Love & War

1. Love Is Hell (1)

Air Date: 1992-09-21

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.

2. Love Is Hell (2)

Air Date: 1992-09-21

3. Step Two

Air Date: 1992-09-28

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.

4. Check, Please

Air Date: 1992-10-05

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.

5. Waiting For Henry

Air Date: 1992-10-12

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.

6. What Are You Wearing?

Air Date: 1992-10-19

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.

7. Voyage of the Damned

Air Date: 1992-10-26

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

8. Bustiers and Body Points

Air Date: 1992-11-02

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.

9. Monday, Monday

Air Date: 1992-11-09

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.

10. For John

Air Date: 1992-11-16

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.

11. The Doppler Effect

Air Date: 1992-11-30

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.

12. Not Tonight, Honey

Air Date: 1992-12-07

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.

13. A Christmas Kvell

Air Date: 1992-12-14

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

14. The Prima Dava

Air Date: 1993-01-04

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.

15. PMS, I Love You

Air Date: 1993-01-11

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.

16. Whitewashed

Air Date: 1993-01-18

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

17. Two On the Aisle

Air Date: 1993-02-01

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

18. Tattoo You

Air Date: 1993-02-08

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

19. Valentine's Day

Air Date: 1993-02-15

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.

20. The Big Lie

Air Date: 1993-02-22

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

21. Friends and Relations

Air Date: 1993-03-01

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

22. Sick About You

Air Date: 1993-03-15

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

23. Opening Day

Air Date: 1993-05-03

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

24. Croton on Hudson

Air Date: 1993-05-10

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

1. Just In Time

Air Date: 1993-09-20

Jack is devastated when he receives a Dear Jack letter from Wally, leaving the Blue Shamrock in Abe's care.

2. All I Really Need Is The Girl

Air Date: 1993-09-27

With Jack still heartbroken over Wally, the gang holds a get-together hoping to put Jack and Dana together. But it is far too soon for Jack.

3. I Only Have Eyes For You

Air Date: 1993-10-04

Jack thinks a woman is flirting with him, so he makes a bet with Dana that he can get the woman's phone number before she leaves.

4. But Not for You

Air Date: 1993-10-11

After Kip is nominated for a daytime television award, he invites the gang to the ceremonies and asks Dana to be his date. Monty Hall makes a guest appearance as himself.

5. It Don't Mean a Thing If It Ain't Got That Swing

Air Date: 1993-10-18

An old-fashioned barroom brawl breaks out at the Blue Shamrock: Jack takes a few punches after a couple of macho patrons hit on Dana.

6. Nice Work If You Can Get It

Air Date: 1993-10-25

Dana's dinner invitation to Jack is not just a kind gesture as she has a secret agenda—she needs help moving furniture.

7. Stormy Weather

Air Date: 1993-11-01

Dana's best friend comes to town and warms up to Jack. When she feels a "spark" for another guy, she drop Jack cold and asks Dana handle the mess.

8. They Can't Take That Away From Me

Air Date: 1993-11-08

Much to his displeasure, Jack is temporarily assigned to his newspaper's style beat and covers the closing of a department store.

9. I Got Plenty Of Nothing

Air Date: 1993-11-15

When Jack sees a doctor about a private problem, his agitation at having a female physician is worsened when he bumps into Dana in the reception area.

10. I Love A Parade

Air Date: 1993-11-22

While attending the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade, the gang ends up doing some unexpected babysitting when a woman leaves her boy with Jack.

11. Let's Not Call It Love

Air Date: 1993-12-06

Jack and Dana go out as friends, and everywhere they go, they are mistaken for a romantic couple making it harder for them to keep things platonic.

12. Something's Gotta Give

Air Date: 1993-12-13

Jack and Dana discover that their feelings for each other have reached a new level when they get stuck in an elevator at the Empire State Building.

13. Slaughter On Tenth Avenue

Air Date: 1994-01-03

Dana takes Jack shopping to convince him that salespeople discriminate against women.

14. It Ain't Necessarily So

Air Date: 1994-01-10

Meg introduces her new beau to the Blue Shamrock group, who are all astonished by his resemblance to Jack.

15. I Got a Crush on You

Air Date: 1994-01-17

Everyone thinks a college student has a crush on Jack -- except Jack.

16. A Fine Romance

Air Date: 1994-01-24

Abe is visited by his ex-wife and before he knows it, he's ready to say "I do" again.

