Love & War

1992 - 1995

Love Is Hell (1)

21st September 1992

Episode 1

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.

Love Is Hell (2)

21st September 1992

Episode 2

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Step Two

28th September 1992

Episode 3

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.

Check, Please

5th October 1992

Episode 4

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.

Waiting For Henry

12th October 1992

Episode 5

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.

What Are You Wearing?

19th October 1992

Episode 6

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.

Voyage of the Damned

26th October 1992

Episode 7

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

Bustiers and Body Points

2nd November 1992

Episode 8

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.

Monday, Monday

9th November 1992

Episode 9

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.

For John

16th November 1992

Episode 10

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.

The Doppler Effect

30th November 1992

Episode 11

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.

Not Tonight, Honey

7th December 1992

Episode 12

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.

A Christmas Kvell

14th December 1992

Episode 13

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

The Prima Dava

4th January 1993

Episode 14

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.

PMS, I Love You

11th January 1993

Episode 15

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.

Whitewashed

18th January 1993

Episode 16

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

Two On the Aisle

1st February 1993

Episode 17

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

Tattoo You

8th February 1993

Episode 18

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

Valentine's Day

15th February 1993

Episode 19

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.

The Big Lie

22nd February 1993

Episode 20

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

Friends and Relations

1st March 1993

Episode 21

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

Sick About You

15th March 1993

Episode 22

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

Opening Day

3rd May 1993

Episode 23

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

Croton on Hudson

10th May 1993

Episode 24

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

Top Cast

Jay Thomas•Annie Potts•Joel Murray

Comedy

A woman running a bar in New York City while trying to maintain a romance with an egotistical opinion columnist.

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Full Cast

Jay Thomas

Jack Stein

Annie Potts

Dana Palladino

Joel Murray

Ray Litvak

Joanna Gleason

Nadine Berkus

Michael Nouri

Kip Zakaris

Suzie Plakson

Mary Margaret 'Meg' Tynan

Charles Robinson

Abe Johnson

Full Crew

Diane English

Producer

Brianne Murphy

Director of Photography

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