Once and Again season 1 Cat-in-Hat - Metacritic

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ABC
Apr 3, 2000
1 h

ABC
Apr 3, 2000
1 h

Once and Again

Summary "Once and Again" focuses on the relationship between a divorced man, Rick Sammler (Bill Campbell) and a soon to be divorced woman, Lilly Manning (Sela Ward). Both have kids and between the struggles of being a single parent and careers they often find it difficult to spend time together. The show is unique in letting the viewer into the ...

Directed By: Claudia Weill

Written By: Marshall Herskovitz, Michael Weller, Edward Zwick

ABC
Apr 3, 2000
1 h

ABC
Apr 3, 2000
1 h

S1 • Episode 19

Cat-in-Hat

Air Date: Apr 3, 2000

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Summary "Once and Again" focuses on the relationship between a divorced man, Rick Sammler (Bill Campbell) and a soon to be divorced woman, Lilly Manning (Sela Ward). Both have kids and between the struggles of being a single parent and careers they often find it difficult to spend time together. The show is unique in letting the viewer into the ...

Season Episodes

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Episode 1 • Sep 21, 1999 • 1 h

Episode 2 • Sep 28, 1999 • 1 h

Let's Spend the Night Together

Rick is embarrassed when he runs into an ex-girlfriend while on a date with Lily. The couple considers taking their relationship to the next level, and they spend their first night in bed reminiscing.

Episode 3 • Oct 5, 1999 • 1 h

The Scarlet Letter Jacket

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.

Episode 4 • Oct 12, 1999 • 1 h

Liars and Other Strangers

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

Episode 5 • Oct 19, 1999 • 1 h

There Be Dragons

Rick introduces Lily to his kids under awkward circumstances. Jesse gets her first period. Jake tries to reconcile with Lily, but she resists.

Episode 6 • Oct 26, 1999 • 1 h

A Dream Deferred

Episode 7 • Nov 2, 1999 • 1 h

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

Episode 8 • Nov 9, 1999 • 1 h

The Past Is Prologue

Episode 9 • Nov 16, 1999 • 1 h

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

Episode 10 • Nov 23, 1999 • 1 h

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.

Episode 11 • Dec 7, 1999 • 1 h

Where There's Smoke

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.

Episode 12 • Dec 21, 1999 • 1 h

The Gingerbread House

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

Episode 13 • Jan 24, 2000 • 1 h

Episode 14 • Jan 31, 2000 • 1 h

Sneaky Feelings

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

Episode 15 • Feb 7, 2000 • 1 h

The Mystery Dance

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

Episode 16 • Feb 14, 2000 • 1 h

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.

Episode 17 • Mar 6, 2000 • 1 h

Unfinished Business

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

Episode 18 • Mar 13, 2000 • 1 h

Strangers and Brothers

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

Episode 19 • Apr 3, 2000 • 1 h

Episode 20 • Apr 10, 2000 • 1 h

My Brilliant Career

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.

Episode 21 • Apr 17, 2000 • 1 h

Episode 22 • Apr 24, 2000 • 1 h

A Door, About to Open

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