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Designing Women S2E11 — Howard the Date
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Designing Women•Season 2•Episode 11

Howard the Date

7.5/10 · 108 votesDec 14, 198730 min

Ranked #16 of 22 in Season 2•−0.2 vs season avg

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It's the mercy date from Hell when the female Sugarbakers staff accompany dateless Howard the nerd to his high-school reunion. Their sympathy quickly wears off when he begins to boast about handling his ""four women.""

Directed byHarry Thomason
Written byLinda Bloodworth-Thomason
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Episode Summary

"Howard the Date" is episode 11 of Designing Women season 2. It scored 7.5/10 from 108 votes, ranking #16 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Directed by Harry Thomason and written by Linda Bloodworth-Thomason, it aired on December 14, 1987.

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