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Sara

Comedy · 1985

Last aired: S1 E13, Brief Encounter · 1985-05-08

A humorous look at contemporary single life, seen through the eyes of a young San Francisco attorney, her colleagues and friends. Sara McKenna is a high-spirited lawyer who is trying to make the most of her career and independence. Sara's secretary, Helen, feels that being single is a curse rather than an opportunity. Legal assistant Dennis and lawyer Marty see to it that Sara's days are never dull.

Cast

Geena Davis Sara McKenna

Alfre Woodard Rozalyn 'Roz' Dupree

Bill Maher Marty Lang

Mark Hudson Stuart Webber

Bronson Pinchot Dennis Kemper

Ronnie Claire Edwards Helen Newcomb

Matthew Lawrence Jesse Webber

Season 1

E1 David Returns 1985-01-23 · 30 min In the series pilot, Sara's back with her boyfriend, and she receives his marriage proposal with alarm for her career and lifestyle.

E2 Sara's Mom 1985-01-30 · 30 min Anticipating a visit from her mother, Sara puts her defenses on alert for the inevitable onslaught of subtle maternal criticism.

E3 Dueling Lawyers 1985-02-13 · 30 min Sara and Marty take opposite sides in a divorce case for a couple Sara matched up in the first place.

E4 Helen Steps Out 1985-02-20 · 30 min Sara and Roz try to lure Helen out of her shell---and apartment---and into activities where she can meet men.

E5 You Can't Win 'em All 1985-02-27 · 30 min Dennis refers all his clients to the other lawyers after he loses a case that precipitates a loss of self-esteem.

E6 A Date with Keith 1985-03-13 · 30 min Sara's pestered by a persistent suitor whose feelings she doesn't want to hurt.

E7 Rock 'n' Roll Father 1985-03-20 · 30 min Sara becomes stand-in "father" to Jesse when Stuart's rock band regroups, leaving him little time for his son.

E8 27 Candles 1985-03-27 · 30 min Sara's co-workers insist on throwing a birthday party for her, even though Sara would rather watch basketball on TV and defrost the freezer.

E9 Sara's Short Story 1985-04-10 · 30 min In her quest to find a date for a dance, Sara finds a man long on charm, but short on ... well, just short.

E10 Meet Mr. Cooper 1985-04-17 · 30 min The lawyers face the loss of their jobs when the corporate office decides to shut down the San Francisco franchise because of its marginal profitability.

E11 Girls Just Want to Have Fun 1985-04-24 · 30 min Sara fears the worst when she learns that her visiting 16-year-old cousin (Jill Schoelen)---who's been asking lots of questions about sex---is out on a date with Marty.

E12 A Night at the Ballet 1985-05-01 · 30 min Roz spots the man of her dreams at a performance of "Cinderella," only to have him disappear into the crowd.

E13 Brief Encounter 1985-05-08 · 30 min Tension in the office prompts Mr. Cooper to order Sara and her colleagues to attend group therapy.

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