List of Love & War episodes


The following is a list of episodes for the television sitcom Love & War. The series premiered on September 21, 1992 on CBS.

Series overview

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SeasonEpisodesOriginally aired
First airedLast aired
124September 21, 1992 (1992-09-21)May 10, 1993 (1993-05-10)
222September 20, 1993 (1993-09-20)May 10, 1994 (1994-05-10)
322September 19, 1994 (1994-09-19)August 18, 1995 (1995-08-18)[1]

Episodes

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Season 1 (1992–93)

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11"Pilot"
"Love Is Hell"
Jay SandrichDiane EnglishSeptember 21, 1992 (1992-09-21)23.5[2]
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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.
33"Step 2"Lee ShallatDiane EnglishSeptember 28, 1992 (1992-09-28)24.2[3]
Jack becomes acquainted with Kip, Wally's impressive ex-husband. Jack impulsively invited Wally to a home-cooked dinner and Wally impulsively invites him to be intimate with her.
44"Check, Please"Lee ShallatShannon GaughanOctober 5, 1992 (1992-10-05)21.5[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.
55"Waiting For Henry"Lee ShallatStephen NathanOctober 12, 1992 (1992-10-12)21.5[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.
66"What Are You Wearing?"Lee ShallatElaine PopeOctober 19, 1992 (1992-10-19)22.1[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.
77"Voyage of the Damned"Lee ShallatMarc FlanaganOctober 26, 1992 (1992-10-26)18.5[7]
Jack takes Wally on a weekend getaway to see the fall colors, but his obviously inadequate planning starts to drive her crazy.
88"Bustiers and Body Points"Lee ShallatMatt GoldmanNovember 2, 1992 (1992-11-02)17.2[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.
99"Monday, Monday"Lee ShallatMatt GoldmanNovember 9, 1992 (1992-11-09)21.3[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.
1010"For John"Lee ShallatDiane EnglishNovember 16, 1992 (1992-11-16)19.2[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.
1111"The Doppler Effect"Lee ShallatMarc FlanaganNovember 30, 1992 (1992-11-30)19.8[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.
1212"Not Tonight, Honey"Lee ShallatStephen NathanDecember 7, 1992 (1992-12-07)18.8[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.
1313"A Christmas Kvell"Peter BonerzElaine PopeDecember 14, 1992 (1992-12-14)22.0[13]
When she finds that Jack wants to celebrate Hanukkah rather than Christmas, Wally tries to change his mind.
1414"The Prima Dava"Peter BonerzMarc FlanaganJanuary 4, 1993 (1993-01-04)22.5[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.
1515"PMS, I Love You"Peter BonerzShannon GaughanJanuary 11, 1993 (1993-01-11)24.2[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.
1616"Whitewashed"Peter BonerzMatt GoldmanJanuary 18, 1993 (1993-01-18)23.3[16]
Wally struggles to persuade the slovenly Jack to clean up his apartment.
1717"Two On the Aisle"Peter BonerzStephen NathanFebruary 1, 1993 (1993-02-01)23.0[17]
Jack persuades Wally to see a movie with him, but the feminist flick they see is not what he had in mind.
1818"Tattoo You"Peter BonerzShannon GaughanFebruary 8, 1993 (1993-02-08)20.3[18]
Wally is angered when Jack’s traditionalist views force him to disapprove of her new tattoo.
1919"Valentine's Day"Peter BonerzMarc FlanaganFebruary 15, 1993 (1993-02-15)23.5[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.
2020"The Big Lie"Peter BonerzElaine PopeFebruary 22, 1993 (1993-02-22)19.7[20]
Wally discovers that Jack has lied to her about a date with an attractive woman.
2121"Friends and Relations"Peter BonerzDiane EnglishMarch 1, 1993 (1993-03-01)21.8[21]
Jack is nervous about meeting Wally's parents, but with the surprises in store, he should not be the only one.
2222"Sick About You"Peter BonerzElaine Pope & Stephen NathanMarch 15, 1993 (1993-03-15)21.6[22]
Wally plans a special evening with Jack, but he's burning up with a temperature instead of passion.
2323"Opening Day"Peter BonerzMatt GoldmanMay 3, 1993 (1993-05-03)18.5[23]
Wally lacks team spirit when she joins Jack and Meg for their traditional opening day at the ballpark.
2424"Croton-On-Hudson"Peter BonerzMarc FlanaganMay 10, 1993 (1993-05-10)16.2[24]
After her daughter elopes, Nadine plans a wedding after the fact with Wally as the caterer.