17. Buddy Can You Spare a Dime

Air Date: 1994-01-31

After lending Dana money for a down payment on a co-op, Jack discovers her spending habits may not be in his best interest.

18. How High the Moon?

Air Date: 1994-02-28

Ray is angry with Meg when she blabs about his personal life after being sworn to secrecy.

19. You Make Me Feel So Young

Air Date: 1994-03-07

Jack acts like a protective parent when his visiting mom has a night on the town with Dana's flamboyant father.

20. Bali Ha'i

Air Date: 1994-03-14

Nadine entertains the prospect of a relationship with a handsome literature professor.

21. Are The Stars Out Tonight?

Air Date: 1994-05-02

Ray is left star-crossed after a date with Dana doesn't quite go as he had wished.

22. Slow Boat To China

Air Date: 1994-05-09

Murphy's Law is in full effect when Jack and Dana finally go out on their first "real date."

1. The Morning After the Night Before

Air Date: 1994-09-19

Jack and Dana's night together gives way to disappointment.

2. A Nation Turns Its Lonely Eyes to You

Air Date: 1994-09-26

Patrons of the Blue Shamrock put their evenings on hold to watch TV coverage of an astronaut who is on the run and wanted for murder.

3. The Squeaky Wheel

Air Date: 1994-10-03

Jack gets into trouble for using the handicapped stall at a diner.

4. The Great Escape

Air Date: 1994-10-10

When Nadine hosts a birthday party for her husband in prison, Jack and Dana do some cell mating in the conjugal visiting room.

5. A New York Yankee in Queen Dana's Court

Air Date: 1994-10-17

Jack and Dana's methods of relaxation clash during a Mediterranean vacation.

6. Ten Cents a Dance

Air Date: 1994-10-24

Jack watches as a long-lost love waltzes back into Dana's life during a dance marathon.

7. Jack's Breast

Air Date: 1994-11-07

A wary Jack submit to a mammogram after Dana discovers a strange lump in his chest.

8. Moving In

Air Date: 1994-11-14

Jack moves in with Dana and reluctantly sublets his apartment to Ray.

9. The Luck of the Irish

Air Date: 1994-11-28

Meg's relationship with a New York Knick becomes public domain after his performance on the court seemingly become linked to their performance in another arena.

10. The Bum

Air Date: 1994-12-05

Abe is outraged when a homeless man sues the Blue Shamrock, claiming that a free meal gave him food poisoning.

11. A Purse, a Date, and a Plane

Air Date: 1994-12-12

Ray must face his own bigotry when his blind date turns out to be black.

12. At the Pantheon (1)

Air Date: 1995-01-04

Regulars at the Blue Shamrock share their memories of a landmark movie theatre that's about to be torn down. (Part 1 of 2)

13. At the Pantheon (2)

Air Date: 1995-01-11

Conclusion of two-parter. The bar patrons share more memories of a landmark theater that's closing and Jack tells of spending an evening there with his father.

14. Nadine Sings the Blues

Air Date: 1995-01-18

The gang takes Nadine out on the town after her divorce is finalized.

15. Mob Story

Air Date: 1995-01-25

Jack and the gang suspect that a flamboyant man and his entourage who have made the Blue Shamrock their new hangout may be gangsters.

16. I Like to Be in America

Air Date: 1995-02-01

INS agents arrest an unlikely suspect when they visit the Blue Shamrock to look for illegal aliens among the employees: it seems Dana isn't a US citizen.

17. One Strike, You're Out

Air Date: 1995-08-18

Jack's newspaper shuts down during a strike.

18. Atlantic City

Air Date: 1995-08-18

Bad luck is in the cards for most of the gang when Jack invites his friends to Atlantic City to celebrate his birthday.

19. The Proposal

Air Date: 1995-08-18

Hoping to take control of his own destiny, an unemployed Jack makes plans to break up with Dana.

20. Shrunken Heads

Air Date: 1995-08-18

On the eve of their wedding, Jack and Dana seek help from a therapist.

21. Tradition

Air Date: 1995-08-18

Jack's bachelor party lands him in the hospital after a buddy stresses him out by sharing the details of a horribly messy divorce.

22. Some Old, Something New, Something Borrowed and a Cat

Air Date: 1995-08-18

Jack has an important job interview the same day that he's supposed to marry Dana.