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                        Grace Under Fire
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                 Guide Compiled by Dave Chapman
                    {dave@cheers.demon.co.uk}


                           11 Jan 1995




Sitcom about a recently divorced mother-of-three and her recipe for
survival. 

Starring:

Grace Burdette Kelly ............................... Brett Butler
Nadine Swoboda ...................................... Julie White
Russell Norton ...................................... Dave Thomas
Wade Swoboda ....................................... Casey Sander
Libby (Elizabeth Louise) Kelly ................... Kaitlin Cullum
Quentin Kelly ................................... Jon Paul Steuer
Patrick Kelly .............................. Dylan & Cole Sprouse
Bill Mazeroski (Season 1 only) ................. Charles Hallahan
Dougie (Season 1 only) .......................... Walter Olkewicz


Recurring Guests:

Carl ............................................. Louis Mandylor
Vic ................................................. Dave Florek
Mrs Sheffield ..................................... Nancy Lenehan

Created By .......................................... Chuck Lorre

The theme song is a special recording of "Lady Madonna" by Aretha
Franklin.

The Kellys live at 445 Washington Ave., Victory, Mo.  This has always
been the family home, and Jimmy moved out (he was kicked out - Grace
got a restraining order) when they got divorced.

Grace is 35 years old (in episode 1.3), and got divorced six months
before the start of the series, after being married ?? years.

The use of twins to play a baby in a TV series is common practice.

I am not sure about some character-actor relationships.  These are
indicated by a ? next to the character's name.  Please email me if you
can confirm any of these.

Guide (C) Dave Chapman 1994.  Permission is granted by the copyright
holder to distribute this guide on the sole condition that it is
unmodified and no fee is charged.

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                            Season 1
                            --------



1.1. "Pilot" - 22 Sep 93
------------------------

In the opener, Grace begins work at an oil refinery and is set up for
a date with a laconic pharmacist.

Guest Stars:  Quentin Kelly .......................... Noah Segan
              Wanda Hunnicutt ....................... Becky Thyre
              Cop (Uncredited) ..................... John Goodman
              Frank ................................. Dave Florek
              Carl? ................................. Bryan Clark
              Charlie? .............................. Thom Vernon
              Jody (Babysitter)? ................... Skye Bassett
              Jody's Boyfriend? .................... Phil Buckman

Written By .......................................... Chuck Lorre
Directed By ...................................... Michael Lessac

In this episode only, Noah Segan played Quentin and Walter Olkewicz
(Dougie) is listed as a guest star.  

Becky Thyre (Wanda in this episode only) got opening billing, but
Vicki Lewis took over the role in episode 1.??; Dave Florek plays a
refinery worker called Frank in this episode, and Vic in the rest of
the series; There is a young refinery worker called Carl who is played
(maybe?) by Bryan Clark in this episode, and Louis Mandylor plays Carl
in the rest of the series.


1.2. "Up on the Roof" - 06 Oct 93
---------------------------------

Quentin is brooding and acting moody: what's a mother to do ?  Or
maybe only a father can resolve the problem.

Recurring: Carl, Mrs Sheffield, Vic

Written By ........................ Chuck Lorre & Bob Dolan Smith
Directed By ...................................... Michael Lessac


1.3. "Grace Undergraduate" - 13 Oct 93
--------------------------------------

Grace and Nadine have a girl's night out that includes an encounter
with some frat boys; Russell and Wade try to resue Russell's dog from
his ex.

Guest Stars:  Jean Kelly .............................. Peggy Rea
              Emmett Kelly ........................... Matt Clark
              Guy at Party? ....................... Hunter Bodine
              Mark .............................. Abraham Benrubi
              Kevin? .............................. Jonathan Ward
              Chris? ................................ Ben Browder

Written By ...................................... Dottie Dartland
Directed By ...................................... Michael Lessac


1.4. "The Good, the Bad, and the Pharmacist" - 20 Oct 93
--------------------------------------------------------

It's a taxing time for Grace when her paycheck is attached by the IRS
for money her ex owes, and when Russell's ex decides to come back to
him -- while he's on a date with Grace.

Written By ......................................... Wayne Lemmon
Directed By ...................................... Michael Lessac


1.5. "Second Time Around" - 27 Oct 93
-------------------------------------

Nadine encourages Grace to find a nice guy at a "Second Time Around"
dance, and Grace does -- but it turns out he's Nadine's first husband.