Season 2 (1993–94)

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251"Just in Time"Michael LembeckDiane EnglishSeptember 20, 1993 (1993-09-20)20.9[25]
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.
262"All I Really Need Is the Girl"Michael LembeckElaine PopeSeptember 27, 1993 (1993-09-27)22.5[26]
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.
273"I Only Have Eyes for You"Michael LembeckShannon GaughanOctober 4, 1993 (1993-10-04)22.3[27]
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.
284"But Not for Me"Michael LembeckMarc FlanaganOctober 11, 1993 (1993-10-11)20.1[28]
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.
295"It Don't Mean a Thing If It Ain't Got That Swing"Michael LembeckMatt GoldmanOctober 18, 1993 (1993-10-18)18.7[29]
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.
306"Nice Work If You Can Get It"Michael LembeckStephen NathanOctober 25, 1993 (1993-10-25)19.6[30]
Dana's dinner invitation to Jack is not just a kind gesture as she has a secret agenda—she needs help moving furniture.
317"Stormy Weather"Michael LembeckSteve SkrovanNovember 1, 1993 (1993-11-01)18.1[31]
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.
328"They Can't Take That Away from Me"Michael LembeckMatt GoldmanNovember 8, 1993 (1993-11-08)17.2[32]
Much to his displeasure, Jack is temporarily assigned to his newspaper's style beat and covers the closing of a department store.
339"I Got Plenty of Nothing"Michael LembeckElaine PopeNovember 15, 1993 (1993-11-15)21.0[33]
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.
3410"I Love a Parade"Michael LembeckMarc FlanaganNovember 22, 1993 (1993-11-22)18.0[34]
While attending the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade, the gang ends up doing some unexpected babysitting when a woman leaves her boy with Jack.
3511"Let's Not Call It Love"Michael LembeckShannon GaughanDecember 6, 1993 (1993-12-06)18.9[35]
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.
3612"Something's Gotta Give"Michael LembeckRobert RabinowitzDecember 13, 1993 (1993-12-13)19.2[36]
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.
3713"Slaughter On Tenth Avenue"Michael LembeckElaine PopeJanuary 3, 1994 (1994-01-03)20.8[37]
Dana takes Jack shopping to convince him that salespeople discriminate against women.
3814"It Ain't Necessarily So"Michael LembeckLisa A. BannickJanuary 10, 1994 (1994-01-10)20.7[38]
Meg introduces her new beau to the Blue Shamrock gang, who are all astonished by his resemblance to Jack.
3915"I Got A Crush on You"Robert BerlingerShannon GaughanJanuary 17, 1994 (1994-01-17)24.0[39]
Everyone at the Blue Shamrock thinks a college student has a crush on Jack—except Jack.
4016"A Fine Romance"Michael LembeckMarc Flanagan & Stephen NathanJanuary 24, 1994 (1994-01-24)22.1[40]
Abe is visited by his ex-wife and before he knows it, he's ready to say "I do" again.
4117"Buddy, Can You Spare a Dime?"Robert BerlingerMatt GoldmanJanuary 31, 1994 (1994-01-31)20.1[41]
After lending Dana money for a down payment on a co-op, Jack discovers her spending habits may not be in his best interest.
4218"How High the Moon?"Robert BerlingerElaine PopeFebruary 28, 1994 (1994-02-28)20.9[42]
Ray is angry with Meg when she blabs about his personal life after being sworn to secrecy.
4319"You Make Me Feel So Young"Robert BerlingerDiane EnglishMarch 7, 1994 (1994-03-07)21.7[43]
Jack's mom goes out with Dana's dad.
4420"Bali Ha'i"Robert BerlingerMarc FlanaganMarch 14, 1994 (1994-03-14)18.5[44]
Nadine entertains the prospect of a relationship with a handsome literature professor.
4521"Are the Stars Out Tonight?"Robert BerlingerStephen NathanMay 2, 1994 (1994-05-02)17.1[45]
Ray is left star-crossed after a date with Dana doesn't quite go as he had wished.
4622"Slow Boat to China"Robert BerlingerShannon GaughanMay 9, 1994 (1994-05-09)15.5[46]
Murphy's Law is in full effect when Jack and Dana finally go out on their first "real date."

