Love & War season 2 It Don't Mean a Thing If It Ain't Got That Swing - Metacritic

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TV-14
CBS
Oct 18, 1993
24 m

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CBS
Oct 18, 1993
24 m

Love & War

Summary A former restauranteur buys a bar and turns it into a chic bistro, putting her at odds with an opinionated sports columnist who hangs out there. Love & War was the most popular new sitcom on United States Television in season 1992-93 - jokingly described as Law & Order meets Cheers - owing to the presence of Susan Dey (who played Grac...

Directed By: Michael Lembeck

Written By: Diane English, Matt Goldman

TV-14
CBS
Oct 18, 1993
24 m

TV-14
CBS
Oct 18, 1993
24 m

S2 • Episode 5

It Don't Mean a Thing If It Ain't Got That Swing

Air Date: Oct 18, 1993

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Summary A former restauranteur buys a bar and turns it into a chic bistro, putting her at odds with an opinionated sports columnist who hangs out there. Love & War was the most popular new sitcom on United States Television in season 1992-93 - jokingly described as Law & Order meets Cheers - owing to the presence of Susan Dey (who played Grac...

Created By: Diane English

Season Episodes

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Episode 1 • Sep 20, 1993 • 25 m

Jack is devastated when he receives a letter from Wally explaining that she has left him, the bar, and the country. Dana Palladino enters the scene as the new spitfire chef at the Blue Shamrock.

Episode 2 • Sep 27, 1993 • 24 m

All I Really Need Is the Girl

With Jack still heartbroken over Wally, the gang holds a get-together hoping to put Jack and Dana together. But it is far too soon for Jack.

Episode 3 • Oct 4, 1993 • 25 m

I Only Have Eyes for You

Jack thinks a woman is flirting with him, so he makes a bet with Dana that he can get the woman's phone number before she leaves.

Episode 4 • Oct 11, 1993 • 24 m

After Kip is nominated for a daytime television award, he invites the gang to the ceremonies and asks Dana to be his date. Monty Hall makes a guest appearance as himself.

Episode 5 • Oct 18, 1993 • 24 m

It Don't Mean a Thing If It Ain't Got That Swing

Jack takes a few punches after a couple of macho patrons hit on Dana, and an old-fashioned barroom brawl breaks out at the Blue Shamrock.

Episode 6 • Oct 25, 1993 • 24 m

Nice Work If You Can Get It

Dana's dinner invitation to Jack is not just a kind gesture as she has a secret agenda--she needs help moving furniture.

Episode 7 • Nov 1, 1993 • 24 m

Dana's best friend comes to town and warms up to Jack. When she feels a "spark" for another guy, she drop Jack cold and asks Dana handle the mess.

Episode 8 • Nov 8, 1993 • 25 m

They Can't Take That Away from Me

Much to his displeasure, Jack is temporarily assigned to his newspaper's style beat and covers the closing of a department store.

Episode 9 • Nov 15, 1993 • 24 m

I Got Plenty of Nothing

When Jack sees a doctor about a private problem, his agitation at having a female physician is worsened when he bumps into Dana in the reception area.

Episode 10 • Nov 22, 1993 • 25 m

I Love a Parade

While attending the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade, the gang ends up doing some unexpected babysitting when a woman leaves her boy with Jack.

Episode 11 • Dec 6, 1993 • 25 m

Let's Not Call It Love

Jack and Dana go out as friends, and everywhere they go, they are mistaken for a romantic couple making it harder for them to keep things platonic.

Episode 12 • Dec 13, 1993 • 24 m

Something's Gotta Give

Jack and Dana discover that their feelings for each other have reached a new level when they get stuck in an elevator at the Empire State Building.

Episode 13 • Jan 3, 1994 • 24 m

Slaughter on Tenth Avenue

Dana takes Jack shopping to convince him that salespeople discriminate against women.

Episode 14 • Jan 10, 1994 • 24 m

It Ain't Necessarily So

Meg introduces her new beau to the Blue Shamrock gang, who are all astonished by his resemblance to Jack.

Episode 15 • Jan 17, 1994 • 24 m

I've Got a Crush on You

Everyone at the Blue Shamrock thinks a college student has a crush on Jack--except Jack.

Episode 16 • Jan 24, 1994 • 24 m

Abe is visited by his ex-wife and before he knows it, he's ready to say "I do" again.

Episode 17 • Jan 31, 1994 • 24 m

Buddy, Can You Spare a Dime?

After lending Dana money for a down payment on a co-op, Jack discovers her spending habits may not be in his best interest.

Episode 18 • Feb 28, 1994 • 24 m

How High the Moon

Ray confides an intimate secret to Meg, who blabs.

Episode 19 • Mar 7, 1994 • 30 m

You Make Me Feel So Young

Jack acts like a protective parent when his visiting mom has a night on the town with Dana's flamboyant father.

Episode 20 • Mar 14, 1994 • 24 m

Nadine entertains the prospect of a relationship with a handsome literature professor.

Episode 21 • May 2, 1994 • 24 m

Are the Stars Out Tonight?

Ray is left star-crossed after a date with Dana doesn't quite go as he had wished.

Episode 22 • May 9, 1994 • 24 m

Slow Boat to China

Jack admits his feels for Dana and gets up the nerve to ask her out on a real first date.

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