joy when Ben shows a talent for ballet. John: John Ritter. Billy Bob: Billy Bob Thornton. Miss Francis: Fabiana Udenio. Georgie: Markie Post. Hank: Dan Chambers.
8. Prose and Condoms
Air Date: 1994-12-03
Georgie and John (John Ritter) disagree about condom distribution at the high school. Mr. Starnes: Ben Stein. Norman Lynch: James Karen. Lonnie: Leslie Jordan. Madeline: Conchata Ferrell.
9. The Perfect Christmas
Air Date: 1994-12-10
John is nailed by a falling Christmas tree, upending Georgie's holiday plans. Georgie: Markie Post. Billy Bob: Billy Bob Thornton. Madeline: Conchata Ferrell. Velma: Maxine Stuart. Elliot: Clark Duke. Ben: J. Skylar Testa. Carson Lee: Doren Fein. Santa Claus: Alvin Greenman.
10. Help Wanted
Air Date: 1995-01-11
Billy Bob suspects that the new secretary at the Beacon is a psychokiller. Lu: Lorna Scott. Lonnie: Leslie Jordan. Madeline: Conchata Ferrell.
11. Mrs. Hartman, Mrs. Hartman
Air Date: 1995-01-18
Georgie ecourages John to mend fences with his ex-wife but becomes jealous when their reconciliation proceeds too smoothly. Elliot: Clark Duke. Mavis: Wendie Jo Sperber. Georgie: Markie Post. John: John Ritter.
12. Group Therapy
Air Date: 1995-01-25
Madeline suggests a group-therapy session for the office, but everyone's rough on each other at the meeting. Georgie: Markie Post. John: John Ritter. Billy Bob: Billy Bob Thornton. Lonnie: Leslie Jordan. Elliot: Clark Duke. Carson Lee: Doren Fein.
13. John and Georgie's Not-So-Excellent Adventure
Air Date: 1995-02-01
John thinks Georgie's city friends are intruding on their New York getaway. Georgie: Markie Post. Carl: Clayton Landey. Janice: Taylor Young. Nico: Richard Dimitri.
14. The Outsider
Air Date: 1995-02-08
John and Georgie (John Ritter, Markie Post) clash over her determination to organize a sit-in to protest the closing of the local library. Billy Bob: Billy Bob Thornton. DeeDee: Beth Broderick. Sen. Smithers: George Gaynes.
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Rating
7.3/10
Release Date
1992-09-14
Episodes
54 (3 seasons)
Status
Ended
Cast
Production Companies
Mozark Productions
Adam Productions
Hearts Afire Productions
CBS Entertainment Productions