Season 3 (1994–95)

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471"The Morning After the Night Before"Robert BerlingerDiane EnglishSeptember 19, 1994 (1994-09-19)15.7[47]
Jack and Dana's night together gives way to a day of disappointment.
482"A Nation Turns Its Lonely Eyes to You"Robert BerlingerShannon GaughanSeptember 26, 1994 (1994-09-26)19.2[48]
Patrons of the Blue Shamrock put their evenings on hold to watch TV coverage of an astronaut who is on the run and wanted for murder.
493"The Squeaky Wheel"Robert BerlingerRob GreenbergOctober 3, 1994 (1994-10-03)17.7[49]
Jack gets into trouble for using the handicapped stall at a diner.
504"The Great Escape"Robert BerlingerEmily LevineOctober 10, 1994 (1994-10-10)18.7[50]
When Nadine hosts a birthday party for her husband in prison, Jack and Dana do some “cell mating” in the conjugal visiting room.
515"A New York Yankee in Queen Dana's Court"Robert BerlingerMatt GoldmanOctober 17, 1994 (1994-10-17)18.7[51]
Jack and Dana's differing ideas of relaxation clash during a Mediterranean vacation.
526"Ten Cents a Dance"Robert BerlingerJanet LeahyOctober 24, 1994 (1994-10-24)16.7[52]
Jack watches from the sidelines as a long-lost love waltzes back into Dana's life during a dance marathon.
537"Jack's Breast"Charlie RobinsonIan PraiserNovember 7, 1994 (1994-11-07)17.1[53]
A wary Jack submits to a mammogram after Dana discovers a strange lump in his chest.
548"Moving in"Robert BerlingerShannon GaughanNovember 14, 1994 (1994-11-14)18.2[54]
Jack moves in with Dana and reluctantly sublets his apartment to Ray.
559"The Luck of the Irish"Robert BerlingerMatt GoldmanNovember 28, 1994 (1994-11-28)18.2[55]
Meg's relationship with a New York Knicks player becomes fodder for public discussion after his performance on the court is seemingly linked to his performance in bed.
5610"The Bum"Robert BerlingerEmily LevineDecember 5, 1994 (1994-12-05)15.7[56]
Abe is outraged when a homeless man sues the Blue Shamrock, claiming that a free meal gave him food poisoning.
5711"A Purse, a Date, a Plane"Robert BerlingerRob GreenbergDecember 12, 1994 (1994-12-12)18.5[57]
Ray must face his own bigotry when his blind date turns out to be black.
5812"At the Pantheon, Part I"Robert BerlingerIan PraiserJanuary 4, 1995 (1995-01-04)10.7[58]
Regulars at the Blue Shamrock share their memories of a landmark movie theatre that's about to be torn down.
5913"At the Pantheon, Part II"Robert BerlingerIan PraiserJanuary 11, 1995 (1995-01-11)8.4[59]
The bar patrons share more memories of a landmark theater that's closing and Jack tells of spending an evening there with his father.
6014"Nadine Sings the Blues"Robert BerlingerJanet LeahyJanuary 18, 1995 (1995-01-18)10.0[60]
The gang takes Nadine out on the town after her divorce is finalized.
6115"Mob Story"Robert BerlingerRob GreenbergJanuary 25, 1995 (1995-01-25)9.0[61]
Jack and the gang suspect that a flamboyant man and his entourage who have made the Blue Shamrock their new hangout may be gangsters.
6216"I Like to Be in America"Robert BerlingerEmily LevineFebruary 1, 1995 (1995-02-01)9.7[62]
INS agents arrest an unlikely suspect when they visit the Blue Shamrock to look for illegal aliens among the employees: it seems Dana isn't a US citizen.
6317"One Strike, You're Out"Robert BerlingerShannon GaughanAugust 18, 1995 (1995-08-18)[1]4.6[63]
Jack's newspaper shuts down during a strike.
6418"Atlantic City"Robert BerlingerMatt GoldmanUnaired (Unaired)N/A
Bad luck is in the cards for most of the gang when Jack invites his friends to Atlantic City to celebrate his birthday.
6519"The Proposal"Joanna GleasonStory by : Ian Praiser
Teleplay by : Wil Calhoun
Unaired (Unaired)N/A
Hoping to take control of his own destiny, an unemployed Jack makes plans to break up with Dana.
6620"Shrunken Heads"Robert BerlingerStephen NathanUnaired (Unaired)N/A
On the eve of their wedding, Jack and Dana seek help from a therapist.
6721"Tradition"Robert BerlingerJanet LeahyUnaired (Unaired)N/A
Jack's bachelor party lands him in the hospital after a buddy stresses him out by sharing the details of a horribly messy divorce.
6822"Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed and a Cat"Robert BerlingerDiane EnglishUnaired (Unaired)N/A
Jack has an important job interview the same day that he's supposed to marry Dana.

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