Episode guide
Grace Under Fire: Season 1
22 episodes · first aired Sep 29, 1993
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- 1 Pilot Sep 29, 1993 · 30m Grace has divorced her abusive husband and is faced with supporting their three children. In the premiere episode, she takes a job at an oil refinery and dates the local druggist. Quentin…
- 2 Up on the Roof Oct 6, 1993 · 30m Quentin's bad moods are puzzling to Grace. Perhaps he needs a male role model. Grace tells Russell that she is not ready to have a new relationship. These serious discussions take place up…
- 3 Grace Undergraduate Oct 13, 1993 · 30m Grace and Nadine take a night out and flirt with some frat boys, while Russell and Wade try to steal Russell's dog which his ex-wife got as part of the property settlement.
- 4 The Good, the Bad and the Pharmacist Oct 20, 1993 · 30m Grace is angry when her paycheck is attached to pay the back taxes of her ex-husband; Russell's ex-wife upsets a date with Grace when she decides to return to him.
- 5 Second Time Around Oct 27, 1993 · 30m The 'nice' guy Grace meets, at the behest of Nadine to attend a 'second time around' meeting, turns out to be Nadine's first husband (of three, she married the second twice. Wade is #4).
- 6 Sister, Sister Nov 3, 1993 · 30m Faith asks Grace to talk to Evie, their wild younger sister, but when the three get together, Grace refuses.
- 7 A Picture's Worth ... $9.95 Nov 17, 1993 · 30m Grace and Russell make plans for a double blind date; Libby is harassing baby Patrick.
- 8 Grace Under Oath Nov 24, 1993 · 30m Watching a talk show on tv, Grace sees her ex-husband brag about how his lawyer got him thousands for an injury and Grace decides to push for child support.
- 9 Grace in the Middle Dec 1, 1993 · 30m Wade gets fed up with his job at the phone company and takes a new job as the 'in the air, on the air' reporter.
- 10 Say Goodnight, Gracie Dec 8, 1993 · 30m Grace's status at the refinery becomes permanent and she gets a raise, but has to take the night shift and will miss the school play Libby is in playing a pork chop.
- 11 Keeping Faith Dec 15, 1993 · 30m When Grace brings her depressed sister, Faith, home for the holidays, she learns that Faith has been having an affair with a married man.
- 12 With This Ring Jan 5, 1994 · 30m Grace takes her kids to her in-laws' house to meet their great-grand mom (Lil) from their father's side, the only in-law she actually likes. Lil gives her a ring to pass-on to Libby.
- 13 Simply Grace Jan 12, 1994 · 30m Grace turns down the advances of a guy, but welcomes a gal who is a 'battered wife' needing help.
- 14 The Agony, the Ecstasy, and Bill Mazeroski Jan 26, 1994 · 30m Needing her own space, Grace turns to the basement to create a room for herself and get some privacy.
- 15 When You Wish Upon a Star Feb 2, 1994 · 30m A romantic weekend in the Windy City is blown away when Ryan fails to show up at the airport on time.
- 16 Valentine's Day Feb 9, 1994 · 30m Quentin shows his displeasure when Grace invites Ryan to dinner.
- 17 Grace and Beauty Feb 16, 1994 · 30m Libby is entered in a beauty pageant with a friend. The two mothers don't hit it off very well. Libby sings ""Tomorrow"".
- 18 Tears of Joy Mar 9, 1994 · 30m Quentin is totally out of control and getting into fights at school, so Grace takes him to a child psychologist.
- 19 It Happened One Week Mar 16, 1994 · 30m Grace and Ryan have time for themselves when Faith takes the kids to visit their grandparents and the refinery is closed.
- 20 Things Left Undone May 11, 1994 · 30m It is Mother's Day and mother comes to visit. Faith gives them an earful.
- 21 See Quentin Run May 18, 1994 · 30m Grace's promotion does not bring her happiness. Quentin runs away to find his dad and the men at work are disgruntled.
- 22 A Car and a Kiss May 25, 1994 · 30m Grace's car is on its last legs and she goes shopping for a replacement. A neighbor is irate when she catches Libby kissing her son.