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Designing Women S1E16 — Reese's Friend
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Designing Women•Season 1•Episode 16

Reese's Friend

7.4/10 · 124 votesFeb 22, 198730 min

Ranked #19 of 22 in Season 1•−0.3 vs season avg

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A disagreement over the theme for the annual country club fund-raiser has Julia and Suzanne at odds, but the quibbling is forgotten when Reese appears with a gorgeous young women on his arm, explaining that she is a new attorney in his law firm.

Directed byArlene Sanford
Written byLinda Bloodworth-Thomason
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Episode Summary

"Reese's Friend" is episode 16 of Designing Women season 1. It scored 7.4/10 from 124 votes, ranking #19 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Directed by Arlene Sanford and written by Linda Bloodworth-Thomason, it aired on February 22, 1987.

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