Grace Under Fire

1993 - 1998

Pilot

29th September 1993

Episode 1

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 gets into fights at school.

Up on the Roof

6th October 1993

Episode 2

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 on the roof.

Grace Undergraduate

13th October 1993

Episode 3

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.

The Good, the Bad and the Pharmacist

20th October 1993

Episode 4

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.

Second Time Around

27th October 1993

Episode 5

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).

Sister, Sister

3rd November 1993

Episode 6

Faith asks Grace to talk to Evie, their wild younger sister, but when the three get together, Grace refuses.

A Picture's Worth ... $9.95

17th November 1993

Episode 7

Grace and Russell make plans for a double blind date; Libby is harassing baby Patrick.

Grace Under Oath

24th November 1993

Episode 8

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.

Grace in the Middle

1st December 1993

Episode 9

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.

Say Goodnight, Gracie

8th December 1993

Episode 10

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.

Keeping Faith

15th December 1993

Episode 11

When Grace brings her depressed sister, Faith, home for the holidays, she learns that Faith has been having an affair with a married man.

With This Ring

5th January 1994

Episode 12

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.

Simply Grace

12th January 1993

Episode 13

Grace turns down the advances of a guy, but welcomes a gal who is a 'battered wife' needing help.

The Agony, the Ecstasy, and Bill Mazeroski

26th January 1994

Episode 14

Needing her own space, Grace turns to the basement to create a room for herself and get some privacy.

When You Wish Upon a Star

2nd February 1994

Episode 15

A romantic weekend in the Windy City is blown away when Ryan fails to show up at the airport on time.

Valentine's Day

9th February 1994

Episode 16

Quentin shows his displeasure when Grace invites Ryan to dinner.

Grace and Beauty

16th February 1994

Episode 17

Libby is entered in a beauty pageant with a friend. The two mothers don't hit it off very well. Libby sings ""Tomorrow"".

Tears of Joy

Episode 18

Quentin is totally out of control and getting into fights at school, so Grace takes him to a child psychologist.

It Happened One Week

16th March 1994

Episode 19

Grace and Ryan have time for themselves when Faith takes the kids to visit their grandparents and the refinery is closed.

Things Left Undone

Episode 20

It is Mother's Day and mother comes to visit. Faith gives them an earful.

See Quentin Run

Episode 21

Grace's promotion does not bring her happiness. Quentin runs away to find his dad and the men at work are disgruntled.

A Car and a Kiss

Episode 22

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.

Top Cast

Brett Butler•Dave Thomas•Casey Sander

Grace Kelly is a tough woman with kids to raise. A recently divorced recovering alcoholic, Grace struggles with the pressures of being a single mother supporting three children. Grace doesn't always handle situations with, well, grace, but she does get results.

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Brett Butler

Grace Kelly

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Dave Thomas

Russell Norton

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Casey Sander

Wade Swoboda

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Kaitlin Cullum

Libby Kelly

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Sam Horrigan

Quentin Kelly

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Dylan Sprouse

Patrick Kelly

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Cole Sprouse

Patrick Kelly

Lauren Tom Image

Lauren Tom

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Geoff Pierson

Jimmy Kelly

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Brett Butler

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Chuck Lorre

Producer

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