Guest Stars:  Andy .................................. Gary Graham
              Aca? ........................ Marianne Muellerleile
              Woman? ............................... Peggy Roeder
              Magician? ......................... James Henriksen
              Widower? ........................ Everett Greenbaum
              Unknown Name ......................... Brandis Kemp
              Unknown Name ........................ Ric Stoneback

Written By ........................................... Dava Sevel
Directed By ...................................... Michael Lessac


1.6. "Sister, Sister" - 03 Nov 93
---------------------------------

Grace's two sisters, Faith and Ebie(sp?) visit for her birthday party.

Guest Stars:  Faith ............................................ 
              Ebie ............................................. 

Written By .......................................... Wayne lemon
Directed By ...................................... Michael Lessac


1.7. "A Picture's Worth... $9.95" - 17 Nov 93
---------------------------------------------

Grace can't understand why Libby is acting up and being mean to baby
Patrick; and Grace and Russell agree to go on a double bind date.

Guest Stars:  Pete Bennett ......................... Danton Stone
              Lily .................................. Jodi Thelen
              Photographer .......................... Wesley Mann
              Customer .......................... Perry Anzilotti
              Woman in Bathroom? ................. Coleen Maloney
              Waitress? ............................ Susan French

Written By ...................................... Dottie Dartland
Directed By ...................................... Michael Lessac


1.8. "Grace under Oath" - 24 Nov 93
-----------------------------------

Grace sees her ex on TV promoting the lawyer who won him thousands for
falling down stairs, and she decides to step up her efforts to get
child support.

Guest Stars:  Judge Herman Brocak? ................... Ron Canada
              Vicki ....................... Vernee Watson-Johnson
              Richie ......................... Andrew Mark Berman
              Jimmy's Lawyer? ....................... Stephen Lee
              Richie's Mom? .......................... Mitzi Hoag
              Richie's Dad? .......................... Bob Koherr

Recurring: Carl, Vic

Written By ............................ Robert Kurtz & Eric Brand
Directed By ...................................... Michael Lessac


1.9. "Grace in the Middle" - 01 Dec 93
--------------------------------------

Grace worries that she's being regarded as a rival by Bill's wife.
Meanwhile, Wade's not satisfied working for the phone company, and
Grace suggests he finds a new calling, not expecting him to become an
airborne radio announcer.

Guest Stars:  Peggy ............................................ 
              Waitress ......................................... 

Story By .......................................... Paul J. Raley
Teleplay By ........................................ Bill Masters
Directed By ...................................... Michael Lessac


1.10. "Say Goodnight, Gracie" - 08 Dec 93
-----------------------------------------

Grace's new permanent status at the refinery means a raise, health
benefits -- and the night shift, which will mean missing Libby's
school play.

Guest Stars:  Wanda Hunnicutt ....................... Vicki Lewis
              Unknown Name ...................... Virginia Peters
              Unknown Name .......................... Sean Whalen
              Unknown Name ............................ Bette Rae
              Unknown Name .................. Jordan Blake Warkol
              Unknown Name ...................... Marcus T. Paulk
              Unknown Name ...................... Shannon Gleason

Recurring: Carl, Vic, Mrs Sheffield

Written By ............................ Robert Kurtz & Erle Brand
Directed By ...................................... Michael Lessac


1.11. "Keeping Faith" - 15 Dec 93
---------------------------------

Grace brings her ailing sister Faith home for the holidays, and she
learns that Faith's been having an affair with a married man in
Alabama.

Guest Stars:  Faith Burdette .................... Valri Bromfield

Written By ......................................... Unknown Name
Directed By ...................................... Michael Lessac


1.12. "With This Ring" - 05 Jan 94
----------------------------------

The kids' great-grandmother leaves a Kelly-family heirloom in Grace's
care just before passing away, an act that deals a deadly blow to any
good relations Grace might have had with her former mother-in-law.

Guest Stars:  Jean Kelly .............................. Peggy Rea
              Emmett Kelly ........................... Matt Clark
              Nana Lil ........................... Alice Drummond
              Gil Kelly ............................. Blake Clark
              Gil's Wife ........................... Lindy Nisbet

Written By ........................................... Dava Savel
Directed By ...................................... Michael Lessac


1.13. "Simply Grace" - 12 Jan 94
--------------------------------

Grace isn't receptive to the advances of a quirky guy who wants to
date her, but her door is open to Vicki, who seeks sanctuary from her
abusive husband.

Guest Stars:  Vicki ....................... Vernee Watson-Johnson
              Ryan Sparks ...................... William Fichtner



1.14. "The Agony, the Ecstasy, and Bill Mazeroski" - 26 Jan 94
--------------------------------------------------------------

Desperate for some privacy, Grace heads for the basement to create her
own personal space.



