About this season
Unemployed alcoholic ex-soap-opera actress Billie Frank tries to go sober and become a writer but continues to struggle with her self-destructive habits; her relationships with other members of Addictions Anonymous, her neighbor Dave, and her mother Trudy are explored.
Episodes (22)
1. The Grateful Living
Aired 26 June 1999 • 30 min
Billie and Dave almost relapse after meeting Jackie's mom. Meanwhile, Trudy breaks her toe.
2. One Birthday at a Time
Aired 3 July 1999 • 30 min
Dave gives Jackie an ultimatum after she wakes from her coma.
3. And Now a Word from Our Sponsor
Aired 10 July 1999 • 30 min
Billie's sponsor quits.
4. To Bris or Not to Bris
Aired 17 July 1999 • 30 min
A surprise bris is planned for Tish's baby, but she doesn't want to get him circumcised.
5. The Fix Up
Aired 24 July 1999 • 30 min
Trudy sets up Billie with another alcoholic former child star. Dave and Jackie fall for the same woman.
6. Between a Rock Star and a Hard Place
Aired 31 July 1999 • 30 min
Billie accidentally reveale a famous musician's anonymity after he comes to an AA meeting.
7. Dude Awakening
Aired 7 August 1999 • 30 min
Dave sponsors a surfer who soon falls for Billie.
8. Powerless Over the What?
Aired 14 August 1999 • 30 min
Trudy and Dave compete over who gets custody of the AA meeting.
9. Bite Me
Aired 21 August 1999 • 30 min
Billie and Dave decide to start seeing other people.
10. Trude Awakening
Aired 28 August 1999 • 30 min
Trudy goes to AA because she thinks Billie talks about her too much at the meetings. Dave goes to jail.
11. Bosses, Burglars & Back Street Babes
Aired 4 September 1999 • 30 min
Billie tries to prove herself to her new boss. Trudy tries to catch her maid stealing. Dave becomes Nobby's sponsor.
12. 1-900-BIG-SLUT
Aired 11 September 1999 • 30 min
Billie starts a phone sex line for extra money. Trudy gets sued by her maid.
13. The 35-Year Itch
Aired 18 September 1999 • 30 min
Billie needs to make a toast at Max and Trudy's wedding anniversary, even though she knows Trudy is leaving with Martin. Dave performs at open mic night.
14. Bad Will Hunting
Aired 27 November 1999 • 30 min
Billie discovers that her parents' will gives everything to her brother instead of her.
15. Abstinence Makes the Heart Grow Fonder
Aired 4 December 1999 • 30 min
Billie tries to wait four dates before sleeping with the new man she's seeing.
16. Jackie Oh...
Aired 11 December 1999 • 30 min
Billie keeps lying to Sydney. Dave starts a suggestion box at the coffee shop. Jackie has bigger problems.
17. Slackula
Aired 18 December 1999 • 30 min
After losing a fellow member, Billie gets lost in her work producing a movie with Sydney. Dave goes to Milt's apartment.
18. On the Rocks with a Twist of Limey
Aired 19 February 2000 • 30 min
Dave helps Nobby at his first sober concert. Billie and Maureen become each other's sponsors.
19. Yes Sir, That's My Baby
Aired 26 February 2000 • 30 min
Billie takes her nephew to Mike's Bar. Nobby wants Dave to help him stay sober while on tour.
20. Star 80 Proof
Aired 4 March 2000 • 30 min
Billie has a chance to act in an Emerald Bluff reunion film but is pressured into having a drink with a co-star. Dave starts seeing Juanita.
21. Full House
Aired 11 March 2000 • 30 min
Trudy catches Martin cheating on her, and asks Billie for help getting back together with Max. Dave gets too into poker.
22. Plastered
Aired 18 March 2000 • 30 min
After a night of drinking, Billie breaks her arm and lies to her friends about it. Dave discovers the truth. Jerry stages an intervention for Billie.