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Once and Again

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The series depicts the family of a single mother and her romance with a single father.

Drama

3.4 / 5

21st September 1999 - 15th April 2002
Producer
Marshall Herskovitz
Top Cast
Sela WardBilly CampbellJeffrey Nordling
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Pilot Still
Pilot
21st September 1999

Episode 1

Lily Manning, separated from her husband, and Rick Sammler, divorced for 3 years, meet by chance when her daughter, Grace, injures her ankle in a soccer game. They go out on a date, and are instantly attracted to each other.

Let's Spend The Night Together Still
Let's Spend The Night Together
28th September 1999

Episode 2

Rick and Lily ponder taking their relationship to the next level.

The Scarlet Letter Jacket Still
The Scarlet Letter Jacket
5th October 1999

Episode 3

Rick and Lily's families gather at the school carnival. Lily and Karen, who don't know of each other at this point, are paired to work together in a booth there.

Liars and Other Strangers Still
Liars and Other Strangers
12th October 1999

Episode 4

After meeting Rick, Judy expresses to Lily her misgivings about Lily's blossoming relationship with him.

There Be Dragons Still
There Be Dragons
19th October 1999

Episode 5

Rick introduces Lily to his kids under awkward circumstances.

A Dream Deferred Still
A Dream Deferred
26th October 1999

Episode 6

Lily faces the reality of being on her own and Judy begins to pull away from her Lily. This happens after Rick offers to remodel the bookstore and Judy feels like the ""odd man out"" because Lily and Rick's relationship, she feels, leaves her little time to spend with Lily.

The Ex-Files Still
The Ex-Files
2nd November 1999

Episode 7

Being divorced means Karen and Rick must both go to Eli's weekend basketball tournament, creating some awkward moments for them.

The Past is Prologue Still
The Past is Prologue
9th November 1999

Episode 8

Lily and Rick deal with the ghosts of their failed marriages. Rick's becoming consumed with a project at work triggers Lily's memories of Jake doing the same thing in their marriage, causing its downfall. Meanwhile, Eli's frustration with his schoolwork reaches new depths.

Outside Hearts Still
Outside Hearts
16th November 1999

Episode 9

While Lily is at a convention, Judy allows Grace (and Rick and Karen allow Eli), to go to a party that ends up with bad consequences.

Thanksgiving Still
Thanksgiving
23rd November 1999

Episode 10

Lily's father decides to invite Jake to Thanksgiving at Lily's house against her wishes. Her father has difficulty in deciding whose side of the divorce to support.

Where There's Smoke Still
Where There's Smoke
7th December 1999

Episode 11

Jake gets into trouble with his business. A small fire at Lily's house causes a lot of worry. Karen struggles with Eli's moving into the basement.

The Gingerbread House Still
The Gingerbread House
21st December 1999

Episode 12

Lily tells Jake she wants a divorce, and tells Rick about her one-night stand with Jake. Rick can't forgive her, putting their future in jeopardy.

Mediation Still
Mediation
24th January 2000

Episode 13

Jake and Lily begin mediating their divorce, and the future of the house hangs in the balance. Meanwhile, Rick struggles with a demanding client, complicating his partnership with David. At Jennifer's insistence, Grace fills in as an English tutor for Eli, and the two discuss Lily and Rick's recent breakup. Rick arrives at a decision regarding his future with Lily.

Sneaky Feelings Still
Sneaky Feelings
31st January 2000

Episode 14

Eli feels tempted to cheat on Jennifer. Karen feels attracted to a younger co-worker.

The Mystery Dance Still
The Mystery Dance
7th February 2000

Episode 15

Rick and Lily begin to mend their relationship. Judy meets a man who might fulfill her dreams.

Daddy's Girl Still
Daddy's Girl
14th February 2000

Episode 16

Lily hires a divorce attorney. The last straw is after Jake reneges on his promise not to max out their credit card. She finds this out after it's rejected at a store. Grace meets a boy who seems to think like her.

Unfinished Business Still
Unfinished Business
6th March 2000

Episode 17

Lily and her family cope with a life-altering accident.

Strangers and Brothers Still
Strangers and Brothers
13th March 2000

Episode 18

Aaron proves to be a source of comfort and renewal for the Manning family; Lily gains ground in the divorce proceedings.

Cat-In-Hat Still
Cat-In-Hat
3rd April 2000

Episode 19

Karen pushes herself far beyond her comfort zone when her involvement with Leo becomes more serious. Eli plays his parents against each other in order to get into a bar to see his friends' band play. He gets in trouble when he sees his mother, and she sees him, there. Rick finds out that Karen said no and Eli didn't tell him that, getting Eli in trouble with Rick as well.

My Brilliant Career Still
My Brilliant Career
10th April 2000

Episode 20

Lily's new job helps her put her priorities in order. While talking to Grace, Tiffany lets it slip that her relationship with Jake started BEFORE Lily and Jake split up, possibly altering her relationship with her father forever.

Letting Go Still
Letting Go
17th April 2000

Episode 21

When Judy's continuing affair with Sam is discovered, she takes steps to prevent any more pain from entering her life. Lily realizes just how much she's taken Rick for granted when he's sick in the hospital. Grace continues to have difficulty with accepting her father's past infidelity.

A Door, About to Open Still
A Door, About to Open
24th April 2000

Episode 22

Lily says that the kids in the two families should meet. So they schedule a night for that. Zoe is concerned about the environment. Grace again has conflicting feelings about Eli. Jennifer reveals to Grace that Cassidy is cheating on Eli. Grace is hesitant about telling Eli this information. Two of Cassidy's friends, Rachel and Lisa, warn Grace not to tell Eli what's going on (or else!). Naomi starts a book group and invites Karen, instead of Lily to be in the group because she feels that she and Lily have been drifting apart. Miles lets it be known to Rick that he doesn't want David involved on his project. Work pressures threaten to unravel Lily's plans for the meeting and they leave Rick on edge. Judy and Karen have a heart-to-heart in the bookstore about their two families. Eli finds out for himself that Cassidy's been cheating on him. Pressure from Miles forces Rick to cancel the dinner. A passage from the book the group is reading makes everything clear to Lily and Rick and Karen