1.15. "When You Wish Upon a Star" - 02 Feb 94
---------------------------------------------

Ryan persuades Grace to spend a romantic weekend in the Windy City,
then he blows it by not showing up at the airport on time.

Guest Stars:  Faith ............................. Valri Bromfield
              Ryan ............................. William Fichtner
              Lester .............................. Taylor Negron

Recurring: Carl, Vic

Written By ...................................... Dottie Dartland
Directed By ...................................... Michael Lessac


1.16. "Valentine's Day" - 09 Feb 94
-----------------------------------

Grace invites Ryan over for dinner, and Quentin isn't pleased.

Guest Stars:  Ryan ............................. William Fichtner
              Faith ............................. Valri Bromfield



1.17. "Grace and Beauty" - 16 Feb 94
------------------------------------

Grace doesn't win the Miss Congeniality award when she lets Libby
enter a beauty pageant with a friend, whose prissy mom is brutally
frank about Libby's chances.

Guest Stars:  Trish ........................... Christine Dunford



1.18. "Tears of Joy" - 09 Mar 94
--------------------------------

Grace realises that she is losing the discipline battle with Quentin,
so she takes him to a child psychologist to find out why he's getting
into fights at school.

Guest Stars:  Faith ............................. Valri Bromfield
              Ryan ............................. William Fichtner
              Dr. Andy Lewison ................... Louie Anderson
              Vic ................................... Dave Florek
              Mrs Sheffield ....................... Nancy Lenehan

Recurring: Vic, Mrs Sheffield

Written By ........................................ Roger Garrett
Directed By ...................................... Michael Lessac

Originally scheduled for 23 Feb 94.


1.19. "It Happened One Week" - 16 Mar 94
----------------------------------------

Faith takes the kids to visit their grandmother and the refinery is
closed down, leaving Grace and Ryan to rekindle their passion.

Guest Stars:  Ryan ............................. William Fichtner



1.20. "Things Left Undone" - 11 May 94
--------------------------------------

When Grace and Faith's eccentric mother visits on Mother's day, Faith
unloads some emotional baggage on her sister and mom.

Guest Stars:  Grace's Mother ......................... Diane Ladd
              Faith ............................. Valri Bromfield



1.21. "See Quentin Run" - 18 May 94
-----------------------------------

Grace's promotion at work doesn't make her Ms. Popularity, and at home
she doesn't win any points from Quentin, who runs away when she won't
let him visit his hard-drinking dad.



1.22. "A Car and a Kiss" - 25 May 94
------------------------------------

Grace finally breaks down and decides to get rid of her old clunker of
a car, while her old fogy of a neighbor blows a gasket when she finds
her son and Libby kissing.


                            --------
                            Season 2
                            --------



2.1. "Grace Under Water" - 20 Sep 94
------------------------------------

Flood waters are rising in the second-season opener, and Grace hunkers
down with the kids to weather the storm -- but then in drifts her
ex-husband.

Guest Stars:  Jimmy Kelly ......................... Geoff Pierson
              Faith ............................. Valri Bromfield

Written By ........................................ Marc Flanagan
Directed By ...................................... Michael Lessac


2.2. "Good Ol' Grace" - 27 Sep 94
---------------------------------

Grace tries to defuse the situation when a new woman on the crew files
a sexual-discrimination case against Bill.

Guest Stars:  New Woman ............................ Tammy Lauren
              Tony ................................. Nick DiPaolo

Written By ..................................................... 
Directed By .................................................... 


2.3. "June 15, 1997" - 04 Oct 94
--------------------------------

Grace agrees to let Quentin and Libby care for themselves for one
afternoon, while at work, the new boss makes it clear he only cares
for one thing - his retirement.

Written By ..................................................... 
Directed By .................................................... 


2.4. "Pitch and Woo" - 11 Oct 94
--------------------------------

Grace casually dates a minor-league ballplayer, while Faith formally
demands a major commitment from Russell, who balks.

Guest Stars:  Kurt ................................. Chris Mulkey

Written By ..................................................... 
Directed By .................................................... 


2.5. "Jimmy's Girl" - 18 Oct 94
-------------------------------

Grace feels she must tell the truth when Jimmy's new girlfriend asks
about his bad temper.  Meanwhile, Grace has credit troubles.

Guest Stars:  Mr. Rudder ....................... Dan Castellaneta
              Ramona ............................. Heidi Swedberg

Written By ..................................................... 
Directed By .................................................... 


2.6. "Splitsville" - 25 Oct 94
------------------------------

Grace is caught in the crossfire between Nadine and Wade when their
marital tensions escalate.

Written By ..................................................... 
Directed By .................................................... 



